Stacey Abrams’ once-powerful voting rights group faces massive layoffs as it struggles with millions in debt

Fair Fight, the once-powerful voting rights group founded by two-time failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in Georgia, is laying off nearly all of its staff amid continuing struggles with millions in debt, according to a report earlier this week. Fair Fight, which played a pivotal role in recent Democrat victories in the state by helping … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues 5 cities over marijuana amnesty policies, cites drug’s reported links to ‘psychosis’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five Texas cities – Austin, Denton, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin – over their marijuana amnesty and non-prosecution policies.  The litigation charges that the five municipalities adopted ordinances or policies instructing police not to enforce Texas drug laws concerning possession and distribution of marijuana, which the … Read more

Biden’s top super PAC receives millions in new dark money funds, filings show

The primary super PAC backing President Biden’s re-election efforts has received millions in new dark money donations, filings show. The Future Forward PAC, which Biden’s team elevated as the leading external group to raise money for his 2024 candidacy, received an $8 million contribution from its affiliated Future Forward USA Action nonprofit arm on Dec. 29, according … Read more

Tennessee Dem introduces bill for ‘Thoughts and Prayers Tax’ on firearm sales

A Democratic Tennessee lawmaker introduced legislation that would impose a “thoughts and prayers” tax on the sale of firearms in the state. State Rep. Bo Mitchell’s bill would impose a 15% sales tax on firearms sold at retail, with the proceeds going to the Tennessee Department of Education to help hire school counselors. “Tongue-in-cheek, I … Read more