Transgender candidates in Ohio could be disqualified from ballot for failing to disclose ‘deadnames’

Transgender candidates running for state office in Ohio are at risk of being disqualified from the ballot for neglecting to disclose their given name on election paperwork. Several Democrats seeking election to the GOP-controlled state House this year — motivated by bills they argue target and discriminate against transgender people — say their campaigns face … Read more

Christian Pulisic named US male soccer player of the year, tying record

USMNT star ties Landon Donovan’s record with four winsKevin Paredes was named US Soccer’s young male player of the year Christian Pulisic was voted the US Soccer’s Male Player of the Year for the fourth time Thursday, matching Landon Donovan for the most times receiving an award that began in 1998. Pulisic received 53% of … Read more

At least 43 people killed in winter storms as US braces for more cold snaps

Fatalities reported in at least nine states and forecasters warn on another round of snow and ice over the weekend Powerful winter storms in numerous US states left multiple people dead, damaged buildings and cut power to tens of thousands, authorities said, as forecasters warned of another round of snow and ice sweeping in for … Read more

Louisiana gov orders state law enforcement to track illegal immigrant crime

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order requiring every government agency to capture data on the activities of illegal immigrants in the state — including the number of those charged or convicted of a criminal offense. Landry, a Republican, signed the order which directs every executive branch agency to “consider the effects of … Read more

Wisconsin Republican push to impeach elections official faces internal opposition

A Republican attempt to impeach Wisconsin’s nonpartisan top elections official is nothing more than “a big show for the cameras” and will be ignored, the Assembly’s GOP majority leader said Thursday. Several Republican lawmakers, including the state Senate president, have called for Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe to be impeached over her handling of … Read more