Josh Bain

Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach. The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.

Today I asked an abortion advocate what her favorite method of abortion is.

THREAD: For 47 years, the Iranian Regime has been regularly targeting and killing Americans. Here is a timeline of 50 plus examples of Iran hurting America and terrorizing the world. 1979: The Iranian regime took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran resulting in a 444‑day hostage crisis. 1983: The Iranian regime provided material support to Hezbollah for the Beirut Marine barracks bombing that killed 241 U.S. service members. 1984: The Iranian regime’s proxy Hezbollah kidnapped CIA station chief William Buckley in Beirut. Buckley died in captivity. 1984: The Iranian regime’s proxy Hezbollah carried out the truck bomb attack on the U.S. Embassy annex in Beirut, killing 24.

Three IMPD officers, who were first on the scene, are credited with bravely entering the burning building and pulling several people to safety. The three officers were taken to area hospitals and treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. They have since been sent home to recover. Thank you to IFD and all of our partners who helped our officers and community members and battled this fire in the frigid temperatures.