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Illinois Judges: Who Picks the Next One?

January 15, 2026

In Illinois, judges have a unique way of choosing their successors. When a judge steps down, other judges often pick who will fill the vacant seat. This is not a new practice. It has been part of the state's constitution since 1970. Mary Jane Theis, a judge from Chicago, is about to retire. She has

religion

Florida's Push for Faith in Schools: A New Debate

January 15, 2026

In Florida, a new proposal is stirring up conversations about religion in public schools. The idea is to let students openly express their religious beliefs in their schoolwork and add a daily moment of silence. This isn't just about freedom of expression; it's about making sure everyone's beliefs a

politics

Why Alaska's Budget Rules Need a Makeover

January 8, 2026

Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule

politics

Ecuadorians Decide on Foreign Military Bases and Constitutional Change

November 17, 2025

Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin

politics

Zimbabwe's President May Stay in Power Until 2030

October 19, 2025

Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has decided to change the constitution. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in office until 2030. The party made this decision during a conference on Saturday. Mnangagwa is currently 83 years old. His second five-year term was supposed to end in

politics

Hungary's New Law: A Step Back for LGBTQ+ Rights

April 14, 2025

Hungary has taken a significant step backward in its treatment of LGBTQ+ communities. The country's parliament approved a constitutional change that gives the government the power to stop public events organized by these groups. This move has sparked outrage among legal experts and critics, who see

politics

Trump's Third Term: The Loophole Debate

March 31, 2025

The idea of a president serving more than two terms has sparked intense debate. The 22nd amendment clearly states that no one can be elected to the presidency more than twice. This amendment was put in place after Franklin D. Roosevelt served an unprecedented four terms. It was ratified in 1951,

politics

Trump's Third Term: A Bold or Unconstitutional Move?

February 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a group of Trump supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) are pushing for an unprecedented move. They want to change the rules so that President Donald Trump can run for a third term in 2028. This idea is being pushed by the Third Term Project

politics

Court Battle Brews Over Birthright Citizenship

February 20, 2025

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has sparked a potential showdown at the Supreme Court over birthright citizenship. The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals chose to uphold a temporary block on an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain immigrant children. This o

crime

California Voters Reject Ban on Prison Labor, Sparking Debate

November 12, 2024

California's voters recently said no to Proposition 6, a measure that aimed to stop forced labor in prisons. This move left many criminal justice reform advocates and incarcerated individuals disappointed. Current laws allow prisons to compel people to work as punishment, with wages often below $0.