An effort to repeal California's "top two" primary system is underway. "The grassroots repeal effort is fueled by concerns that California's primaries are disenfranchising a majority of California voters by limiting choice to candidates from one party," read a news release from Steven Mavigilo, the official proponent of the proposed measure. Implemented in 2011, the primary system allows voters in statewide contests to choose any candidate from any party in the primary, regardless of their party registration. The top two vote-getters then advance to the general election, even if they belong to the same party. read more
The US government has misspent almost $3 trillion since 2003, leading government auditors to make a fresh call for a federal data analytics centre " a proposal first suggested in 2022. Total improper payments reached $185.8 billion in 2025 alone, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) " up $24 billion on 2024 in the first rise for the statistic since 2021. Overpayments by federal agencies were the largest problem, accounting for 82% of the misspending, and just five programmes misspent $135.8 billion, with Medicare making $57 billion in improper payments. read more
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the results of the state's redistricting referendum, which voters narrowly approved last month. Why it matters: The ruling upends one of the most closely watched redistricting fights in the country. It follows months of legal challenges over whether the referendum was unconstitutional. read more
The new law, signed this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, terminates the overfunded pension account at the end of June 2029. It would then reinstate the fund, leaving 110% of what the state expects to owe its members. As of June 2024, the fund was 160% funded. By 2029, it's expected to reach more than 200%. This move is expected to sweep nearly $4 billion from the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' System Plan 1, or LEOFF 1, with that surplus put into a separate pot where it could potentially cover general state expenses. read more
Physical assaults against Jewish people in the U.S. last year reached the highest levels since 1979, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced Wednesday. Why it matters: An overall decline in anti-Jewish harassment and vandalism didn't extend to a reduction in violence. read more
No mention of the Orange Fuehrer at all.
#31 | POSTED BY CORKY A
Of course CNN isn't going to mention it.
#33 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE
you're going to eat your word Alex. The note is 75 pages of crazy making.
Here's the Trump page ...
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These guys were all over the political map.
Even had gas cans with SS symbols.
San Diego Mosque Shooters' Manifestos Reveal Anti-Muslim Extremism, Antisemitism, and Broader Extremist Ideology
www.adl.org
A lot of people think "Marine One" and "Air Force One" are aircraft. They are not. They are call signs for whatever aircraft the president is aboard.
If he was on a Navy aircraft, the callsign would be Navy One.
#17 | Posted by REDIAL #17 | Posted by REDIAL
It was in popular movies, I doubt this fact is as obscure as you think it is, unless you're from Canada.
It's what's known as an administrative call sign, similar to any military callsign.
a. Examples of situations in which FAA ATO may authorize a U.S. special call sign
designator/telephony include:
(1) Governmental aircraft operations (federal, state, local, tribal, and law enforcement);
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(2) Civil aircraft supporting governmental activities (non-DOD), including law
enforcement (the contracting governmental agency must request the U.S. special call sign);
(3) Civil aircraft supporting emergencies or disasters;
(4) Civil aircraft that require special handling for security or test purposes;
(5) Commemorative flights; or
(6) Civil aircraft participating in activities or events that ATO System Operations
Security determines as appropriate for reasons of safety and security of the NAS
www.faa.gov
My guess is that we might not ever know the illness and reason for his death.
Oh FFS
Severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis
www.usatoday.com