Carl Heastie ignores what his voters want on crime and charter schools
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Carl Heastie ignores what his voters want on crime and charter schools

ByNews Polite

One of the reasons people are cynical about politics is because their elected representatives show more allegiance to their personal interests and lobbyists than their own constituents.  Too many politicians are like an abusive partner who swears it’ll be different this time if we just give him or her one…

Supreme Court hears arguments in key case on Alabama redistricting map
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Supreme Court hears arguments in key case on Alabama redistricting map

ByNews Polite

​The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over whether Alabama’s new congressional map disenfranchises black voters — a case that could have repercussions across the country.​ At issue is a map of the state’s seven House districts based on the 2020 Census, which civil rights and other liberal groups contend…