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Kina Collins , a gun violence prevention activist and newly declared Democratic candidate for Congress, sat in the backyard of a craftsman house in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park last September and lamented the state of the Democratic party — specifically, how it tackled the subject of her activism. Young people died constantly of gun violence in her neighborhood, she explained. “We have to console the parents when their sons get scraped off the ground from being shot,” she said. “We have to deal with the abandoned buildings and vacant lots in our neighborhoods.” Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), the incumbent in Illinois ’ 7th congressional district, had been in office for almost 25 years. From Collins’ perspective, he hadn’t done enough to deal with those problems. But she reserved special ire for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), the fourth-ranking House Democrat who had recently founded a new PAC to defeat primary challengers like her. ”We don’t see the federal resources when a … [Read more...] about Establishment Democrats Crush Left-Wing Challenger in High-Profile House Primary

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty today of five of the six felony counts brought against her related to her work and relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . Epstein died in jail in 2019. His death was ruled a suicide . Maxwell, 60, was convicted today on the following charges: Conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts Conspiracy to transport a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors Perjury related to testimony given in 2016 The Manhattan jury found Maxwell not guilty of enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. Maxwell faces a maximum of 65 years in prison, but Judge Allison Nathan did not set a date for sentencing today. Four women testified against Maxwell about what they said was her roles in the abuse they suffered. She is the daughter of … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty On 5 Of 6 Felony Counts, Including Sex Trafficking

The Supreme Court has been under the lens in a major way after its landmark ruling to reverse Roe v. Wade last week. Dawn Porter , director of documentaries including The Way I See It and John Lewis: Good Trouble , will now explore the history of the court, the justices, decisions and confirmation battles that have shaped the United States, in four-part docuseries Confirmed for Showtime . The series is produced by Porter’s Trilogy Films and Sony Pictures Television and will air in 2023. It comes after Porter struck an overall deal with the Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman-run Industrial Media, which is now owned by Sony. Porter will direct and exec produce with Holzman and Saidman exec producing for Sony. From the right to privacy, to access to the ballot, and all rights protected by the Constitution, the nine unelected justices of the Supreme Court have the final word on issues that shape our democracy and daily lives. The series unfolds during a … [Read more...] about Dawn Porter Explores Supreme Court In Showtime Docuseries ‘Confirmed’

At the Season Two premiere for Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez called on men in Hollywood to use their platform to speak out about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “It’s about voting,” Gomez told Variety on the red carpet. “It’s about getting men — men needing to stand up and also speak against this issue.” She was joined for the interview by her co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin, though the question of Hollywood’s role in fighting to protect abortion access was fielded directly to her. “It’s also the amount of women that are hurting,” Gomez added. “I’m just not happy and I hope that we can do everything in our power to do something to change that.” The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that states can restrict or outright ban abortion at any point during a pregnancy, overturning the landmark 1973 decision that enshrined abortion protections in federal law, along with a subsequent decision that affirmed those protections in … [Read more...] about Selena Gomez Calls on Men in Hollywood to ‘Stand Up’ Following Roe v. Wade Decision