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Ron DeSantis Could Have Run on a Message of Freedom

His political makeover into a Trumpy cultural warrior undermined what could have been a compelling campaign about the value of freedom.

Reason

Unions in Wisconsin sue to reverse collective bargaining restrictions on teachers, others

Seven unions representing teachers and other public workers in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit attempting to end the state’s near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees

The Independent UK

DeSantis leads Republican states’ attacks against public sector unions

From Florida to Alaska, workers are facing legal efforts to weaken their power by targeting union certification and dues

The Guardian - US

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Leonard Leo's strategy becomes clear

Leonard Leo helped elect a judge in Wisconsin. Without him, the GOP feared their agenda would be “toast"

Salon

Republicans' focus on Milwaukee shows Wisconsin will be a crucial state again in 2024

The Republican Party is shifting its attention to Milwaukee, a city that will host both the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday and the party's nominating convention next summer.

WEKU

A new GOP tradition: Frontrunner to dud

It's an exact replay of DeSantis' fellow Floridian Marco Rubio's 2016 strategy. How did that work out for Rubio?

Salon

Trump enjoys strong support among Republicans. The general election could be a different story

After every indictment that has come his way, Donald Trump has boasted that his standing among Republicans only improves — and he has a point

The Independent UK

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Major cases await as liberals exert control of Wisconsin Supreme Court

Conflicts on Wisconsin’s newly liberal controlled state Supreme Court spilled out publicly as the court majority flipped this week, setting the stage for deep divisions on major cases that could determine voting rules in this battleground state, the legality of abortions and legislative boundary lines

The Independent UK

Texas governor Greg Abbott rejects demand to remove floating barriers targeting migrants – as it happened

Republican governor sets up battle with Biden administration over Rio Grande buoys to prevent people crossing from Mexico

The Guardian - US

DeSantis resets 2024 bid with six months until voting starts

Ron DeSantis’s team sought to reassure donors about the rocky start to his presidential campaign bid by summoning them to Tallahassee for a briefing with senior staff and holding a reception at the Florida governor’s mansion on Sunday afternoon.

Tribune News Service

‘We made horse semen into little shakers’: the quest for music’s most extreme sounds

From cannabis plants to screaming peacocks, swallowed microphones to babies in utero, musicians are rejecting regular instruments and software-derived sound

The Guardian - UK

Every Pulp album ranked from worst to best

Jarvis Cocker and co. are national treasures, but which album is their crowning glory?

Louder

Lawyer currently leading Texas attorney general’s office has been swept up in Ken Paxton’s legal challenges

Brent Webster came to the Texas attorney general’s office in 2020. His work as Ken Paxton’s top aide was quickly mired in controversy.

The Texas Tribune

Five Great Reads: the future of journalism, farewelling Martin Amis and secrets of a hostage negotiator

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU

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‘Dealing with kidnappers is easy!’ A hostage negotiator reveals the secrets that can transform your life

After years in the police, Scott Walker became a ‘response consultant’, handling everything from abductions to piracy and cyber-attacks. The skills he used can help you get a pay rise, lower your rent, defuse a family crisis …

The Independent UK

Tim Scott set to announce launch of his 2024 GOP presidential campaign

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce his bid for president

Salon

Here's why Ron DeSantis is already toast

No Republican can beat Trump, because no one else can command his coalition of damaged, discarded, marginal people

Evening Standard

Project Home preview: new virtual reality interiors show explores the future for home makeovers

Changing Rooms meets The Sims in this shiny new home makeover concept. We meet the first couple taking the tech for a spin

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Your Friday night playlist curated by south London band HMLTD

As they release their dystopian second album The Worm, Isobel Van Dyke discovers lead singer Henry Spychalski’s go-to tracks for a Friday night spent alone with his inner demons

Salon

Wis. court win has "huge implications"

"This election was a sound rejection of MAGA extremism," progressive says

WEKU

In a supreme court race like no other, Wisconsin's political future is up for grabs

So much in Wisconsin could depend on a single seat on the state Supreme Court. Tuesday's winner will determine the court's sway and could change the state's abortion rights and redistricting.

The Independent UK

Michigan Senate votes to repeal 2012 law restricting unions

The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to repeal the state's “right-to-work” law, further advancing one of Democrats' top legislative goals since taking control of the state government this year

Ballotpedia

Protasiewicz, Kelly advance to April general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly advanced from the nonpartisan primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Feb. 21, 2023, defeating Waukesha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Dorow and Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell. With 99% of votes counted, Protasiewicz had received 46.4%…

Salon

Trump loyalist vying for Wisconsin court

Dan Kelly took part in “extensive conversations” regarding Wisconsin Republicans’ role in the fake electors plot

Ballotpedia

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