A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed by the Trump administration. This represents a stunning rebuke of weaponized justice and a vital defense of our constitutional guardrails against authoritarian overreach.
Corporate ownership of residential property now represents nearly 9% of parcels across 500 U.S. counties, with concentrations exceeding 20% in some cities, making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to enter the housing market. This alarming trend represents a direct assault on the American Dream, systematically dismantling the fundamental promise that hardworking individuals can achieve homeownership and build generational wealth.
States are increasingly enacting laws to regulate private equity acquisitions in healthcare, with at least seven states passing legislation this year alone to increase oversight and transparency. This represents a crucial defense against the predatory profit-seeking that threatens to undermine patient care and gut our essential healthcare infrastructure.
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are attempting to block states like California from regulating artificial intelligence through executive orders and legislation that would withhold federal funding. This dangerous federal overreach threatens to dismantle vital state-level protections and undermine our constitutional framework of federalism, putting corporate interests above public safety and democratic principles.
Police clearance rates have declined nationwide over decades, with homicide clearances dropping from 72% in 1980 to 61% in 2024, creating widespread confusion about true law enforcement effectiveness. This alarming erosion of justice represents a heartbreaking betrayal of victims and communities who rightfully expect their justice system to deliver accountability and closure.
Missouri has experienced over 2,700 wildfires burning 110,000 acres in 2024, with power lines identified as a significant cause. This alarming trend exposes how climate change and inadequate utility preparedness threaten communities that wrongly assume wildfire risk is confined to western states.
