Friday, December 20, 2024

Reading archive 2024-12-20

The Council Finally Passed a Juvenile Justice Reform Bill. But It Was ‘Gutted’ at Bowser’s Behest.: Legislation to overhaul the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services got a lot weaker due to concerns raised about the agency’s capacity to treat kids.

Why House Democrats rejected Ocasio-Cortez’s power play: Her defeat by Gerry Connolly should not be misread as an indictment of the party’s youth movement.

The clash between AOC and Nancy Pelosi is now a play: Off-Broadway’s “N/A,” written by a former congressional aide, is inspired by the ideological battle between two of the most famous names in the House.

I talked to Ruben Gallego. Democrats should listen to him.: How did Gallego beat the Senate odds in a tough swing state? With a few good practices.

The U.S. seized a Russian yacht. Now you’re paying for it. - "Until now, those costs have been largely hidden from public view. But records obtained by The Post, coupled with federal court filings, indicate that the United States has spent roughly $30 million to maintain the Amadea since it was seized — a figure a Justice Department spokeswoman later confirmed."

8 policies stripped from GOP bill after Trump, Musk rebellion: Research for children’s health, a crackdown on junk fees, pay hikes for lawmakers and more were jettisoned from the legislation. - "Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank, pointed out that the revised legislation wouldn’t really have saved taxpayers any money, despite the shorter page count."

These steelworkers want a U.S. Steel sale. Biden and Trump don’t.: As White House decision looms, many steelworkers see deal as lifeline for their aging mills.

How a cellphone ban changed the way one high school scrolled: Many schools across the country, including Wakefield High in Virginia, are restricting phone use to improve teens’ mental health and reduce the harmful effects of social media.

These batteries could harness the wind and sun to replace coal and gas

Texas is gearing up in a big way for Trump’s mass deportation campaign: The state’s Republican leaders say they’re primed for Texas to be both the model and epicenter as the incoming administration cracks down on immigration.

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