More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions

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Students join striking teachers as they demand higher pay and smaller class sizes outside Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, Calif., on Feb. 21, 2019. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images New organized labor reforms signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week require a majority of members to be present for teachers union certification or

‘Blue Dot’ House District in Deep Red Nebraska Considered a Big Prize for Democrats

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“Blue dot” posters show support for Democrats in Omaha, Neb., on Oct 1, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Nebraskan political parties are preparing to select nominees for dozens of local, state and federal offices that will be on the ballot in November. But one comparatively small congressional district is drawing attention from outside the state

Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes 

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The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum that was set to give Democrats a midterm boost. The Virginia court’s decision invalidates the state’s newly adopted congressional map, which would’ve expanded Democrats’ expected edge from 6-5 to 10-1. The ruling does not erase