A bill that would have impacted racial disparity in cocaine crimes died in the Senate

January 9, 2023 - 7:03pm EST
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The Senate failed to advance a bipartisan bill that would have reduced one of the most persistent racial disparities in criminal justice: the punishment for crack cocaine.

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Jul 26 - 6:21am EDT

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

Jul 26 - 3:43am EDT

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record -- as a district attorney and California attorney general -- isn't so simple. She's angered both the left and right.

Jul 25 - 6:18pm EDT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.

Jul 25 - 4:45pm EDT

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.