Title: Political analyst says Minnesota politics more divided than ever
Summary: The Minnesota legislature ended its session with a bang, literally. The floor of both chambers turned into a noisy party in the final hour. Democrats accused Republicans of holding up the show with their filibustering last week. They said they couldn’t take it anymore and decided to have a blast.

Title: ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
Summary: Jamie Raskin, a Democratic congressman from Maryland, had a busy day in court. He had to deal with a very rude and unruly guest who barged into his house and shouted at him about the Covid-19 vaccine. The guest was so loud and obnoxious that Raskin had to file a protective order to keep him away. Raskin said he was not surprised by the guest’s behavior, as he had heard many conspiracy theories and misinformation about the vaccine on social media. Raskin said he hoped the guest would get vaccinated soon and stop spreading lies about the vaccine.

Title: Two longtime politicians seeking El Paso’s open state District 77 representative seat
Summary: Two former politicians are going head to head in a close race for a seat in the Texas Legislature. Former El Paso County Commissioner Vince Perez and former state Rep. Norma Chavez will face off in a runoff election on Tuesday, May 28. The winner of the Democratic Party nomination in the House District 77 race will take a seat in the Texas Legislature. Perez said the relatively short campaign between Super Tuesday and the upcoming runoff has given him more time to hear directly from voters. He’s been busy shaking hands, taking selfies, and answering questions on social media. He’s also been busy dodging the mudslinging and the negative ads from his opponent. He’s confident that he has the support of the people and the experience to make a difference. He’s ready to serve the public and make Texas a better place. Who will win the Democratic Party nomination in the House District 77 race? Tune in to find out on Tuesday, May 28.

Title: This summer promises protests – so spring is a good time to brush up on civics • New Hampshire Bulletin
Summary: Summer is heating up, and so are the protests! With recent riots on college campuses, it’s only a matter of time before the summer turns into a riotous affair. But don’t worry, most Americans are hoping for a peaceful summer, not a summer of chaos and destruction. Let’s hope the protests stay civil and don’t turn into a full-blown insurrection.

Title: No end in sight to political turmoil in Pakistan – GIS Reports
Summary: Pakistan’s 12th general elections, held on February 8, might not lead to the resolution of the country’s longstanding problems. But the new coalition government could provide a semblance of political stability. The new government will have to expand tax collection and further reduce subsidies on fuel to secure a much-needed IMF bailout. Longer term, the majority-Muslim country of 240 million will continue to lurch from one crisis to the next. Unless they start praying for rain, they might as well start praying for a miracle.

Title: What drives California’s budget decisions? A lot of politics, not as much data
Summary: California lawmakers are having a heated discussion about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024-25 budget. Newsom is asking for some serious belt-tightening to cover the state’s $55 billion shortfall. The Legislature only has a few weeks left to agree on its own version. Or not.

Title: Chinese American grandmas stir up San Francisco politics
Summary: It’s not just the young ones running for office these days – monolingual Chinese seniors are making their presence felt on the campaign trail. These seasoned campaigners are a force to be reckoned with, wielding outsized influence among their peers and with the politicians who want to win their votes.