Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired

The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.

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Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats

The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

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Newsom’s Gerrymander of California Has a Formidable Foe: Schwarzenegger

The actor-turned-governor helped overhaul how California draws political maps. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he would fight to preserve that legacy.

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Man Rescued From Behind California Waterfall After 2 Days

The man, who was found with minor injuries and suffering from dehydration, was located by rescue crews operating a drone near where he had last been spotted.

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Newsom Kicks Off California Redistricting Campaign and Calls for Special Election

The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

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Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms

A Republican proposal to add five Republican congressional seats in Texas imperils Democrats’ midterm prospects.

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‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms

A Republican proposal to add five Republican congressional seats in Texas imperils Democrats’ midterm prospects.

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Trump Attacked California’s Redistricting System. Republicans Want to Save It.

The independent body that redraws the state’s political maps isn’t perfect, many Republicans say. But they prefer that to the gerrymander that Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to offset one proposed in Texas.

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