AFJ: Stephen Schwartz should not be confirmed to a federal court seat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alliance for Justice (AFJ) Friday released a report on the record of Stephen Schwartz, whom Donald Trump has nominated for a seat on the Court of Federal Claims.  AFJ President Nan Aron released the following statement: “Stephen Schwartz certainly fits the new mold for federal judicial nominees being put forward by Donald Trump:…

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Anti-LGBTQ activists in Anchorage launch ballot measure assault on transgender people

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anti-equality activists have submitted 8,500 signatures in an attempt to qualify for a ballot measure in Anchorage, Alaska, aimed at gutting protections for transgender residents and visitors in the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. The city clerk must verify that at least 5,753 signatures are from registered Anchorage voters in order for the discriminatory initiative to be placed…

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