California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday. abc7ne.ws/4dpUHCJ

A discussion of the execution of Marcellus Williams yesterday. Hear from Tavis Smiley on KBLA. https://p.ftur.io/kblaam/16485

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Elon Musk has gained a concerning level of power over U.S. national security by Robert Reich https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/26/elon-musk-us-national-security?

According to the Press Democrat, 29% of Sonoma County's population is Latino, yet only 7% of its leaders are Latino.

Harris is doing better among voters over age 65, who account for 29% of the electorate.

Buying a home? Here's what to watch out for. (gift article) https://wapo.st/4gGbhRB

This is F*** Around and Find Out Thursday for Eric Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five counts connected to improper campaign contributions, according to a sweeping indictment unsealed Thursday morning. https://abc7ne.ws/3MZsBTZ

Good news: Rudy Giuliani is disbarred in D.C. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/former-trump-attorney-rudy-giuliani-disbarred-in-dc/

While I am not on Facebook or Instagram, this novelty of using celebrity voices does sound fun. Now, if they could only add in some famous Latino voices, like James Edward Olmos in character from Zoot Suit. (gift article) https://wapo.st/4eiKCZs

Two of the Supreme Court justices who refused to intervene to protect Marcellus Williams’ life are up for reelection this November. Ginger Gooch and Kelly Broniec also tried to prevent the abortion access amendment from being on the ballot. Vote them out.

According to the Pew Research Center, 57% of Latino registered voters support Harris for president while 39% back Trump. Very similar to 2020, when Latino validated voters backed Biden over Trump 59%-38%. https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2024/09/24/in-tight-u-s-presidential-race-latino-voters-preferences-mirror-2020/

The jurors, prosecutors and victim’s family in #MarcellusWilliams' case are all supporting his bid for clemency, which has been denied by Missouri’s Republican governor Mike Parson and state Supreme Court. So much for the sanctity of life. I can't wait for Parson to be up for re-election so he can be booted out of office.

Governor Parson's office is being visited by folks interested in halting the execution of Marcellus Williams set for 6pm CT today. DO your part by calling the governor at 417-373-3400.

Marcellus Williams faces execution by the state of Missouri for a crime that he did not commit. Please call 417-373-3400 and demand that Gov. Parson of Missouri reverse course and grant clemency. We have until 6pm CT.