Tina’s Story
Alderman Ben Lewis was a rising star in Chicago political circles. BUT when he’s found dead in his office, it begins a decades long mystery that remains unsolved today.

Hillary’s Story
Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar has voted alongside conservatives on issues like abortion. BUT an FBI raid and a progressive political challenger, Jessica Cisneros, could end his reign in Laredo, Texas.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC 7
50 years later, alderman murder still open case

The Chicago Tribune
The cold-case murder of ‘Big Cat’ Ben Lewis, the 24th Ward’s first black alderman—by Ron Grossman
Lewis RD. ? It's a Name with a Past--by Robert Davis
Murder of city official unsolved after 56 years--by Ron Grossman via Press Reader

The New York Times
5,000 Attend Funeral Service For Slain Chicago Alderman—by Austin C. Wehrwein

ProPublica
The Murder Chicago Didn’t Want to Solve—by Mick Dumke

Retreats from Oblivian Blog
“HEADLINE: CITY MOURNS SLAIN POL, CHICAGO STYLE”--by Mark Rica, Chicago Daily News

Wikipedia
Benjamin F. Lewis

Photos
Alderman Ben Lewis--from Southern Illinosian via Fair Use
Motorcade for Lewis's Funeral--from Chicago Sun Times, Chicago History Museum via ProPublica
Officer Outside where Lewis was Found--from Chicago Sun Times, Chicago History Museum via ProPublica

Hillary's Story
CNN
Henry Cuellar is a political institution in South Texas. An FBI raid and a second challenge by progressive Jessica Cisneros could topple him--by Eric Bradner and Rachel Janfaza

Insider
Top House Democrat James Clyburn defends campaigning for Rep. Henry Cuellar, the lone anti-abortion lawmaker in his caucus--by Brent D. Griffiths

The Intercept
HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JIM CLYBURN STUMPS FOR ANTI-ABORTION REP. HENRY CUELLAR--by Akela Lacy

NBC News
FBI raid on Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home, office said to be tied to Azerbaijan--by Michael Kosnar
Rep. Cuellar attacked on his anti-abortion stance by opponent Jessica Cisneros in Texas Democratic runoff--by Rebecca Shabad, Garrett Haake, and Haley Talbot

The New York Times
For South Texas Democrats, an Intraparty Test of Abortion Politics--by James Dobbins, Jennifer Medina, and Katie Glueck

Pew Research Center
8 key findings about Catholics and abortion--by Dalia Fahmy

Politico
After an FBI raid, ‘King of Laredo’ runs on his laurels--by Sarah Ferris
Cisneros calls out House Democratic leadership for supporting anti-abortion Cuellar--by Marissa Martinez

Rolling Stone
Nancy Pelosi Says Anti-Choice Democrats Are Fine as Long as … Their Votes Don’t Matter--by William Vaillancourt

San Antonio Express-News
Sex discrimination lawsuit surfaces in Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar's re-election race--by Benjamin Wermund

The Soapbox
House Democrats Are Backing Abortion Foe Henry Cuellar at the Worst Possible Moment--by Alex Shephard

The Texas Tribune
After FBI raid, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says investigation will prove “no wrongdoing on my part”--by Patrick Svitek

United States Congress
Henry Cuellar Biography

Photos
Henry Cuellar--by Eric Gay via Politico
Pelosi with Henry Cuellar--by Robin Jerstad via Texas Tribune
Jessica Cisneros--screenshot via NBC News
Catholics support legal abortion--graph via Pew Research Center

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Tina's Story
Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.

Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.

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Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant

Tom Vilsack

Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington

The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm

“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI

“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI

Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer

“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer

“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer

USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson

League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick

Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel

Photos
Wikimedia
Mount Pleasant
Main Street Mount Pleasant

City of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan 2017
Mayor Edd King Early Photo

The Courier
“Man Kills Mt. Pleasant Mayor; Two Council Members Wounded”--AP
Ralph Orin Davis Handcuffed

The Hawkeye
Mayor Edward Edd King Memorial Fountain--Photo by John Loveretta via The Hawkeye

Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Live, at Chicago's City Hall: It's the 'Jerry Springer Show'"--Bruce Weber

Chicago Magazine
"In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too"--Phobe Mogharei

Wikipedia
Chicago City Council

Edward M Burke

Chicago Tribune
"Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke, allege wiretap on cellphone captures him in attempted extortion"--Jason Meisner

Photos
Chicago Tribune
Young Edward Burke

Burke and Alderman Timothy Evans

Chicago Sun Times
Older Burke

Mental Floss
Jerry Springer Show

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