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Despite delays on her confirmation by the Senate, Loretta Lynch has just been confirmed as the new Attorney General, becoming the first black woman to ever hold the position. Lynch faced strong opposition from the Republican Party because, as the NY Times reports, she supported President Obama's stance on immigration. Senator and presidential candidate Ted Cruz was among those who opposed Ms. Lynch, going so far as to call her "lawless."
Robert LeCompte is an editorial intern at Crosscut. He studies communications and film at The Evergreen State College where he recently transferred from Maryland. When not working, he can usually be f
Robert LeCompte is an editorial intern at Crosscut. He studies communications and film at The Evergreen State College where he recently transferred from Maryland. When not working, he can usually be f
