In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
The vote could play a big role in the future of abortion rights in Ohio. But it also raises questions about the power of ordinary citizens over elected politicians.
President Biden may owe his place in the top third to his predecessor: Mr. Biden’s signature accomplishment, according to the historians, was evicting Donald J. Trump from the Oval Office.
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain took a swipe at former President Trump, saying he serves a “billionaire class,” a day ahead of Trump’s visit to Detroit, where he wi…
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved an amendment to its civil code to allow same-sex marriage, with an expectation for the draft to be proposed to Parliament next month.
Early voting has begun in Virginia's costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state.
For decades, Republicans have had a far more robust network of conservative policy groups to push their legislative agenda. Now the States Project is aiming to fill that void on the left.
The Nobles of Iowa moved to blue Minnesota. The Huckinses of Oregon moved to red Missouri. Their separate journeys, five weeks apart, illustrate the fracturing of America.
Society is increasingly divided between a law-and-order faction and those who see racism in a pattern of police killings or mistreatment of minorities.
The case concerned the “independent state legislature” theory. It is based on a reading of the Constitution’s Elections Clause, which says, “The times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof.”...
Though no-fault divorce was first legalized more than 50 years ago, it has long been sneered at in conservative circles, who see it as a danger to the sanctity of marriage and the concept of the American family.
The dispute between Broward County and the city of Fort Lauderdale over the choice of a tunnel or bridge for the New River railroad crossing has raised concerns among other cities that a long-await…
Obama calls out obsession with Titanic sub while migrant boat tragedy ignored (www.independent.co.uk)
Last week, a fishing boat packed with about 750 men, women and children capsized off the coast of Greece, with hundreds believed to have died
Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court (www.propublica.org)
In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
Poll: 61% of voters disapprove of Supreme Court decision overturning Roe (www.nbcnews.com)
On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, 53% say abortion access nationwide has become too difficult, a new NBC News poll finds.
[News] John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
[Opinion] Trump Goes Full Deranged, Suggests Charging People He Doesn’t Like With Treason (newrepublic.com)
This is not a joke. Donald Trump is stating very plainly what he would do if reelected.
[News] Senator Calls For Return of Old Mississippi Flag: ‘Our People Died Under That Flag’ (www.mississippifreepress.org)
Mississippi Sen. Kathy Chism, R-New Albany, said the Legislature should not have retired the Confederate-themed state flag.
What’s at Stake in Ohio’s Referendum on Amending the State Constitution (www.nytimes.com)
The vote could play a big role in the future of abortion rights in Ohio. But it also raises questions about the power of ordinary citizens over elected politicians.
News: Poll Ranks Biden as 14th-Best President, With Trump Last (www.nytimes.com)
President Biden may owe his place in the top third to his predecessor: Mr. Biden’s signature accomplishment, according to the historians, was evicting Donald J. Trump from the Oval Office.
[Analysis] AOC's questions years ago helped spark the investigation into Trump's business. Now, he's been ordered to pay $355 million. (www.businessinsider.com)
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned Michael Cohen about Donald Trump. Cohen's answers eventually led to Letitia James's fraud lawsuit.
Analysis: More Than A Million Voters Want Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative On 2024 Ballot (www.forbes.com)
The initiative has 120,000 signatures more than needed — but that might not be enough to pass through the Florida Supreme Court.
[News] Supreme Court rejects Alabama's defiance in voting case (www.npr.org)
In June, the court ruled that Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act.
Japan’s Native Ainu Fight to Restore a Last Vestige of Their Identity (www.nytimes.com)
A group representing the Indigenous people has sued to regain the right, lost over a century ago, to freely fish for salmon in a Hokkaido river.
[News] UAW boss says Trump works for ‘billionaire class’ ahead of visit (thehill.com)
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain took a swipe at former President Trump, saying he serves a “billionaire class,” a day ahead of Trump’s visit to Detroit, where he wi…
Thailand's Cabinet approves a marriage equality bill to grant same-sex couples equal rights (apnews.com)
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved an amendment to its civil code to allow same-sex marriage, with an expectation for the draft to be proposed to Parliament next month.
[Analysis] Both parties rally supporters as early voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections (www.pbs.org)
Early voting has begun in Virginia's costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state.
[Analysis] How a Little-Known Group Helped Resurgent Democrats Wield Power (www.nytimes.com)
For decades, Republicans have had a far more robust network of conservative policy groups to push their legislative agenda. Now the States Project is aiming to fill that void on the left.
[Analysis] Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out. (www.nytimes.com)
The Nobles of Iowa moved to blue Minnesota. The Huckinses of Oregon moved to red Missouri. Their separate journeys, five weeks apart, illustrate the fracturing of America.
US recommends Americans reconsider traveling to China due to arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans (www.sun-sentinel.com)
The U.S. recommended Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions.
France Splits Into Rival Camps Over Police Shooting of a Teenager (www.nytimes.com)
Society is increasingly divided between a law-and-order faction and those who see racism in a pattern of police killings or mistreatment of minorities.
Supreme Court Rejects Theory That Would Have Transformed American Elections (www.nytimes.com)
The case concerned the “independent state legislature” theory. It is based on a reading of the Constitution’s Elections Clause, which says, “The times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof.”...
Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous (www.nytimes.com)
Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government’s biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.
Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes (www.bbc.co.uk)
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.
[Analysis] What is no-fault divorce, and why do some conservatives want to get rid of it? | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Though no-fault divorce was first legalized more than 50 years ago, it has long been sneered at in conservative circles, who see it as a danger to the sanctity of marriage and the concept of the American family.
[Analysis] Broward cities concerned New River tunnel-bridge dispute will delay commuter rail buildout (www.sun-sentinel.com)
The dispute between Broward County and the city of Fort Lauderdale over the choice of a tunnel or bridge for the New River railroad crossing has raised concerns among other cities that a long-await…
US says no troops to Haiti as country reels from explosion of gang violence (www.theguardian.com)
Washington says no despite ‘frantic’ talks between diplomats, as bodies lie in street and army battles gun-toting gang members