Third-Party Candidates' Polling Support Vs. Election Outcomes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nears debate qualification, but historical data shows challenges for third-party candidates in US elections. Top News · Jun 9, 2024
From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them Thousands will gather in Indianapolis June 11-12 for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Trump’s post-conviction windfall shows democracy is increasingly a pay-to-play game In the hours immediately following Donald Trump’s recent hush-money conviction in a Manhattan courtroom, his presidential campaign raked in US$53 million from small donors. The Conversation · Jun 9, 2024
Trump’s political U-turns: What he said vs what he did Three recent U-turns have plenty to tell us about the Republican presidential pretender’s relationship with his public statements, writes Joe Sommerlad The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
He used to be an anti-abortion Democrat. Now he’s Biden’s secret weapon Planned Parenthood v Casey, a case that placed restrictions on abortion, bears his father’s name. Now, former pro-life Democrat Bob Casey has had a change of heart, Eric Garcia reports, and it could play a pivotal role in November’s election The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Far-right fossil fuel company allies pressure US supreme court to shield firms in unprecedented campaign Groups linked to billionaire Leonard Leo, who seems to have ties to Chevron, are pressing the court to intervene in lawsuits that could cost billions The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024
New Jersey businessman tells jury he bribed embattled Sen. Bob Menendez with a Mercedes-Benz José Uribe reached a plea deal with prosecutors in March. He testified in the ongoing trial Latin Times · Jun 9, 2024
Beyond the blunderdome, the UK might be Greener and more Independent post-election We will need years to rebuild the country, but there is a chance for a new beginning The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
The Left Wing Attack on Judicial Independence and on Justice Alito The left has abolished the secret ballot and legalized fraud-friendly mail in voting. now they want to destroy our independent judiciary Reason · Jun 8, 2024
Florida Senator Opposes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Due To Personal Experience Republican Senator Rick Scott opposes Florida's recreational marijuana amendment due to personal experiences with addiction. The amendment faces scrutiny o... Top News · Jun 8, 2024
Election Conspiracy Theories Threaten Washoe County Commission Dynamics Political divide in Washoe County over new elections director amidst conspiracy theories and concerns about electoral integrity. Top News · Jun 8, 2024
Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persist The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November. The Texas Tribune · Jun 8, 2024
He can be president but he can’t be a nurse: The jobs Trump can’t get with felony convictions Trump’s power and influence will help him avoid major hurdles facing millions of Americans with felony convictions trying to get back to work, Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2024 Trump to escalate blame on trial judge Juan Merchan if sentenced to prison The former president is likely to turn Merchan into public enemy number one in front of his supporters, sources say
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2024 She was in Trump’s Maga ‘cult’ – now she’s fighting far-right extremism Penny Swan defected from the rightwing group that captured the local Republican party – and she won’t be voting for Trump
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2024 DNC targets Trump campaign rally with ‘convicted white-collar crook’ billboard Democrats call Trump ‘unfit to serve’ on the advertisement in Las Vegas, where he’s due to speak on Sunday
Salon · Jun 8, 2024 "Aggravating factors" in Trump sentence Jail previously seemed "very unlikely," says law prof. Adam Shlahet. “I'm thinking it's more likely now”
Salon · Jun 8, 2024 The "felon" brand will stick The master of branding has just branded himself a criminal
Salon · Jun 8, 2024 Neolib U. in crisis: It's about time College administrators have shown who they really work for: Wall Street. It's a moment when change is possible
Latin Times · Jun 8, 2024 Colorado Democrat governor signs two bills supporting migrants They are aimed to make it easier to get an id card, a driving license, and to support advocate organizations.
Reason · Jun 8, 2024 The Left's Attack on the Secret Ballot and on Same Day Voting Mail in voting over a period of weeks with drop boxes eliminates the secret ballot, and the need for everyone to vote on the same day, with the same headlines in mind, and not over the period of a month.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024 Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he'll vote in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state
The Texas Tribune · Jun 8, 2024 Henry Cuellar’s corruption trial delayed until after election The Laredo Democrat faces allegations of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
International Business Times · Jun 8, 2024 Mexico's President-elect Sheinbaum: A 'Tough Opponent' For US? A landslide election win will embolden Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first woman president, to defend her country's interests in sometimes-tense relations with the United States dominated by trade, migration and drugs, experts say.