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California faces backlash as it weighs historic reparations for Black residents

The state has become the focus of the nation’s divisive reparations conversation as it advances its reparations efforts

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023

Ethics reform not enough to restore public confidence in partisan Supreme Court

Our nation seems stuck with a court that is selectively responsive to the arguments and interests of only some Americans — those on the right.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Johnson’s transition report inspires — but sidesteps how to pay for it all

Without reforming the city’s finances, the proposed new initiatives will be hard to realize. History shows City Hall’s judgment quickly goes south when it fears Chicago’s coffers are running low.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Casey Desantis likes being called ‘America’s Karen’

Ron DeSantis said his wife Casey will wear the label of ‘America’s Karen’ as ‘badge of honour’

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Georgia grand jury meeting today whether Trump is charged over Georgia’s 2020 election

A new grand jury being seated this week in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or his allies for their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Nikki Haley raises $7 million despite polling lower than Trump, DeSantis

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley raked in $26 million in the second quarter, including $7.3 million in direct donations, demonstrating support from donors, despite persistently low poll numbers.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

GOP confidence in 2024 vote count low after years of false election claims, AP-NORC poll shows

Few Republicans have high confidence that votes will be tallied accurately in next year’s presidential contest, suggesting years of sustained attacks against elections by former President Donald Trump and his allies have taken a toll

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Iowa fires starting gun in race to stop Trump

Iowa's first-in-the-nation GOP caucus date has officially been set for Jan. 15.

Axios · Jul 11, 2023

Conyears-Ervin in a switch, poised to challenge Rep. Danny Davis in 7th District primary

In April, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin launched an exploratory committee, saying she would run for Congress only if Rep. Danny Davis retires. She changed course, even as Davis seeks another term.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023