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Art can be a tool to capture this moment in American politics

Art can speak to our hearts. That’s part of its power to provoke thought, emotion, and action. And that is why censorship is often a weapon wielded by those who fear art’s motivating power.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Horse of a lifetime Hewick walks into a bar for a celebratory Guinness with trainer

Hewick was taken to The Pint Depot in County Carlow, Ireland, by John 'Shark' Hanlon. The chaser, bought for just £800, won connections £140,000 in the American Grand National as his success story continued

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Talking Horses: Flightline poised for all-time great status at Breeders’ Cup

America’s multi-million dollar meeting will overshadow the Melbourne Cup and the jumps racing at Aintree this week

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

'America doesn't have a stronger, closer ally': US ambassador Caroline Kennedy on her Australian posting

In her first interview as US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy says she's honoured to serve in the role.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Americans should ask themselves: Does gun violence matter?

How truly blessed we are to have the fundamental right to let our elected officials know just how we feel about gun violence by voting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2022

Kyrie Irving denies movie shared in tweet was antisemitic: ‘I’m not going to stand down on anything I believe in’

Nets star Kyrie Irving doesn’t believe he did anything wrong by posting “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” on his social media channels — a move that was met with much backlash because of its antisemitic implications, even public backlash from Nets owner Joe Tsai.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

The rich, white powerbrokers in A.M. Homes' new novel plot to be kingmakers – in the name of 'democracy'

The website of the America First Secretary of State Coalition (“America First SOS”) doesn’t include the word “democracy” anywhere. It goes hard on “integrity”, mentioning “voter” and “election” integrity four times in about 800 words. But the Coalition isn’t interested in democracy.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2022

Money is the lifeblood of healthcare in the US

Letters: Readers respond to Arwa Mahdawi’s account of navigating America’s healthcare system

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

Barack Obama says Republican Party is 'obsessed' with Donald Trump as he campaigns ahead of US midterm elections

The former US president accuses the Republican Party of engaging in culture wars instead of coming up with policies to help Americans who will vote on November 8, midway through Joe Biden's four-year term.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

War crimes? We must not forget Tokyo

Of course Russia should be condemned for targeting civilians. But the brutal U.S. air war on Japan was much worse

Salon · Oct 30, 2022