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Commentary: The Supreme Court flunks abortion history

The revelation of a leaked draft opinion overruling Roe v. Wade was shocking on many levels. It portends the end of a constitutional right that millions of Americans have relied upon for nearly half a century. It threatens dramatic political repercussions for the Supreme Court and elected officials. And it…

Los Angeles Times · May 10, 2022

Victory mania: Why the growing glorification of May 9 in Putin's Russia?

In the end, there was no big reveal on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9. But is the devil in the detail of Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech? In commemorating 1945 win over the Nazis, the Russian president did not declare war on Ukraine or announce a mass mobilisation, defying…

France 24 · May 10, 2022

Commentary: Dobbs case tests our commitment to the Constitution

“Here, sir, the people govern,” Alexander Hamilton said when explaining the republican form of government recently established in America. “Here, they act by their immediate representatives.” Most Americans agree, at least in theory, but theory is easy. It’s in practice, when this system does not deliver everything you want, that…

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Pelosi: GOP will "seek to criminalize abortion nationwide"

"At this pivotal moment, the stakes for women – and every American – could not be higher."

Axios · May 9, 2022

Todd Boehly and the other key names behind new Chelsea owners as takeover completed

The deal to take over from Roman Abramovich has been completed following government approval and the new group will be fronted by American billionaire Todd Boehly - but less is known about other members of the consortium

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022

Disney hasn't found itself in this much trouble since 1941

The family-friendly, controversy-averse Walt Disney Co. has walked into the buzz saw of the American culture wars, version 2022.

The Conversation · May 9, 2022

Florida Republicans' row with Mickey Mouse highlights widening gap between historical BFFs GOP and corporate America

There’s a growing rift between corporate America and the GOP – two groups that have long been bedfellows.

The Conversation · May 9, 2022

Dear Donald Trump: America is not OK

Donald Trump keeps writing to me. Yelling at the keyboard is unproductive, so I'm writing back

Salon · May 9, 2022

Happy Mother's Day From the 'Worst Moms' in American History

Yours truly made the list.

Reason · May 8, 2022

Award winning 'low calorie' Liverpool wine company now in America

“When I see people over there ordering it, that’ll be a real pinch myself moment”

Liverpool Echo · May 8, 2022