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In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains: How Lewis Howard Latimer along with Charles W. Brown changed railroad travel with a safer water closet patent?

In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains through a patent filed by Lewis Howard Latimer and Charles W. Brown. The invention introduced a safer railroad car bathroom that reduced dust, wind, and debris entering train coaches. The patent became one of Latimer's early inventions before…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

Five things we learned from our reporting on the US’s pro-Israel lobby

The Guardian followed key congressional races affected by Aipac and similar groups for the past few months

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2024

Latimer defeats progressive Bowman

Heavy outside spending, a pro-Israel backlash and unforced errors brought down the two-term incumbent from New York

Salon · Jun 26, 2024

Jamaal Bowman’s primary defeat leaves progressives angry at role of Aipac

Leftwing groups write to top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries raising ‘dire concerns’ about pro-Israel lobby group

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024

Election takeaways: Trump support, big money can only go so far - Roll Call

Trump-backed candidates lost three primaries, and big money triumphed over a Democratic 'Squad' member on Tuesday.

Roll Call · Jun 26, 2024

The Aipac-funded candidate defeated Jamaal Bowman. But at what cost?

While AIPAC and their allies can eliminate nearly any adversary if they throw $20m at a primary election, this is not a sustainable strategy

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024

Left-Wing Outrage Over Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Primary Election Loss

Left-wing criticism of AIPAC's role in Rep. Jamaal Bowman's election loss and concerns about dark money in politics.

Top News · Jun 26, 2024

Rep. Jamaal Bowman Loses Democratic Primary To George Latimer

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman's loss to George Latimer in a high-stakes primary reflects complex political dynamics and implications for future contests.

Top News · Jun 26, 2024

Pro-gun Republican who had shouting match with Jamaal Bowman gloats over Democrat’s defeat

’Squad’ member lost House primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024