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Biden’s address was a moving piece of political theatre and a rebuke of Trump

Biden called for generational change and buried his resentments, but not without a pointed comment about his qualifications

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Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional

History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling a T-shirt declaring “THIS IS MY LIVING IN UNPRECEDENTED…

The Conversation

President Biden Withdraws From Re-Election Race

President Biden's withdrawal from the race raises concerns about his age and ability, adding complexity to the political landscape and impacting the Democr...

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Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Election Race

US President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping out of his reelection battle with Donald Trump, in a historic move that plunges the already turbulent 2024 White House race into uncharted territory.

International Business Times

Biden’s closest aides hold secret talks about how to convince the president to step aside

One aide has said he has ‘no path’ to defeat Trump

The Independent UK

Will Joe Biden step down? An expert Q&A

Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an…

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Biden to meet Democratic governors to assuage fears after debate performance

President blames global travel for lacklustre debate as 25 House members reportedly prepare to call for him to step down

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Lloyd Doggett is the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw candidacy

"The President failed to effectively defend his many accomplishments and expose Trump's many lies," said the Representative from Texas

Latin Times

Texas congressman is first Democratic lawmaker calling for Biden to drop out of 2024 race

Biden’s loss risks an ‘authoritarian takeover by a criminal and his gang,’ according to Rep. Lloyd Doggett

The Independent UK

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett Calls On Biden To Withdraw

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on President Biden to withdraw from the race, sparking debate within the party about the path forward.

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Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race

Doggett, 77, is the first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the ticket since his debate.

The Texas Tribune

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

The Conversation

Knowing when to call it quits takes courage and confidence - 3 case studies

After President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance at the June 27, 2024, debate, many Democrats have raced to ring the alarm bell, proclaiming that it’s time for him to step aside, time to let someone else take the reins in hopes of defeating Donald Trump in November.

The Conversation

Why Joe Biden refuses to step aside

Presidents and other politicians used to resign or retire for the good of the country. What's changed?

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The Guardian - UK

American media heavyweights tell president: it’s time to quit

Pressure mounts as the New York Times and some of Biden’s strongest backers join the call

The Guardian - US

What happens now to replace Biden as Democratic presidential nominee?

Here’s what you need to know about the process for replacing Biden and what happens with his delegates at the Democratic convention, starting 19 August

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden bombed during the debate. But who will ask him to step down?

Jill Biden has firmly resisted calls in the past to do so, but others in the president’s inner circle also have his ear

Salon

Dems in "panic" mode over Biden debate

It remains unlikely, but some Democrats are openly wondering if they can replace Biden at the August convention

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The national debt is over $34 trillion. It’s time to tell the truth about the U.S. government’s finances

The U.S. government will pay close to $900 billion this year just in interest payments on the national debt.

The Conversation

5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past

In recent years, all nine sitting justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have been the subject of reports calling their ethics into question.

Salon

Trump ally: Life better under Jim Crow

"Check yourself before you wreck yourself," Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said of Byron Donalds' "ignorant" claim

Salon

Britain's Tories headed for a soaking

U.K.'s hapless prime minister calls a "snap election" he's sure to lose, while the Trump-style right bides its time

Salon

A battle between appearance and reality

Trump is an expert at selling an appearance and Biden can’t sell reality

The Guardian - US

What happens if a US presidential candidate dies?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the two oldest candidates in US history. If either needs to be replaced, what next?

Salon

Columbia crisis: Liberalism chokes again

Columbia's president capitulated to the right-wing witch hunt — and only made things worse. Maybe that's a lesson?

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