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‘The struggle continues’: MLK Day celebrated amid tense political climate

Holiday marked with parades and services but tempered by anxieties over racial and social equality under Trump

The Guardian - US

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the current political climate has left some feeling more fraught than festive when it comes to how to honor…

The Independent UK

Most Americans believe the US is on the path to another civil war, shocking new poll finds

Majority fear polarizing nature of modern politics leading to irreparable social division, survey finds

The Independent UK

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New York City might elect a truly progressive mayor – thanks to ranked-choice voting

Mamdani’s campaign deserves credit for offering a clear, inspiring, progressive message. But ranked-choice voting is also helping make him competitive

The Guardian - US

Trump administration exploits landmark civil rights act to fight universities’ diversity initiatives

Administration launches investigations on basis of 1964 Civil Rights Act, which rightwing activists are fighting to weaken

The Guardian - US

Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undue hard-won gains

President Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal government’s role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department

The Independent UK

Eric Adams, Trump and a New York story that’s stress-testing the rule of law

The Trump DoJ’s move to drop corruption charges against the US’s highest-profile mayor has caused alarm

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Eric Adams Gamed a New York Campaign Finance Scheme That Was Ripe for Corruption

The New York City mayor's kickbacks from Turkish officials translated into extra cash from taxpayers.

Reason

Experts warn of a Trump autocracy

Speakers at a bipartisan summit in New York warned of the dire consequences of a second Trump term

Salon

Senate AI ‘road map’ potentially a dangerous detour, critics say - Roll Call

Civil society groups say Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer's road map for artificial intelligence legislation doesn't address risks.

Roll Call

Drawing the line on AI-based deepfakes proves tricky for Congress - Roll Call

A deepfake political ad in a critical swing state could cause the kind of chaos lawmakers of both parties want to avoid.

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