Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics Polarization is both essential to a functioning democracy and a threat to it. The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024
Trump keeps citing the Presidential Records Act in his Mar-a-Lago defense: What does it say? Ex-president has ‘never been able to explain how the PRA trumps laws about handling classified and national defence [information]. It doesn’t,’ former US attorney says The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Trump’s dangerous attacks on rule of law have US historical precedents Past politicians tried to undermine democracy. They failed because Americans refused to tolerate their wrongdoing The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2024
America first declared war on cancer half a century ago. Today’s regulatory hurdles won’t help us win Exciting new technologies can help the U.S. government win the war that it declared 50 years ago—but the very same government may be hampering progress. Fortune · Jun 18, 2024
The Republican party has transformed into the Trump Maga party When Richard Nixon’s perfidy was exposed, his party support crumbled. But with Trump, GOP leaders rallied around him The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2024
Lawless and disorderly: Republicans line up behind Trump after conviction Trump and his Republican allies sow distrust in US judicial system as analysts warn backlash could tear at social fabric in already volatile election year The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2024
Trump’s prosecution is unprecedented in US – but other countries have prosecuted former leaders A Manhattan jury on May 30, 2024 convicted former President Donald Trump on charges he falsified business records related to the cover-up of his relationship with a porn star. The Conversation · May 30, 2024
US election: why Latino and Hispanic voters are shifting to Trump after a long history of supporting the Democrats Several recent polls suggest that the Hispanic and Latino vote is shifting towards Donald Trump as the election moves closer. The Conversation · May 20, 2024
Pete McCloskey's life reminds us how politics long in the past live on in the present McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever. WEKU · May 18, 2024
Trump the crime boss summons his mob Looking so gangster Trump’s high-powered sycophants attend his Manhattan trial Salon · May 16, 2024
Former White House Counsels Testify Against Presidents In Trials Michael Cohen testifies in hush money trial involving Trump, compared to John Dean. Dean questions Cohen's credibility. Top News · May 14, 2024
How the right is weaponizing pro-Palestinian campus protests in the US Republicans are using a narrative of chaos and ‘philosophical divisions on Israel’ among Democrats to sink Biden’s campaign The Guardian - US · May 13, 2024
Project 2025 targets election 2024 Targeting the voting booth for Trump is a massive operation to return the authoritarian to the White House Salon · May 11, 2024
Trump trial delays bring focus to SCOTUS The Supreme Court is preparing to make Donald Trump a de facto dictator Salon · May 9, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.
Top News · May 9, 2024 Pro-Environment Republican Pete Mccloskey Dies At 96 Pete McCloskey, a key figure in California politics, known for environmental activism and anti-war stance, passes away at 96. His legacy includes co-author...
The Guardian - US · May 5, 2024 I remember the 1960s crackdowns against war protesters. This is a repeat The mistakes made at one point in time have an eerie way of re-emerging as memories fade
WEKU · May 4, 2024 She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students, killing four and wounding nine. A former student who now teaches there reflects on that day and offers lessons for protesters now.
France 24 · Apr 26, 2024 US Supreme Court signals delay in ruling on Trump's claim of absolute immunity The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 Justice Jackson Challenges Historical Arguments On Presidential Immunity Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson challenges the historical basis of presidential immunity, raising important questions about accountability and legal status o...
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 Special Counsel Challenges Trump's Immunity Claim With Nixon Precedent Legal battle over presidential immunity: Trump cites history, Smith questions uniqueness. Supreme Court weighs in.
The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024 US supreme court eyes returning Trump immunity claim to lower court after arguments Justices appeared unlikely to grant request for absolute immunity from criminal prosecution to former president
WEKU · Apr 25, 2024 Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president A majority of justices appeared skeptical of granting a president blanket immunity from prosecution for criminal acts, but it is unclear whether the court would act swiftly to resolve the case.
WEKU · Apr 24, 2024 Barbara Walters forged a path for women in journalism, but not without paying a price Walters was the first woman to co-anchor a national news show on prime time television. "The path she cut is one that many of us have followed," says biographer Susan Page, author of The Rulebreaker.
Reason · Apr 24, 2024 The Alarming Implications of Trump's Immunity Claim The Supreme Court will decide whether former presidents can avoid criminal prosecution by avoiding impeachment and removal.