The next time Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stands in front of a microphone to talk about election integrity, I want you to remember this: Nearly a third of voters in Louisiana are Black, and yet Black voters had control over less than 20% of the state’s congressional districts. White voters make up less than 60% of the electorate yet had control over more than 80% of the power. When the Democratic governor vetoed attempts to suppress the Black vote, the Republican state Legislature overrode the...
The greatest exercise of democracy in the history of mankind -- by the numbers, at least -- kicked off Friday as almost 1 billion people began casting votes for the next leader and government of India.
The ex-president unambiguously favored Israel while in office but recent statements have been inconsistent and evasiveAt a windy rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, earlier this month, Donald Trump began his hour-long address by sending prayers and support to Israel as it withstood Iran’s aerial assault.“They’re under attack right now,” the former president and presumptive Republican nominee said. “That’s because we show great weakness.” Continue reading
Despite writing this letter each week, I still wonder why so few of us write real ones anymore. I was thinking of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, who corresponded frequently but met only once: ‘The present racial crisis in this country carries within it powerful destructive ingredients that may soon erupt into an uncontrollable explosion,’ More
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The European Union is getting ready to launch a new investigation into Meta over its handling of election-related content, according to a new report in The Guardian. Details of the investigation could be announced “later this week,” but European officials are reportedly concerned about “deceptive advertising and political content.” According to the Financial Times, the EU has also raised concerns about Russia’s “efforts to undermine upcoming European elections” and other foreign interference...
Democratic strategist Donna Brazile said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that after listening to oral arguments, the Supreme Court was close to "election interference" with their consideration of former President Donald Trump's immunity claim. | Clips
To the editor: I purchased my home in the San Gabriel Mountains community of Wrightwood in 2017. Since then, I've been insured through AAA. ("Amid homeowner insurance crisis, consumer advocates and industry clash at hearing," April 24) Last week, I received notice of non-renewal because of wildfire risk. I've paid my policies in full each year and never had a claim. It was suggested that I try the FAIR plan, California's insurer of last resort. I contacted the California Department of Insurance,...
Alito implied democratic norms could be decimated if 'bitter' politicians could weaponize the justice system to target their opponents.
To the editor: Your article on the DIY house built by homeless immigrants in Highland Park vividly brought to mind the various favelas I saw in Rio de Janeiro many years ago. Many of them were intricately constructed of several different materials, some with a great deal of skill and artistry. And I could not help wondering at the time how there was such a disparity in that city between the extremely wealthy and so many poor people living in these shacks. I keep wondering the same thing now. If...
Worried MPs have concocted five-point plan of quick measures aimed at showing that the party cares about public’s prioritiesRishi Sunak is braced for a bruising week as Tory rebels flaunted plans for a 100-day “policy blitz” to secure quick wins if the local election results prove disastrous for the party.The prime minister said on Sunday that he was not “distracted” by his personal ratings lingering at record lows. He refused to rule out calling a July general election amid mounting rumours...
South Korea's parliamentary election of April 10, 2024, was widely seen as