Should we stop calling Trump a threat to democracy?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 48 days until the election, and thanks to yet another unglued individual with a semiautomatic weapon, we have sunk…
Opinion: Why Kamala Harris’ rhetoric isn’t sparking political violence
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt,…
‘Disgrace.’ ‘He hates her.’ Zingers from the Harris-Trump debate
Yes, they discussed policy. Sort of. But former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris also had plenty to say about each other during their…
Gen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year Autocracy in Bangladesh
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” The words of Margaret Mead echoed…
Macron’s Refusal to Compromise is Harming His Legacy
Macron needs to stop sabotaging a coalition government and accept that his glory days as “the new Louis XIV” are over. His priorities should be…
Opinion: Dear non-voter: Will this postcard get you to the polls?
I became a one-way pen pal for democracy in 2018, writing letters and postcards to strangers in the lead-up to that year’s midterm elections. I…
Lock him up? Trump’s crimes are a challenge for Kamala Harris
When Hillary Clinton referred to Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock him up!” arose from…
Trump’s foreign strategy rests on courting autocrats
SAN SALVADOR — When El Salvador’s autocratic president, Nayib Bukele, celebrated his inauguration this summer, guests of honor included Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and Rep.…
Opinion: Ignore my brother Bobby, Max Kennedy says
I’m heartbroken over my brother Bobby’s endorsement of Donald Trump. I think often about my father and how he might have viewed the politics of…
So long, Joe. Thanks for keeping democracy great
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 76 days until the election and it’s time to accept your fate: All you are going to hear about…
Column: Don’t let Big Tech monopolies kill local news. Democracy is at risk
SACRAMENTO — It’s not the Harris honeymoon that’s bringing smiles to Democrats. It’s the Biden divorce. Voters are relieved. And they can largely thank the news…
What Lies Ahead After Bangladesh’s ‘Second Independence’?
In July of 2024, Bangladeshi university students protested against quotas on highly coveted civil service jobs, ultimately toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime. These…
Why it matters Kamala Harris picked teacher Tim Walz for VP
As the daughter of a gun-owning, gun-control-supporting veteran and progressive social studies teacher whose calm, exasperatingly informed, “bulls—”-calling rebuttal of political speeches predated the recent…
Granderson: Top Republicans know better than to back Trump
When it comes to disaster movies, my biggest pet peeve is the sex scene. As soon as a Diane Warren song starts playing in the…
Biden, Lula call Venezuelan election a ‘critical moment’ for democracy
President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Sunday's Venezuelan election is a "critical moment for democracy" and pledged to closely…
Venezuelans Head to Polls in Test of Commitment to Democracy
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessFor the first time in more than a decade, Venezuelans are hopeful about getting a chance at democracy.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsAndreina…
George Clooney endorses Kamala Harris for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has seemingly wrapped up the Democratic nomination for president, with a flood of endorsements, cash — and the support of Hollywood’s…
No, replacing Biden as the nominee is not an attack on democracy
Before the coronation of Kamala Harris is complete, I want to ask a question: What’s wrong with the Democratic Party picking a candidate without putting…
Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president after Biden drops out
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, hours after President Biden announced he would not seek reelection.Newsom and Harris rose…
Trump holds rally, his first after assassination attempt, with Vance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his…