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Twice as good for half the respect: Kamala Harris’ battle for the White House

Mainstream media are surprisingly muted at the prospect of the world’s most powerful nation being led for the first time by a woman – specifically a woman of colour, Vice President Kamala Harris. Using past elections as our guide, we could have expected an outpouring of commentary on this potentially…

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Race and racism take centre stage as Kamala Harris eyes White House prize

If she convinces voters in the November election, Kamala Harris could be the first Black and South Asian woman to become US president. It’s a prospect her supporters find exhilarating, which has sparked an ugly racial backlash against the Democratic front-runner from among her conservative critics.

France 24

In Swing State Pennsylvania, Middle Class Struggles To Get By

The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub.

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Kamala Harris accuses Trump of ‘backpedaling’ on presidential debate

Harris ‘ready to debate Donald Trump’ but rival refuses to finalize plans until Democrats formally make nomination

The Guardian - US

Former DOJ officials publicly back Harris and brand Trump ‘grave risk’ to country

Former top officials at Justice Department described Trump as someone who ‘regularly ignored the rule of law’ while serving as president

The Independent UK

Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court's new ethics code

Justice Elena Kagan says the U.S. Supreme Court should bolster its new ethics code by adding a way to enforce it

The Independent UK

Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans

At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms.

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Haley won't walk back anti-Trump past

Haley called Trump "chaos" in the past and while she's not sorry, she's over it now

Salon

Kagan wants ethics enforcement mechanism

The justice endorses reforms as her coworkers face accusations of flying treasonous flags and taking bribes

Salon

With a few holdouts, Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support

Militant UAW, Trump-curious Teamsters only unions withholding support from Harris

The Independent UK

These Democrats worked with JD Vance in the Senate — and the reviews are mixed

Some Democrats lament that he’s all but abandoned his populist policies after a promising start

The Independent UK

Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century

Antonio Villaraigosa announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election after finishing third in 2018

Latin Times

Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan

Nebraska lawmakers have kicked off a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a directive to slash soaring property taxes in half

The Independent UK

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee

House Republican says Vance was only running mate finalist that wasn’t a ‘safe pick’

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Kamala Harris’s run for president is getting ugly, but Republican misogyny may backfire this time

United States Vice President Kamala Harris is making a bid for the Oval Office, replacing President Joe Biden to square off against Republican Donald Trump. She may become the first woman and second racialized person to become U.S. president.

The Independent UK

Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNC

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling says outside police agencies that’ll help secure the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month won’t be posted in city neighborhoods

The Conversation

‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls from both sides of US politics, as well as internationally, to reduce the brutal, take-no-prisoners language that has become part of our ordinary political discourse.

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Nikki Haley Stands Firm On Trump Endorsement And Policy Views

Nikki Haley explains her support for Trump over Harris, emphasizing policy issues and constitutional principles in political leadership.

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Kamala Harris now a threat to Trump in several major swing states, new polling finds

Harris’s entrance into 2024 race already shows marked improvement over Biden’s numbers

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Kamala Harris Energizes Democratic Campaign With Fresh Approach

Kamala Harris energizes the Biden-Harris campaign with a focus on the future, facing challenges and building momentum.

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House Republicans Condemn Vice President Harris's Border Performance

House Republicans criticize Vice President Kamala Harris's border management, highlighting record-high crossings and lack of action.

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20 Celebrities Endorse Kamala Harris For President In Historic Election

Celebrities like Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and George Clooney endorse Kamala Harris for President, amplifying her campaign momentum.

The Independent UK

Harris says she’s ‘ready’ to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ on agreement

Trump had previously agreed to debate Biden on September 10 before the president withdrew from the race

The Independent UK

West Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case

West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory

The Guardian - US

Vast majority of Black voters trust Harris and distrust Trump, survey finds

Research from Black Futures Lab also finds Black voters concerned about low wages, gun violence and failing schools

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