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War and the battle for young minds

Our culture's endless, hypnotic obsession with war and violence has hidden costs — especially for our children

Salon

Dining across the divide US special: ‘I read an article he wrote about being attacked at a Black Lives Matter protest’

One is centre-right, the other 100% Democrat. Where do they stand on immigration, defunding the police, and closing Guantánamo?

The Guardian - UK

Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections

Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections

The Independent UK

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Higher Education "Reform" in Florida

Some of the proposals pose real threats to free inquiry

Reason

Harry and Meghan ‘could copy Trump’ in defamation case

The Duchess of Sussex’s sister Samantha Markle is currently suing her for various comments she has made about her

The Independent UK

Jonathan Bernstein: Ex-felons deserve the right to vote

Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the U.S. have been pushing to reduce or eliminate restrictions on voting, in particular fighting to extend voting rights to people on parole or probation. Many Republicans have been…

Tribune News Service

Dining across the divide US special: ‘He said it was my opinion that humans caused climate change. No, it’s science’

He’s a Republican, she is a Democrat – can they find any common ground on the climate crisis, taxes or the truth about the Capitol attack?

The Guardian - UK

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GOP flips NC court — targets voting

"Just because a court changes composition, the law should not change," attorney says

Salon

What mayoral candidates agree on — and what voters want from the next mayor

The candidates don’t agree on much, but they all agree on ending cash bond. Meanwhile, a poll shows crime, taxes and schools are top priorities. And what about arts and culture?

Chicago Sun-Times

There’s a lot at stake for Chicago. Vote

From City Hall to wards to police district councils, there’s precious little margin for error as we Chicagoans pick our city’s next top leaders.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Hiltzik: COVID deniers think a new study says mask mandates don't work. They should try reading it

What is it about conservative COVID deniers and masks?

Los Angeles Times

Nicholas Goldberg: Will Donald Trump go to prison for asking a Georgia official to 'find' him votes?

Donald Trump is a dangerous and dishonest man, and I'd be happy to see him punished if it is determined he's committed a crime.

Los Angeles Times

Dining across the divide US special: ‘She tried to educate me on why AR-15s aren’t really military-style weapons’

One is anti-abortion and pro-guns. The other is pro-choice and thinks ‘war tools’ shouldn’t be in the hands of the public. Could they agree to disagree?

The Guardian - UK

Florida Democrats to pick party chair after tough midterms

Florida Democrats are set to choose a new party leader after a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state

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The Independent UK

Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about crime

For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies

Chicago Sun-Times

Getting out the Hispanic vote: Volunteers plan to knock on 10,000 doors

Casa Norte and Puerto Rican Cultural Center launch effort this weekend canvassing Northwest and Southwest sides.

Tribune News Service

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Republicans argue Biden student debt program is ‘major question’

Al Jazeera

Biden orders door-to-door visits after toxic US train derailment

Republicans and Democrats have traded barbs over the rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which led to evacuations.

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Chicago Tribune

Chicagoans prepare to elect police district council members for the first time

CHICAGO — While the nine Chicago mayoral candidates pitch plans to address crime and policing, Chicago voters for the first time in city history will be able to vote for representatives on civilian police oversight councils, part of a growing group of reforms following years of protests over law enforcement…

The Texas Tribune

Texas abortion funds likely safe from prosecution, federal judge rules

U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton from the lawsuit, ruling he had no authority to enforce Texas’ abortion bans beyond state lines.

Axios

Republicans investigate Buttigieg over Ohio derailment

House Republicans are investigating Buttigieg's response to the East Palestine derailment.

Tribune News Service

20-year-old Georgia man found guilty of 2 felonies in Jan. 6 riot

A Milton, Georgia, man who made his way to the Senate floor during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after a federal judge found him guilty of two felonies in a verdict delivered Friday in Washington, D.C.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Republicans, Democrats focusing on building party up from the bottom

Both parties are jumping into smaller and local races. This is an unprecedented move, but perhaps we’re in unprecedented times.

Tribune News Service

Ex-Texas GOP lawmaker quits lobbying after ethics opinion, complaint

AUSTIN, Texas — Former Republican legislator Chris Paddie has stopped lobbying as he deals with an official ethics complaint alleging he violated a revolving door law he helped pass.

The Independent UK

Former Republican senator who voted against Covid-19 aid resigned over long Covid

James Inhofe spent much of his time in the Senate opposing provisions to combat climate change

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