Posts in category National & World

Red flags are flying for democracy and democratic values. We need to pay attention to the threats—and also to signs that we can work together …

I anticipated a summer ‘vacation’ free from worry and anxiety over world affairs, you know, a general slow-down, to just chill. Wishful thinking. At last …

Several supporters of former President Donald Trump have been winning Republican primaries due to his endorsement in exchange for total acceptance of his unfounded claim …

Milwaukee (AP) – Facing critical races for governor and U.S. Senate, Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin are hoping that their support for abortion rights in the …

Charleston, S.C. (AP) – Until recently, the story of the Charleston Work House received little recognition in the city’s collective memory. That changed a little …

Washington (AP) – The NAACP on Thursday made a direct plea to Attorney General Merrick Garland for the Justice Department to open a federal civil …

Washington (AP) – President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone …

Washington (AP) – Last week, as he marked his 74th birthday, Clarence Thomas achieved two long-sought goals: expanding gun rights and overturning Roe v. Wade …

Austin, Texas (AP) — Police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes …

Los Angeles (AP) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday signed a proclamation making Juneteenth an official city holiday to celebrate the end of …