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Trump Claims Harris’s “Rhetoric” Inspired Assassination Attempt
In blaming Democrats for the attempt on his life, Trump downplayed his own incendiary statements and calls to violence.
Ohio Is Giving Millions in Taxpayer-Funded Grants to Religious Schools
Critics warn that the state is using public money to expand a separate, religious system of education.
Quality of Elections Has Suffered Globally for 8 Consecutive Years, Report Finds
Between 2020 and 2024, the losing candidate in nearly 20 percent of elections around the world rejected the outcome.
Vance Admits to “Creating” Stories About Haitian Immigrants, Stoking Hate
Vance said he and Trump are “creating a story” with the racist lies they’ve spread in the past week.
“We Must Act”: Sanders Demands DOJ, FBI Probe Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi
“[T]he United States makes a mockery of its values” by deferring to Israel’s own “findings,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
What Are the Prospects for Gaza Ceasefire as Israel Expands Multifront Attacks?
Israeli proposals assume that Israel will maintain overarching control of Gaza, says Palestinian writer Amjad Iraqi.
Flooding Displaces Many in Europe as Death Toll Grows and Others Remain Missing
Meanwhile, calls mount for Big Oil to pay for climate destruction as the region reels from flood damage.
This Georgia Mother’s Abortion-Related Death Was Preventable, Experts Say
Amber Nicole Thurman died after she couldn’t access a legal abortion and timely medical care in her state.
Defense Contractor Musk “Jokes” Biden, Harris Should Be Assassination Targets
“[N]o one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala,” Elon Musk wrote in a now-deleted post.
Climate Crisis Is the Defining Issue of Our Time. Where Was It at the Debate?
In praising fossil fuels alongside clean energy, Kamala Harris echoed past Republican talking points.