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Trump’s Georgia Case Likely Delayed Past Election Due to Appeals Court Action
A tentative hearing for oral arguments in the appeal is set for October 4.
House Republicans Advance Bill to Sanction the International Criminal Court
The White House said it “strongly opposes” the bill, but didn’t pledge that Biden would veto it if it passed.
Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory in Mexico Presidential Election
Mexico’s first woman president faces an uneasy road after opponents falsely accuse Morena party of authoritarianism.
Trump Guilty Verdict Shifts Voters’ Preferences Toward Biden, Latest Polls Show
One survey found that one in two voters believe Trump should drop out of the presidential race due to the verdict.
Why Trump’s Conviction Does Not Complicate My Abolitionist Politics
While this moment has generated satisfaction for many, the terrain of injustice we are navigating remains unchanged.
The World’s Largest Election Ever Is Neither Free Nor Fair
If Modi and the BJP win a third term, it may spell the end of India’s democracy, with serious global repercussions.
Trump Businesses and Campaign Gave 9 Witnesses Significant Financial Benefits
Even if the perks weren’t intended to influence witnesses, they could prove troublesome for Trump in any future trials.
Despite Calling on Netanyahu to Resign, Schumer Invites Him to Address Congress
One critic suggested the Israeli prime minister “can be arrested for his war crimes on the Senate floor.”
Disabled Voters Face Extra Obstacles to the Ballot Box
The vast majority of US polling locations are not fully accessible. Disabled activists are working to change that.
Trump Supporters Issue Threats of Violence Online After Guilty Verdict
Meanwhile, many Republican lawmakers have joined Trump in making clear that they don't accept the trial's outcome.