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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.
Trump Becomes First Former President in US History to Be Convicted of a Crime
Trump’s sentencing is set to commence in July, just days before his nomination at the Republican National Convention.
More Biden Officials Resign Over US Participation in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A total of at least nine Biden administration officials have resigned publicly so far.
Critics Decry Justice Alito’s Refusal to Recuse on Key Court Cases
The calls for Alito’s recusal come amid reports of pro-Trump flags flying outside of the justice’s homes.