Election reform is needed to strengthen democracy in the United States. With the Supreme Court’s conservative majority certain to overturn any congressional action to ban Citizens United, waiting for legislation to curb the flood of special-interest money in elections is unlikely. However, this political reality doesn’t stop the Democratic Party from doing something about super
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In a race that showcased Democrats’ struggle between the ideological left and center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger. The democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin was so close that neither side could claim a decisive victory. In other contests, experience was rewarded in two governors’ races
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If you want to get a sense of the history of LGBTQ children’s literature, the Tarpey-Schwed LGBT Families Children’s Book Special Collection in the Mechanics’ Institute in San Francisco is a great place to start. It’s made up of 200+ LGBTQ children’s books published between 1969 and 2023. Library manager Myles Cooper spoke with me about
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DETROIT — General Motors has reached a unique, multibillion-dollar parts deal as it aims to preserve cash and prevent supply chain disruptions like ones that have hit the global automotive industry this decade. In a public filing Tuesday, GM said the up to $4.5 billion purchasing facility includes a company called Procura Auto Parts that
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Exterior view of the Tesla Gigafactory during a government-organised media trip in Shanghai, China, April 14, 2026. Go Nakamura | Reuters BEIJING — Survivors have emerged in China’s fiercely competitive car market, which is increasingly dominated by electric-powered vehicles. Here are brands that have emerged as Chinese consumers’ favorite, according to industry data from Autohome:
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Matthew McConaughey stars in ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’. Photo: Black Bear Pictures. Opening in theaters  on August 14th is the new Southern crime thriller ‘The Rivals of Amziah King‘, which was written and directed by Andrew Patterson (‘The Vast of Night‘). “Ain’t no one all bad or all good.” Release Date: Aug 21, 2026
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Sounds like it’s going to be a beautiful tribute to his friend. Kenny Chesney is gearing up to release his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, on Friday, September 25th, and he’s teaming up with long-time producer Buddy Cannon to produce once again. The 58-year-old singer/songwriter will also be featuring cuts from some of the biggest songwriters
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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 19, 2025 shows Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani on October 19, 2025 in New York City and US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, October 24, 2025. Angela Weiss, Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Tuesday decried
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Children are the most vulnerable members of society, and refugee children who come to the United States unaccompanied are entitled to the highest level of care and protection that the nation can provide. Unaccompanied refugee children most often did not make the decision to come to the United States. These children must be protected as
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There’s some very exciting news for podcast lovers and people who miss having a president who read: Obama is hosting a new book podcast. It will be about books that have greatly influenced him and society. It debuts on Audible September 24, 2026. This week’s new releases are just as exciting. Firstly, there are a
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