Give a comment I am grateful for the opportunity to enjoy politics again this year. America is not out of the woods yet. There is still a serious threat to the Republic. But the defeat of anti-democratic candidates in key elections, especially in lawless states, is a major victory for the rule of law … Read more
Michael R. Blood |: Associated Press LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso to become the next mayor of Los Angeles on Wednesday, as voters named its first black woman mayor as the city grapples with numerous government trust scandals. The homeless crisis and rising crime. With 70% of the … Read more
Rishi Sunak will arrive in Bali later for the G20 summit but will speak to reporters on board about a deal announced this morning with France to strengthen cooperation against people using small boats to cross the strait. . This is the story of my colleagues Jessica Elgott (with Sunak) and Peter Walker. RELATED : … Read more
Good morning. Tony Blair’s communications chief Alastair Campbell says if news scandals continue to dominate the news for more than a few days, the minister involved should quit. No one knows exactly how many days (13, 11 a week? Campbell himself has forgotten), but the basic principles make sense and should be of serious concern … Read more
Mike Catalini Assistant Press The Supreme Court's June ruling overturned Roe v. Wade and leaving the issue of abortion rights to the states has put the question on the ballot in several states this fall. Three states ask voters for some variance if they want to approve abortion rights, while only one state asks whether … Read more
It is the United States government that has control mechanisms between the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches that prevent a clear separation of powers and the excessive use of force by any one force. Political parties were not united when the constitution was written, but they were united very quickly. Controversy arose over the last-minute … Read more
I'm here to remind you that leaked audio recordings of conversations between Los Angeles City Council members, however interesting they may be, are not the only drama in California politics. Instead, I want to take a few minutes to focus on the ongoing battle between Governor Gavin Newsom and big oil. As the leader of … Read more
A deep sense of loss pervades Rebecca Gilman's eloquent and poignant new play, The Swing State, which has its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre. Sometimes the loss is very specific: Peg, the main character, played with welcome sarcasm and irony by Mary Beth Fisher, spent the past year mourning her husband when, shortly after … Read more
© Helen H. Richardson / The Denver Post / TNS Denver , Colorado – April 1: Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calderon answers a question during the Denver Post mayoral debate at Denver Fieldhouse in Denver. Denver Post political reporter Andrew Kenney moderated the discussion. To his right is mayoral candidate Penfield Tate. Lisa Calderon, a … Read more
Hey, it's Justin! We may be in the middle of a fall sport, but for many, the best game in town isn't football, baseball, basketball, or soccer. That's why we're bringing back our political column, Trail Mix, every Monday through November 8th. surprises and advertising We are not even two months away from the election … Read more