Virginia school board to pay $575K to teacher fired for refusing transgender student’s pronouns
Former teacher Peter Vlaming will be paid $575K in damages and attorneys fees after he was fired by a Virginia school board for failing to…
In the VP debate it’s ‘Mad Dad’ Vance vs. ‘Rad Dad’ Walz
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 34 days until the election and the vice presidential debate is upon us. The contenders: JD “Mad Dad” Vance…
On the economy, Harris looks to reassure moderates
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ big economics speech this week didn’t break much new ground on policy, but did give a clear sense of which…
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage with king’s signature
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pictured here, offered "congratulations on everyone's love" as Thailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed same-sex marriage into law late Tuesday that…
How did Olivia Nuzzi become the worst scandal of the week?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 41 days until the election, and today we are talking scandals. I have become aware that various competitors may…
Elon Musk to comply with Brazilian court’s orders to restore X in nation
A photo shows the new Twitter logo on July 24, 2023, following Elon Musk's announcement of a rebrand that replaces the iconic blue bird with…
Ariz. high court rules nearly 98,000 residents affected by glitch are eligible to vote
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that 98,000 residents whose registration status was uncertain due to a decades-old clerical error regarding their proof of citizenship…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee ‘abortion trafficking’ law
NASHVILLE — A federal judge Friday temporarily blocked Tennessee from enforcing a law banning adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission. In a…
Harris hasn’t sealed the deal. Focus groups with young voters show why
WASHINGTON — Asked whether she plans to vote this year, the young woman from northern Michigan sighed slightly before explaining her hesitance.“If I do choose a…
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Jill Stein’s absence on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday denied a request to restore Green Party candidate Jill Stein's name on presidential ballots in November after supporters filled out…
Harris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream this week with…
Supreme Court turns down appeal to put Green Party on Nevada presidential ballot
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday turned down an appeal from the Nevada Green Party, keeping the progressive party off the state’s November presidential…
Why JD Vance won’t stop his racist lies about the Springfield Haitians
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 46 days until the election, and today we are visiting Haitia, where JD Vance apparently thinks Haitians are from.…
Illinois high court says odor of ‘burnt’ marijuana not probable cause to search cars
Thursday's ruling by the the Illinois Supreme Court affects two separate cases: People vs. Redmond and People vs. Molina, both of which involved police searches…
Should we stop calling Trump a threat to democracy?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 48 days until the election, and thanks to yet another unglued individual with a semiautomatic weapon, we have sunk…
Presidential candidate Cornel West loses bid for Pennsylvania ballot
Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West will not appear on Pennsylvania's ballot after the battleground state's Supreme Court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling.…
Is Donald Trump really serious about being a dictator?
One of the pleasures of last week’s presidential debate was watching Vice President Kamala Harris deftly filet former President Trump over his affinity for dictators…
Post-debate, how much progress will Harris make in the polls?
WASHINGTON — The 1980 presidential race remained neck-and-neck into its final week, as a crucial swath of voters weighed their dismay with President Carter against their…
India’s Supreme Court frees opposition leader on bail in politically charged corruption case
India's supreme court Friday granted bail and freed political opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal (C) following six months in jail. He claims the corruption case against…
U.S. targets Maduro regime with sanctions, visa restrictions over disputed election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) celebrates after partial results were announced by the electoral council, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 29. Since then, many countries, including…