Politics
Jean Kennedy Smith, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and last surviving sibling of JFK, is dead at 92: NYT
Jean Kennedy Smith, a former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy, died on Wednesday at age 92, the New York Times reported.
Bolton says Trump unfit for office as book alleges sweeping misdeeds
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said the U.S. president is unfit for office, according to interview excerpts released on Thursday after portions of the top aide’s upcoming book revealed a withering portrayal of his ex-boss.
'White Fragility' author Robin DiAngelo explains why white people shouldn't say they're 'not racist'
On the surface, a white person saying out loud that they’re “not racist” might seem like a positive thing. But Dr Robin DiAngelo, author of the best-selling book White Fragility: Why It’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, has a different take on it. “White people often say ‘I’m not racist,’” she […]
U.S. Senate Republicans ready police reform bill to rival Democrats
Police reforms will take center stage in Congress on Wednesday as Senate Republicans unveil their effort to address racial disparities in law enforcement and Democrats in the House of Representatives advance their own, more sweeping proposal.
In Tulsa, fears that Trump rally may worsen racial unrest, spread of coronavirus
When President Donald Trump takes the stage at his first rally in three months on Saturday night, the scene in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be familiar: A large venue filled with ardent supporters wearing “Keep America Great” hats and T-shirts.
Trump to sign police reform executive order on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday that will seek to improve how police officers treat African Americans and others by improving credentialing, training and mental health resources, administration officials said.
Next LGBTQ rights legal battle looms after Supreme Court victory
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling protecting LGBT rights in the workplace sets the stage for another major legal fight over the scope of religious-rights exemptions to certain federal laws that could dilute the landmark decision’s impact.
Trevor Noah makes powerful speech about the 'common thread' between police killings
Protests against police brutality have now passed their third weekend, and show no signs of slowing. But even as more and more people lend their support in real life as well as in digital campaigns, more people are dying. On Friday, 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was shot twice in the back by Atlanta police at a […]
Trump economic adviser urges wearing of masks at Tulsa rally
People attending U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Oklahoma this week should wear masks, a White House adviser said on Sunday, as health experts cautioned against large gatherings such as political rallies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: U.S. Democratic Party irked by council's 'insurgent' climate plan – sources
The Democratic National Committee’s council on climate change irked party leadership when it published policy recommendations this month that ventured beyond presidential candidate Joe Biden’s plan, according to three people familiar with the matter.