Nation Sep 14 ‘Tyranny of the Minority’ writers say Constitution not strong enough to protect democracy America’s democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place, according to two Harvard government professors. In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt say politicians are welcoming anti-democratic extremists into their party ranks and part…
Nation Sep 13 What autoworkers are demanding as strike against Detroit’s ‘Big 3’ looms Nearly 150,000 auto workers could soon go on strike against the Big Three automakers in the U.S. The United Auto Workers are pushing for big changes, but the manufacturers say the costly transition to electric vehicles makes it too difficult…
Politics Sep 12 What McCarthy and House Republicans hope to accomplish with Biden impeachment inquiry Months of Republican allegations and investigations into President Biden have led to the GOP-controlled House of Representatives launching an impeachment inquiry. Republicans have lobbed unsubstantiated allegations against Biden since taking over the House, but have turned up no evidence of…
World Sep 08 What Biden hopes to accomplish at G20 summit in India and visit to Vietnam Facing abysmal poll numbers at home, President Biden set off for a two-day gathering of the G20 in India. The meeting between leaders of the world’s largest economies comes at a time of increasing geopolitical divisions. For Biden, the trip…
Nation Sep 08 Inside the White House Situation Room’s $50 million upgrade The most secure location in the White House, and maybe the world, just got a full makeover.
Politics Sep 06 Court rejects Alabama’s congressional map again for diluting power of Black voters Delivering a harsh rebuke of Alabama’s lawmakers, federal judges again struck down the state’s congressional map. After being ordered to create a second majority Black district, Republicans in the state chose to defy the U.S. Supreme Court. Maps in Florida,…
Politics Sep 05 Far-right violence a growing threat and law enforcement’s top domestic terrorism concern The Proud Boys played a critical part in carrying out the Jan. 6 attack, but the group is just one part of a trend of increased white supremacist and far-right violence. Top U.S. law enforcement officials say those extremist movements…
Nation Sep 01 Families face difficult decisions as Texas ban on youth gender-affirming care takes effect A ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth went into effect in Texas, making it the most populous state to date with such a ban. The law revokes the medical licenses of any doctor who provides minors with gender-affirming…
Politics Aug 31 Can the 14th Amendment be used to block Trump from 2024 ballots? Despite his legal troubles, former President Trump has a clear lead in the race for the Republican nomination. But is he qualified to run? A cohort of conservative legal scholars say no and a new lawsuit could put their theory…
Politics Aug 24 Tennessee legislature opens contentious special session over gun reform Tennessee lawmakers returned to the state capitol this week for a special legislative session in response to the Covenant School shooting, where three children and three school staff members were killed in March. Laura Barrón-López discussed what lawmakers will or…