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The Democrats lost because they ran a weak and out-of-touch campaign | Bhaskar Sunkara
The party, increasingly divorced from workers, leaned too much on an activist base instead of a voting base. I turned on MSNBC after the election results came in and this, verbatim, was the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?
The country is about to start investigating crimes reported in a brutal regional war. But trust is at an all-time low and survivors feel forgotten. Meaza Teklemariam was seven months pregnant when ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Trump’s Election Reversal Dreams Are Dead
At least as far as the law goes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy
Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Election workers on the front line of American democracy
Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the electionTop stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobilityWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Americans abroad: Christian Pulisic back in the lineup for AC Milan? Can Weston McKennie, Tim Weah stay hot?
Americans across Europe have big weekends, with opportunities to make a mark ahead of them this weekendSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity
Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
How Trump Connected With So Many Americans
Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks
‘Strong’ for whom?World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back
People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approachesHealth - ABC News - October 30 -
Starbucks Is Bringing Back the Condiment Bar
Coffee chain’s CEO calls for decisive steps including a pledge not to raise U.S. prices over the next year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies
Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 electionsBusiness - CNBC - 4 days ago -
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Putin critic Alexey Navalny's widow urges Americans not to take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, told ABC's "The View" that Americans should not take their democracy for granted.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris | Observer editorial
The US remains a great country with many strengths and many problems – and Trump is not the answer . ‘It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings” – that well-known if dated American sporting adage – may ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Majority of voters say American democracy is 'currently under threat': Poll
More than three-quarters of Americans say democracy is currently under threat, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Seventy-six percent of likely voters say democracy is ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
The union fight to resuscitate the Boeing pension is a battle over the American dream
The two sides remain far apart on the issue of the company pension plan.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The US has lost faith in the American dream. Is this the end of the country as we know it?
The Republican’s second presidential term heralds a more inward-looking US where resentment has replaced idealism and nobody wins without someone else losing. A dozen years ago – an eternity in ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Can Boeing come back?
The aircraft maker was a great American company — then things started falling apart.Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
Many Americans worried about Trump's age, but less than Biden: Survey
A growing number of Americans are worried about former President Trump’s age, but they worry more about President Biden who dropped out of the presidential race in July, according to a new survey ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck
The rate of inflation has come down from pandemic era highs. But many Americans are still waiting to feel financial relief.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Many Americans have no plans to celebrate Halloween in 2024: Poll
Roughly one-third of adults don't plan to do anything to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, the latest Economist/YouGov poll found. The survey found that 31 percent of adults said they don't expect ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions
They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverageBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
How to Bring People Back to New York City
The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Trump and Musk can bring peace to golf - McIlroy
Donald Trump's return to the White House can help pave the way for peace in golf's 'civil war', says four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
China-backed social accounts push false narratives about 2024 race
Several social media accounts originating from countries like Russia and China have continued to push false narratives about the 2024 presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving
New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generationsTech - ABC News - October 21 -
Andrew Yang: Harris embodies change much more than Trump to many Americans
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang praised Vice President Harris Monday night, saying she embodies change to many Americans much more than her GOP rival former President Trump. Yang, the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump's win — here's how many would actually leave
Google Trends showed searches related to "leaving the country" and "how to move to …" spiked following the news that Donald Trump is returning to the White House.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Black Ops 6 Brings Back Last Stand, But Not How You'd Expect
The Last Stand perk hasn't been seen in a Call of Duty game since 2017's Call of Duty: WWII, but it's coming back--in a way at least--for Black Ops 6 .. Activision has announced all the field ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser
Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership
As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
World Series 2024: Anthony Volpe delivers unforgettable October moment, energizing the Yankees, the home crowd and the series
The 23-year-old shortstop lived out his childhood dream and helped the Yankees force a Game 5.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30
