Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy

In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Pakistan’s budding democracy is on the verge of collapse. It has two options – change tack or implode | Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar

As a former senator, I’ve seen how major parties conspired with the military to manipulate elections and crush opponents. This can’t go on. For most of its history, Pakistan has been ruled by ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

A Minnesota Town Transformed by Migrants Fights Political Rancor

Immigration is a divisive issue in this election, but diversity is reviving this particular community.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Two Decades of Sustainable Growth Strategies

Four pillars to take you from startup to stability.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Eagles' Darius Slay says this rookie has 'unlimited' ceiling: 'He should be Rookie (of the Year) easy'

Quinyon Mitchell has been one of the game's shutdown CBs in Year 1

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education, vowing to use federal money as leverage

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

The Democratic Party has no credibility on building democracy

Let’s hope the Democratic Party takes a good long look at their lack of credibility on democracy as they process the results of this election and plot a path forward.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Taiwan Is Ready to Defend Democracy. Is Trump With Us?

Many Americans voted for border security. Try living right across from China.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Two parties, two very different closing arguments: From the Politics Desk

Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments to voters in key House and Senate races.

A fixture of American politics for the past decade, Trump rallies are coming to an end

Regardless of who wins Tuesday’s election, a key fixture of America’s political landscape for nearly a decade is set to disappear: the Trump rally.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds

Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy

The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in December

World - ABC News - October 28

Harris leads on protecting democracy; Trump ahead on keeping US safe: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race with Election Day less than a week away — but voters are split on which candidate is best for democracy and national ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

US election votes in maps and charts

Analysis of the results of the election.

Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely | Cas Mudde

The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state. The most authoritarian and racist campaign of my lifetime just ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

The US election, while shocking, was not a repudiation of democracy | Austin Sarat

Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism. Democracy requires faith of various kinds. It requires faith in the wisdom of the people, in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

NCAA Money Has Helped Some, but a College Degree Is More Valuable

For most NCAA athletes, the ability to make money in college isn’t the real prize.

Business - Inc. - November 8

This veteran tech investor won’t sell Nvidia shares now — regardless of earnings

Money manager Louis Navellier says Nvidia is the most ‘monopolistic and powerful’ stock he’s ever seen.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Can democracy work without journalism? With the US election upon us, we may be about to find out | Margaret Simons

Most serious news organisations are not serving the politically disengaged, yet it’s these voters who will decide the next president . It is commonly claimed that democracy can’t work unless you ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics Desk

Republicans predict their newly won 53-seat Senate majority in the 2024 election could give the party control of the chamber for several cycles to come.

It’s my first Halloween in the UK for two decades – and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes

Spending on costumes and treats has increased, but Britain isn’t showing quite the same commitment or creativity. . What are you going as, this Halloween? The discussion in our household starts in ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

What is going on in Utah? After two decades of consistency, Utes face uncertain future amid disappointing 2024

Utah came into the year as the favorite to win the Big 12. Now the Utes are 1-4 in conference play and hoping to make a bowl game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Bucks need action, not just talk, to pull themselves out of worst start in over two decades

Milwaukee is 1-5 for the first time since 2000

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades

There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Moving the Goalposts | Caroline Seger signs off as Swedish football icon after two decades at top

Midfielder enjoyed glittering career around the world and had impact off the field as advocate for LGBTQ+ community. As the final whistle blew in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon, fans of Rosengård ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Democracy won the 20th century. But has its success bred lethal complacency in the 21st? | Paul Ham

We never know who is going to rule but the beauty of democracy is that we know we can always get rid of them. So why wouldn’t we fight like blazes to preserve it?. Before he faced the crowd to ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

In Georgia, Russia has just scored another victory against liberal democracy | Natalia Antelava

The opposition claims Saturday’s election was stolen – but the pro-Kremlin Georgian Dream party did win over more voters than expected. After the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party run by the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Can democracy survive now the world’s richest man has it in his sights? | George Monbiot

A vote for Donald Trump next week is also a vote for Elon Musk. The tech boss will have a springboard to greater power even than the US presidency. This is what happens when successive US ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

How the standard of political endorsements from newspapers has evolved

Dylan Byers pf Puck News joins News NOW to discuss why some newspapers are deciding not to endorse political candidates.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate

Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

Italy’s Albania asylum deal has become a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

Pact hailed as EU migration breakthrough in tatters after judges rule asylum seekers must be transferred to Italy. A multimillion-dollar migration deal between Italy and Albania aimed at curbing ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton tapped as Wall Street’s top cop

Donald Trump also selects lawyers from criminal cases for other high-level posts in his administration

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses

The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

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