Democrats Defend State

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Klopp defends Red Bull move after fan backlash

Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull's group of football clubs, saying he "didn't want to step on anybody's toes" after his decision prompted a backlash from fans of his ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

‘It is outstanding’: Jürgen Klopp defends decision to join Red Bull after criticism

Move has riled some Borussia Dortmund and Mainz fans ‘You cannot make your decision depending on reactions’ Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

You can't please everyone - Klopp defends Red Bull role

Jurgen Klopp defends his decision to become head of global soccer at Red Bull and says it was difficult to take a job where "everyone is happy".

When Dr. Phil Defended Harris While Endorsing Trump

It was an odd moment at the big Trump rally.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises

Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job losses

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective

The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.

True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Trump campaign defends his remarks about violence toward journalists

Former President Donald Trump is doing damage control after seemingly espousing violence toward journalists.

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

In Georgia, where millions of people have already voted, officials are focused on ensuring the vote counting process is accurate — and that voters actually believe that.

CEOs Who Shy Away From Defending Democracy Do So at Their Peril

Why voting rights and election integrity are business issues—and the role business leaders play in preserving them.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Li Qiang bemoans global rise of protectionism at Shanghai import expo amid escalating tariff brawl

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Democratic voter registration raises red flags for Harris

Democrats’ voter registration advantage has dropped in three key battleground states — Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nevada — raising a red flag for Vice President Harris as experts cite a lack ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

U.S. to Send Troops to Israel, and a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Plus, SpaceX makes a tricky “catch.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.