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The Guardian
- Trump to visit White House next week; Russia says it is open to hearing president-elect’s Ukraine peace plan – US election live
White House spokeswoman says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; Russia remarks come as Trump adviser tells Ukraine to focus on peace, not territoryRussia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming dialogue on strategic stability and arms control with the US at the moment, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russia’s deputy foreign minister.Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow and Washington “are exchanging signals on Ukraine” through closed channels at the military and political levels, according to Interfax. He also said that Russia was ready to listen to US president-elect, Donald Trump’s proposals on resolving the crisis in Ukraine, adding that there could be no simple solution. Continue reading...
- Arizona endures tense wait for final election result in last battleground
Tallies are 83% complete, with Trump at 52.7%, but 602,000 uncounted votes give Harris a chance to catch upUS elections 2024 – live updatesArizona remained in a tense waiting game on Saturday for its election results, even as neighboring Nevada declared for Donald Trump overnight, giving the president-elect six out of seven swing states after election day on 5 November.In Arizona, official tallies were 83% complete by mid-morning on Saturday with Trump leading at 52.7% and Harris at 46%, or about 180,000 votes ahead. But enough ballots remain uncounted – 602,000 as of late Friday night – for the state to remain undeclared. The state sensationally flipped to Joe Biden and the Democrats in 2020. Continue reading...
- 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 losingA dozen years ago – an eternity in American politics – the Republican party was reeling from its fourth presidential election loss in six tries and decided that it needed to be a lot kinder to the people whose votes it was courting.No more demonising of migrants, the party resolved – it was time for comprehensive immigration reform. No more demeaning language that turned off women and minorities – it needed more of them to run for office. Continue reading...
- ‘It gave me a new perspective’: student exchange program attempts to bridge divided US
American Exchange Project helps high school seniors travel and meet youths from different sociopolitical backgroundsFor Baltimore native Jessica Osei-Adjei, a week-long trip to Anchorage, Alaska, last summer was more than just her first time traveling solo.“I went hiking on a glacier, camping and paddleboarding for the first time,” she says. “I’m not really an outdoorsy person but doing that was definitely worth it.”Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen?With Trump re-elected, this is what’s at stakeAbortion ballot measure results by stateA masculinity researcher on the Democrats’ ‘fatal miscalculation’Election deniers use Trump victory to sow more doubt over 2020 resultWhat a second Trump presidency means for […]
- How Trump won over voters in deep-blue New York City
Harris still won with 68% of the city’s vote, but it was still a steep drop from Biden’s 53-point margin of victory in 2020Donald Trump’s win was ultimately determined by voters in swing states, but a shift towards the Republican was seen across the country – even in the deeply Democratic stronghold of New York City.While Kamala Harris still won by a handy margin in New York, with 68% of the vote to Trump’s 30%, that was a marked drop from Joe Biden’s performance in the city in 2020. That year, Biden won by a 53-point margin in the city as he won the presidency. Continue reading...
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- Key Criminal Justice Takeaways from the 2024 Election
What’s next for President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal cases, immigration policy, justice reform and more.
Fair Observer
- Shaping Public Discourse: The Dual Edge of AI in Democracy
Artificial intelligence seems to be a novel concept implanted in public memory owing to recent exorbitant investments and its impact on the job market. However, AI as an idea can be traced back thousands of years to myths and legends. Namely, in Greek mythology: Talos was a giant bronze automaton who served as the guardian… Continue reading Shaping Public Discourse: The Dual Edge of AI in Democracy The post Shaping Public Discourse: The Dual Edge of AI in Democracy appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles and Sustainable Practices
The charm of khadi is in its artistry and in the irregularity of the yarn, which creates a unique tactile fabric. This handspun and handwoven fabric, using natural fibres, is comfortable to wear since the low-twisted yarn allows the fabric to breathe and absorb moisture, and it becomes softer with every wash. This ‘fabric of… Continue reading Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles and Sustainable Practices The post Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles and Sustainable Practices appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Austria’s Arduous Path to a New Government: Without the Far-Right
The results of Austria’s September 29 parliamentary election did not differ much from what polls had indicated for over a year. Nevertheless, they came as a surprise to the political establishment. The Freedom Party (FPÖ) emerged as the clear winner with its historically best result of 28.8%, gaining 12.7 percentage points compared to the last… Continue reading Austria’s Arduous Path to a New Government: Without the Far-Right The post Austria’s Arduous Path to a New Government: Without the Far-Right appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- We need raw awe
In this tech-vexed age, our life on screens prevents us from experiencing the mysteries and transformative wonder of life - by Kirk Schneider Read at Aeon
Truthout
- The World Saw Me Holding My Niece. Here’s How Israel Took Her From Me.
I’m trying to honor Masa and her family by helping people.
- Undocumented Families Are Fighting for Our Future. Will You Join Us?
As an undocumented mother, I can’t help but worry for my son’s safety first. As an organizer, my worry turns to resolve.
- UNRWA: 67 Children Killed by Israeli Attacks on Average Each Day in Gaza
Children account for the single largest group of people killed by Israel.
ProPublica
- Despite Trump’s Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters
by Eli Hager and Jeremy Schwartz ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a […]
- Courts Appoint Special Counsel to Oversee Reform of New York’s Troubled Guardianship System
by Jake Pearson ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as […]
- Some Issues and Topics Our Reporters Will Be Following in a Second Trump Presidency — and How to Get in Touch
by ProPublica Sixteen years ago, we started ProPublica to do hard-hitting, rigorous journalism that exposes wrongdoing and injustice. In that time, our investigative reporters have covered three presidential […]
Unicorn Riot
- Indigenous Spiritual Walk in Utah Protests Last Conventional Uranium Mill
White Mesa, UT — The White Mesa Mill was built in 1979 with plans to process uranium ore for 15 years. With the facility now well past its initial operational lifespan, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, other Indigenous tribes and allies continue their call for… The post Indigenous Spiritual Walk in Utah Protests Last Conventional Uranium Mill appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Trump Selects Corporate Lobbyist Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff
Wiles is co-chair at lobbying firm Mercury Public Affairs and has represented clients in the tobacco, junk food, insurance, and coal industries.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2024-11-08 Friday
Headlines for November 08, 2024; Democrats Deserted Working Poor: Bishop William Barber on Healthcare, Living Wages, Voting Rights; “Open Celebration of the Oligarchy”: Both Dems & GOP Sucked Up to Billionaires in 2024 Election; End the Arms: Humanitarian Chief Jan Egeland Urges U.S. to Stop Arming Israel Before Trump Takes Office
Latino USA
- Trump Is Back, Now What?
The 2024 presidential election was for many Americans “the most important of their lifetimes.” And its results left some shocked,... The post Trump Is Back, Now What? appeared first on Latino USA.
- Going Viral: How Influencers Are Impacting the Battle Over Young Latino Voters
Once Election Day arrives, Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns will get a closer glimpse at which strategies worked– and which... The post Going Viral: How Influencers Are Impacting the Battle Over Young Latino Voters appeared first on Latino USA.
- The Misinformation Web: Episode Transcript
Read more about the episode here. Futuro investigates. Futuro. Futuro. Futuro. Investiga. Archival tape: “Alexa, who will win the next... The post The Misinformation Web: Episode Transcript appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Study Finds Steep Rise in Emissions from Private Jets
By virtue of their small size and limited capacity, private jets are deeply inefficient. They have an outsized climate impact and, according to a new study, their emissions are on the rise.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- The Case Against Solitary Confinement: Explained
Even though the United Nations considers more than 15 days of solitary confinement a form of torture, American prisons still use the practice liberally. Prolonged isolation makes imprisoned people more violent and less likely to reintegrate into society. The post The Case Against Solitary Confinement: Explained appeared first on The Appeal.
- Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda Will Be Even Harder to Stop a Second Time
A second Trump term is not only more dangerous for undocumented people and asylum seekers than life under a Democratic president. It’s poised to be catastrophic. The post Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda Will Be Even Harder to Stop a Second Time appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- A Pendulum Swung Too Far: Chronic Pain Patients Abandoned in the War on Opioids
The War on Opioids has created some unintended victims: Patients with chronic pain who no longer receive the help they needed… sometimes with deadly consequences. A Pendulum Swung Too Far: Chronic Pain Patients Abandoned in the War on Opioids originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- Despite Likely Setback for Climate Action With This Year’s Election, New Climate Champions Set to Enter Congress
The 2024 election will likely result in a major setback for climate action, with President-elect Donald Trump retaking the White House and Republicans taking back control of the Senate. Climate advocates in Congress now must work to ward off the worst attempts to weaken the country’s bedrock environmental laws and gut recently passed climate actions
- New Federal Funds Aim to Cut Carbon Emissions and Air Pollution From US Ports
Raquel Garcia has been fighting for years to clean up the air in her neighborhood southwest of downtown Detroit. Living a little over a mile from the Ambassador Bridge, which thousands of freight trucks cross every day en route to the Port of Detroit, Garcia said she and her neighbors are frequently cleaning soot off
Grist
- Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.
Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
- Here are the 5 issues to watch at COP29
With U.S. climate commitments in question, the United Nations is forging ahead at this year’s COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- These downballot elections may slow the shift to clean energy
Republicans won, or are leading, in closely watched utility commission races in Arizona, Montana, and Louisiana.
The Conversation
- Pennsylvania will keep its divided legislature thanks to split-ticket voters
Despite the country’s stark political divide, some Pennsylvania voters in deep-red counties still genuinely vote for the representative and not the party.
- Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain
Restoring the defined-benefit pension plan the workers gave up in 2013 was a rallying cry. But the union didn’t get it back even though it did win a significant pay increase.
- What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?
Historical examples abound of American news consumers being presented with verified facts about controversial figures or events, only to have the excellent journalism have little to no effect.
- Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way
In interviews with residents and builders after disasters from Hawaii to Colorado to Puerto Rico, an engineer and policy specialist found people often overestimating the cost of building back better.
- Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there’s a cost
Much of Trump’s 2017 tax law is set to expire at the end of 2025 – failing to extend it would hurt households and the economy.
The Trace
- The Trace’s Commitment to Readers During a Second Trump Term
Everybody wants to feel safe. It’s a need that transcends political divisions — and one that politicians readily exploit for selfish aims. The 2024 election, as we have reported, played out during a historic decrease in crime. But one candidate and his party repeatedly made false and racist claims about mayhem in American cities. A The post The Trace’s Commitment to Readers During a Second Trump Term appeared first on The Trace.
- How Another Trump Presidency Could Affect Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago
On Wednesday, after news stations declared Donald Trump America’s next president, Chicago trauma surgeon Dr. Tanya Zakrison was in shock. As she continued to process the results, she wondered: What will happen to the billions in federal funding that’s allowing gun violence prevention work, like hers, to take place in her city? “I’m at a The post How Another Trump Presidency Could Affect Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago appeared first on The Trace.
- Colorado Voters Pass Gun Tax to Fund Services for Domestic Violence Victims
Colorado voters on Tuesday brought to victory a ballot measure that will provide millions of critical dollars to organizations supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence through the creation of a new tax on firearms and ammunition. With nearly three-quarters of the votes counted as of this morning, the measure, known as Proposition KK, passed The post Colorado Voters Pass Gun Tax to Fund Services for Domestic Violence Victims appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Debate May Help AI Models Converge on Truth
How do we know if a large language model is lying? Letting AI systems argue with each other may help expose the truth. The post Debate May Help AI Models Converge on Truth first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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