‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary earlier this month, but some of the progressive policies that define the party’s far-left flank may not have disappeared with her campaign entirely. David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive who defeated Hong after being cast as the more moderate choice, has overseen racial-equity budgeting, expanded the … Read more

US supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in voting

Justices’ ruling comes after lower courts had blocked president’s election order ahead of November midterms Donald Trump’s administration can proceed with a nationwide crackdown on mail-in voting, the US supreme court has ruled, approving its emergency appeal. It remains unclear, however, how his administration can implement the decision in time for the midterm elections in … Read more

Trump scores Supreme Court win on mail-in voting restrictions before midterms

The Supreme Court on Monday handed the Trump administration a victory, allowing it to enforce President Donald Trump’s “election integrity” executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms.  The high court lifted an injunction that had blocked the order in 23 states that challenged it after the administration appealed in July; Justices Sonia … Read more

Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ Halloween costume after backlash

Retailer removes kid’s clown costume after people said it resembled a racist caricature used in minstrel shows Target, the US retail corporation, said it pulled a controversial Halloween costume off its shelves after criticism across social media that it resembled a racist caricature. The ad image for the costume, sold as the “Kids’ Glows Under … Read more