Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez’s effort to delay May bribery trial until July
Federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial scheduled for next spring by two months, until July.
Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. The decision comes after the Colorado Supreme Court last week disqualified Trump from appearing on that state’s ballots in 2024. The disqualification, which was made under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, is … Read more
Michigan Supreme Court rejects case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected an effort to boot former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot in 2024 under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
‘Broken’ US labor laws could hamper union wins for workers, experts warn
Strikes by autoworkers, actors and writers brought wins in 2023, but analysts worry labor laws could undo progress Labor experts see more wins ahead in 2024 for US unions after a year of attention-grabbing strikes and surging public support but worry gains may be stymied by the US’s “broken” labor laws. Strikes by autoworkers, writers, … Read more
A rainbow playsuit and a pink ramp? Wheelchair Barbie is like looking in a mirror | Frances Ryan
I don’t believe a toy will solve society’s problems, but finding a doll that looked like me sent the wordless message, ‘You belong’ What brought us hope and joy in 2023? Writers share their stories It is mid-November and I am browsing Christmas presents online for my niece. I scroll through a sea of dolls, … Read more
Senate has only passed 3 out of 12 spending bills as deadline looms
As the deadline for Congress to agree on funding most government programs and agencies in the upcoming fiscal year draws near, the Senate has passed only three of the 12 appropriations bills in a joint “minibus” package, leaving crucial decisions pending after the holiday recess. In November, the Senate voted to extend funding through September … Read more
California to fine stores that don’t have a ‘gender neutral’ kids toy section
California stores with more than 500 employees will soon be fined for not having a “gender-neutral” toy section once a new state law kicks in Jan. 1. The bill, signed in 2021 by Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, will force stores that sell childcare items or toys to pay a $500 fine should the store fail … Read more
English still rules the world, but that’s not necessarily OK. Is it time to curb its power? | Michele Gazzola
For fluent speakers, there are clear benefits – for others, there are huge costs. Here are some ways to boost linguistic justice Anyone spending their Christmas holidays on the European mainland will likely have observed that it is quite common to meet staff in shops and hotels who can hold a conversation in English, and … Read more
I drank to escape loneliness. But it was only when I stopped that I found the love I craved | Gunnar Ardelius
After years of reliance on alcohol, going sober was terrifying. But losing my addiction has brought unimaginable rewards It is an unusually cold December morning. The thermometer says it is -21C. The sky is dark blue. Here and there a star flickers. It has been more than 16 years since my last drink – my … Read more
Chris Sununu appears in ad for Nikki Haley ahead of New Hampshire primary
The New Hampshire governor endorsed Haley this month in the GOP presidential primary.