‘A uniquely dangerous time?’: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing | The Conversation
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Utah is now the epicenter of the political divide its governor warned about
Last week, during an event at the National Press Club, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore quoted a common rule for governors: “If you have not faced a tragedy,” Moore said, “just give it a second. Yours is on its way.” Moore’s tragedy was the Key Bridge collapse last year, he said. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, sitting…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best…
Charlie Kirk’s death exposes absence of a leader to calm America
The assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked a cacophony of condemnations and grief from leaders across the political spectrum. But missing from the din was the voice of a unifying political leader calling for calm. No one appeared well positioned to play the soothing role that has fallen in the past to presidents and the nation’s…
House committee holds moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
House committee holds moment of silence for Charlie Kirk lead image Politics
Politicians react to Charlie Kirk’s death
Politicians react to Charlie Kirk’s death lead image Politics
Harvilicz on the federal government’s cybersecurity response: No ‘infighting’
Harvilicz on the federal government’s cybersecurity response: No ‘infighting’ lead image Politics
Democrats face high stakes in New Jersey and Virginia
The two premier statewide elections this fall are Democrats’ to lose, but they have a lot to prove. Many Democrats won’t be satisfied with simply eking out a win — they are banking on resounding victories from Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. The gubernatorial nominees, who are…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best…
Democrats face an increasingly frustrated base over redistricting
Democrats are scrambling to keep their nascent crusade against President Donald Trump’s national redistricting push from fizzling out. House Democrats are considering establishing an organization to raise and spend for their remapping efforts as they look to counter an aggressive Republican move that could determine control of the chamber next year, according to three people…