Opinion | The One Thing Trump Knows He Wants in a Running Mate
Trump's litmus test for running mate: refusal to accept the 2024 election results, hinting at contesting outcome and potential political violence. [ more ]
Whoopi Goldberg GOES OFF on Trump Saying There's an Anti-White Feeling' in the US: No One In Your Family Was Hung!'
Whoopi Goldberg directly addresses former President Donald Trump's comments on anti-white feelings, expressing outrage and questioning his stance. [ more ]
Trump Again Vows Mass Deportations and Won't Rule Out Political Violence
Former President Trump discussed deploying military for deportations, potential political violence, and states' role in enforcing abortion bans if re-elected. [ more ]
Attacks on politicians in Germany on the rise DW 05/06/2024
Politician Matthias Ecke recovering from attack while campaigning in Germany, highlighting increased dangers faced by politicians in the country. [ more ]
Public Officials Face Surge of Threats Ahead of 2024 Election
State and local officials in the US are facing a surge of violent threats, harassment, and intimidation since the 2020 election.
More than 40% of state legislators and nearly 40% of local officials reported being threatened, attacked, or harassed in the past three years.
Public officials are becoming less likely to engage with constituents, hold public events, advocate for policies, or run for re-election due to the ongoing abuse. [ more ]
Political violence could benefit far right parties in the EU elections if we let it
The shooting of the Slovakian prime minister highlighted the polarized state of European politics and the potential for escalation towards repressive regimes. [ more ]
Trump again raises the specter of political violence if he loses the presidential election
Democrats are highlighting Trump's messages from a recent interview which includes statements on mass deportations and potential political violence depending on election results. [ more ]
California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting. [ more ]
An instrument of chaos': Trump leads polls as Iowa Republicans weigh future of US democracy
Ongoing court cases against Trump and the possibility of his involvement in the January 6 insurrection are key concerns as Iowa Republicans choose their presidential candidate.
Some Republican voters remain staunch supporters of Trump and believe the 2020 election was stolen from him, while others have been turned off by his legal troubles and chaotic behavior. [ more ]
Paul Murray's book, The Bee Sting, has been well-received and recommended by many.
Other notable books mentioned include Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, The Fraud by Zadie Smith, Tremor by Teju Cole, and Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry. [ more ]