Bill legally defining antisemitism passes Florida Senate
Antisemitism would be defined in Florida law under a bill the Senate unanimously passed Wednesday after its sponsor warned that an increase in acts against Jewish people will lead to extremism against other groups. Florida is among several states seeking to define antisemitism. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a similar bill last month. “Outbreaks Read More
Some Republicans seek alliances with Latin American populists as part of Latino outreach effort
On a recent evening outside Washington, the president of Argentina had the eyes and ears of a conservative crowd that had gathered to listen to Donald Trump. In a raspy voice, Javier Milei called out, “Hola a todos,” or “Hello, everyone,” before introducing himself as a lion. “What a beautiful day to make the left Read More
New poll finds as many nations hold elections, democracy’s appeal is slipping
Representative democracy remains a favorite system of governance around the globe, but its appeal is slipping on the eve of elections in much of the world, according to a survey of 24 democratic countries by the Pew Research Center released Wednesday. While a median of 77% across the 24 surveyed countries said representative democracy was Read More
Are airlines returning to Israel, despite the war on Gaza?
Almost as soon as Israel’s war on Gaza broke out on October 7, many airlines suspended or cancelled their flights to Israel. Last week, Yossi Fattal, director general of Israel’s Chamber of Inbound Tourism Organisers, complained that Israel had become isolated – “like North Korea” – as dozens of airlines remained reluctant to fly there. Read More
Abu Jawad’s heart breaks daily as he buries the people killed by Israel
Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Before October 7, Saadi Hassan Sulieman Baraka, nicknamed Abu Jawad, had a routine. He would pray the dawn prayer, have dukkah and zaatar with olive oil for breakfast, and then head east of Deir el-Balah to tend to his palm and olive trees. No more. The 64-year-old is an Islamic undertaker, Read More
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 145
Israel and Hamas played down chances of a breakthrough in ceasefire talks soon, a day after US President Joe Biden said it was imminent. Here’s how things stand on Tuesday, February 28, 2024: Fighting and humanitarian crisis Gaza’s Ministry of Health said 96 people were killed and 172 wounded over the past 24 hours, in Read More
Progressive House Dems made secret ‘human rights’ trip to Cuba amid worsening border crisis at home
Two of the most progressive Democrats in the House of Representatives led a small delegation on an undisclosed trip to Cuba last week to discuss “human rights,” despite the worsening border crisis affecting everyday Americans here at home, according to a new report late Tuesday. Far-left “Squad” member Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Congressional Progressive Caucus Read More
Kentucky bill that would allow child support to start with pregnancy advances
Lawmakers in Kentucky advanced a bill Tuesday that would grant the right to collect child support for unborn children, reflecting a broader effort in some Republican-led states to push legislation conferring a fetus with the same rights as a person. The measure would allow a parent to seek child support up to a year after Read More
Jill Biden to lead national ‘Women for Biden-Harris’ program, campaign announces
First lady Jill Biden is set to lead a program encouraging women to vote for her husband, President Biden. The “Women for Biden-Harris” program, aimed at bringing in female voters, is rolling out nationwide events leading up to the November presidential election. “Women put Joe in the White House four years ago, and women will Read More
Lauren Boebert’s son arrested on multiple felony charges in connection with string of thefts: police
The eldest son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was arrested Tuesday after several property thefts were reported in Rifle, Colorado, police said. Tyler Jay Boebert, 18, faces five felony charges and more than a dozen misdemeanor offenses in connection to a recent string of vehicle trespass and property thefts, the Rifle Police Department said. Boebert Read More