GOP Rep. Calls For ‘Real Conversations’ That Aren't About Abortion, Like Border Control  —  “Women have a whole lot more other issues than just abortion,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales while discussing a federal judge blocking access to a key abortion pill.  —  Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) …

How to Make Trump Go Away  —  After more than three decades in and around politics, I now spend most of my time grappling with political questions in the classroom and in focus groups.  There is one conundrum that fascinates me above others: Why does Donald Trump still generate such loyalty and devotion?

GOP wages an asymmetrical war on democracy because it can't get the votes  —  It was the highlight reel of what should have been a banner week for American democracy — scores of down vest-wearing, smartphone-gazing students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in a line …

China simulates striking Taiwan on second day of drills  —  China's military simulated precision strikes against Taiwan in a second day of drills around the island on Sunday, with the island's defence ministry reporting multiple air force sorties and that it was monitoring China's missile forces.

Ousted Tennessee Lawmakers Say GOP Speaker Is An ‘Autocrat’  —  Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, expelled by Republicans for joining a protest against gun violence, said they have always felt unwelcome at the state Capitol.  —  Two Democratic state lawmakers whom Republicans recently expelled …

Newsom says DeSantis ‘scared to death’  —  California's governor assailed Florida's governor over a new law that would allow guns to be carried without permits.  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his Florida counterpart Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill allowing permitless carry into law last week …

Fox settles defamation lawsuit from Venezuelan businessman over broadcast tying him to Dominion election claim  —  A Venezuelan business has settled with his defamation lawsuit against Fox News Network and former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs for their coverage of him and voting software companies Dominion and Smartmatic.

Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020  —  The governor says he asked the Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite review, recommend clemency one day after Perry was convicted of murder.  —  Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board …

Biden's digital strategy: an army of influencers … - Biden's digital strategy team will connect with influencers across the nation to target those who may not follow the White House or Democratic Party on social media — or who have tuned out mainstream media altogether.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants Clarence Thomas impeached  —  Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on Sunday she wants Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to be impeached and his advisers probed after a media report described luxury trips he has taken over decades, funded by a Republican donor.

$388 in Sushi.  Just a $20 Tip: The Brutal Math of Uber Eats and DoorDash  —  Delivery drivers were hailed as pandemic heroes.  But they say the rise of contactless delivery has made customers less inclined to tip generously and gig work is becoming an even harder way to make a living.

Europe must resist pressure to become 'America's followers,' says Macron  —  Cet article est aussi disponible en français.  —  ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE'S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China …

El Salvador Decimated Its Ruthless Gangs.  But at What Cost?  —  In the year since El Salvador declared a state of emergency, the government has delivered a stunning blow to the gangs that were once the ultimate authority in much of the country.  —  Natalie Kitroeff and the photographer …

Darrell V. Jarvis, 1926-2023  —  My father died on Saturday, April 8.  He lived 97 years.  Until struck with COVID, he had never had to stay in a hospital.  In the last three months, he mustered all his strength to overcome the virus' results: internal bleeding, then post-COVID pneumonia …