Month: May 2023

Nigel Farage said “Brexit has failed” because “useless” Tory politicians have “mishandled” the UK’s exit from the European Union. The former Brexit Party leader said the country had “not benefited economically from Brexit when we could have”. It was suggested to Mr Farage during an interview with the BBC that economically the UK would have been better off staying in the bloc. He replied: “I don’t believe that for a moment, but what I do believe is that we haven’t actually benefited financially from Brexit when we could have. “What Brexit has shown, I’m afraid, is that our politicians are…

The New Anarchy America is facing a type of extremist violence it doesn’t know how to stop, wrote Adrienne LaFrance in the April 2023 issue. Adrienne LaFrance acknowledges that political violence can have a legitimate place in a democratic society, noting that “America was born in revolution.” But if the excesses imposed by King George in the 1760s and 70s presented a just cause for rebellion against the state, why not the more than 1,000 extrajudicial killings of American citizens by the police in 2022? If we want to treat political violence as the serious problem it is, we need…

Philadelphia voters are determining who will likely lead the nation’s sixth-largest city in a crowded field of Democratic candidates on Tuesday, as the city grapples with spikes in gun violence and quality-of-life issues that make people feel insecure Five front-runners, including former city council members, former city officials and a grocery store franchisor, have tried to set themselves apart in a tight contest. The race in Philadelphia serves as the latest barometer of how residents of some of the nation’s largest cities hope to emerge from the pandemic, which has raised concerns about crime, poverty and inequality. The results have…

Collin County has traditionally elected Republican politicians who do not support gun reforms. But there is a growing number of residents speaking out in favor of such reforms, and even against these politicians, in the wake of the mass shooting in Allen. Allen’s Green Park was packed with protesters a week after a gunman killed eight people at a nearby mall. Many of the protesters were mothers carrying their children with chubby legs smeared with sunscreen to protect them from the sun’s glare. Protesters say they want action against gun violence and will work to vote out politicians who are…

The amicus curiae brief is one of the web’s favorite weapons. ProPublica has identified at least six groups funded by the Leo Network which has filed amicus briefs supporting a Colorado web designer, Lorie Smith, who wants to refuse work for gays, and whose lawsuit, now at the Supreme Court, would strike down Colorado’s anti-discrimination law. About twenty Republican attorneys general have also filed one brief friend in support of the case through the Association of Attorneys General of the Republic. RAGA has received large portions of Leo’s generosity over the years. In 2022, a group connected to Leo donated…

(NewsNation) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office press secretary has announced his resignation as he will transition to the governor’s political operations. Bryan Griffin’s resignation comes as DeSantis’ political operation was seen moving locations Monday. Both moves are the clearest sign yet that DeSantis may soon throw his hat into the ring for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Office move triggers countdown for DeSantis to file financial disclosure reports; if filed, he has 15 days to file the filing in accordance with guidelines established by the Federal Election Commission. Both Republicans and Democrats want more school safety As for Griffin,…

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A deadly shooting erupted in Farmington, New Mexico on Monday, leaving three people dead and six others injured, including two law enforcement officers. The alleged attacker, an 18-year-old man, was shot and killed by police, authorities said Monday. In a video statement Monday night, Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe revealed that the suspect brandished at least three different firearms, including an AR-style rifle. The motive for the attack is still under scrutiny, but it appears to be a random act of violence, Hebbe said. He added that the suspect did not appear to have targeted any specific schools, churches or…