Nancy Marks leaves federal court, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Central Islip, N.Y. Marks, the ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government and implicated the indicted New York Republican in court with submitting bogus campaign finance...
Continue reading...October 5, 2023
U.S. presses for cooperation from Mexico on fentanyl, but results are mixed
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alicia Brcena walk together during a meeting on security, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) (Marco Ugarte / Associated Press) U.S. presses for cooperation from...
Continue reading...In last farewell to Feinstein, San Francisco celebrates its ‘forever mayor’
San Francisco, CA – October 04: The late Senator Dianne Feinstein(D-CA) lies in state during a ceremony to honor the senator from California at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in San Francisco, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles...
Continue reading...Group that brought Charter challenge on sex work laws to appeal Ontario court ruling
A group that challenged the constitutionality of laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution is vowing to bring its fight to the Ontario Court of Appeal – even as some groups that support criminalization call on Ottawa to better protect vulnerable people in the sex trade.
Continue reading...The early results of a no-strings-attached cash experiment in Denver are encouraging
The Denver Basic Income Project has released results showing cash for homeless people is improving their lives.
Continue reading...Cornel West is running for president as an independent, leaving the Green Party
FILE – Harvard Professor Cornel West speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at the Whittemore Center Arena at the University of New Hampshire, Feb. 10, 2020, in Durham, N.H. Progressive activist Cornel West will run for president in 2024...
Continue reading...Sexyy Red’s ridiculous Trump talk is notable for one reason
Democrats shouldn’t ignore the dark world of right-wing podcasting — and the way its hosts seem eager to use Black rappers to spread their talking points.
Continue reading...Toronto Humane Society urgently appeals for help as families struggle to care for their pets
The Toronto Humane Society says that the economic downturn is forcing some families to choose between putting food on the table or providing for their pets.
Continue reading...Brampton man follows parking enforcement officer, damages vehicle after being ticketed: police
A man has been charged for allegedly following a parking enforcement officer and damaging his vehicle after receiving a ticket in downtown Toronto last week.
Continue reading...DeSantis says he’d take accreditation away from colleges with DEI programs
As president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would strip accreditation from colleges and universities that offer diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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