In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s
In Pennsylvania, former President Barack Obama gave a forceful speech against Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Speaking in Pittsburgh, Obama accused Trump of deceiving people during serious times, like the recent hurricanes. He highlighted how some Republicans were okay with Trump's behavior.
Former President Barack Obama was back on the campaign trail. This time, he was supporting Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh. He had a lot to say about Donald Trump during his speech. Obama poked fun at Trump, wondering if he had ever changed a tire or a diaper. The crowd laughed, and one person even shou
The 2024 presidential election has been impacted by two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. These storms have disrupted the schedules of candidates, including Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. They've had to address storm recovery efforts alongside campaigning. This situation has
In the heat of the election season, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is pushing back against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) over ads that criticize his voting record on LGBT legislation. Cruz has been running ads suggesting that Allred supports legislation allowing transgender women, who are biologically male, to use
The leader of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, has criticized former President Trump for attacking CBS over changes made to a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She called his threats "serious" and warned that they should not be taken lightly. In a statement, Rosenworcel emphasiz
During a campaign event in Coquitlam, B.C. NDP Leader David Eby vowed to add 45,000 new health care workers over the next four years. This wasn't a new promise, as Eby reiterated goals and commitments announced during his time in government and at the start of the campaign. Joining him were local ca
Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led
In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and
Delta Air Lines is looking ahead to a promising fourth quarter. The airline expects to make more money than last year, thanks to steady travel demand and lots of bookings for the holiday season. On Thursday, it said its adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter might be between $1.60 and $1
