Voting rights fight continues after Senate blockage
The article notes that the voting rights fight stalled in the U.S. Senate as Republicans blocked needed legislation. It argues for a federal floor of protections, cites state-level rollbacks since the weakened Voting Rights Act, and calls for reform of the Electoral Count Act while highlighting positions by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, and ongoing actions by the Justice Department.
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In the Dark We Find Our Quiet Strength
Gazette columnist Rini Jeffers shares a personal crisis week marked by family strife, health scares, and financial hacks. She describes creeping anxiety, strained breathing, and the solace of friends who offer support, prayers, and light amid the turmoil. She emphasizes the value of a steadfast foundation.
World According to China frames Xi’s plan for global dominance
Trudy Rubin discusses Elizabeth Economy’s book The World According to China detailing Xi Jinping’s aim to reshape the international order by force and leverage China’s economic heft. The piece notes U.S. disunity, potential responses to a Russian invasion, and China’s Belt and Road reach, including ports, digital networks, and influence over global institutions.
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