Reactions to Kavanaugh are a national disgrace

Over the past few years, hundreds of organizations and thousands of people have mobilized to reduce political polarization, encourage civil dialogue and heal national divisions. The first test case for our movement was the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

The alt-right is calling Taylor Swift a ‘traitor’ after she broke her …

Taylor Swift broke her usual political silence on Sunday to endorse two democrats and speak on the importance of equal rights. The alt-right is calling Taylor Swift a traitor, attacking her appearance, and calling for violence after she endorsed two Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate .

Taylor Swift makes rare political statement, endorsing Democrat in Tennessee Senate race

But until now, the star hasn't said much about politics. That changed Sunday night, when Swift posted a lengthy Instagram message about her hometown Tennessee Senate race, denouncing Republican incumbent Marsha Blackburn.

How Hurricane Maria exposed long ignored human rights concerns in Puerto Rico

Driving around San Juan, the sight of blue tarpaulins is almost inescapable. Nailed over people's roofs, the tarps continue to provide the only shelter for tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans one year after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, causing extensive damage to homes, hospitals and schools.

Never-before-seen photos show Edward VIII visiting a Mercedes-Benz factory

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‘SNL’ opens with GOP celebrating Kavanaugh vote with booze-soaked locker room party

There was champagne and hugs all around on "Saturday Night Live" as the show did a send up of the Republican celebration of the confirmation of Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh . In a parody of the celebrations currently ongoing during the MLB playoffs, senators like Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham -- played for the second straight week by Kate McKinnon -- took a victory lap on faux CNN.

Taylor Swift is getting – ” gasp! – ” political. She’s endorsed a Democrat on Instagram

But until now, the star hasn't said much about politics. That changed Sunday night, when Swift posted a lengthy Instagram message about her hometown Tennessee Senate race, denouncing Republican incumbent Marsha Blackburn.

Kemp, Abrams raise, spend millions on campaign in Q3

With Democrat Stacey Abrams seeking to become the first African-American female governor in the nation in her battle with Republican Brian Kemp in the Nov. 6 general election, the Georgia gubernatorial race remains a high-profile race, with seemingly constant campaign ads on TV and elsewhere.

McConnell says Senate ‘not broken’ after Kavanaugh fight

Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the Senate's majority leader said Sunday that the chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the wrenching debate over sexual misconduct that has swirled around new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Kavanaugh's confirmation was a shining moment for the GOP heading into next month's pivotal elections, GOP Gov. John Kasich of Ohio predicted "a good year" for Democrats and said he wonders about "the soul of our country" in the long term after the tumultuous hearings.