From Homelessness to Fashion Modeling
In this week’s Race/Related newsletter: Meet Aaron Philip, a black transgender teenager who recently signed a modeling contract; and tell us how you deal with racist remarks.
Meghan McCain Rebukes Trump in Powerful Eulogy for Her Father
John McCain’s daughter reproached President Trump at the senator’s funeral as the president left the White House wearing golf gear and a “Make America Great Again” hat.
Live Video: John McCain’s Memorial Service
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are among the dignitaries who will deliver tributes to Senator McCain at the Washington National Cathedral.
On Washington: Why a Predictable Supreme Court Fight Is a Sign of a Broken Process
The elimination of the filibuster against judicial nominees has major implications for the integrity not only of the Senate, but also of the federal courts.
Amsterdam Stabbing Victims Identified as U.S. Citizens
The U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands said two American tourists were attacked. The Dutch authorities said statements from the Afghan suspect pointed to a terrorist motive.
What Is Labor Day? A History of the Workers’ Holiday
President Grover Cleveland made it a national holiday in 1894, during a crisis over federal efforts to end a strike by railroad workers.
Spooky Theory on Ills of U.S. Diplomats in Cuba
Doctors and scientists say microwave strikes may have caused sonic delusions and very real brain damage among embassy staff and family members.
What’s Behind the F.B.I. Corruption Inquiry Shadowing the Florida Governor’s Race?
Andrew Gillum says he’s not a target of an investigation of alleged corruption in Tallahassee. But it’s likely to shadow his run anyway.
Live Briefing: John McCain Farewell to Be Led by Two Presidents — but Not That One
Here are some things to watch for as the senator is memorialized at the Washington National Cathedral on Saturday.
Ayanna Pressley Seeks Her Political Moment in a Changing Boston
Massachusetts is well known for deeply entrenched politics that favor incumbents. But the Boston City Council member is campaigning for Congress in a moment that has favored women and underdogs.
Racist Robocalls Target Andrew Gillum, Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor
The calls, tied to a white supremacist entity, came days after Mr. Gillum became the first black person nominated by a major party to be governor of Florida.
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