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Proportional Representation Gets a New Look

Paul Starr The American Prospect
Supreme Court decisions and unrestrained partisan gerrymandering are focusing attention on a fundamental election reform. But one version is more feasible than the others.

Fighting To Shape the Next World Order

Max Elbaum Convergence
Even in decline, the US will play a big role in global affairs. With control over the trajectory of US politics and the map of world power now up for grabs, the Left has an opportunity to influence both.

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The Trump Corruption Issue

Steven Greenhouse The Guardian
To win in this year’s midterm elections, the Democratic party must highlight that Trump has made huge financial gains while millions struggle to make ends meet

Tidbits-July 23: Reader Comments: World Cup, Trump Booed Heard Round the World; ICE Killings; AOC Should Run; GOP: More Money for Pentagon To Fight Communism in US; Israel Issue Flips; Diarrhea Outbreak; Testosterone Army; Save Queens College Jobs

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Reader Comments: World Cup and Trump Booed Heard Round the World; ICE Killings; AOC Should Run; GOP Wants More Money for Pentagon to Fight Communism in U.S.; Israel Issue Flips; Worst Diarrhea Outbreak; Testosterone Army; Save Queens College Jobs;

The ICC Scares Trumpworld. Good.

Matt Ford The New Republic
Marco Rubio says the administration will try to “dismantle” the International Criminal Court. Who is he trying to protect?
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