Zelensky challenges world to help end Russia’s war by December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thrown down the gauntlet for the U.S. and allies to help Kyiv bring an end to Russia's war by December. The imperative is to stop the bloodshed – Ukrainian forces are suffering as many as 200 casualties per day and Russian artillery has killed dozens of civilians in recent attacks, with hundreds more injured. But Zelensky is also under pressure to keep the focus and support of the U.S. and Euro
Read MoreWhen it comes to intolerance, South Africa must not let Nelson Mandela down
On Monday, July 18, we will pause to remember the birthday of Nelson Mandela, a fitting moment to take stock of how far South Africa has come — and how much work there remains to do — in securing the true legacy of our first, post-apartheid president. Universally associated with tolerance, Mandela tested himself and our nation before becoming the transformational figure we know him to be today. So how do we measure up today to Mandela’s expectations? Our report card regarding tolerance today is mixed. The “
Read MoreBiden’s best hope for 2024 might be Donald Trump
President Biden sees himself as the Democrat with the best chance of beating Donald Trump. The president is suffering from anemic approval ratings, with a recent poll showing a majority of Democrats don’t want him to be the party’s nominee in 2024. He’s facing record-high inflation, a turbulent political and media environment and deep frustration within his party over their inability to protect abortion rights and take action on climate change. It’s no wonder many are beginning to look for alternatives in two years as Democrats face the prospect of a toug
Read MoreJill Biden talks frustrations at DNC fundraiser: 'I had to be the first lady of the moment'
First lady Jill Biden spoke at a private Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser on Saturday, discussing some of the challenges and frustrations she and husband, President Joe Biden, have faced as the administration has sought to address a range of issues. She said the president had to grapple with a range of issues as president, hindering his ability to focus on other plans and goals,
Read MoreFive takeaways from Q2 fundraising this year
A growing number of candidates and PACs have announced their second quarter fundraising for this year, with Friday marking the deadline to file their fundraising reports. Though not all candidates and PACs have formally announced their numbers, a few interesting dynamics have emerged. For one, a number of Senate Democrats and Democratic challengers seeking Senate seats posted better hauls than their Republican counterparts — a possible dose of optimism for the party amid what is anticipated to be a challenging midterm environment. In two contests, GOP incumb
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