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Texas closes hundreds of polling sites, making it harder for minorities to vote

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Guardian analysis finds that places where black and Latino population is growing by the largest numbers experienced the majority of closures and could benefit Republicans Last year, Texas led the US south in an unenviable statistic: closing down the most polling stations, making it more difficult for people to vote and arguably benefiting Republicans. A report by civil rights group The Leadership

Pete Buttigieg might be the most progressive candidate ever to run for president | Charles Kaiser

Pete Buttigieg Democratic

2KUS news | The Guardian / 1h

The former mayor of South Bend will not reach the White House – this time. His campaign was historic for all America It’s a leap of faith for anyone to run for president. That’s particularly true if you’re the 38-year-old former mayor of an Indiana city of 100,000 who looks more like 25 – and you’re proudly and openly gay. Related: Pete Buttigieg drops out of 2020 race to be Democratic presidenti

Donald Trump accuses Democrats of 'fearmongering' over coronavirus

300+US news | The Guardian / 1h

President made claim on Twitter on Monday morning and said his actions have ‘saved many lives’ Donald Trump has accused Democrats of “fearmongering” over the coronavirus outbreak while his decisions have “saved many lives”. The president made the claim on Twitter on Monday morning continuing a spat which has seen him accused of politicizing the health crisis as America struggles to deal with the

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Goodbye, Pete Buttigieg. You were always more of a symptom than a cure | Richard Wolffe

US news | The Guardian / 22min

When Joe Biden failed to do crumble, there was no reason for Pete Buttigieg to exist. It’s still incredible that he got so far The idea of Pete Buttigieg was so much better in the original Norwegian. The nation’s favorite small-town Indiana mayor looked and sounded so much like the part of a presidential candidate. His debate delivery was flawless, like his stubble. His intonation was measured, l

Ken Cuccinelli unlawfully appointed to lead US immigration agency, judge rules

100+US news | The Guardian / 42min

Ex-Virginia attorney general named to new position of ‘principal deputy director’ in June, which made him acting director A federal judge has ruled that Ken Cuccinelli was unlawfully appointed to lead US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and as a result lacked the authority to give asylum seekers less time to prepare for initial screening interviews. Cuccinelli, a former Virginia attor

Ian Poulter hits back at Paul Azinger over European Tour comments

US news | The Guardian / 42min

Azinger says Fleetwood ‘has to win on the PGA Tour’ ‘Seriously that was embarrassing,’ tweets Poulter Ian Poulter has led a backlash against comments made by Paul Azinger, accusing the US TV commentator of showing “disrespect” by disparaging the European Tour. Azinger, the victorious US Ryder Cup captain in 2008 , was working as NBC’s lead golf analyst at the Honda Classic when he said that the E

Oklahoma college recruiter fired after telling students to line up by skin color

300+US news | The Guardian / 1h

Student said Oklahoma Christian University recruiter told students to line up and ‘barely talked about the school’ A college recruiter was fired after high school students in Oklahoma City said he lined them up according to the color of their skin and then by the texture of their hair. Harding Charter Preparatory high school student Korey Todd told KFOR-TV that during the 24 February assembly, th

If everyone was a little bit shameless, it might deflate the ‘anti-woke’ right | Keith Kahn-Harris

100+US news | The Guardian / 1h

The human need for transgression is key to the backlash. Liberals must allow room for this without it harming others There was a time when being rightwing meant being conservative in the truest sense; committed to order, civility and restraint. No longer. The Reagan/Thatcher years began to change things, as neoliberal economics destabilised societies by slashing and burning the state. And in recen

Bank of England ready to act as cost of coronavirus mounts

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European markets slump while companies worldwide warn of further disruption Coronavirus – latest updates The Bank of England has promised to do whatever it can to shore up the economy against the impact of coronavirus after mounting anxiety about the disease sent stock markets into freefall. The value of FTSE 100 companies slumped by £200bn last week, in tandem with a broader global sell-off in w

Inter Miami lose but show encouraging signs on MLS debut

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David Beckham’s new team came up against one of the best sides in the league on Sunday, but acquitted themselves well It went, for the most part, as expected. Inter Miami owner David Beckham looked resplendent in a dashing Ralph Lauren suit with a club crest taking pride of place on his blazer. The former England captain’s wife Victoria and son Brooklyn arrived to offer moral support while celebr

Don't assume that black America has spoken in South Carolina | Theodore R Johnson

100+US news | The Guardian / 3h

Biden’s victory in South Carolina was largely the product of the overwhelming support he received from black voters. But can he replicate that elsewhere? Months ago, Joe Biden’s campaign declared South Carolina its firewall, believing that the large contingent of moderates and black voters there would deliver the former vice president’s first primary win. And despite fears in recent weeks that hi

US briefing: Buttigieg bows out, coronavirus and Israel's election

28US news | The Guardian / 4h

Monday’s top story: former South Bend mayor calls time on come-from-nowhere presidential campaign. Plus, how Andy Warhol changed fashion Good morning, I’m Tim Walker with today’s essential stories. Continue reading...

California primary: what to know before the most populous state votes

24US news | The Guardian / 4h

The state’s Democrats will vote on Super Tuesday for the first time, assigning more than 20% of delegates needed for the nomination This year, the richest and most populous US state will be voting on Super Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the California primary . Why does the California primary matter? Continue reading...

Bernie? Warren? Which candidate is raking in the most tech industry dollars?

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For workers at Facebook, Google, Amazon and other Silicon Valley giants, one candidate soars above the rest From software engineers at Facebook and Google to drivers for Uber and warehouse workers for Amazon, the employees that power California’s technology industry donate to Bernie Sanders above all other presidential candidates, a Guardian analysis found. The Vermont senator received the most m

Pete Buttigieg drops out as crucial Super Tuesday looms - live updates

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Crucial day of campaigning ahead as Democrat field narrows before Super Tuesday Full report: Pete Buttigieg drops out of 2020 race What is Super Tuesday? Your guide to the night Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 11.49am GMT “You’ve probably seen more ads for Michael Bloomberg than the rest of us running for president put together” says Elizabeth Warren in one of h

Remain in Mexico: asylum seekers at border see hopes raised then dashed

100+US news | The Guardian / 5h

Many hoping to enter the US but kept out by Trump policy remain stuck in squalid and dangerous conditions Esmeralda Martínez got the news via a WhatsApp message: a court had invalidated the US “remain in Mexico” program , which had obliged her to stay put south of the border while her asylum claim was heard. Related: Trump's 'shameful' migrant stance condemns thousands to violent limbo in Mexico

Coronavirus escalation could cut global economic growth in half – OECD

500+US news | The Guardian / 5h

Several countries at risk of recession as Covid-19 spreads around the world Coronavirus - live updates An escalation in the 

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