Books and Literature Jul 31, 2026 22 New Books to Read in August: Rachel Cusk, Riley Sager, Claudia Rankine and More Gripping thrillers, hockey romance, political history, an Appalachian Trail memoir and more. 22 New Books to Read in August: Rachel Cusk, Riley Sager, Claudia Rankine and More Gripping thrillers, hockey romance, political history, an Appalachian Trail memoir and more. See more
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November en... Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November en... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November. Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control. Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control. Share
Courts and the Judiciary Aug 4, 2026 Kansas Voters Crush a Measure to Elect Supreme Court Judges The rejection of a measure to begin electing justices was a victory for abortion rights groups who defended the Kansas high court’s ruling that abortion was... Kansas Voters Crush a Measure to Elect Supreme Court Judges The rejection of a measure to begin electing justices was a victory for abortion rights groups who defended the Kansas high court’s ruling that abortion was... Share
Voting and Voters Aug 4, 2026 Missouri Voters Reject Measure to Limit Their Ballot Box Powers The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Mis... Missouri Voters Reject Measure to Limit Their Ballot Box Powers The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Mis... Share
Victorian politics Aug 4, 2026 Daniel Andrews’ government engaged in ‘concerning’ conduct but no evidence of firefighter union blackmail: Ibac report Anti-corruption watchdog’s long-awaited report finds ‘serious and concerning’ conduct by senior government members in dealings with union bossSenior members... Daniel Andrews’ government engaged in ‘concerning’ conduct but no evidence of firefighter union blackmail: Ibac report Anti-corruption watchdog’s long-awaited report finds ‘serious and concerning’ conduct by senior government members in dealings with union bossSenior members... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race The Richmond-area district was going to be one of the country’s most competitive in November, before a court threw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map. Ms... Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race The Richmond-area district was going to be one of the country’s most competitive in November, before a court threw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map. Ms... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism. 5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Counties to Watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens. Counties to Watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens. Share
Michigan Aug 4, 2026 5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan. 5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan. Share
Aug 4, 2026 Here are 5 big moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Here are 5 big moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Share
Aug 4, 2026 The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition. The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition. Share
