Bringing cybersecurity to the DNC

When Raffi Krikorian joined the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as chief technology officer, the party was still reeling from its devastating loss in 2016 — and the stunning cyberattacks that resulted in high-level officials’ emails being embarrassingly leaked online. Tom PerezThomas Edward PerezClinton’s top five vice presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over …

Following Push by Human Rights Campaigners, Argentina Calls Off #NotFriendly Soccer Match With Israel

In a development hailed as a win for human rights and the boycott movement, Argentina on Tuesday canceled a controversial exhibition soccer match against the Israeli national soccer team scheduled to take place in Jerusalem. Click Here: gws giants guernsey 2019 “Congratulations to all the activists around the world who helped make this happen!” tweeted …

'Toxic for Democracy': Voting Rights Advocates Vow to Fight After Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering

Voting right advocates are saying the U.S. Supreme Court missed an opportunity to address the crisis of partisan gerrymandering on Monday after the court punted on two separate cases—one from Wisconsin and one from Maryland—focused on the issue. Though disappointed in the rulings, Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause, said the outcome means the …

Execution Halted After Pharmaceutical Company Accuses Nevada of Illegally Obtaining Drug for Experimental Killer Cocktail

A Nevada judge halted an execution scheduled for 8pm local time on Wednesday after the pharmaceutical company Alvogen filed suit alleging the state illegally obtained its sedative midazolam—which has been part of multiple previous botched executions in other states and was one of three drugs Nevada planned to include in a cocktail that’s never been …

New Study Warns of Deepwater Horizon Disaster Long-Lasting Impact on Marine Life's "Building Blocks"

Following President Donald Trump’s “reckless” decision last week to repeal an ocean protection policy enacted by his predecessor, a study published Friday in the journal Scientific Reports details the long-term impact of BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, outlining how “lingering oil residues have altered the basic building blocks of life in the ocean.” Researchers at the University of …

In Desperate Court Filing, NRA Claims It May Soon 'Be Unable to Exist' Due to Financial Troubles

The National Rifle Association (NRA), America’s largest gun lobbying organization, said in a recent court filing that it may soon “be unable to exist” in its current form due to crippling financial troubles, including an “inability to obtain insurance” and “other financial services essential to [its] corporate existence.” Obtained and published in full (pdf) by …

Audiences are watching fashion videos, as Saint Laurent racks up 43m views.

Click Here: los jaguares argentina The format of digital fashion week is not without its critics, but there are successes that achieve reach and tell interesting stories. Saint Laurent, which last week unveiled a six-minute video of its men’s SS21 collection, has so far garnered 42.4 million global views and an engagement of over eight …

Cruz asked Trump to campaign for him in Texas Senate race

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Poll: Dems lead GOP by 11 on generic ballot

Democrats hold an 11-point advantage over Republicans on a generic House ballot three months ahead of November’s midterms, a CNN poll released Wednesday found. Fifty-two percent of Americans told poll questioners that they want to see Democrats take back the House in the midterm elections, according to the CNN/SSRS poll, while 41 percent want to see Republicans maintain …

Dem primary in full swing — months before midterms

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary is in full swing — a full two months before 2018’s midterm elections. Sens. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (Calif.) and Cory …