Monday is here, which means it’s time for another link roundup of interesting stories from around the internet. July is almost here, which means that I’ve spent almost a full year working on this project. I am here, staring at the cursor as it taunts me on the nearly blank page. (I hope this isn’t a premonition for the rest of the week.)
Send coffee, please.
Note: As a disclaimer, I want to say that the links I share below do not necessarily reflect my own views, either politically or personally. Some are left-leaning, some are right-leaning, some are more in the middle. I am constantly challenging myself to consider issues from all angles, and these links reflect this challenge.
Secondary note: Additionally, I want to take this moment to encourage you to share feedback/thoughts of your own in the comments section. I’m sincerely up for open dialogue and the sharing of opinions and ideas. That said, whether in agreement or criticism, please always treat each other with mutual respect.
Activists have occupied New York City’s City Hall. One writer spent a night onsite — and reports what he saw.
Does the CIA meddle in foreign elections?
As COVID-19 cases grow in many US states, a new poll says about 40 percent of Americans say that the worst is over.
Cases are circulating for and against DC statehood. Here’s one argument in support. Here’s another from the opposite point of view.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has the lead in several polls over President Trump. What does that mean for November?
Two conservatives write an open letter to Joe Biden about the protests in Madison, Wisconsin this past week.
In Europe and Canada, a new political party appears to be emerging — and it’s said to be an unlikely pair.
A Senate Republican has proposed a different bill to curtail qualified immunity. Here’s some analysis.
A note about cancelling cancel culture.
The Atlantic did a roundup of all their coverage about race in the United States over their 163 years in print. This is a rabbit hole worth poking around in.
Until next week — please let me know what you think! I always welcome feedback, especially in terms of additional reading or sources; please feel free to leave them in the comments below or via wethevotersproject@gmail.com.
