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Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, president of the newspaper elPeriódico, is seen after being arrested in Guatemala City on July 29.

Opinion

The alarming erosion of press freedom in Central America

José Rubén Zamora’s case stands as one example of the pernicious backsliding into authoritarianism of various degrees that’s happened in the region in the last few years. 3:08 p.m.

Worcester, MA - 6/3/2022: Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey during the State Democratic Party convention in Worcester, MA on June 04, 2022.

Editorials

Dempsey is Democrats’ best pick for auditor

An open race for this watchdog post is a once in a generation opportunity to change its focus. 4:00 a.m.

Mahbouba Seraj, a women's rights activist, chose to stay in Afghanistan. She’s the board chair of the 3,000-member Afghan Women’s Network and has founded 27 shelters for battered women. Only one remains open.

Opinion

Despite setbacks, Afghan women refuse to be silenced

In the newly expanded diaspora, exiles have been caring for their families while forming new and larger networks. Now scattered to the wind, they connect in cyberspace. 3:00 a.m.

The development that really made me worry that SHOVID has House Speaker Ron Mariano deep in its grip came when people started urging lawmakers to return to formal session to get the tax cuts done.

Opinion

House Speaker Ron Mariano may have SHOVID

State House Obscured-Viewpoint Interpretive Disorder is a dangerous political malady. 11:04 a.m.

TV anchorwoman Kari Lake, who has has embraced Trump’s election denialism, is now running for governor of Arizona.

Opinion

Acting the part

We are no strangers to actor-politicians. 3:00 a.m.

The one thing that makes Mike Pence different from other would-be presidential candidates — standing up to Trump after the 2020 election — is something he’s afraid to embrace.

Opinion

More mush from Mike Pence

At a Politics & Eggs breakfast at Saint Anselm College, Pence stayed true to reputation. 3:17 p.m.

US Representative Liz Cheney spoke to supporters at a primary night event on Aug. 16 in Jackson, Wy.

Opinion

Liz Cheney’s loss is grim news for America

Although she will soldier on in the cause of truth, her platform has shrunk. 10:56 a.m.

Flip Todd, a leader of the Portland Proud Boys, spoke during a gathering on July 16, 2022, in Gladstone, Ore.

Opinion

Millions of Americans believe political violence is justified. Here’s how to prevent it.

The plan is simple and something many of our political leaders already know in their hearts and minds that we need. 2:20 p.m.