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June 29 June 29     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   opinion   Capital Gazette shooting shows us we need to support the media for the sake of democracy     The terrible irony of the Capital Gazette shooting is that it was an attack on an institution that stands as an antidote to alienation and insecurity.     Read Story     opinion           Kennedy retirement plunges Supreme Court into politics. Here's how to turn down the heat. Why not limit Supreme Court tenure? Senators could make lists of potential justices for presidents to weigh, and voters would know when seats were at stake.     opinion           Dear Democrats, stop imitating Trump's incivility. It'll backfire at the polls. Politics has a reputation of being bare-knuckled and impolite. But this trend of incivility will discourage sane politicians and damage democracy.     nation-now           The Capital Gazette published today. Damn straight. The Capital Gazette published the day after a shooting. The current climate may be dicey for journalists, but it won't stop their pursuit of truth.   Advertisement   voices           I'm a trans farmer and I'm finally protected to work in my state New Hampshire updated its nondiscrimination law to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender identity. As a trans man, I can finally follow my dreams.     opinion           Donald Trump can still prevent a trade war with Canada but he needs to act fast President Trump still has time to head off a pointless trade war with Canada over steel and aluminum. But he's got to revive NAFTA talks by Sunday.     opinion           Universities avoid politically controversial commencement speakers after student protests Disinviting commencement speakers has become a phenomenon, a misguided way to rid campuses of unpopular ideas. But this year, it didn't happen.     policing           For formerly incarcerated, little room in Airbnb's sharing economy Airbnb policy that bans certain guests and hosts runs risk of turning back the clock on housing discrimination.     opinion           Today's talker: Supreme Court Justice Kennedy is retiring. It's time to fight. Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court's swing vote, announced his retirement Wednesday. His departure allows for a conservative Supreme Court.     cartoons           Give ... or else!: Today's Toon     Editorial Cartoon     Popular Stories 5 killed in 'targeted attack' on Capital Gazette newspaper, police say Milo Yiannopoulos called for 'gunning journalists down on sight,' says it was 'private joke' Chris Bosio 'crushed' by Tigers firing, insists he did not direct slur toward employee   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108