Blighty newsletter: Mind the budget gap

VP nominee Walz offers Chicago DNC playbook of middle class, Midwestern values — and ‘mind your own damn business’

During a star-studded program that saw former President Bill Clinton return to the city where he was re-nominated in 1996 and Oprah Winfrey hail Kamala Harris as “the best of America” — Walz introduced himself to voters as a former teacher, football coach and Army National Guardsman who stumbled…

Economy, income inequality among top concerns for young adults, poll shows

The poll also indicates low levels of faith in political institutions, with 58% of respondents saying democracy in the U.S is not working, compared to 40% who say it is.

Pop-up art exhibit promotes art, ideas and voting: 'This is the people's voice'

Politicians can only do so much, says the co-producer and co-curator of the temporary gallery and festival. It’s art, culture and artists that help the community make sense of the world.