1. How Trump Has Put America's Identity in Peril

From The Guardian: "As the midterm elections approach, Ben Fountain argues white voters should know that a real democracy can only survive if there is true equality for everyone."

2. Trump Is Running Harder Than Ever on Politics of Fear

From Los Angeles Times: "If you are a Republican candidate in 2018, chances are pretty good that you're running hard on the politics of fear."

3. The Kavanaugh confirmation is a festival of misdirection and ugliness

From Washington Post: "Republicans intend to prove their willingness to stand up for Kavanaugh, no matter how unseemly or offensive their campaign becomes."

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