Lebanese are going hungry because imported food is now far more expensive. Some are turning to farming.

Birdlife International gave the Taiwanese bird conservation group a political ultimatum, following China's orders.

The US and other countries could conceivably pass laws requiring organizations to accept cooperation with Taiwan if they do is with China, on fair conditions. If China tries to bully these organizations by refusing, the organizations will be required to say, "That's your choice, China, but it's a shame you see it that way."

*How the Protests Upended Portland's Mayoral Race* for the better.

What would the US military do if the wrecker orders it to suppress "rebellion" based on "fake news"?

For generals to resign if ordered to overthrow constitutional government would save their own individual honor, but it would not save constitutional government. Rather, the first one in line who hasn't got enough honor to resign would commit the crime. Their duty would be to preserve constitutional government, not step aside.

Postal ballots in Pennsylvania require two different envelopes, one inside the other. If the voter omits the inner envelope, per vote won't be counted. This could reject tens of thousands of ballots.

It is another reason to do early voting, not vote by mail.

A Republican senator proposed a bill to require all postal ballots to be counted in just 48 hours.

This surely won't be enacted — and I doubt it is constitutional — but it illustrates the "win by hook or by crook" attitude of Republicans.

*As Trump Sows Chaos, Democrats Urged to Increase Push for In-Person Voting—Early If Possible.*