Lowery to speak at various book events

Executive Editor Wesley Lowery continues speaking about his new bestseller, “American Whitelash,” at libraries and bookstores around the country. Here’s a look at upcoming summer events: • Aug. 3: Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, is hostinga Zoom webinar; it’s a ticketed event and you’ll get an email confirmation for the link to finish your registration. A recording of …

Loopholes keep voters in the dark in Japan

Japan will hold a general election this fall in the midst of persistent controversy over politics and money.  But, as in past elections, it’s unlikely to be resolved as the government and politicians in question, including former ministers, are reluctant to talk about issues such as opaque money that may have influenced policy making.