In @nytopinion “This anti-press playbook is now being used here in this country — and it could not come at a more difficult time for the American press,” writes A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The New York Times. Read more in his essay:

Politicians and their supporters often try to dismiss independent journalism, as the truth can be uncomfortable. But we will continue to report fairly and accurately, and stand behind what we uncover, regardless of which party is in office.

“So yes, she is normal. But ordinary, no.” https://t.co/0c2M9ce9MP via @NYTimes

“Members of hate groups have descended on Springfield several times in the last month. One group unfurled a huge banner outside city hall inscribed with “Haitians Have No Home Here” in English and in Haitian Creole. Ku Klux Klan fliers have popped up around town.”

https://t.co/aqpQ3gFGNR via @NYTimes

Trump has always been discursive and often untethered to truth, but with the passage of time his speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past. @dylfreed

“Both are focused, demanding much of themselves and of others. Both can be generous mentors and devoted friends while warily maintaining a zone of privacy from everyone else. Both place a high premium on loyalty. Both can be stubborn.” https://t.co/nvyMblJq6z via @NYTimes

“In every arena, there is little question that a Harris Presidency promises far greater sanity and far greater humanity.” The editors of The New Yorker endorse the Democratic nominee.

“They told me that dad fell into the water. They are looking for him right now. I need you to help me with your brothers and be strong.” I told her, “Please start praying for him because God listens to children.” https://t.co/nhABeE8jCX

“Leaders in the Education Department systematically failed to manage deadlines and badly underestimated technical shortcomings while overhauling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to a pair of damaging reports…” https://t.co/Y58hN7fxcV via @NYTimes

Ta-Nehisi Coates’s writing on race fueled a reckoning in America. Now he wants to change the way we think about Israel and Palestine. Read our new cover story now: https://t.co/oMU9ZAXoBx

NEW: As Kamala Harris courts Black voters on the trail, Democratic operatives say her campaign is investing notably less in Black paid media and the Black political class. NAACP President Derrick Johnson was so frustrated by the dynamic that he held a call with Harris’ principal

This is the second preventable death related to abortion bans that ⁦@propublica⁩ is reporting this week. By ⁦@Ksurana6⁩

Harris and Trump both claim broad HBCU support. But reality shows otherwise. via ⁦@biancaquilan⁩ ⁦@macwilkes⁩

https://t.co/n3vfRamyKc via @NYTimes By ⁦@peterbakernyt⁩

For many Haitian immigrants, Sundays in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God in their native Creole. This Sunday, they needed it more than ever as their community reels from false accusations that they are eating their neighbor’s pets.

https://t.co/POLdoBmi0I via @NYTimes

Authorities in Springfield, Ohio evacuated city hall and other buildings including an elementary school after receiving a bomb threat. The motive is unclear, but it comes as former President Trump floats baseless claims about immigrants abusing pets in the city. @Yamiche reports.

Harris supporters here in Grand Rapids, Mich., just broke into chants of “We’re not eating cats,” to the tune of “We’re not going back.”

This is absolutely insane and infuriating. The newsroom leaders @baltimoresun know better, even if their new publisher doesn’t care. My heart aches thinking about how disappointed Mary Corey would be…