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How ‘South Park’ could help Democrats win back the young voters the party lost to Trump
How ‘South Park’ could help Democrats win back the young voters the party lost to Trump South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have been using their show to skewer Donald Trump and his administration, with the latest season premiere scoring high ratings among young viewers. The show’s timely satire has made it uniquely […]
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George Washington’s worries are coming true
George Washington’s worries are coming true George Washington’s Farewell Address, published on September 19, 1796, warned about dangers that seem startlingly contemporary and relevant 229 years later, including partisanship, sectionalism, excessive public debt, ambitious leaders, and a poorly informed public. Washington identified partisanship as the primary problem for the American republic, citing its ability to […]
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Elon Musk is trying to silence Microsoft employees who criticize Charlie Kirk
Elon Musk is trying to silence Microsoft employees who criticize Charlie Kirk Elon Musk is pressuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to investigate Blizzard employees who criticized Charlie Kirk after his death. Musk shared a thread on X showing names and screenshots of developers who allegedly “trashed” Kirk, prompting him to ask Nadella what’s going on. […]
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Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death
Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death Congress Republicans are pushing for a new select committee to investigate liberal donors and organizations they claim are fueling a “radical left” attack on America. The committee, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), would have subpoena power to investigate political opponents in the media […]
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Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble
Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble due to the chilling effect it has on private businesses, leading them to slash their diversity and inclusion programs. DEI is not illegal, but discrimination is. Employers must comply […]
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro may soon join ranks of failed coup plotters held to account − hampering the chance of any political comeback
Brazil’s Bolsonaro may soon join ranks of failed coup plotters held to account − hampering the chance of any political comeback Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro may soon be convicted as a failed coup plotter for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2022 election defeat and inciting a riot in hopes of returning to power. If […]
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Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab
Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted on September 11, 2025, for his role in a failed coup plot to overturn the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and inciting violence against the government. Bolsonaro is one […]
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A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like
A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like The author believes that a new world order has already begun, characterized by a shift away from US dominance and towards a multipolar world with China, Europe, and Russia playing key roles. The current world order is marked […]
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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board
US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board The US government’s justification for killing 11 people on a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean as an attack on “narco-terrorists” is flawed and ignores international law. The killings violated […]
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Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work
Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work Turkey’s peace process with the PKK has made historic moves toward peace, including the formal disbandment of the group and a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq. The Turkish government and the PKK face significant challenges ahead, including […]
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Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military US Federal Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June 2025, in response to protests over immigration raids, violated federal law and the Posse Comitatus Act. The […]
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Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing
Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing Jury trials, a cornerstone of democracy, have declined dramatically over time, with only a tiny fraction (less than 1%) of criminal and civil cases decided by juries today. The decline of jury trials has been driven by private bargains between prosecutors and defendants, mandatory arbitration in […]
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How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics
How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout who became Philadelphia’s police commissioner and mayor, has had his statue returned to its supporters after being removed in 2020 due to protests over his legacy of racism and police brutality. Rizzo’s […]
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First lady Melania Trump meets with White House AI task force
First lady Melania Trump meets with White House AI task force First Lady Melania Trump met with the White House AI task force. The meeting was likely focused on exploring ways to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of governance and public policy. The First Lady’s involvement in this initiative suggests […]
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Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court
Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court Federal judges are frustrated with the Trump administration’s defiance and the Supreme Court’s fuzziness, particularly when it comes to following lower court opinions. The term “Article 3 judge” refers to a fully vetted and confirmed jurist chosen by the […]
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Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go
Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go Over 50,000 federal workers have been fired or targeted for layoffs since President Trump’s second term began, with many more accepting buyout offers to leave their jobs. Many civil servants are experiencing moral dissonance due to the sense that their values, […]
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China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict
China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict China’s WWII anniversary parade has reignited tensions between China and Taiwan over the war narrative, with Beijing seeking to promote its own version of history and downplay American involvement. The parade marks a significant moment in the […]
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3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court
3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court Three US states – Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas – have passed laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, despite federal trial court rulings blocking similar legislation. The laws are aimed at […]
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‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of idealizing farming in America, where farmers have often contrasted their own virtuous and independent lifestyle with the reality that […]
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Why America still needs public schools
Why America still needs public schools The Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding for public education and divert taxpayer funds to private schools are part of a broader assault on K-12 public education, which has been eroding over the past 75 years. The consequences of withdrawing from public education could be dire for the U.S., […]
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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) President Trump’s push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook threatens central bank independence, which could have negative implications for sound economic stewardship and battling inflation. The power struggle between Trump and the […]
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Trump’s Epstein problem is real: New poll shows many in his base disapprove of his handling of the files, and some supporters are having second thoughts about electing him
Trump’s Epstein problem is real: New poll shows many in his base disapprove of his handling of the files, and some supporters are having second thoughts about electing him A new poll shows that 47% of Trump’s 2024 voters disapprove of his handling of the Epstein controversy, indicating significant damage to his standing among his […]
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Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon – what happens in Texas and California doesn’t stay there
Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon – what happens in Texas and California doesn’t stay there Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars are ongoing, with Texas Republicans drawing maps to increase their chances of winning congressional seats and California Democrats pushing back with their own partisan maps. The process of redistricting has become increasingly politicized, with many states […]
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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it
The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it The US President Donald Trump’s plan to engineer an end to the conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns that security guarantees may not be enough to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. The idea of security guarantees, which […]
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Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide
Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide Faculty members across the red-blue divide have found common ground on the importance of religious, spiritual, and secular inclusion in diversity efforts. A national survey of 1,000 faculty members revealed significant differences in perceptions of free speech and DEI (diversity, […]
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Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation
Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation George Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation, which he explored in his early writing on work, poverty, anti-imperialism, and democratic socialism. Orwell remained a committed democratic socialist until his […]
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Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences
Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences Israel’s actions in Gaza have led to its increasing isolation on the international stage, with even long-standing allies like Germany, the UK, and Australia distancing themselves from the Israeli government. The international community has condemned […]
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Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact President Trump’s administration is slashing environmental regulations, similar to President Reagan’s approach, but with potentially far-reaching consequences. The Trump administration has cut EPA budgets and staffing by 50% since 2026, and has appointed industry representatives to key positions, raising […]
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Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump
Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump Latin American literature offers warnings for American universities that yield to Trump’s demands, highlighting the dangers of capitulation to authoritarian rulers and the erosion of institutional values. The stories of Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, and Argentine author […]
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How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come
How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come The Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization, has had a significant impact on the Supreme Court through its influence on President Trump’s judicial appointments. Research by political science scholars found that justices affiliated with the Federalist Society are more conservative and […]
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