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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone President Donald Trump is attacking the American press through defamation lawsuits against CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets, seeking to restrict journalists’ ability to publish or broadcast critical stories. The Supreme Court’s 1964 ruling in New York Times […]
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The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy
The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy The “Epstein files” scandal continues to impact US foreign policy, as MAGA influencers face resistance from politicians who are stonewalling them. The lack of new information on the Epstein case has led to growing discontent among Trump’s loyalists and die-hard Epstein truthers. This discontent is now being […]
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Bill Moyers’ journalism strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other, in a long and extraordinary career
Bill Moyers’ journalism strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other, in a long and extraordinary career Bill Moyers was a renowned television journalist who strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other through his work, earning him a reputation as one of the few broadcast journalists to approach the stature […]
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‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public
‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public President Donald Trump’s efforts to rewrite America’s official history are deeply Orwellian, as they aim to suppress the voices of historically excluded groups and create a glorified narrative that reflects his own power. The Trump […]
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Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial
Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial Apple executive Alex Roman was found to have “outright lied” under oath during the Epic trial, according to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Roman testified that Apple hadn’t decided on its 27% commission fee for purchases outside the App Store until January 16th, 2024, but contemporaneous business documents reveal […]
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Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge
Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge Key health and environmental resources, including flood and famine warning systems, began disappearing from federal websites shortly after President Trump took office. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) was also dismantled by Trump, cutting off funding and data flow that […]
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The DOGE days have just begun
The DOGE days have just begun The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, broke into the US Institute for Peace on March 17th, according to court documents. The break-in was allegedly orchestrated by a fired security firm that was threatened with contract cancellation unless they let DOGE into the building. USIP staff […]
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Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now Amazon was allegedly set to display tariffs on prices next to product listings, according to a rumor from Punchbowl News. The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, claimed that this move would be a “hostile and political act” by Amazon, sparking a reaction from […]
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Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: ‘I have to set the record straight’
Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: ‘I have to set the record straight’ Henk Rogers, the co-founder of Tetris Company Ltd., was inspired to tell the real story of Tetris after reading a movie script that he felt misrepresented his experiences. The movie script portrayed Rogers’ journey as a high-stakes spy thriller, […]
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Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books
Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books Hip-hop can provide a more accurate representation of life in America than traditional history books, but this is often overlooked or misrepresented. The author, A.D. Carson, was incorrectly referred to as the “first” hip-hop professor at the University of Virginia due to his appointment […]
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