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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Maybe You're Hoping Elon Musk's New Political Party Will Fracture the Republicans. About That.

Musk's announcement of the America Party appears as an attempt to capitalize on discontent with the political status quo, yet it reveals a familiar pattern of failed initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's Epstein Betrayal' Won't Cost Him Anything

The Trump administration determined that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide, with no evidence linking others to his crimes.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How dark will our skies be on July 4, 2026?

America's mood has shifted from hopeful unity to a deep sense of unease about its future.
#charles-rangel
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

No tax on tips sounds great until you explore the history-as many will soon discover

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Charlie Rangel Defied His Party to Save New York From the Reactionary Right

Charles Rangel's legacy transcends partisan politics, showcasing his pivotal role during a complex era of racial division in American politics.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

No tax on tips sounds great until you explore the history-as many will soon discover

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Charlie Rangel Defied His Party to Save New York From the Reactionary Right

Charles Rangel's legacy transcends partisan politics, showcasing his pivotal role during a complex era of racial division in American politics.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The danger of American oligarchs

The wealth distribution in America is heavily skewed, with the top 10% holding two-thirds of the nation's wealth.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Strong leader' or out of touch'? Welfare revolt splits readers' opinions on Starmer

Labour's welfare reform plans have created significant debate among readers, indicating a critical leadership test for Sir Keir Starmer.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Throwing their bodies on the gears: the Democratic lawmakers showing up to resist Trump

Lander's arrest emphasized the tension between rule of law and government authority, highlighting a critical moment in American democracy where activists must choose to fight for justice.
US politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: 'We're all just a bunch of Joses': Vance's dig at Padilla is a new low

JD Vance's misnaming of Alex Padilla as 'José' reflects deep-seated anti-Latino prejudice.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback

Trump politicized a traditional speech to Congress, transforming it into a campaign rally.
Democrats expressed dissent through clothing and signs during Trump's address.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

One of Trump's Weirdest Obsessions Is Spiraling Out of Control

An American president now emulates Louis XIV, showcasing a shocking embrace of regal aesthetics in the White House and Mar-a-Lago.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

For Trump Supporters, an Exciting' First 100 Days

Despite low favorability ratings, Trump's core support remains strong, with many Americans viewing his presidency as exciting.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback

Trump politicized a traditional speech to Congress, transforming it into a campaign rally.
Democrats expressed dissent through clothing and signs during Trump's address.
#media-criticism
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Tears Into Propaganda' Fox News, New York Post: American People Have Been Brainwashed'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Tears Into Propaganda' Fox News, New York Post: American People Have Been Brainwashed'

fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Tyrant Test

American presidents have traditionally defined tyrants as leaders who use military force against their own citizens.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Wider Than the Gulf of America!' CNN's Harry Enten Marvels at How Popular Trump's Handling of Russia-Ukraine War Is

Trump's approval rating on handling the Russia-Ukraine war is significantly higher than Biden's.
Americans increasingly favor a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

If Trump Gets a 3rd Term, Democracy Will Have Already Ended

Trump's notion of a third term lacks constitutional validity due to the 22nd Amendment, yet he has suggested otherwise.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

On Trump, Democrats and a New Era of Politics: A Look at the Year Ahead

President Trump's approval ratings have fallen below 50%, indicating a potential decline in public support.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Wider Than the Gulf of America!' CNN's Harry Enten Marvels at How Popular Trump's Handling of Russia-Ukraine War Is

Trump's approval rating on handling the Russia-Ukraine war is significantly higher than Biden's.
Americans increasingly favor a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Ramaswamy's Comparison of Newsom to George Wallace Is Ludicrous

Vivek Ramaswamy's comparison of Gavin Newsom to George Wallace is inaccurate and overlooks significant historical and contextual differences.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New Poll Shows Most Americans Taking the Same Side in Musk vs. Trump Hating Them Both

The American public is largely indifferent in the Trump vs. Musk feud, with a majority choosing neither side.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bias Reigns': Most Americans Definitely Agree' With Trump There's a Big Problem in Higher Ed in New Poll

The percentage of Americans who express high confidence in higher education has plummeted from 57% in 2015 to just 36% as of last year, with a stunning decline particularly among Republicans.
US politics
#trump-administration
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Trump's early presidency is marked by chaos, deception, and negligence towards American citizens in need.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

J. D. Vance's Bargain With the Devil

The Trump administration's corruption is viewed as unprecedented in U.S. history and reflective of broader democratic failures.
J. D. Vance's political transformation raises questions about his sincerity and the nature of power in modern politics.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Trump's early presidency is marked by chaos, deception, and negligence towards American citizens in need.
fromNY Carib News
2 months ago

Charles B. Rangel, Trailblazing Congressman and Harlem Icon, Dies at 94

Rangel's influence spanned civil rights, tax policy, international diplomacy, and local advocacy, marking the end of an era in New York and national politics.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ezra Klein, journalist and writer: The Democrats were more loyal to Biden than to their own chances of winning'

In politics, to be successful, you have to appeal to the future, not the past, Klein explains forcefully, in a video interview with EL PAIS.
US politics
US news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Project 2025's Architects Are Close to Achieving a Major Goal

The American right has evolved from opposing big government to leveraging it for political gain.
A recent Supreme Court ruling allows significant presidential control over independent regulatory agencies.
fromDefector
2 months ago

A Dumb New Way To Think About The Dismantling Of The Federal Government | Defector

At some level, reading some sort of purpose over or onto the ongoing vandalism of the American state is doing a favor to the vandals.
SF politics
#pope-leo-xiv
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?

Robert Francis Prevost's election as Pope signifies a unique moment in American and Catholic history, marking his leadership and cultural implications.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?

Robert Francis Prevost's election as Pope signifies a unique moment in American and Catholic history, marking his leadership and cultural implications.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church

The event at Palazzo Brancaccio highlighted concerns about low birth rates and family policies among European nobles and American politicians.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Right Wing Counterculture: Vitality. Masculinity. Transgression.

The right is experiencing a cultural shift, with ideas increasingly shaping the conversation in American life.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Most Significant First 100 Days Since FDR

FDR's first 100 days transformed government response to crisis; Trump's first 100 days potentially more consequential with robust political backing.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Non-Americans Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About The US Right Now, And It's MESSY

The author perceives a complacency in American political polarization that risks ignoring significant threats.
#trump-presidency
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
US politics

What Donald Trump Learned From George W. Bush

Donald Trump's presidency represents a dangerous shift in American political history, challenging democratic norms and institutions.
America has previously faced authoritarianism, indicated by comparisons to George W. Bush's presidency.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Donald Trump Is What Some Historians Call a Transformative President'

Trump's presidency is not an aberration but a transformational shift in American politics, reshaping norms and policies for the long term.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

What Donald Trump Learned From George W. Bush

Donald Trump's presidency represents a dangerous shift in American political history, challenging democratic norms and institutions.
America has previously faced authoritarianism, indicated by comparisons to George W. Bush's presidency.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Donald Trump Is What Some Historians Call a Transformative President'

Trump's presidency is not an aberration but a transformational shift in American politics, reshaping norms and policies for the long term.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

Pope Francis' letter admonished American bishops regarding deportations, emphasizing the violation of human dignity, reflecting the ongoing complex relationship he had with conservatives.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Karl Rove Warns That Americans Are Already Exhausted' by Trump and His Thirst for Revenge': This Will End Badly for Him'

Karl Rove warns that Americans are growing tired of Trump's chaotic leadership and his preoccupation with vengeance, which may alienate key voters.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

There's Nothing Conservative About Trump 2.0

Trump's political agenda is a radical departure from traditional conservatism, aiming to reverse 20th-century progressivism rather than offering a simple correction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Barabak: America has gotten ruder. Starting at the very top

Americans perceive the state of public behavior in the United States has worsened significantly in recent years, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
US politics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Christian Zionism hasn't always been a conservative evangelical creed - churches' views of Israel have evolved over decades

Huckabee prioritizes representing Trump's views over his own while emphasizing a spiritual connection to Israel.
Christian Zionism has historical roots beyond the political landscape, evolving through significant theological developments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Billionaires spent record amounts during 2024 federal election report

Billionaires' donations surged to $2.6 billion in the 2024 election, reshaping political power in favor of the wealthy and corporations.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

27 Older Americans Shared The Ways The Country Has Changed Through Multiple Presidents

Older Americans express deep concerns over the decline of truth and democracy in today's politics.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics

The percentage of nonreligious Americans has stabilized, but their political influence is likely to increase.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Heart's Nancy Wilson slammed for saying it's 'more embarrassing than ever' to be an American: 'Then leave'

Nancy Wilson claims it's "more embarrassing than ever" to be an American, reflecting on the current political climate and its impact on national pride.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump's Dream Logic

The American experience in 2025 mirrors a surreal reality shaped by the dreams of Donald Trump rather than a reflection of factual events.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Poll Finds 6 in 10 Democratic Voters Now Back Palestinians Over Israelis

Support for Palestinians among Democratic voters has surged, reflecting a significant shift in public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump's speech has Americans dreaming - leaving Dems reeling

President Trump's address to Congress was dynamic, engaging, and reaffirming of his agenda, successfully blending humor and gravitas.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Basest Impulse: A Dominating Kind of Masculinity

Trump's emphasis on masculinity has garnered support from influential figures and resonated with male voters.
The interplay of gender politics has significant implications for American society.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

James Cameron says US under Trump is horrifying' as he becomes New Zealand citizen

Cameron is relieved to become a New Zealand citizen, criticizing Trump's America as a departure from decency.
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Joy Reid On MSNBC Ouster: 'NOT Sorry I Went Hard' At Trump

Joy Reid expressed gratitude and no remorse for her candid coverage despite being fired from MSNBC.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | What Trump Can Learn From the Last G.O.P. Disaster

In hubris and in folly, conservatism had wasted its moment and let a generational opportunity slip away. Could it happen again?
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
5 months ago

The Sam Francis I Knew

Francis was a brilliant, witty columnist appearing in both The Washington Times and Chronicles magazine. He lost his post at the Times in 1995 because of a long-remembered professional faux pas.
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The #Resistance is no more. But a quieter fightback to Trump 2.0 is growing | Jon Allsop

The #Resistance movement has largely diminished due to fatigue and a shift toward potential compromises under the current administration.
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

A Bob Dylan National Anthem? Bill Maher Thinks So.

Noonan emphasized the importance of gentlemen in society—"They don't have anyone modeling that for them... it's the generosity with which you treat people."
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

A Song on Porcelain

Czesław Miłosz's "The Captive Mind" presents a chilling examination of how intellectuals navigate oppressive regimes, warning of the subtle self-deception that can arise under totalitarianism.
Writing
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