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US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Trump Rails Against MAGA-Aligned Podcasters Including Low IQ Person' Tucker Carlson

Donald Trump criticized several MAGA-aligned podcasters, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, highlighting their declining favorability among Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Rails Against MAGA-Aligned Podcasters Including Low IQ Person' Tucker Carlson

Donald Trump criticized several MAGA-aligned podcasters, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, highlighting their declining favorability among Republicans.
#trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
World news

Rachel Maddow decries "unbelievably dramatic" series of crises Trump has caused across the world - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Trump Has Been Working Aggressively' to Build Bridges' With Joe Rogan Amid Podcast Titan's Iran War Criticism: Axios

Trump is actively trying to reconnect with Joe Rogan after previously being criticized by him.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Megyn Kelly Destroys Trump on Jesus Pic Hegseth Bible Rant

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting a meme depicting him as Jesus, calling it a blatant lie and condemning the use of religious imagery for political purposes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Smerconish Hits at Remove Trump Crowd in Lengthy Defense: Madness IS the Method'

Michael Smerconish defends Trump, arguing his public persona is a strategic tactic to keep foreign adversaries uncertain while making rational decisions privately.
World news
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow decries "unbelievably dramatic" series of crises Trump has caused across the world - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's actions have led to international tensions and support for authoritarian regimes, impacting global alliances and the LGBTQ+ community.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pro-Trump CNN Analyst Admits Karoline Leavitt Has a Tough Job' When Pressed About Bonkers Threat

Trump's threats complicate Leavitt's role, yet she defends his rhetoric as effective for achieving results.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Oh My God!' CNN Crew Pounces on Pro-Trump Host Who Says I Don't Think Trump Lied' About Jesus Pic

Trump's recent actions and statements are causing increasing discontent among his supporters and raising concerns within the Republican Party.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump

Cory Booker urges grassroots action to protect democracy and emphasizes the importance of local leadership during crises.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Tucker Carlson Slams Ben Shapiro for His Many Attacks on Jesus' But Provides Zero Examples

Tucker Carlson criticized Ben Shapiro for his views on hometown living and alleged attacks on Jesus without providing specific examples.
Medicine
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

We Need to Prepare for the Mammoth Task of De-Trumpification

Rebuilding public health and science after Trump's presidency will require significant resources and a long-term commitment.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Podcast
fromAxios
1 day ago

How Trump is wooing Joe Rogan after their split

The White House has been building connections with Joe Rogan, who supports psychedelic therapies and has influenced recent executive actions on the topic.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Megyn Kelly Shreds Trump With Snark Praise Over Strait Deal

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was already open before the war.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Bill Kristol Makes the Case Trump Is Hinting Pete Hegseth's Days Are Numbered'

Kristol pointed to Trump not mentioning Hegseth in his Truth Social post announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as one of two key pieces of evidence that Hegseth has lost Trump's confidence.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

No One Likes Tom Steyer!' Fox's Brian Kilmeade Suggests Republicans Might Pull Off Inside Straight in California

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race may unexpectedly benefit Republicans amid serious allegations against him.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Steve Bannon Suggests Fox Anchor's Grilling of Kash Patel Was Sanctioned' by Trump Admin

Steve Bannon claimed Maria Bartiromo's interview with Kash Patel was a 'sanctioned hit' orchestrated by the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna hinges on FCC rule changes initiated by Chairman Brendan Carr's deregulatory agenda.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
Podcast
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker

Piker's refusal to condemn Hamas and his statement about voting for Hamas over Israel have drawn criticism from both the right and left, highlighting the contentious nature of his views.
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
#journalism
fromThe Nation
5 days ago
US Elections

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
from48 hills
6 days ago
Media industry

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Media industry
from48 hills
6 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Bill O'Reilly Reveals He Didn't Want to Name His New Podcast After Infamous We'll Do it Live' Viral Moment: I've Banished It From My Mind'

O'Reilly stated, 'My staff is. They forced me to name it that way. I've banished it from my mind forever.' This reflects his reluctance to embrace the podcast's title.
Podcast
#social-media
Digital life
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
Digital life
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ann Coulter Mocks Trump Reopening the Strait: Everybody Pretend This is a Huge Victory'

Ann Coulter criticized Trump's claim about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting it was not a significant victory.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Confuses When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Died During Interview With Fox's Bartiromo

Donald Trump confused the timing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death during an interview about potential Supreme Court vacancies.
Media industry
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth uses faith as a weapon - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Hegseth has led Christian worship services at the Department of Defense, emphasizing divine sovereignty amid military actions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Asks GOP Leader Why Senate Races Are Slipping Away From Republicans

Martha, I think most people are economic voters. I think they're pocketbook issue voters, which is why we need to be speaking to them. And the one thing that we've made very plain is because of the things we did last summer, they're going to have more money in their pockets.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

She Was a MAGA Darling. She's About to Be Unemployed. Her New Book Isn't Helping.

Stefanik recounts her experience during the congressional hearing, describing it as a pivotal moment in her political career, despite being sick and relying on cold medicine to participate.
Left-wing politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Puts It To Mike Lawler: Is This War Making It Harder to Win Reelection?'

Rep. Mike Lawler believes the conflict with Iran will not hinder Republican reelection prospects.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

House Democrat Praises People Like Nick Fuentes, Alex Jones' for Calling Trump Mentally Unstable'

Rep. Yassamin Ansari supports the 25th Amendment investigation into Trump's mental state, citing alarming recognition from unexpected figures.
Media industry
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Hits Hegseth's Trump-as-Jesus Rant Attacking Press: It's Over the Top'

Scott Jennings criticized Pete Hegseth's biblical comparison of Trump to Jesus as over the top, while acknowledging some agreement with Hegseth's sentiment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
#politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians

TMZ has expanded its focus to include politicians, highlighting their perceived irresponsibility while enjoying leisure activities during government crises.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

This Is How Fascists Talk': Senator Responds to JD Vance's Unsolicited Advice to Pope Leo

Sen. Warnock criticized Vice President Vance's comments on the pope's theological stance, equating such rhetoric to fascist tendencies against faith leaders.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians

TMZ has expanded its focus to include politicians, highlighting their perceived irresponsibility while enjoying leisure activities during government crises.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

This Is How Fascists Talk': Senator Responds to JD Vance's Unsolicited Advice to Pope Leo

Sen. Warnock criticized Vice President Vance's comments on the pope's theological stance, equating such rhetoric to fascist tendencies against faith leaders.
#media-criticism
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Trump-Hating Press' With Bonkers Bible Rant and Trump-Jesus Analogy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media for negative coverage, comparing them to biblical Pharisees and President Trump to Jesus.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Trump-Hating Press' With Bonkers Bible Rant and Trump-Jesus Analogy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media for negative coverage, comparing them to biblical Pharisees and President Trump to Jesus.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: What 'One Battle After Another' doesn't get about resistance in Trump's America

Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning film 'One Battle After Another' depicts armed resistance against government oppression but lacks substantive contemporary commentary despite critical acclaim.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Praised Video of Hamas's 2014 Killings: Damn Fine Looking'

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, praised Hamas tactics and faced backlash for a Nazi symbol tattoo.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Geraldo Rivera Warns There Will Be a Revolution' Against Republicans Unless War Wraps Up: The Cost Politically to the President Will Be Profound'

The Republican Party risks significant losses in midterm elections if Trump does not resolve the conflict with Iran and lower gas prices soon.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Tucker Carlson Is Not Your Anti-War Ally

Liberals are inadvertently boosting the credibility of controversial figures by engaging with their anti-war messages regarding the Iran War.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Inside Yale's Hasan Piker Spectacle

The invitation of Hasan Piker to Yale Political Union sparked backlash from Laura Loomer, Rick Scott, and Turning Point USA due to his controversial statements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

History Is Running Backwards

In 1979 the revolution happened, and now Tehran looks like something from an earlier century. Sometimes I think that our whole world has become kind of like that-going backwards in time.
Right-wing politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Don't Believe the Ross Douthat Hype

Conservative columnists in the New York Times intellectualize right-wing views to appeal to a center-left audience, creating a unique genre of writing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

It's Despicable!' Karoline Leavitt Uses Fox Graphic to Bash Media Over Migrant Murder Story

Karoline Leavitt criticized media coverage of Sheridan Gorman's murder by an illegal immigrant during a White House briefing.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Analysis: Why 'embarrassing Hegseth' could be first political casualty of Trump's war

Trump communicated his Iran war rationale through informal phone conversations with journalists, leaving a communication vacuum that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth filled as the primary war spokesperson.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: The Rise of Polarization: Affects, Politics, and Philosophy

Prevailing accounts of affective polarization misdiagnose the phenomenon by focusing on survey patterns instead of the underlying narrative and affective practices that shape political life.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Mark Levin Has Lost All Confidence in Mark Levin

Mark Levin's recent comments reveal uncertainty about Trump's Iran policy, contrasting his usual certainty and influence on foreign policy decisions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA YouTuber Goes On Fox to Beg for Help Paying Private Security Force

Nick Shirley is raising funds for private security due to threats following his controversial daycare investigation.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Chris Hayes Has Some Advice for Keeping Up With the News

Attention has become the defining commodity of modern life, influencing everything from entertainment to global conflicts.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Should Sit This One Out

The Trump administration has once again immersed the United States in a crisis. The officers who are supposed to be protecting America's borders have again been unleashed on an American city-this time, Minneapolis. The authorities in Minnesota want the Border Patrol and ICE forces to leave; the U.S. government's response has been to continue to allow them to operate without any limits.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: 3 historic shifts simultaneously rattling society

Major tectonic shifts are rapidly reshaping politics, governance, and how shared reality forms, requiring clear frameworks to understand and act on these accelerating changes.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

If MAGAt Political Culture Collapsed in the Woods and No Traditional Media Were There To See It... - emptywheel

Democrats successfully defended a conservative seat in rural Louisiana on Saturday night, as Chasity Martinez defeated Republican Brad Daigle by a dominant 62-38 margin-a massive 37-point overperformance compared to the 2024 presidential result. Republicans had hoped to score their first legislative pickup of any kind during Donald Trump's second term, and they had good reason to think they might succeed in the 60th House District.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee expressed positions suggesting American officials may prioritize Israeli interests over US interests, intensifying 'Israel first' versus 'America first' concerns.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI's populist moment

State-level Democrats and Republicans are adopting anti-Big Tech, anti-data-center stances to challenge tech influence and subsidies amid AI expansion.
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