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fromMises Institute
1 week ago

How JFK and the CIA Gave NYC Zohran Mamdani (and Obama to the US)

Zohran Mamdani exemplifies a radical shift in American left politics, attracting attention as a young, charismatic leader.
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Why the Almanac of American Politics remains an essential read amid today's fractured political climate - Poynter

The Almanac of American Politics bridges divides in polarized politics and serves as an authoritative source of accurate information.
#democracy
fromSlate Magazine
3 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

Rangel was a pivotal figure in U.S. politics, instrumental in tax policy affecting wealth distribution and social stability.
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
1 month 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
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.
#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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump coveted a military spectacle but his parade proved underwhelming: Just kind of lame'

Amidst the spectacle, protesters like Nicky Sundt held signs criticizing Trump, juxtaposing the celebration of military might with calls to 'Save our democracy.' Their presence highlighted the deep divisions within the crowd.
Washington DC
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
2 months 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
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.
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
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
World politics

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump and Pope Leo XIV: Two contrasting figures with an unclear relationship ahead

Pope Leo XIV's election marks a significant moment for the American Catholic community and the relationship with global leadership.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 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
3 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.
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.
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.
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