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US politics

100 days of Donald Trump: US in a 'whirlwind' DW 04/28/2025

Trump's second presidency has ushered in significant changes within 100 days, marked by extreme political actions and a deeply divided nation.

fromIntelligencer

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RFK Jr. on Track for Senate Confirmation After Key Vote

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination advanced to full Senate after a narrow party-line vote, revealing stark political divides.

Senator Cassidy's support showcases strategic bipartisan engagement amid significant controversy.

US politics

1 week ago

100 days of Donald Trump: US in a 'whirlwind' DW 04/28/2025

Trump's second presidency has ushered in significant changes within 100 days, marked by extreme political actions and a deeply divided nation.

fromIntelligencer

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RFK Jr. on Track for Senate Confirmation After Key Vote

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination advanced to full Senate after a narrow party-line vote, revealing stark political divides.

Senator Cassidy's support showcases strategic bipartisan engagement amid significant controversy.

fromBusiness Insider

Cars

I'm a big Cybertruck fan. I returned it because my daughter was worried about getting bullied.

Ben Baker returned his Cybertruck amid bullying concerns for his daughter.

Political polarization influenced Baker's political shift from Democrat to independent.

#donald-trump

Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump's inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy

Trump's inauguration highlighted themes of continuity, discord, and historical tension surrounding the peaceful transfer of power in American democracy.

fromAdvocate.com

US politics

Oh, the irony if Pete Buttigieg brings America back from the brink in 2028

Trump's actions reflect a deep-seated animosity towards the LGBTQ+ community, undermining their rights despite appointing openly gay officials.

Buttigieg's move away from the Senate race hints at his 2028 presidential aspirations, representing hope in a politically divided era.

Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump's inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy

Trump's inauguration highlighted themes of continuity, discord, and historical tension surrounding the peaceful transfer of power in American democracy.

fromAdvocate.com

US politics

Oh, the irony if Pete Buttigieg brings America back from the brink in 2028

Trump's actions reflect a deep-seated animosity towards the LGBTQ+ community, undermining their rights despite appointing openly gay officials.

Buttigieg's move away from the Senate race hints at his 2028 presidential aspirations, representing hope in a politically divided era.

more#donald-trump

#polarization

Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Something everyone agrees on'

Merriam-Webster's word of the year highlights the pervasive division in American society through the lens of 'polarization'.

Germany politics

How the far-right AfD creates divisions in German society DW 03/15/2025

Politically polarized societies struggle to address collective global challenges.

Compromise is declining due to entrenched attitudes and social division.

Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Something everyone agrees on'

Merriam-Webster's word of the year highlights the pervasive division in American society through the lens of 'polarization'.

Germany politics

How the far-right AfD creates divisions in German society DW 03/15/2025

Politically polarized societies struggle to address collective global challenges.

Compromise is declining due to entrenched attitudes and social division.

Anti-Israel protesters occupy Trump Tower: Letters to the Editor - March 15, 2025

Protests at Trump Tower highlight divisions between liberal values and conservative reactions towards anti-Israel sentiments.

SF politics

fromFast Company

Fired federal workers are dealing with backlash-from their own relatives

Laid-off federal workers face unexpected support for government cuts from their own families, complicating their struggles for employment and health insurance.

fromWashington Post

fromThe American Conservative

UK politics

New Zealand reckons with its own divisive culture war

New Zealand is experiencing a significant divide over the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, leading to calls for its cessation.

Right-wing politics

Patel Confirmed as FBI Director

Kashyap Patel has been confirmed as the FBI Director amidst significant political division.

The workplace: A frontier for bipartisan progress

Relationships can withstand political differences and help mitigate societal division.

Workplaces can serve as platforms for dialogue and understanding in challenging times.

fromThe Atlantic

Let's Reclaim the Value of National Unity

Americans must bridge internal divisions to strengthen national unity and face external adversaries effectively.

fromFast Company

The workplace: A frontier for bipartisan progress

Relationships can withstand political differences and help mitigate societal division.

Workplaces can serve as platforms for dialogue and understanding in challenging times.

fromThe Atlantic

Let's Reclaim the Value of National Unity

Americans must bridge internal divisions to strengthen national unity and face external adversaries effectively.

more#unity

fromBuzzFeed

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Caroline Kennedy, JFK's Daughter, Said RFK Jr. Is A "Predator" Among Other Scathing Claims In A Viral Video

Caroline Kennedy criticizes RFK Jr. as a "predator" and opposes his nomination for health secretary over concerns of self-enrichment from pharmaceutical lawsuits.

An Utter Disgrace': Trump Slammed By Right and Left For Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters

Trump pardoned most January 6 defendants, eliciting strong reactions from both supporters and detractors.

Reactions reveal a deep division in American political perspectives regarding law and order.

Miscellaneous

Harris to Certify Trump's Victory, and Driving in Manhattan Gets Pricier

The joint session of Congress to certify Trump's election victory holds significant political importance amid current controversies.

fromwww.mediaite.com

An Utter Disgrace': Trump Slammed By Right and Left For Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters

Trump pardoned most January 6 defendants, eliciting strong reactions from both supporters and detractors.

Reactions reveal a deep division in American political perspectives regarding law and order.

Miscellaneous

Harris to Certify Trump's Victory, and Driving in Manhattan Gets Pricier

The joint session of Congress to certify Trump's election victory holds significant political importance amid current controversies.

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#trump-inauguration

Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term

Trump's inauguration marks a new era of division, with a focus on executive orders and reshaping the U.S. political landscape.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Left-wing politics

It's inauguration eve and Donald Trump is ready to revel in his return to power

Trump's inauguration reflects a significant political turnaround amidst ongoing division in the nation.

Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term

Trump's inauguration marks a new era of division, with a focus on executive orders and reshaping the U.S. political landscape.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

It's inauguration eve and Donald Trump is ready to revel in his return to power

Trump's inauguration reflects a significant political turnaround amidst ongoing division in the nation.

more#trump-inauguration

East Bay (California)

JD Vance's Ohio hometown struggles with how to recognize the incoming vice president

Middletown, Ohio's city council is divided on how to honor local son VP JD Vance, reflecting broader sentiments about his past and political affiliations.

Miscellaneous

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event

Sanchez warns of rising authoritarianism and fascism, criticizing Musk's influence on public discourse.

Democracy's basic freedoms are fragile and must be actively defended against disinformation.

How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America

Political affiliation increasingly determines family relations, leading to severe estrangement.

fromThe Nation

Trump's 2025 Foreign Policy Plan: Make Colonialism Great Again

The return of Trumpism promises chaos and division as voters are complicit in the political choices leading to dysfunction.

fromtime.com

How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America

Political affiliation increasingly determines family relations, leading to severe estrangement.

fromThe Nation

Trump's 2025 Foreign Policy Plan: Make Colonialism Great Again

The return of Trumpism promises chaos and division as voters are complicit in the political choices leading to dysfunction.

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US Elections

Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat

Democrats face internal divisions regarding their election loss and the urgency for a brand overhaul, with contrasting views on the party's future.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Left-wing politics

Calmes: A peaceful transfer of power you can thank Biden

The electoral college's confirmation of Trump winning the presidency occurred without major incident, contrasting sharply with the chaos of the previous election.

US Elections

Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat

Democrats face internal divisions regarding their election loss and the urgency for a brand overhaul, with contrasting views on the party's future.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Left-wing politics

Calmes: A peaceful transfer of power you can thank Biden

The electoral college's confirmation of Trump winning the presidency occurred without major incident, contrasting sharply with the chaos of the previous election.

more#trump-victory

Digital life

In a Small California Town, an Election Tie Is Broken by Drawing Straws

The tied election in Galt, California, reflects a surprising instance of civility amidst America's political divisions.

fromIntelligencer

Coronavirus

What Trump's COVID Contarians Tell Us

The COVID pandemic revealed deep political divides in the U.S. regarding public health and its implications on trust.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Just 20% Approve of President Biden Pardoning Son Hunter, Poll Finds: Went Back On His Word'

Only about 20% of Americans approve of President Biden's pardon for Hunter Biden, reflecting significant public disapproval.

fromNew York Post

Thanksgiving is a great time to forgive those who dumped you for your political views

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to forgive loved ones estranged by political differences, providing a path to emotional healing.

fromwww.npr.org

Miscellaneous

Is 'Do Unto Others' the way to bridge the political divide?

Pastor Chris Morgan emphasizes unity and healing in a politically divided America through prayer and a sermon series entitled "Do Unto Others."

US Elections

Bitter Infighting Clouds Russian Opposition

The prisoner swap aimed to revive the Russian opposition movement, but internal conflicts have hindered its progress.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

10 Rules for Post-Election Conversations

Effective communication across political divides is possible by understanding and countering cognitive biases.

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