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#immigration-policy
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors

Sanctuary cities have a long history dating back to 1971, contrary to GOP claims of them being a recent phenomenon.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
13 hours ago

OPINION: France's plan to 'toughen up' citizenship rules is more smoke and mirrors

France's Interior Minister intends to strengthen existing criteria for citizenship, but these rules are not new and may serve political aims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Top cancer experts being put off UK by politicians' messaging on immigration'

Political rhetoric on immigration is deterring top cancer professionals from working in the UK.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

White South Africans Are the Only Refugees Trump Welcomes

Trump positions certain refugees as threats while favoring Afrikaners from South Africa for asylum.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors

Sanctuary cities have a long history dating back to 1971, contrary to GOP claims of them being a recent phenomenon.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
13 hours ago

OPINION: France's plan to 'toughen up' citizenship rules is more smoke and mirrors

France's Interior Minister intends to strengthen existing criteria for citizenship, but these rules are not new and may serve political aims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Top cancer experts being put off UK by politicians' messaging on immigration'

Political rhetoric on immigration is deterring top cancer professionals from working in the UK.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

White South Africans Are the Only Refugees Trump Welcomes

Trump positions certain refugees as threats while favoring Afrikaners from South Africa for asylum.
more#immigration-policy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Rally Fans Wild Rant on Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth

A Trump supporter shared bizarre theories about vaccines and world leaders during an interview at a rally, reflecting extreme political views.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago
NYC parents

Texas Legislators Are Trying To Ban "Furries" In Schools

Urban legends like children using litter boxes in schools reflect societal fears and misguided beliefs.
The F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act aims to prohibit non-human behavior by students, reflecting growing political rhetoric against perceived 'woke' practices.
#trump-administration
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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 New Yorker
2 months ago

Trump's Golden Age of Bunk

Trump's address to Congress showcased his boastful claims and protest against his predecessor, while lacking substantial news.
Trump's administration has seen drastic cuts to federal jobs and programs in just six weeks.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing.

Trump's rhetoric targeted Muslims post-New Orleans attack, ignoring the facts of the alleged perpetrator's identity and background.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

100-year timeframe': how Project 2025 is guiding Trump's attack on government

Project 2025 outlines a far-right agenda aimed at fundamentally transforming the U.S. government under a potential second Trump administration.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Cory Booker's Speech Is the Broad Trump Indictment Democrats Need

Cory Booker's speech symbolizes Democrats' need to deliver passionate, broad condemnations of Trump's administration rather than focusing on narrow policy critiques.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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 New Yorker
2 months ago

Trump's Golden Age of Bunk

Trump's address to Congress showcased his boastful claims and protest against his predecessor, while lacking substantial news.
Trump's administration has seen drastic cuts to federal jobs and programs in just six weeks.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing.

Trump's rhetoric targeted Muslims post-New Orleans attack, ignoring the facts of the alleged perpetrator's identity and background.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

100-year timeframe': how Project 2025 is guiding Trump's attack on government

Project 2025 outlines a far-right agenda aimed at fundamentally transforming the U.S. government under a potential second Trump administration.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Cory Booker's Speech Is the Broad Trump Indictment Democrats Need

Cory Booker's speech symbolizes Democrats' need to deliver passionate, broad condemnations of Trump's administration rather than focusing on narrow policy critiques.
more#trump-administration
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
6 days ago

Implausible Deniability: Racism & Migration

Racists use coded language to mask their agenda while appealing to non-racist concerns about crime and disease in discussions of migration.
#kneecap
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

David Amess's daughter wants Kneecap apology for alleged kill your local MP' call

Kneecap's alleged comments about killing politicians have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London music

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

Kneecap apologized to victims' families after controversial remarks suggesting violence against MPs.
The group clarified their stance against inciting violence and condemned terrorist organizations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

David Amess's daughter wants Kneecap apology for alleged kill your local MP' call

Kneecap's alleged comments about killing politicians have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London music

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

Kneecap apologized to victims' families after controversial remarks suggesting violence against MPs.
The group clarified their stance against inciting violence and condemned terrorist organizations.
more#kneecap
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senate GOP Leader Shrivels When Asked About Trump's Dictator' Comment: The President Speaks for Himself'

Sen. Thune avoids commenting on Trump's claims about Zelensky while emphasizing a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Trump's first months feature both poetry and prose

Trump's promises during his campaign contrast sharply with the realities of governance, leading to unmet expectations post-election.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Bitterly Gripes to Fox News I Can't Even Go After' Jan 6 Probers Biden Pardoned Under Threat From Trump

Trump criticizes Biden for pardoning January 6 investigation figures, claiming it restricts his ability to respond and fails to acknowledge security issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

What Do 'The Exorcist' And The MAGA Movement Have In Common? - Above the Law

There is inconsistency in Trump's positions over time, reflecting a shift in rhetoric that challenges followers' critical thinking.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Trump Pauses Online Tirade to Preach Unity

Trump portrayed a message of unity at the National Prayer Breakfast, contrasting sharply with his preceding inflammatory rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senate GOP Leader Shrivels When Asked About Trump's Dictator' Comment: The President Speaks for Himself'

Sen. Thune avoids commenting on Trump's claims about Zelensky while emphasizing a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Trump's first months feature both poetry and prose

Trump's promises during his campaign contrast sharply with the realities of governance, leading to unmet expectations post-election.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Bitterly Gripes to Fox News I Can't Even Go After' Jan 6 Probers Biden Pardoned Under Threat From Trump

Trump criticizes Biden for pardoning January 6 investigation figures, claiming it restricts his ability to respond and fails to acknowledge security issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

What Do 'The Exorcist' And The MAGA Movement Have In Common? - Above the Law

There is inconsistency in Trump's positions over time, reflecting a shift in rhetoric that challenges followers' critical thinking.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Trump Pauses Online Tirade to Preach Unity

Trump portrayed a message of unity at the National Prayer Breakfast, contrasting sharply with his preceding inflammatory rhetoric.
more#trump
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

The Political Value of Mass Shootings

Republicans often exploit emotional situations, asserting it's not the right time for gun control, while ironically neglecting consistent principles of deliberation.
#sarah-palin
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sarah Palin arrives for start of retrial in ongoing battle against the New York Times | amNewYork

Sarah Palin's libel retrial against The New York Times begins, focusing on claims of defamation linked to her image and a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sarah Palin arrives for start of retrial in ongoing battle against the New York Times | amNewYork

Sarah Palin's libel retrial against The New York Times begins, focusing on claims of defamation linked to her image and a mass shooting.
more#sarah-palin
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

AOC Gives Brutal Fact Check of Fox's Jeanine Pirro: Their Parents Died'

Ocasio-Cortez defended Social Security for children, clarifying it's provided due to deceased parents, and criticized misinformation from Fox News's Jeanine Pirro.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Fan Threatens CNNs Donie O'Sullivan To His Face

A MAGA supporter threatened CNN correspondent O'Sullivan, highlighting rising extremism and the dangerous rhetoric surrounding political discourse.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow Thinks Trump Tariff Plan Inspired by Fictional Expert

Peter Navarro reportedly invented an expert name, Ron Vara, to support his economic theories, illustrating the depths of misinformation in policy discussions.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Democrats are forming an 'assassination culture' as Trump rises in power, new study reveals

Increasingly violent political rhetoric is being normalized, particularly aimed at public figures like Trump and Musk.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Republicans And Democrats Find Common Ground In Opposing GOP Member Hanging a Wanted Poster' For Judges Outside His Office

Calls for universal condemnation of threats against judges were highlighted in a bipartisan House Rules Committee meeting.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Party of one: Donald Trump's 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Donald Trump at CPAC presented himself as a dominant figure, underscoring his belief in a personal political resurrection and a vendetta against adversaries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Loses Balance in Middle of Jan. 6 Rant as Air Force One Pitches Before Landing

Trump continues to spread falsehoods regarding the January 6 committee during a turbulent Air Force One landing.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US Elections

Donald Trump keeps talking about a third term. Is that really possible?

Trump discusses the possibility of a third presidential term despite constitutional restrictions.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

What John Roberts's Rebuke of Trump Left Out

Chief Justice John Roberts defended judicial independence but overlooked the critical legal issues raised against Trump in his statement.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's Inaugural Day of Vindication

Trump's self-aggrandizing narrative intertwines personal triumph with national identity, suggesting his return heralds America's new golden age.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Party of one: Donald Trump's 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Donald Trump at CPAC presented himself as a dominant figure, underscoring his belief in a personal political resurrection and a vendetta against adversaries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Loses Balance in Middle of Jan. 6 Rant as Air Force One Pitches Before Landing

Trump continues to spread falsehoods regarding the January 6 committee during a turbulent Air Force One landing.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US Elections

Donald Trump keeps talking about a third term. Is that really possible?

Trump discusses the possibility of a third presidential term despite constitutional restrictions.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

What John Roberts's Rebuke of Trump Left Out

Chief Justice John Roberts defended judicial independence but overlooked the critical legal issues raised against Trump in his statement.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's Inaugural Day of Vindication

Trump's self-aggrandizing narrative intertwines personal triumph with national identity, suggesting his return heralds America's new golden age.
more#donald-trump
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US news

Kristi Noem Invokes State Secrets to Cover-Up Her Inability to ID Women as Women - emptywheel

Kristi Noem's use of State Secrets defense highlights the prevailing struggle to define women's identity amidst government and legal complexities.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Far-left Democrat Jasmine Crockett slammed for 'unhinged' threat against prominent GOP senator: 'Inciting violence'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for using violent rhetoric against Sen. Ted Cruz during interviews.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Fuels the Right-Wing Effort to Silence Journalists, Protect the Powerful

Wealthy individuals are attempting to undermine First Amendment protections through defamation lawsuits, threatening free speech and democracy.
#kemi-badenoch
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Badenoch's attack on net zero is ridiculous. But so were the right's Brexit claims, and look where they left us | Zoe Williams

Badenoch argues achieving net zero by 2050 requires sacrificing living standards or risking bankruptcy, yet lacks pertinent expertise in the area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Badenoch's attack on net zero is ridiculous. But so were the right's Brexit claims, and look where they left us | Zoe Williams

Badenoch argues achieving net zero by 2050 requires sacrificing living standards or risking bankruptcy, yet lacks pertinent expertise in the area.
more#kemi-badenoch
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I make over $200,000 a month but pay basically nothing in salary taxes

Criticism of the wealthy avoiding taxes often overlooks the complexity of income types, such as profit sharing and passive income.
Many business owners use profit sharing, which can lead to misconceptions about their tax contributions.
Europe news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

European Union blasts Trump for crude claims about 27-nation bloc

The EU firmly opposed Trump's tariff threats, asserting its commitment to fair trade and transatlantic unity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Opinion: Democrats need a bigger tent on abortion

The Democrats' focus on abortion rights may have alienated voters who prioritized economic issues in the last election.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel slammed for violent video featuring images of Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Levine, more

Opposition to Kash Patel's FBI nomination is intensifying due to troubling conduct and inflammatory content he shared.
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