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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Manufacturing Stupidity: The Dark Side of Power and Influence

In an era when simplified narratives and concocted conspiracy theories are deliberately deployed by those seeking power, the warnings of MLK and Bonhoeffer resonate with urgent clarity.
Social media marketing
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Even an Unhinged Trump Speech Can Be Boring

Trump's address to Congress, the longest in modern history, focused on personal triumph while glossing over economic concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Reposts Screed Calling Cancer-Ridden Biden A Decrepit Corpse'

Trump used Memorial Day to launch personal attacks on Biden, referencing his health and amplifying conspiratorial claims.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump Pays Tribute to Fallen Troops While Airing Political Grievances in Memorial Day Speech

Trump's Memorial Day address combined tributes to fallen soldiers with political rhetoric, diverging from traditional presidential remembrance.
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
3 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
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Even an Unhinged Trump Speech Can Be Boring

Trump's address to Congress, the longest in modern history, focused on personal triumph while glossing over economic concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Reposts Screed Calling Cancer-Ridden Biden A Decrepit Corpse'

Trump used Memorial Day to launch personal attacks on Biden, referencing his health and amplifying conspiratorial claims.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump Pays Tribute to Fallen Troops While Airing Political Grievances in Memorial Day Speech

Trump's Memorial Day address combined tributes to fallen soldiers with political rhetoric, diverging from traditional presidential remembrance.
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.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump delivers address filled with falsehoods and demeaning rhetoric

Trump's address contained several false claims and a focus on divisive social issues that amplified political polarization.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump defends his pivot on Ukraine, tariffs and Musk's cuts in his address to Congress

Trump's address to Congress was marked by exaggerations and themes of triumph amidst ongoing political tension.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Lunatic': Trump's long history of abusing judges who oppose him

Trump criticizes judges as radical for blocking deportation flights, calling for impeachment of a judge amidst increasing tensions with the judiciary.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: Fox Reporter Reads Out Trump SCUM' Rant As Trump Laying Wreath for Fallen Soldiers Plays

Trump's Memorial Day message diverges sharply from past presidents, labeling political opponents as 'scum' while commemorating fallen soldiers.
US politics
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Far fewer Americans are hearing about Trump's attacks on the media this time around, report finds

Donald Trump's social media attacks on journalists show diminishing public response, reflecting a change in coverage and societal engagement with political rhetoric.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump delivers address filled with falsehoods and demeaning rhetoric

Trump's address contained several false claims and a focus on divisive social issues that amplified political polarization.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump defends his pivot on Ukraine, tariffs and Musk's cuts in his address to Congress

Trump's address to Congress was marked by exaggerations and themes of triumph amidst ongoing political tension.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Lunatic': Trump's long history of abusing judges who oppose him

Trump criticizes judges as radical for blocking deportation flights, calling for impeachment of a judge amidst increasing tensions with the judiciary.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: Fox Reporter Reads Out Trump SCUM' Rant As Trump Laying Wreath for Fallen Soldiers Plays

Trump's Memorial Day message diverges sharply from past presidents, labeling political opponents as 'scum' while commemorating fallen soldiers.
US politics
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Far fewer Americans are hearing about Trump's attacks on the media this time around, report finds

Donald Trump's social media attacks on journalists show diminishing public response, reflecting a change in coverage and societal engagement with political rhetoric.
#violence
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Republican Calls for Gaza to Be "Nuked" Like Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Rep. Randy Fine equates the Palestinian cause to evil and advocates for extreme violence against Palestinians.
#progressivism
#antisemitism
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Zhoran Mamdani spews antisemitic tropes, falsely claims taxpayers foot the bill for NY pols' Israel trips: Jewish activists

Mamdani faces criticism for falsely claiming taxpayers fund Israel trips, which Jewish advocates call an antisemitic trope that threatens community trust.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The week in whoppers: Andrew Cuomo still denies causing nursing-home deaths, Rep. Maxine Waters fatuously flames at Trump and more

Cuomo's nursing home order contributed to COVID-19 deaths, a claim he continues to deny.
Incendiary political rhetoric is fueling tensions and violence in the U.S.
Criticism of Israel is often painted as antisemitism in contemporary discourse.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Zhoran Mamdani spews antisemitic tropes, falsely claims taxpayers foot the bill for NY pols' Israel trips: Jewish activists

Mamdani faces criticism for falsely claiming taxpayers fund Israel trips, which Jewish advocates call an antisemitic trope that threatens community trust.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The week in whoppers: Andrew Cuomo still denies causing nursing-home deaths, Rep. Maxine Waters fatuously flames at Trump and more

Cuomo's nursing home order contributed to COVID-19 deaths, a claim he continues to deny.
Incendiary political rhetoric is fueling tensions and violence in the U.S.
Criticism of Israel is often painted as antisemitism in contemporary discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

James Comey Warned About Demagogues Using the Internet to Radicalize One Day Before Assassination' Controversy

James Comey warns about the dangers of political demagoguery and its radicalizing effect on followers online.
#uk-politics
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift

Keir Starmer's new immigration policies reflect a political response to rising disillusionment and the influence of rival parties, risking a shift towards anti-migrant rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour's immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policy

Labour's new immigration strategy focuses on prioritizing homegrown workers and challenging traditional pro-immigration stances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift

Keir Starmer's new immigration policies reflect a political response to rising disillusionment and the influence of rival parties, risking a shift towards anti-migrant rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour's immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policy

Labour's new immigration strategy focuses on prioritizing homegrown workers and challenging traditional pro-immigration stances.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Roger Stone Calls for Democratic Senator To Be Tried for Treason' and Executed' if Convicted

Roger Stone called for the execution of Sen. Mark Kelly for treason, reflecting extreme political discourse.
Sen. Mark Kelly accused Trump of corruption over cryptocurrency ventures.
#immigration-policy
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

These People Are Disgusting': GOP Campaign Account Under Fire for Calling House Democrat An Illegal Immigrant'

The NRCC faced backlash for labeling Rep. Espaillat an illegal immigrant, highlighting tensions around immigration policy.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump uses chaotic Oval Office moment to attack trans people - and finds a willing ally in El Salvador's hardline president

Trump used anti-trans rhetoric in meeting with El Salvador's president, highlighting an evolving immigration agenda and its intersection with LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

These People Are Disgusting': GOP Campaign Account Under Fire for Calling House Democrat An Illegal Immigrant'

The NRCC faced backlash for labeling Rep. Espaillat an illegal immigrant, highlighting tensions around immigration policy.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump uses chaotic Oval Office moment to attack trans people - and finds a willing ally in El Salvador's hardline president

Trump used anti-trans rhetoric in meeting with El Salvador's president, highlighting an evolving immigration agenda and its intersection with LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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
3 weeks 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.
#conspiracy-theories
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA Pundit Who Hosted Kash Patel, Other Top Republicans on Show Calls For A Final Solution' to Deport All Jews From US

Stew Peters openly calls for the deportation of all Jews from the U.S., echoing dangerous Nazi rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA Pundit Who Hosted Kash Patel, Other Top Republicans on Show Calls For A Final Solution' to Deport All Jews From US

Stew Peters openly calls for the deportation of all Jews from the U.S., echoing dangerous Nazi rhetoric.
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

Texas Legislators Are Trying To Ban "Furries" In Schools

In March, Rep. Stan Gerdes introduced the F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act, aiming to prohibit students from behaving as non-humans and penalizing schools for this 'behavior.'
NYC parents
#trump-administration
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Playing the victim: how Trump's clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Trump redefined the Ukraine conflict narrative, portraying Ukraine as the obstacle to peace rather than Russia as the aggressor.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Right's Trump Derangement Syndrome

The article critiques the dissonance between Trump's rhetoric and reality as perceived by his administration, revealing a trend of self-deception among his supporters.
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 news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows

The Trump administration's rhetoric continues to frame undocumented immigrants as dangerous criminals, reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Playing the victim: how Trump's clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Trump redefined the Ukraine conflict narrative, portraying Ukraine as the obstacle to peace rather than Russia as the aggressor.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Right's Trump Derangement Syndrome

The article critiques the dissonance between Trump's rhetoric and reality as perceived by his administration, revealing a trend of self-deception among his supporters.
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 news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows

The Trump administration's rhetoric continues to frame undocumented immigrants as dangerous criminals, reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

AOC claims Republicans want to 'trick' Americans into identity politics to 'keep us fighting'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez warns against division by race, identity, and culture, urging solidarity against the Republican agenda.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Real Reason Politicians Blame Video Games For Society's Most Difficult Issues

Blaming video games for societal issues is a longstanding tactic that obscures the actual causes of such problems.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

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

Official acknowledgment of a fact may be damaging to national interests in a way that informal suggestions or speculation about that information is not. If the government were to confirm or deny the information sought...
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Crockett's remarks suggest a readiness to engage in aggressive tactics against political opponents, prompting backlash as her statements align with inciting violent rhetoric.
Left-wing politics
#international-relations
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's expansionism threatens the rules-based order in place since second world war

The post-WWII taboo against territorial acquisition by force is eroding, driven by political leaders' rhetoric and aggressive regional actions.
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

What exactly does it mean to say a state has a right to exist? | Aeon Essays

World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's expansionism threatens the rules-based order in place since second world war

The post-WWII taboo against territorial acquisition by force is eroding, driven by political leaders' rhetoric and aggressive regional actions.
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

What exactly does it mean to say a state has a right to exist? | Aeon Essays

Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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 that achieving net zero by 2050 will require sacrificing living standards or facing bankruptcy, though her lack of expertise raises questions.
Environment
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban lashes out in State of the Nation DW 03/01/2025

In his recent speeches, Orban has attacked critics with unprecedented harshness, signaling a dramatic shift in his governance towards more authoritarian measures against dissent.
Germany politics
Europe news
fromFast Company
3 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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Rep. Garcia draws scrutiny from Trump Justice official over his Musk comments

Garcia's inflammatory comments about Musk draw federal scrutiny, raising concerns over free speech and political rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jenrick and Philp put UK judges' lives at risk' with attacks on integrity, former extremism tsar says

Politicians' attacks on judges' integrity threaten their safety, according to the outgoing extremism tsar.
Judges are fulfilling their legal responsibilities, not pursuing ideological agendas.
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