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Goebbels would undoubtedly be impressed. He understood the power of controlling narratives. "Think of the press as a great keyboard on which the government can play," he famously said. In today’s world, the "keyboard" has become a hyper-personalized algorithm.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 174-page report reveals Trump’s alleged schemes to overturn democracy, drawing chilling parallels to historical authoritarianism and voter disenfranchisement. As the working class bears the brunt of a fraying system, the question looms: Is anyone truly above the law?
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Congress can’t agree on the price of coffee in the Capitol cafeteria, but somehow they found bipartisan harmony when it came to banning TikTok—proving that nothing unites our lawmakers like the allure of money from AIPAC and Meta.
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Over 25,000 scientists and 28 organizations have petitioned Congress to protect science-based policies from political interference. The Union of Concerned Scientists warns that the incoming Trump administration’s agenda could undermine public health, climate action, and federal research integrity.
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Every “like,” retweet, and share feeds an algorithm that doesn’t just observe but manipulates. The grim punchline? We’re not just surveilled—we’re complicit, curating our own echo chambers and calling it free will.
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As the political climate intensifies, progressives are rethinking their relationship with the Second Amendment. This article explores the history, challenges, and opportunities of embracing responsible gun ownership as a form of resistance and self-reliance in a divided America.
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TikTok users—170 million of them—are busy uploading everything from climate change facts to recipes for depression-era bread. The app is less a nefarious spy tool and more a chaotic digital town square, albeit one with too many lip-sync battles.
Goebbels would undoubtedly be impressed. He understood the power of controlling narratives. "Think of the press as a great keyboard on which the government can play," he famously said. In today’s world, the "keyboard" has become a hyper-personalized algorithm.
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 174-page report reveals Trump’s alleged schemes to overturn democracy, drawing chilling parallels to historical authoritarianism and voter disenfranchisement. As the working class bears the brunt of a fraying system, the question looms: Is anyone truly above the law?
Congress can’t agree on the price of coffee in the Capitol cafeteria, but somehow they found bipartisan harmony when it came to banning TikTok—proving that nothing unites our lawmakers like the allure of money from AIPAC and Meta.
Over 25,000 scientists and 28 organizations have petitioned Congress to protect science-based policies from political interference. The Union of Concerned Scientists warns that the incoming Trump administration’s agenda could undermine public health, climate action, and federal research integrity.
Shining Light on the Stories That Matter
Despite record enrollment in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, millions of full-time workers remain uninsured. A recent report highlights persistent disparities among low-income earners, workers of color, and non-citizens, underscoring systemic gaps in the nation's health care system
Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration is set to be an ironic spectacle—a convicted felon swearing to uphold the Constitution while millions of Americans with lesser convictions are barred from voting. This paradox lays bare America’s hypocritical justice system: a man who falsified records to pay
Public Citizen’s Corporate Enforcement Tracker exposes 237 federal cases tied to 192 corporations—including Tesla, Amazon, SpaceX, and Meta—with alarming ties to Trump’s orbit. As his second act begins, CEOs may once again find themselves above the law.
In a bold, reckless move, Meta has decided that truth is just too messy to manage. Out with third-party fact-checking, in with a “community notes” free-for-all that dumps the Herculean task of combating misinformation onto the very users most likely to spread it.
Her tone was equal parts playful and pointed. Still, the real headline-grabber came when she suggested that U.S. states like California, Oregon, and Washington consider becoming Canadian provinces.
Even the name “Communications Decency Act” feels ironic in this context. What decency is upheld when platforms are shielded from accountability while enabling the spread of harm? Platforms like Facebook can’t be held responsible for user-generated content.
According to one study, 7.2 million people could end up uninsured due to the rise in premiums from the tax credit expirations. Experts believe rural residents will face greater danger of losing coverage.
Failing to report on cases like the Osage Wind Farm ruling does more than obscure a significant legal precedent—it reinforces systemic inequities, diminishes Indigenous victories, and obscures the environmental and legal challenges tied to renewable energy development.
When crises strike, be it a pandemic or a recession, the weight of the fallout seldom falls equally. While the working class endures economic hardship, job losses, and heightened health risks, the wealthiest among us often emerge wealthier.
The MAGA movement is built on putting America first—focusing on protecting U.S. jobs, values, and independence. But yesterday, a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) revealed growing disagreements within the movement
The region you live in says more about whether you worry about climate change than whether you live in a rural or urban area, a new survey says.
The MAGA movement is built on putting America first—focusing on protecting U.S. jobs, values, and independence. But yesterday, a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) revealed growing disagreements within the movement. Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk.