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Civil Rights

How to Change the Minds of Anti-Vaxxers – Lock Them Out

AdLib - August 5, 2021 0

COVID-19

COVID-19 Data: “Regression to the Tail”

Steppenwolf - July 5, 2020 0

COVID-19

COVID-19: Prepare For a Long War

Steppenwolf - July 4, 2020 2

COVID-19

The COVID-19 Data – It Doesn’t Add Up

Steppenwolf - June 16, 2020 0

COVID-19

I Take Absolutely No Responsibility

Steppenwolf - June 11, 2020 0

COVID-19

The Global Pandemic Need Never Have Happened!

Steppenwolf - March 24, 2020 0

COVID-19

Trump’s Pandemic

Ray Cunneff - March 24, 2020 11

TOP NEWS

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Senior department officials who were defense lawyers for the president and those in his orbit are now in jobs that typically must approve any such payout, underscoring potential ethical conflicts. [...]

Trump Dismisses Another Inspector General, Fueling Oversight Concerns

With the firing of the Export-Import Bank’s inspector general, the president has sidelined around two dozen of the watchdogs who seek out fraud and mismanagement in federal agencies. [...]

Paul Ingrassia, Trump Nominee for Watchdog Role, Out After Report of Racist Texts

At least four Republican senators, including the majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the corruption-fighting Office of Special Counsel. [...]

In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker

Paul Ingrassia’s nomination illustrated how much antisemitic and hateful rhetoric has been explained away or rewarded by Republicans in power. [...]

As Trump Moves Forward With White House Ballroom Project, Architects Raise Concerns

Architects were surprised by the scale and speed of the project, but the president is moving forward with his plans for a ballroom at the White House. [...]

What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

President Trump has proposed construction of an arch in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Washington in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. [...]

Federal Agents Stage Raid on Canal Street in New York City

Dozens of federal officers descended on the sidewalks of Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, detaining several people and drawing protests. [...]

U.S. Marshal and Mexican Immigrant Are Shot During L.A. Traffic Stop

Officials said immigration officers had fired shots after the man rammed a law enforcement vehicle. The immigrant and a deputy marshal were wounded in the shooting. [...]

The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.

The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts. [...]

Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says

The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

Politics of the Day

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Trump says he did not want 'wasted meeting' after plan for Putin talks shelved

The comments by the US president come after plans to meet his Russian counterpart over the war in Ukraine were put on hold. [...]

Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles

The Bryansk facility produced gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components, Ukraine's military says. [...]

More than 60 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda

The crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police said, with many also injured. [...]

Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. [...]

Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas

The recovery of Aryeh Zalmanovich and Master Sergeant Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 out of 28 deceased Israeli hostages. [...]

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. [...]

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

The country was previously one of the world's only mosquito-free zones. [...]

Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now. [...]

French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison. [...]

Europe's leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line. [...]

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.