In a reflective piece from David Corn’s newsletter, the author recalls a summer in 1975 spent working on vintage cars with friends, intertwined with the rise of Bruce Springsteen. As Springsteen debuted his album Born to Run, he faced criticism from peers who dismissed his music as "greaser music," while …
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After prolonged protests and threats of arrest, the Republican-controlled Texas House approved a controversial redistricting plan aimed at potentially securing five additional seats in the U.S. House for the GOP. Critics, including Rep. Al Green, condemned the plan as “racial gerrymandering,” evoking historical figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …
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Texas Democrats are resisting a GOP-led redistricting plan aimed at securing a five-seat advantage in the House of Representatives, following weeks spent out-of-state to deny Republicans a quorum. Governor Greg Abbott retaliated by signing arrest warrants for absent lawmakers. Upon returning to Austin, the Democratic legislators encountered stricter measures; Texas …
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Dr. Miguel Vázquez Rivera, psychologist and director of the True Self Foundation in Puerto Rico, reports a surge in anxiety and suicidal thoughts among transgender individuals following a total ban on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), puberty blockers, and gender-affirming surgeries for those under 21. Enacted through Senate Bill 350, the …
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Last month, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) gathered in Chicago for their convention, buoyed by recent electoral successes, including Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary victory in New York City. While the group debated the balance between electoralism and radicalism, their overarching goal remained clear: to expand their influence and win. …
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Over 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to block a GOP-led effort to redraw congressional maps that could grant Republicans up to five additional U.S. House seats. This mass exodus, aimed at protecting democratic processes, comes amid concerns about a Trump-inspired strategy to gain control of the House …
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During a motorcade ride, President Trump expressed concern about visible homelessness in Washington, D.C., prompting him to demand that homeless individuals vacate public spaces “immediately.” He proposed relocating them far from the city, while simultaneously preparing to deploy 800 National Guard members and federalizing the local police. Advocates highlighted a …
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On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated EJ Antoni, a conservative economist from the Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the dismissal of the previous commissioner. Trump, who claims the recent poor jobs numbers were “rigged,” believes Antoni will ensure the BLS provides “HONEST and ACCURATE” …
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Since the onset of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, nearly 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Recent fatalities include six journalists from Al Jazeera and a freelancer, who were killed by Israeli military strikes in Gaza City. The Israeli Defense …
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Amid significant budget cuts from the Trump administration, National Park Service (NPS) staff across the U.S. are struggling to maintain operations in national parks. The NPS has lost about a quarter of its permanent workforce since January, slashing its budget by a third, leaving archeologists and ecologists in roles such …
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