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X misses the mark in threatening to sue my group for documenting online hate speech
Is it time for USWNT fans to panic?
Georgia governor slams Giuliani over 2020 election falsehoods
Trump loses bid to kick Fani Willis off case as Georgia indictment looms
Dems slam Justice Alito’s latest claim as ‘stunningly wrong’
We’ve reached the ‘boiling seas’ part of the climate crisis
Why the target letter to an uncharged Mar-a-Lago employee matters
Why DeSantis’ crusade against ‘woke’ businesses isn’t helping him
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.31.23
Trump talks up firing, locking up special counsel Jack Smith
Potential Trump pardons have become a key issue in the 2024 race
Why Trump’s latest failed lawsuit against CNN matters
New defendant De Oliveira could delay Trump classified documents case
As his blockade continues, GOP’s Tuberville pitches new defense
Despite impeachment, Trump again wants to tie strings to Ukraine aid
Why J.D. Vance’s extreme new immigration proposal would hurt America
Team DeSantis is fighting everyone Black over the history of slavery
Florida partners with PragerU, which loves gaslighting Black people about racism
No Labels’ third-party fantasy may elect Trump
Trump plays the victim. But these are the people actually hurt by his 2020 scheme.
Hunter Biden can’t stop gifting the GOP with potential scandals
For GOP, race hustlers like DeSantis, Aldean are all the rage
Sinead O’Connor used her voice. And not just for singing melodies.
No, ‘Judeo-Christian’ values aren’t going to keep military AI in check
GOPers have a math problem. They want voter suppression to solve it.
Raskin slams porn-sharing Greene: ‘Voyeuristic’ and ‘sadistic’
The Supreme Court is being defied, just not how Alito worries
Trump’s trial date in the hush money case is firm. For now.
Trump wants special treatment to discuss classified information
DeSantis reacts badly (again) to Black Republicans’ criticisms
Why Trump’s renewed focus on Hillary Clinton is such a bad idea
This YA novel shows the importance of the genre
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.28.23
How Trump’s new Florida charges could gut his best defense
New classified documents indictment poses fresh timing test for Cannon
The classified docs GOP voters have to pretend not to notice
A presidential split-screen: Amid Trump drama, Biden governs
Some Trump defenders respond to new indictment in the worst way
GOP’s Van Orden reportedly berates teenage Senate pages with profane rant
How Trump’s classified docs scandal went from bad to much worse
DeSantis’ campaign has a lot of problems. Being ‘too online’ isn’t one of them.
The truth is out there. But this UFO ‘whistleblower’ likely doesn’t have it.
Trump’s lawyers couldn’t find the Bedminster document. Now we know why.
Read: Full text of superseding indictment in Trump classified documents case
Trump faces new charges in classified documents case as a third defendant is charged
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.27.23
Ohio K9 attack on Black truck driver puts some of America’s worst history on display
Mississippi AG’s support of police officer on appeal shows the limits of ‘law and order’
Jan. 6 hero Harry Dunn weighs in on a potential Trump indictment
Trump keeps begging Congress for a rescue that can’t happen
The Mitch McConnell incident is indicative of a bigger problem
Mar-a-Lago worker Carlos De Oliveira indicted in Trump classified docs case
Remember: A Republican would replace McConnell if he vacates his Senate seat
Prosecutors reportedly tell Trump lawyers to expect indictment in 2020 election case
Gaetz’s attempt to ban birthright citizenship is doomed, yet dangerous
Why DeSantis would consider RFK Jr. for key public health posts
As a former prosecutor, this is what I’ll be looking for in the next Trump indictment
Kevin McCarthy creates a new intraparty fight for Republicans
GOP rep. wants Florida to ‘correct’ controversial history standards
Tuberville’s tall tales about his father add to his many troubles
The disintegration of Hunter Biden’s plea deal had nothing to do with politics
Black Lives Matter clip removed from Jason Aldean’s music video
Another Bannon business buddy gets prison time for wall scheme
Republicans want to kneecap the GOP’s greatest modern legacy
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.26.23
I served on the Jan. 6 committee. Jack Smith is vindicating our work.
Paul Gosar promotes antisemitic website (again) with newsletter
I saw my son collapse on the court. I know what LeBron James is going through.
The biggest problem with James Comer’s line on impeachment
The UPS-Teamsters deal is collective bargaining at its finest
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.26.23
‘The Twenty’ emerges as the Republicans’ latest hard-right faction
Military spouses to GOP’s Tuberville: Abandon ‘unpatriotic’ tactic
Britney Spears’ biggest hits are getting a feminist, fairy-tale makeover
Giuliani admits he made ‘false’ statements as his troubles worsen
The top 10 things to know about Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment plan
Why one of Ron DeSantis’ many campaign staff firings stands out
Ohio Republicans’ plan to trick voters may backfire spectacularly
G/O Media’s disastrous use of AI is an affront to journalism — and society
Emmett Till monument fights back against GOP whitewashing
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.25.23
The true story of slavery is too real for Ron DeSantis
RFK Jr. is exploiting his family’s good name to put my people at risk
Dems look to McConnell to help deal with Tuberville’s tantrum
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.25.23
Why Richard Donoghue’s meeting with DOJ investigators matters
Marsha Blackburn finds a new home appliance she’s eager to rescue
Multiple state Republican Parties are ‘alarmingly’ short on money
Pro-Paxton PAC gets generous ahead of Texas AG’s impeachment trial
Lacking evidence, McCarthy eyes new impeachment push targeting Biden
Jack Smith is on a journey into the mind of Donald Trump
Ken is a bell hooks critique come to life in ‘Barbie’
Twitter successor ‘X’ marks Musk’s war for the public’s attention
How Florida’s new education standards are resurrecting old racist tropes
In Florida and Texas, we’re seeing the costs of the right-wing’s war on higher ed
Abbott invites legal fight over Texas’ anti-migrant obstacle course
Arizona ‘fake elector’ shocks MAGA world with anti-Trump revelation
GOP looks past actual examples of government ‘weaponization’
DOJ just successfully used a charge Jack Smith could bring against Trump
The quantifiable problem with the Republicans’ case against Biden
Women’s soccer is outpacing every other sport in America. Here’s why.
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.24.23
As Florida history standards face pushback, DeSantis isn’t helping
Texts show Mark Meadows ridiculing Trump’s election lies
Alabama appears to defy Supreme Court with new congressional map
What would the GOP have prosecutors do with evidence against Trump?
There’s no reason to think Ron DeSantis’ reboot is going to work
Transcript: ‘Hello America, this is Addis Ababa.’
Episode 6: ‘Hello America, this is Addis Ababa.’
The true motives behind Ted Cruz’s ludicrous ‘Barbie’ tirade
Florida pushes its students to think more positively about slavery
The sweltering heat in this Louisiana prison has put children’s lives at risk
Stop calling it the ‘January 6 investigation’
A federal judge confirmed one of Trump’s worst labels — and the GOP didn’t blink
Jason Aldean almost got away with it
In a fiery speech, Harris slams Florida’s new teaching guidelines
Why Megan Rapinoe’s retirement matters for trans soccer players
Sotomayor calls out GOP Supreme Court majority’s execution obsession
Northwestern’s sexual abuse scandal could change college sports forever
Tommy Tuberville’s tactics, defenses aren’t getting any better
Jack Smith’s surprise weapon against Trump has a long civil rights history
Michael Cohen, Trump Organization settle $1.3 million civil suit
Why Trump not being liable for rape in Carroll case doesn’t help him
Why Donald Trump’s radical post-election agenda matters
Warnings from California’s affirmative action ban
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.21.23
Texas joins red states abandoning key voting integrity initiative
Adding to unsettling pattern, Trump promotes threatening video
NYC mayor invites bipartisan backlash with anti-migrant flyer
Judge Cannon sets Trump classified documents trial for May 2024
Ted Cruz picks an odd fight over who truly ‘believes in democracy’
As campaign ‘reboot’ begins, DeSantis eyes case against Bud Light
GOP struggles to explain opposition to Supreme Court ethics bill
Barbie’s legacy is important. It’s also incredibly complicated.
Tom Fitton’s claims about Jack Smith’s legal authority don’t add up
The tell-tale sign Biden is likely to secure a second term
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.20.23
What the potential 2020 election crimes in Trump’s target letter mean
Dem AGs warn corporations not to bow to GOP’s anti-DEI push
Lindsey Graham worries making Supreme Court ethical would ‘destroy’ it
GOP’s Steve Scalise flubs call for ‘honest’ talk about climate
Fox is elevating this very bad ‘Barbie’ take
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.20.23
On ‘expunging’ Trump’s impeachments, McCarthy is stuck in a bind
Tuberville’s pledge to veterans adds to the Republican’s troubles
Warnings from California’s affirmative action ban
U.S. Supreme Court’s public standing remains in the gutter: new poll
GOP’s Gaetz unveils measure to defund Jack Smith’s investigations
The most perplexing part of the GOP’s rush to defend Trump
Texas’ plan to make crossing the Rio Grande more dangerous is inhumane
Biden has turned Marjorie Taylor Greene into a punchline
Double jeopardy wouldn’t save ‘false electors’ from federal and state charges
Trump legal woes heat up with ex-Arizona governor revelation
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.19.23
Trump’s plans for 2025 sound like a vengeful disaster
GOP leaders followed Trump’s directions following target letter
California to consider reparations for Black Americans
If Nauta tries to sever his case from Trump’s, he could have a tough time
With back-to-back legal setbacks, Team Trump extends losing streak
As Trump’s third indictment looms, the ‘fit to serve’ question returns
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.19.23
Congressional Republicans push new cuts to infrastructure investments
Which is worse: DeSantis’ troubles on the trail or in Florida?
There’s no way Jack Smith would bring a weak case against Donald Trump
Lisa Murkowski voices new concerns about Republican Party’s future
Tommy Tuberville: Abortion-related tantrum is ‘not about abortion’
Why the GOP slammed a likely Trump indictment it hasn’t seen
Jim Jordan’s letter to Mark Zuckerberg proves he’s Twitter’s pet
Ron DeSantis has entered the doom loop
It’s been 175 years since history was made at Seneca Falls — and we’re still fighting
No Labels seems to have no idea what it’s doing
Judge Cannon may be setting Trump’s classified documents trial for 2024
DeSantis pivots to Big Media to save his struggling campaign
Why Arizona’s 2020 electors investigation only adds to Trump’s troubles
SAG-AFTRA is fighting a dystopian AI takeover so you don’t have to
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.18.23
Read full text of Michigan ‘false electors’ felony charges
Michigan AG files charges against ‘false electors’ in 2020 scheme
Why Republican state AGs are seeking out-of-state medical records
Indicted GOP ‘witness’ heightens concern over foreign influence
New target letter raises prospect of yet another Trump indictment
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.18.23
Trump’s target letter is an invitation no one wants to receive
Trump says he received target letter in Jan. 6 probe, charges likely imminent
GOP’s defense bill tries to restrict interactions with civil liberties group
Author wrongly cited by Clarence Thomas on affirmative action speaks out
Ted Cruz takes aim at Barbie movie in latest pop culture misstep
Team Trump tries and fails to derail Fani Willis probe in Georgia
RFK Jr.’s latest Covid conspiracy theory has a predictably toxic chaser
What’s going to happen to Black Twitter?
Chip Roy gives cringeworthy reason for nominating Donalds for House speaker
Trump’s vision on executive authority is growing more organized and ambitious
Turning Point’s #ACTCON was a pro-Trump lovefest designed to intimidate
Raskin demolishes Trump’s argument for a Florida trial delay
Fox News is getting pummeled by former evangelists. And it could get worse.
On abortion, Republicans keep ignoring what voters keep saying
New voting map in Alabama is underway after Supreme Court’s surprise ruling
3 mindset shifts when negotiating a raise
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.17.23
Kevin McCarthy warns of ‘Disneyland’ training the U.S. military
Why recruits are walking away from Ron DeSantis’ new State Guard
Tuberville tries to avoid blame for his tantrum on military nominees
Election suit from Arizona’s Lake leads to sanctions (yes, again)
Republican leaders find new ways to reward Marjorie Taylor Greene
What Jared Kushner’s testimony means for the Trump investigation
Federal judge calls out Supreme Court justices for poor ‘sense of smell’ on ethics
Why Republican and Democratic Deadheads are coming together
Tommy Tuberville’s reckless blockade is the real threat to military readiness
Trump’s latest court filing in Georgia shows he’s getting desperate
Trump’s defense team is embarrassing itself in front of Jack Smith
Meet the ‘Periodical’ production team
Former Fox executives excoriated Fox News. Does it matter?
I’m tired of my Senate colleague threatening national security
Shouldn’t Manchin treat Biden’s nominees as well as Trump’s?
The Biden economy is strong. Why don’t voters agree?
Brett Kavanaugh assures us the justices are getting along and aren’t partisan
California to consider reparations for Black Americans
GOP advances defense package after adding culture war priorities
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.14.23
Donald Trump can be tried within a year, Jack Smith says in timing response
Biden latest to pressure GOP’s Tuberville over radical blockade
McCarthy: Informant’s indictment makes anti-Biden case ‘stronger’
Why there is ‘no right age’ to be a woman in leadership
Anti-Ukraine measures fall short, despite significant GOP backing
Republicans spend the week pushing Black voters away (again)
Why Jared Kushner reportedly appeared before the Jan. 6 grand jury
What Team Trump isn’t saying about the request for a trial delay
Why the SAG-AFTRA strike is important for all American workers
Don’t bank on the DOJ getting tougher Jan. 6 sentences for the Oath Keepers
The consequences of Jim Jordan’s attack on the FBI go far beyond our security
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.13.23
Ray Epps says he’ll be charged for Jan. 6, further dampening Fox News conspiracy theory
I found out fibroids would affect my fertility. Here’s how I reclaimed my life.
Biden shows how a president should conduct himself in Helsinki
Tommy Tuberville’s military stunt endangers national security
Iowa Republicans take a chance with six-week abortion ban
How this mom-daughter duo is giving women confidence through fashion
Sorry, Tom Cotton, the media didn’t ignore the Sotomayor story
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.13.23
Why one GOP rep endorsed Trump after saying he ‘can’t be trusted’
Even now, Republicans see Obama wielding power from the shadows
Veterans group ups the ante with new ad on Tuberville’s blockade
Why Ray Epps’ new defamation case against Fox News matters
Going from prison to politics with Yusef Salaam: podcast and transcript
FBI director reminds Republicans about their ‘insane’ accusations
The predictable discrimination after the 303 Creative ruling is just getting started
Don’t downplay Sonia Sotomayor’s poor conduct. Fix it.
Inflation is cooling. That’s bad news for the GOP.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.12.23
Tommy Tuberville said the quiet part out loud
Feds finally say Trump didn’t act as president while allegedly defaming Carroll
This Reagan-era villain has no place in the Biden administration
After GOP relies on accused operative, Dems press Comer for answers
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.12.23
On classified info, Trump picks the wrong fight with Biden
Another defamation lawsuit may be coming against Fox News
GOP finds a new, misguided reason to target federal law enforcement
Why Trump has a problem with many of his own appointed prosecutors
McCarthy touts Greene as one of the House GOP’s ‘best’ members
Army general says Tuberville’s tantrum is ‘reprehensible’ and ‘dangerous’
2024 candidates are trying to replicate Trump’s strongman politics — literally
Hunter Biden ‘whistleblower’ controversy feels more like confusion than conspiracy
The era of scheming MAGA lawyers like Rudy Giuliani may finally be ending
These alleged Jonah Hill texts show how a toxic partner weaponizes therapy
Republicans are peddling a toxic myth about Americans’ work ethic
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.11.23
America’s safety is at the mercy of Trump’s ego
Here’s how voting can spur Black wealth, especially for women of color
These two health experts say women should feel hungry in the morning. Here’s why.
James Comer’s missing ‘informant’ isn’t doing the GOP any favors
This intense heat isn’t normal. And its deadly impacts won’t be evenly spread.
Grand jury that could indict Trump in Georgia is being picked
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.11.23
Ahead of caucuses, Trump clashes with leading Iowa Republicans
As Dems eye ethics reform bill, Sotomayor faces unwelcome headline
It looks like Trump wants to push his federal trial past the 2024 election
Will Jim Jordan examine real evidence of government ‘weaponization’?
On Supreme Court politics, McConnell counts on short memories
Tuberville keeps finding new ways to say and do the wrong thing
Mitch McConnell, failed Supreme Court analyst, shouldn’t quit his day job
Why this Dec. 2020 meeting is a focus of Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 probe
The House Freedom Caucus is unraveling — but don’t get too excited
The new Alzheimer’s drug is a step forward. But it falls far short of a miracle.
Nauta wants delay of ‘crucial’ conference on classified matters
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should’ve done instead of endorsing Biden
Outlier court ruling upholds transgender health care ban for minors in Tennessee
Trump-appointed prosecutor contradicts GOP in Hunter Biden case
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.10.23
DeSantis agenda leads to concerns about a Florida ‘brain drain’
Tuberville’s tantrum leaves Marines in a highly unusual position
In key battleground state, GOP shows new signs of unraveling
Clarence Thomas’ ethics mess goes from bad to worse
Under oath, John Kelly raises serious allegations against Trump
Why Kevin McCarthy isn’t endorsing Donald Trump — yet
Transcript: ‘It’s a very short path’
Episode 4: ‘It’s a very short path’
The many ways Ron DeSantis hurts his own cause
On LGBTQ issues, my fellow Muslims should balance faith with solidarity
I became Miss Texas to spotlight diversity. But my state leaders are living in denial.
Nothing about Moms for Liberty is new. That’s why it’s effective.
How Democratic governors are wielding the power of the veto pen to score wins
GOP judges on 9th Circuit beg Supreme Court to reverse homeless protections
Why a judge blocking Biden from contacting Twitter isn’t actually a free speech win
Josh Hawley’s horrifically misogynistic book signals a much bigger problem
John Roberts ended the Supreme Court term by whining about criticism
D.C. disciplinary panel: Rudy Giuliani has earned disbarment
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Freedom Caucus feud just got even more ridiculous
The ‘Clinton socks case’ and Presidential Records Act still don’t help Trump
To help consumers, Biden takes aim at ‘junk’ health care plans
Keke Palmer can wear whatever she wants to wear. Her body is hers — and hers alone.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.7.23
How I left my unfulfilling corporate job to become a professional scuba diver
Many Jan. 6 defendants agree on who sent them to the Capitol
The case that’s opened the door to another hazardous Trump deposition
For vaccine opponents, Covid may have been just the start
New jobs report: Unemployment rate remains near half-century low
The problem with Pence’s PAC taking aim at Trump’s foreign policy
Trump’s feckless 2024 GOP rivals have only themselves to blame right now
‘Mamas for DeSantis’ relaunch is a desperate cry for help
War in Ukraine is already horrific. The U.S. is set to make it worse.
Decoding the information age with Scott Shapiro: podcast and transcript
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.6.23
A new class of uncensored chatbots could unleash a new era of misinformation
House Freedom Caucus reportedly boots out Greene as GOP fractures continue
How Wisconsin’s Evers increased school funding (for 402 years)
Walt Nauta is finally arraigned, so Trump case can get moving
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.23
This Supreme Court term was awful — but it could have been so much worse
DeSantis defends anti-LGBTQ+ video as ‘totally fair game’
Why Republicans keep balking at efforts to combat disinformation
Federal judge curbs Florida’s ‘latest assault on the right to vote’ — for now, at least
Trump responds to White House cocaine story as only he can
Arizona becomes a central focus of the special counsel’s probe
Houston lawsuit looks to zap Texas’ oppressive ‘Death Star’ law
Josh Hawley falls in a hole, finds a shovel, and keeps digging
Trump’s effort to flip Arizona in 2020 didn’t need to stay secret
Israel’s Jenin attack suggests history may be repeating. Biden is watching it happen.
Netflix series ‘Glamorous’ makes its most important subject an afterthought
No matter how dubious, request wasn’t basis for same-sex ruling
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.5.23
‘This Book is Gay’ provides comprehensive, and inclusive, sexual education
Republicans like me will never vote for Trump. But we need a third option.
Man who raped 10-year-old pleads guilty, gets prison sentence
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the sharpest thinkers of our time
Special counsel reportedly takes an interest in Team Trump lawyers
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.5.23
Facing possible disbarment, pro-Trump lawyer files for retirement
State Department holds bolster the case for new Senate reforms
What you need to know about Affirmative Action
GOP push to ‘defund’ Jack Smith’s probes gets Trump’s endorsement
Trump-appointed judge restricts officials’ contact with social media giants
Why Josh Hawley’s fake historical quote matters
Seeing the erosion of our freedoms makes it hard to celebrate this Fourth of July
Jack Smith is busy giving Trump the worst summer ever
After gutting affirmative action, Republicans target minority scholarships
Ron DeSantis boosts a video that all but calls for eliminating trans people
Moms for Liberty’s media training session was a warning to the press
GOP censorship spreads as more education bans take hold
Who died and made the Supreme Court a Congress?
Supreme Court rejects voting rights and jury bias appeals, showing GOP justices’ priorities
Former White House press secretary: Trump was ‘loose’ with secrets
Trump adds Georgia’s Raffensperger to his list of ‘real’ criminals
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.3.23
Walt Nauta arraignment delays could hurt Jack Smith’s plans for Donald Trump’s trial
Trump says he’s not done moving the Supreme Court to the right
When it comes to the economy, how does Tim Scott define ‘worse’?
As a Black woman, I used to be terrified of mistakes. Today, I make them anyway.
Pence unmoved by evidence of racial inequality in higher education
Buttigieg asks DeSantis the right question: ‘Who are you trying to help?’
How many GOP governors did Trump pressure after his 2020 defeat?
Don’t believe the data: This is the most conservative Supreme Court we’ve known
Bag Man Bonus Episode: Indictment Edition
Why Jeffrey Epstein’s death is the perfect bait for conspiracy theorists
The Shein influencer debacle exposed a very ugly truth about fast fashion
I got into Harvard because of affirmative action. Some of my classmates got in for their wealth.
RFK Jr.’s claims about vaccines and autism are unbecoming of his family’s legacy
The Supreme Court’s conservatives are doing exactly what they claim to detest
The potential landmine in John Roberts’ Supreme Court election decision