1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (569+ words) Our Founding Fathers made freedom of the press a core part of the First Amendment because they understood something essential: democracy cannot survive if powerful people get to decide what the public is allowed to know. They understood our success…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1052+ words) California governor's race has been a semi-dysfunctional scrum for months now. And the sudden exit of the once-surging Democratic frontrunner Eric Swalwell " amid allegations of sexual abuse (denied by the Congressman, who is also resigning his House seat) " may have…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (604+ words) What is Donald Trump's problem with The Pope? Last weekend, reports emerged out of Italy alleging that the Pentagon attempted to bully the Vatican into supporting Trump's war on Iran. Then, Trump posted a baffling diatribe against Pope Leo XIV…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (415+ words) In recent days, the news has been filled with talk of memes. "The White House's "memeification' of war with Iran sparks scrutiny," the Hill reported. "Service members and families who lost loved ones say the Trump team's memes and jokes…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1272+ words) When I was the Obama White House ethics czar during the Great Recession, I would not even allow the president to refinance his modest family home in Chicago. He was regulating the banks in a time of crisis, and it…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1013+ words) Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is not in DC trying to stop the war, rectify the budget, or advocate for his constituents. Instead, he is attempting to garner support in Pennsylvania for four Republicans with re-elections next May. Representatives…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (232+ words) The Contrarian Evening Roundup, April 9 Oppose genocidal rhetoric, Usha Vance's new podcast, is it feminist or fascist? , childcare affordability, Georgia's progressive roots, April Ryan w/ Rep. Ivey & Rep. Green, & more Split Screen: Giorgia Meloni " Feminist or Fascist? As I walked…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (540+ words) Like fragile strongmen everywhere, Donald Trump wants to plaster his name and likeness in as many official places as possible. The United States Institute of Peace In a preview of his bellicose streak, Trump announced the development of a new…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (531+ words) In October 2024, the Supreme Court of Georgia reinstated a 6-week abortion ban after a trail court attempted to strike it down. The ban is still in effect today. Why are reproductive rights moving backwards? Miracle Rankin is running for Georgia…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (475+ words) Usha Vance recently launched a podcast called "Storytime with the Second Lady." It's possible you missed this news, given how much has been going on lately. But in an interview with NBC News, Vance described the podcast as "an advertisement…...