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1d ago

Pentagon officials say GOP's bigoted bills are hurting the military

Multiple Defense officials have come out with statements this week highlighting the harm anti-LGBTQ+ laws have on military recruitment and retention.
Image: A pride flag.
Image: A pride flag.
1d ago

America's oil addiction is eating us alive – physically and culturally

As long as we stay addicted, the planet we live on — the same one our kids and grandkids will inherit — will become even more dangerous.
Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes the visibility of the Empire State Building on June 7, 2023 in New York City. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the East Coast.
Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes the visibility of the Empire State Building on June 7, 2023 in New York City. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the East Coast.
1d ago

Sen. Obama knew Pat Robertson was poisonous to the U.S.

Before becoming president, Obama warned religious liberals not to let extremists like Robertson control the narrative around what it means to be faithful.
Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with Rev. Pat Robertson after speaking at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2016.
Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with Rev. Pat Robertson after speaking at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2016.
2d ago

Florida sheriff tries to defend handling of AJ Owens’ killing

Sheriff Billy Woods addressed criticism that arose from the delay before the arrest of a white woman who is accused of shooting a Black neighbor through a door.
Susan Louise Lorincz
Susan Louise Lorincz
2d ago

Christie could pose a serious threat to DeSantis for one key reason

Chris Christie has shown an ability to savage political careers on the debate stage. And rehearsed candidates like Ron DeSantis need to be very concerned.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
3d ago

Deepfake of purported Putin declaring martial law fits disturbing pattern

The Putin deepfake is just the latest example of false video and audio targeting world leaders and their constituents.
Vladimir Putin at a military parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Vladimir Putin at a military parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia
3d ago

Cornel West's 'leftist' presidential bid has right-wing DNA

The people framing newly announced presidential candidate Cornel West as a leftist seem to be lazily sanitizing his recent history. And voters deserve better.
Cornel West in New York on Feb. 21, 2022.
Cornel West in New York on Feb. 21, 2022.
3d ago

Video shows Florida Republican begging Latinos not to leave

In the footage, a Florida lawmaker urges meeting attendees to tell fellow Latinos not to leave the state over the new immigration law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis engages with people after speaking to a crowd on June 2, 2023 in Gilbert, S.C.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis engages with people after speaking to a crowd on June 2, 2023 in Gilbert, S.C.
4d ago

Why Alabama’s Nick Saban is headed to Capitol Hill

Representatives from the NCAA’s Southeastern Conference are visiting Washington this week to urge Congress to regulate the NIL rules for player compensation.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., and Nick Saban before the game between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide  in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., and Nick Saban before the game between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide  in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
4d ago

Georgia's GOP convention will be a Trumpfest — with some key absences

Trump will headline Georgia Republicans’ annual convention this weekend as Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis’ election interference probe heats up.
Image: Former President Trump Campaigns In Iowa
Image: Former President Trump Campaigns In Iowa
4d ago

Nikki Haley's campaign is becoming a lowlight reel. Her CNN town hall proves it.

The struggling presidential candidate's baseless claim during a CNN town hall on Sunday was gross for multiple reasons.
Nikki Haley during a town hall campaign event, in Ankeny, Iowa
Nikki Haley during a town hall campaign event, in Ankeny, Iowa