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16h ago

The weird far-right company angling to create a parallel MAGA economy

PublicSquare is banking on a MAGA world that put its money where its mouth is.
Photo illustration of MAGA hat on top of shipping boxes
Photo illustration of MAGA hat on top of shipping boxes
16h ago

Trump’s absurd claim that Biden’s docs case is ‘much bigger’ than his

Just about the only commonality between Biden’s and Trump’s document cases is that both involve paper with classified markings. That’s where the similarity ends.
Documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
2d ago

An uninhibited (and unhinged) Trump could unleash nightmare pardon scenarios

A Trump uninhibited by another re-election campaign could lead to nightmare scenarios.
Former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump.
2d ago

The racism in this blue state can be illustrated with one infuriating statistic

Latinos in Massachusetts face the greatest risk of winding up in foster care in Massachusetts than they do in any other state in the country.
Child's hand reaches for a Small Toy Bunny
Child's hand reaches for a Small Toy Bunny
2d ago

The real star of the 'Renaissance' concert film isn't Beyoncé. It's Blue Ivy.

It’s hard being the child of two of the world’s most famous artists, and people put a lot of pressure on the 11-year-old to perform as flawlessly as her mother does.
Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé
Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé
2d ago

George Santos’ time in the House of Representatives was 331 days too long

A combination of factors allowed the politician to fall through the cracks and seize one of the country’s most prestigious jobs.
Image: Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., at the Capitol on Nov. 1, 2023.
Image: Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., at the Capitol on Nov. 1, 2023.
3d ago

The one 'Golden Bachelor' moment I can't get out of my head

The radical power of women who demand — and deserve — our full attention.
The final six women after a rose ceremony that eliminated three, during an episode of The Golden Bachelor on ABC.
The final six women after a rose ceremony that eliminated three, during an episode of The Golden Bachelor on ABC.
3d ago

Mike Johnson's impeachment headache is only getting worse

The far-right is in the driver's seat when it comes to the impeachment inquiry into Biden, not the speaker.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
3d ago

On World AIDS Day, I urge my colleagues to renew this world-changing legislation

For years, Republicans and Democrats have put their political differences aside to ensure that PEPFAR, which funds the fight against AIDS worldwide, is fully funded and secure.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush greet local mothers affected by AIDS with their HIV-free children in the courtyard of the Abuja National Hospital and laboratory in Abuja, Nigeria, the last stop on his African tour, on July 12, 2003.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush greet local mothers affected by AIDS with their HIV-free children in the courtyard of the Abuja National Hospital and laboratory in Abuja, Nigeria, the last stop on his African tour, on July 12, 2003.
3d ago

Kentucky reaches a new low in white Christian nationalism

There’s no proof that Kentucky Christians are being persecuted — and yet many seem determined to believe otherwise.
Demonstrators protest the passing of SB 150 on March 29, 2023 in Frankfort, Ky.
Demonstrators protest the passing of SB 150 on March 29, 2023 in Frankfort, Ky.
3d ago

To honor my grandfather Nelson Mandela’s legacy, we must fight ‘climate apartheid’

The half of the global population that lives on less than $6.85 a day has the smaller carbon footprint but is the most vulnerable to climate change.
The aftermath of deadly flash floods in Derna, eastern Libya, on Sept. 18, 2023.
The aftermath of deadly flash floods in Derna, eastern Libya, on Sept. 18, 2023.