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#immigration
Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How America Became Afraid of the Other

The U.S. has a complex and contradictory history with immigrants, often embracing them while simultaneously fostering anti-immigrant sentiments.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Immigration is a significant and contentious issue in UK politics, reflecting demographic changes and political failures over decades.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Don't Talk Over Me!' Fox Contributor Ben Domenech Steamrolls Fellow Panelist to Make a Wildly Incorrect Claim About Trump's Poll Numbers

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago
US politics

Democrat Calls Out Scott Jennings for Taking Offense to Concentration Camp' Remark: I'm Jewish and It Is Not Offensive'

Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How America Became Afraid of the Other

The U.S. has a complex and contradictory history with immigrants, often embracing them while simultaneously fostering anti-immigrant sentiments.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Immigration is a significant and contentious issue in UK politics, reflecting demographic changes and political failures over decades.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Don't Talk Over Me!' Fox Contributor Ben Domenech Steamrolls Fellow Panelist to Make a Wildly Incorrect Claim About Trump's Poll Numbers

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago
US politics

Democrat Calls Out Scott Jennings for Taking Offense to Concentration Camp' Remark: I'm Jewish and It Is Not Offensive'

fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

80 Years After Trinity, the Dangers of Nuclear War Have Never Been Higher

Despite the swift rise in nuclear threats, the political atmosphere remains stagnant, ignoring dangers posed by nuclear buildups and the rhetoric of deterrence and modernization.
US politics
#maga-movement
#trump
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Why are liberals cozying up to race scientists?

The New York Times' report on Zohran Mamdani's Columbia application raises questions about the credibility of its sources, particularly in relation to scientific racism.
US politics
#iran
fromThe Philosopher
5 days ago
philosophy

"When Liberation Becomes Subjugation: The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran" By Hossein Dabbagh & Patrick Hassan

fromThe Philosopher
5 days ago
philosophy

"When Liberation Becomes Subjugation: The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran" By Hossein Dabbagh & Patrick Hassan

#media-bias
#zohran-mamdani
#israel
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Rand Paul Says He's Lost A Lot of Respect I Once Had for Donald Trump' After His Family Was Uninvited to White House Picnic

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach... So MAGA Gonna Send Him To El Salvador Prison Camp - Above the Law

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Rand Paul Says He's Lost A Lot of Respect I Once Had for Donald Trump' After His Family Was Uninvited to White House Picnic

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach... So MAGA Gonna Send Him To El Salvador Prison Camp - Above the Law

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pro-Trump Fox News Guest Forced To Apologize for False On-Air Multiple Murder Claim

Monica Paige claimed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia had committed multiple murders, a false assertion that reflects a significant misinformation issue in media coverage. Paige's comments insinuated a connection between Republicans and the success of Trump's agenda, contrasting her support with perceived Democratic opposition.
US politics
#democratic-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Charlie Kirk Praises Bill Maher for Having Spoke Against the Woke' in Chummy Podcast: You Had More Moral Courage Than Pastors'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Charlie Kirk Praises Bill Maher for Having Spoke Against the Woke' in Chummy Podcast: You Had More Moral Courage Than Pastors'

#libertarianism
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Is This Canada, or Just a Commercial for It? | The Walrus

In recent times, nationalism has gained prominence in Canada, evident in heightened visibility and emphasis in political speeches and advertisements, reflecting a surge in national pride.
Canada news
#journalism
#democracy
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Trump Marc Short On CNN: Jan. 6 'Not Racist Incident!;

I think there’s performative artists on both sides in both sides of politics today, and as intolerable as some of the rhetoric is, the reality is that the last two assassination attempts on Donald Trump were from leftist.
Black Lives Matter
#media
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hold On!' CNN Anchor Hammers Scott Jennings Over Trump Education Chief's Holocaust Denier' Hearing Exchange

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings on Linda McMahon's concerning comments about diversity of viewpoints in hiring practices related to Holocaust denial.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

"You Are Being Updated This Week" Elon Musk Furious After His "Grok" AI Cites Reliable Sources That Disagree With His Misinformation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hold On!' CNN Anchor Hammers Scott Jennings Over Trump Education Chief's Holocaust Denier' Hearing Exchange

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings on Linda McMahon's concerning comments about diversity of viewpoints in hiring practices related to Holocaust denial.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

"You Are Being Updated This Week" Elon Musk Furious After His "Grok" AI Cites Reliable Sources That Disagree With His Misinformation

#trans-rights
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 weeks ago

Why Does the Right Lie So Much?

"If you are an honest person on the right and you believe this, then you should engage with the claims made by yourself and your fellows in accord with this professed view: hold your feelings in check and consider what the evidence supports."
philosophy
#social-media
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Does California have lower homicide rates than some southern US states?

On June 9, Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama said Los Angeles looks like a third world country - 'anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked'.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

The View Rips Mike Lee Over MN Political Shootings Posts

Sara Haines emphasized the growing dehumanization in political discourse, urging people to check in on their initial reactions to political violence, underscoring the need for empathy.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Word of the Day: Demago

The term 'démago' refers to a demagogue, someone appealing to the masses' desires and prejudices for political gain, increasingly relevant in today's political discourse.
France politics
#2024-election
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

J.D. Vance Believes It's Legal If It's Popular

Team Trump claims an extraordinary mandate from its narrow 2024 victory, aiming to diminish judicial power and assert executive control.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

J.D. Vance Believes It's Legal If It's Popular

Team Trump claims an extraordinary mandate from its narrow 2024 victory, aiming to diminish judicial power and assert executive control.
Right-wing politics
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

Welcome to the Civilization of the Liar's Paradox

Žižek emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the content and subjective stance of statements to navigate today's complex political discourse.
#joe-biden
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
#keir-starmer
#media-influence
#fascism
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Kristi Noem Botches the Definition of Habeas Corpus

Congressional hearings highlighted severe incompetence within the Biden administration, with officials like Noem and Rubio providing baffling responses and defying judicial directives.
from99% Invisible
3 years ago

Changing Stripes - 99% Invisible

"The presence of the South Vietnamese flag at the Capitol riot symbolizes a complex legacy of colonialism and the contentious identity of the Vietnamese American community."
Design
#anti-semitism
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kaitlan Collins Confronts Tim Burchett On Credit Downgrade

The U.S. credit rating downgrade raises concerns about financial management under both parties, highlighting deficits amid budget negotiations.
#elon-musk
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

xAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa

Elon Musk's comments about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa raise concerns about biased narratives in media and political discourse.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Independent films

What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far and what's still to come

The Independent emphasizes quality journalism's importance without paywalls, supporting a wide range of topics including reproductive rights and political issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

xAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa

Elon Musk's comments about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa raise concerns about biased narratives in media and political discourse.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far and what's still to come

The Independent emphasizes quality journalism's importance without paywalls, supporting a wide range of topics including reproductive rights and political issues.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 months ago

Mass Media and the Spectacle of the Imperial Presidency | Common Dreams

The Trump administration has transformed political discourse into a spectacle of images rather than meaningful dialogue.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

You Can Deflect All You Want': Harris Faulkner Lights Up Guest Dumping on Trump After She Asks About Biden Elder' Abuse'

Faulkner suggested Biden's public appearances resemble elderly abuse during a heated discussion with Democratic strategist Hicks.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Senator Sticks Up For John Fetterman, Says He's Being Hit With Disgraceful Smears' After NY Mag Expose

Sen. McCormick defends Fetterman against personal attacks, emphasizing respect and collaboration despite political differences.
#conspiracy-theories
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Why the Right Fantasizes About Death and Destruction

Conspiracy theories have moved from fringe to mainstream, particularly among conservatives, shaping a distorted view of reality.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

House Republican Blasts GOP Senator for Peddling Conspiracy Theories' About 9/11: Crap'

Rep. Mike Lawler condemned Sen. Ron Johnson for spreading conspiracy theories regarding the 9/11 attacks, emphasizing respect for victims and first responders.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the Right Fantasizes About Death and Destruction

Conspiracy theories have moved from fringe to mainstream, particularly among conservatives, shaping a distorted view of reality.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

UK Conservative leader Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap for allegedly inciting violence against Tories.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bernie Sanders Rips Elissa Slotkin on NBC's Meet the Press

Senator Bernie Sanders defends his economic messaging against Democrats who claim it doesn't resonate, emphasizing the need to address wealth inequality and oligarchy.
#christianity
Right-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Church offers community': Readers have their say on Gen Z's turn to Christianity

Gen Z's rising interest in Christianity sparks diverse opinions about its implications for stability and community versus potential politicization.
#nancy-mace
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.

Same-sex marriage remains a polarized issue despite public acceptance; legislative activity indicates ongoing conflict over its legal status.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In a world full of wedgies, are you a wedger like Trump, or a wedgee like me? | Adrian Chiles

Sir Ed Davey creatively used humor to address serious political issues, notably comparing trade tariffs to a 'wedgie'.
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