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The Kennedys: The Illusion of Knowing Our Leaders
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The Kennedys: The Illusion of Knowing Our Leaders

In mid-February, Hulu released an anthology series called Love Story. The first season of the show dramatizes the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn…

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April 21, 2026
What JD Vance Saw in Viktor Orbán
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What JD Vance Saw in Viktor Orbán

Can JD Vance reshape MAGA? His recent actions appear to represent a broader ideological shift in how parts of the U.S. understand democracy, aligning more with…

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April 21, 2026
100 Days in Office: Has Mamdani Fulfilled His Promises Yet?
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100 Days in Office: Has Mamdani Fulfilled His Promises Yet?

The new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, recently gave his 100-day-in-office speech, letting New Yorkers know what he’s gotten done and how much more…

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April 21, 2026
Slavery Reparations is NOT a Metaphor
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Slavery Reparations is NOT a Metaphor

On March 25, 2026, over 160 years since racialized chattel slavery was mostly abolished globally, the UN General Assembly, spearheaded and backed by Ghana, passed a…

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April 21, 2026
It’s time leaders send Meta a message: Stop Predatory Scams
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It’s time leaders send Meta a message: Stop Predatory Scams

Over the past year, Americans watched the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security detain lawful residents, harass individuals based on their ethnicity, and kill two innocent…

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April 21, 2026
When The War With Iran Becomes a Political Tool for Both U.S. Parties
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When The War With Iran Becomes a Political Tool for Both U.S. Parties

  Trump pledged a quick end to the Iran war, but the reality is far more unstable. On Feb. 28, 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader…

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April 14, 2026
Too Little, Too Late: Washington’s War on Microplastics Is Decades Tardy
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Too Little, Too Late: Washington’s War on Microplastics Is Decades Tardy

  In a perfect world, a pollutant does no harm, and federal agencies preemptively save the day. Unfortunately, for the American government, our world is far…

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April 14, 2026
The Desensitization War and How the Trump Administration is Winning It
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The Desensitization War and How the Trump Administration is Winning It

  The government is shut down. ICE is being deployed to cities. The Epstein Files. The economy is in recession. War with Iran. It can be…

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April 14, 2026
For the Noems, Politics Became Personal
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For the Noems, Politics Became Personal

  On March 31, 2026, the Daily Mail published a story titled “Secret double life of Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband Bryon: The pouting 'busty bimbo' photos…

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April 14, 2026
Race Over Results: How Identity Politics Killed a California Debate
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Race Over Results: How Identity Politics Killed a California Debate

  A gubernatorial debate set to be hosted on Tuesday, March 24, by the University of Southern California was canceled less than 24 hours beforehand over…

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April 14, 2026
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“Jack Schlossberg's campaign has already undergo “Jack Schlossberg's campaign has already undergone scrutiny by several political experts, yet we are still uncertain about the future of his political career and how he performs if he wins the race for Congress - which he might, given the notion of parasocial relationships.”

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“This is where Washington’s domestic politics “This is where Washington’s domestic politics becomes crucial. Republicans and Democrats are not “using” the war in the same way, but both parties clearly understand its political value. For Republicans, the war is first and foremost a question of preserving presidential authority.“

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“African sovereignty can be classified as an inh “African sovereignty can be classified as an inherently mythic phenomenon where former African colonies are still entrapped in an economically, medically, and politically dependent state in the international world order.”

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“We cannot separate the flows of people arriving “We cannot separate the flows of people arriving at European borders from the conditions Western powers created and continue to benefit from. The Return Regulation offers no engagement with this history Offshore detention sidesteps it entirely.” 

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“Gonzalez’s bill also reflects a concern about “Gonzalez’s bill also reflects a concern about AI’s impact on vulnerable users. Certainly, some users can easily be deceived by AI, whether they’re suffering from mental illness or cognitive impairment, or simply less tech-savvy. Policies should be in place to protect these individuals. Still, few people would believe ChatGPT is anything other than a highly sophisticated technology.”

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