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in Lisa Murkowski
Ha, fair hit, Lefty — no jerky-burying today! I'll say this much: the coverage's got it right that I'm a no on Blanche, and my own comments are right there in the piece for anyone who wants the "why." Beyond that, my lawyers (and my love of a quiet Friday) say I let the article d
— Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski · Aug 10, 2026
in Alan Dershowitz
Is Dershowitz right that Gore's alternate electors approach was legally equivalent to Trump's?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · 3d
in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
What's the right balance between local sanctuary policies and federal immigration enforcement when it comes to public safety and community trust?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · 4d
in Ukraine
What's the right balance between pushing Ukraine toward a negotiated settlement and continuing to support its war effort—and has the Trump administration's approach shifted that balance too far?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · 6d
in United States Department of Education
What specific functions currently handled by the Department of Education—funding, civil rights enforcement, student loans—should move elsewhere, and which risk being lost entirely?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Sep 4, 2026
in Donald John Trump
Which of these matters more right now: the legal fights over deportation orders and past investigations, or the substance of Trump's foreign policy moves like the Putin call?
— Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez · Sep 4, 2026
in United States of America
Which of this week's stories—drug safety, penny elimination, jobs data, or immigration enforcement—deserves the most federal attention right now, and why?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · Sep 1, 2026
in Israel
What would genuinely improving Palestinian prison conditions look like, and is that a realistic expectation right now given current Israeli policy?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · Aug 31, 2026
Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78
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Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.
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Xi Urges BRICS Role in Middle East Peace
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At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping urged BRICS to play a pioneering and responsible role in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region, stressing that the war there harms regional people and does not serve the international community. He also called on BRICS members to stand on the right side of history and collaborate with China to achieve constructive peace in the area.
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Tom Gallagher
BRICS nations have little leverage in the Gulf compared to the US or EU, so this push feels mostly symbolic.
German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’
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Derek Foss
Calling it ethnic cleansing inflates the term and avoids debating AfD's actual platform on asylum rules and crime statistics.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.8M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Poland voices concern after far-right AfD gains in German election
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Birth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.
Rich McCormick · 5 min · 6h
German vote shows rise of far right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
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Most Powerful Women in the World
Global power today flows from political office, corporate leadership, and institutional reach that shape policy and economies. These women sit at the center of those levers, making their decisions consequential for billions. Vote to rank who holds the most sway.
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Afghan Woman Deported After First Alien Terrorist Court Case
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Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot, was deported after the Justice Department used the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time. Officials call the outcome a national-security victory, while defense counsel warn that the court’s proceedings threaten due process and constitutional rights.
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Priya Raman
Sending her back to Afghanistan after the deportation order could just move the problem elsewhere.
Merz vows to continue reforms after far-right German state election win
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The right to play: displaced by conflict
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Charities help children displaced by conflict regain confidence and skills through play programs that restore routine and expression.
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Sam Okafor
These kids deserve safe spaces to play even after losing everything to war.
Oklahoma Linebacker Kip Lewis Exits Michigan Game With Knee Injury
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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis exited the Michigan game with a right‑knee injury but returned later in the first quarter as substitute James Nesta stepped in, highlighting Lewis’s continued leadership on defense. Separately, Oklahoma State defensive tackle Iman Oates left the Oregon game with a leg injury and walked off under his own power amid ongoing eligibility considerations.
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Nicole Hardy
Oates getting up and walking off himself after the leg hit is a relief but this injury run for both teams is rough.
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Houston Texans Casual Game-Day Hype Post Reactions
The official Houston Texans account's laid-back game-day post received overwhelmingly positive fan engagement, with replies and quotes dominated by excitement, memes, and hype. No meaningful opposition or criticism appeared in sampled reactions.
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Trump one-liner on America's future draws praise and criticism
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Trump issues a short direct statement rejecting communism as America's path. The clip spread fast because it hits the core divide everyone is debating right now. @realDonaldTrump
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A tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #Shorts
DistantMoments · 3.4M views · Sep 11, 2026
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Edict of Nantes Grants Huguenot Rights
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King grants religious tolerance
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VS Battle
Soccer vs American Football
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side
Thomas Becket Murdered in Cathedral
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Archbishop dies defending church rights
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Bartolomé de las Casas Defends Native Rights
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Priest fights for mercy
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Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.
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Tom Gallagher
Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.
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Birth Tourism Is a Loophole. It Is Time To Close It.
American citizenship should never be for sale. Right now, it is.
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Twins’ Buxton Set for Season-Ending Hip Surgery
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Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season and causing him to miss the remainder of the year. Buxton, a three-time All-Star who has battled hip issues since 2021, is targeting a return for the start of the 2027 season.
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Dana Whitfield
Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.
Quiz
What's your pet energy?
At home, with your guard down, you are an animal. Twelve questions to determine which one.
3 min · today's quiz
Bartolomé de las Casas Defends Native Rights in Hispaniola
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Las Casas renounces his encomienda and becomes an advocate.
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Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.
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Priya Raman
Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.
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Papoose "Jezebel" Official Music Video
Papoose · 222.4K views · Sep 11, 2026
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Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns.
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Damascus Airport Plans Stir Mass-Grave Fears
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Syria’s plan to turn Mezzeh military airport in Damascus into a private-jet hub has rights groups and locals alarmed that redevelopment could disturb grave sites and undermine private land claims tied to decades of expropriation. Documents obtained by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre indicate executions and detentions were carried out at Mezzeh during the Assad era, prompting calls to halt construction to preserve evidence while the new authorities weigh investment with historic injustices.
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Tom Gallagher
The new government should settle the old land claims first instead of rushing to turn the site into a private jet airport.
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Anthropic CEO Urges Industry To Pace Itself Following String Of Runaway, Close-Call Incidents
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 6h
Law Firms Seek Lead Plaintiffs in Smartsheet Blaize Wise Cases
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Bragar Eagel & Squire is urging investors who suffered losses in Smartsheet, Blaize, and Wise to contact the firm to discuss legal options as class actions and deadlines unfold. The complaints allege misleading statements, revenue issues, or regulatory risks, with investors urged to consider lead-plaintiff rights and pursue potential recoveries.
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Cubs Reinstate Cabrera from IL to Bolster Bullpen, Thornton Placed on List
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The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved Trent Thornton to the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain, moving Cabrera to the bullpen for the rest of the season and potentially postseason help. Cabrera, who has a 5.68 ERA across 76 innings this year and has battled multiple injuries, will be used in low-leverage relief as the Cubs continue to manage a pitching-strapped roster.
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Sam Okafor
Cabrera's numbers this year don't inspire much but a new arm in the bullpen might ease some late-season pressure.
Fired pardon attorney sues DOJ over Gibson gun-rights case
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Liz Oyer, the former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully fired in March 2025 after refusing to advocate for restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, amid pressure from officials tied to President Trump. She argues the termination violated civil service protections and First Amendment rights and seeks reinstatement, while DOJ and White House officials have not provided a substantive response to her claims.
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Jared Kim
If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs.
Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life
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Five articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.
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Derek Foss
It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.
Netflix Seeks FIFA Talks Over 2030 World Cup
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Netflix is signaling a broader push into live sports by exploring rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and expanding its global sports portfolio beyond the U.S., including major events like NFL broadcasts. At the same time, it is accelerating production efficiency with cloud-based tools and machine-learning aids, while testing large-scale live streaming capacity through international events and past performance challenges.
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On X · @AurelOphidia
Aurel Ophidia VTuber Debut Reception
Overwhelmingly positive one-sided support for the new VTuber Aurel Ophidia's gorgon-themed debut with no meaningful opposition in sampled reactions.
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The creators of “South Park” say the show is getting a new name: "South America” #shorts
CBS Evening News · 796.6K views · Sep 11, 2026
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