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alternet.org —  11+ min ago

During the George W. Bush years, the right-wing media, including Fox News, were quick to parrot neoconservative talking points. But Fox News has since taken a much more Trumpian turn, and its biggest star, Tucker Carlson, often promotes MAGA isolationism and a hypernationalist “America first” ideology. That isolationism, Never Trump conservative David Frum stresses in an article published by The Atlantic on January 28, is putting Fox News pundits at odds with more hawkish conservatives when it comes to Russia and Ukraine. On aid to Ukraine, it's Republican politicians versus conservative entertainment complex talkers - and this time, for once, the ... ...

washingtonpost.com —  2+ hour, 47+ min ago

Analysis | Environmental groups aren't pushing Supreme Court picks. Here's why.  The Washington Post...

wsav.com —  1+ hour, 4+ min ago

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Judges at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit adjourned Thursday evening after hearing arguments on the Fetal Heartbeat Law. The law aims to ban most abortions in the state by preventing doctors from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected six weeks into pregnancy, unless the […]...

nationofchange.org —  2+ hour ago

Members of Congress use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption. There’s no good reason for elected officials to trade individual stocks at all. Unless you have special insider knowledge, buying and selling individual stocks is a terrible way to get […]...

newstribune.com —  6+ hour, 15+ min ago

Commentary: Progressive ideas to blame for 'sick' city  Jefferson City News Tribune...

fivethirtyeight.com —  3+ hour, 34+ min ago

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for those of you who want something bite-size and the Riddler Classic for those of you in the slow-puzzle movement. Submit a correct […]...

politicususa.com —  37+ min ago

Pope Francis has taken a stand against COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation, saying people have created a “distortion of reality based on fear” after meeting with a “fact-checking” network of Catholic journalists. “We can hardly fail to see that these days, in addition to the pandemic, an ‘infodemic’ is spreading: a distortion of reality based on … Continue reading "Pope Francis Condemns COVID-19 and Vaccine Misinformation, Calls Access to Scientific Info a “Human Right”"... ...

politicususa.com —  1+ hour, 6+ min ago

The New York City Mayor’s Office has asked that anyone who came in contact with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) get a COVID-19 test amid controversy over her decision to dine at an Upper East Side restaurant despite testing positive. City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon encouraged “any New Yorker who came into contact with … Continue reading "NYC Mayor’s Office Asks That Anyone Who Came in Contact with Sarah Palin Get a COVID-19 Test"... ...

politicususa.com —  57+ min ago

Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements. Awards and  Professional Memberships Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association... ...