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16h ago

What I tell my Palestinian son now that Trump is returning to the White House

With Trump soon back in the White House, we Palestinians are bracing for even more fear and trauma in the years ahead.
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue search rescue
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue search rescue
17h ago

Trump is about to take credit for Biden's accomplishments as president

The fight against rising prices has essentially been won. But few in the electorate seem aware.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
17h ago

Everyone is talking about what went wrong in the election. It wasn't the polls.

Despite what you may have been hearing, the polls did well this election cycle.
Elections Draw Near In The Swing State Of Arizona politics political
Elections Draw Near In The Swing State Of Arizona politics political
1d ago

Why Elon Musk’s Jack Smith retribution threat is so worrying

Republicans are just starting to wind up their efforts to seek retribution.
A split composite of Jack Smith and Elon Musk.
A split composite of Jack Smith and Elon Musk.
2d ago

We're about to witness the grim punch line to Trump's candidacy

Donald Trump’s supporters claim they don’t think he’s being serious about his extremism. That’s willful ignorance.
Black-and-white-image of Donald Trump overlaid with a full-color photo of his face smiling; against a red background
Black-and-white-image of Donald Trump overlaid with a full-color photo of his face smiling; against a red background
2d ago

Why Trump's threats of mass deportation appealed to some Latino voters

Trump exploited an "us versus them" mentality that has long existed among Latinos living in the U.S. and those outside this country.
Virginia Primary Election bilingual english spanish sign vote politics political
Virginia Primary Election bilingual english spanish sign vote politics political
2d ago

The false narrative at the heart of Trump's victory over Harris

The Biden administration was staunchly pro-labor, subsidized Obamacare and managed to avoid a recession. But Trump and Republicans sold resentment, and it worked.
Image: Kamala Harris Campaigns For President Across Michigan
Image: Kamala Harris Campaigns For President Across Michigan
2d ago

Democrats would get nothing for throwing trans Americans under the bus

In the hunt for a scapegoat, some are arguing that there's been too much focus from Democrats on transgender rights. There's no evidence backing that up.
A transgender flag sits on the grass.
A transgender flag sits on the grass.
3d ago

One moment in the presidential debate foreshadowed Kamala Harris’ loss

Voters don’t feel economically stable or secure and will vote against whichever party’s in power when given the chance.
Image:  kamala harris politics political politician
Image:  kamala harris politics political politician
3d ago

Biden's failure to deliver this campaign promise might have cost Democrats

The president achieved a lot of his goals, but his inability to expand the social safety net might have mattered more.
President Biden Speaks In Minneapolis As Part Of His Investing In America Tour
President Biden Speaks In Minneapolis As Part Of His Investing In America Tour
3d ago

Trump and MAGA can't pretend they're victims anymore

MAGA followers claim to be victims of “elites.” But they’re basically going to run the entire government, backed by right-wing Silicon Valley billionaires.
Image: donald trump elon musk politics political politician
Image: donald trump elon musk politics political politician