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April 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Why Did Elon Musk Just Kick Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Off X?
Mandla Mandela had just set off with a flotilla of aid for Gaza.
April 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
You’ll Never Guess What the Right Is Blaming George Soros for Now
Conservatives are blaming protests they claim are antisemitic on a Jewish man.
April 25, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Uvalde Parent Obliterates Police Response to Texas University Protest
Brett Cross pointed out the striking difference to the police response during the Robb Elementary School shooting.
April 25, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Judge Skewers “Oblivious” Weinstein Ruling with Chilling Warning
Judge Madeline Singas said sexual predators will benefit from the decision.
April 24, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Anti-Choice Lawyer Gives Away the Game in SCOTUS Abortion Case
Turns out, the case isn’t actually about a conflict between state and federal law, but a desire to deny certain types of care.
April 24, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Democratic Rep. Makes Outrageous Comparison to Columbia Protests
Representative Jared Moskowitz is comparing support for Gaza to white nationalist rallies.
April 24, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Insane Moment Tennessee Republicans Voted to Put Guns in Schools
State Republican lawmakers cut off debate to force the bill through.
April 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Latest Supreme Court Case on Abortion Is the Scariest One Yet
The high court is taking up the question of fetal personhood.
April 23, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Republicans Have Outrageous Response to Columbia University Protest
The students’s protest in support of Gaza has sparked some truly dumb comments.
April 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Blames Wrong Person for Trying to Cause TikTok’s Downfall
The former president suddenly seems to have amnesia about his previous stance on TikTok.
April 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Here’s What the Columbia University Protests Have Started Elsewhere
Columbia students’ protest in support of Palestine has sparked solidarity demonstrations across the country.
April 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Issues Dangerous Warning to Followers Before Hush-Money Trial
The former president urged his supporters to protest on his behalf.
April 19, 2024
Ben Metzner
New Evidence Shows Matt Gaetz Might Be Skeezier Than We Thought
The House Ethics Committee has received a new statement in its investigation into the Florida representative.
April 18, 2024
Ben Metzner
You’ll Never Guess Who Doesn’t Want to Repeal a Zombie Abortion Ban
Democrats are getting pressure from abortion rights groups to keep the Comstock Act in place.
April 18, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Columbia University Horrifyingly Turns on Its Own Students Over Gaza
The university sent New York police officers after its own students.
April 17, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
McConnell’s Trash Reason Why Senate Should Have Held Impeachment Trial
The Senate voted to adjourn the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
April 17, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Kari Lake Has a Terrifying Prediction Ahead of the 2024 Election
The Republican Senate candidate warned that the next six months will be intense.
April 16, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
What?! Alina Habba Compares Trump to Nelson Mandela
Habba said the former president was exercising his First Amendment right by potentially violating his hush-money gag order.
April 16, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
The Shocking April Holiday That Mississippi Is Still Celebrating
Mississippi still marks Confederate Heritage Month every April.
April 16, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Wait Till You Hear What GOP Has to Say on Tom Cotton’s Latest Remarks
Spoiler alert: not much.

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