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October 22, 2025

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Hakeem Jeffries Says Mike Johnson Gave Him Silent Treatment on Threats

Mike Johnson is staying radio silent toward his Democratic counterpart, despite the attempt on Jeffries’s life.

October 21, 2025

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Mike Johnson Says No Kings Protest Is Worse Than Threats on Jeffries

Apparently, a peaceful protest is just as bad as—or worse than—a threat on a Democrat’s life, per the House speaker.

February 20, 2025

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Republicans Are “Scared Sh*tless” of Trump’s Fans

Republican lawmakers who step out of line quickly face the wrath of Donald Trump’s fans.

November 8, 2024

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

MAGA’s Violent Threats Spike as Little Girls Threatened With Rape

Donald Trump’s win continues to bring out the very worst in his supporters.

September 13, 2024

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Trump Is Now Endangering Children With His Racist Conspiracy Theory

Donald Trump’s dangerous and false conspiracy theory keeps spurring real-life violence.

June 25, 2024

MAGA Official Floats Gruesome Threat Against Election Officer

An Arizona Republican leader threatened to “lynch” a county official who said the 2020 election wasn’t stolen.

April 2, 2024

If This Trump Warning on 2024 Doesn’t Scare You, You’re Sleepwalking

Donald Trump is warning that 2024 could be America’s “last election.”

May 3, 2013

The Right to Bear Blades

How we regulate America's other favorite weapon

March 18, 2013

Diet Soda Will Kill Us All!

Not really. But it won't help anyone much, either.