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Feb 05 2021
Analysis
Don’t Quit on the GOP
The Republican Party is the only plausible electoral vehicle for right-of-center politics, and it is worth fighting over.
After losing a national election, it’s natural that a political party goes through a period of soul-searching and internal turmoil.
The Republican Party, though, has taken it to another level.
President Donald Trump brought most of the GOP along for the
Rich LowryJul 15 2020
News
Disabled Veteran Sentenced To Prison Time In Alabama For Legally-Obtained Cannabis
At a time when America is trying to right its wrongs when it comes to the treatment of people of color and the war on drugs over the past few centuries, a Black, disabled veteran is still being held in prison on minor cannabis charges.
Sean Worsley, an Iraq veteran who suffers from a traumatic brain injury and PTSD, uses medical cannabis for his pain and anxiety. He legally purchased
High TimesAug 28 2020
Analysis
Nick Sandmann, RNC speaker and Covington Catholic video star, explained
Nick Sandmann, an 18-year-old graduate of Covington Catholic High School and star of an infamous viral video from January 2019, is one of the marquee speakers at Tuesday night’s Republican National Convention. His prominent role highlights the fundamental truth about the GOP in the Trump era: that it is an empty vehicle for conveying cultural grievance.
You might remember the incident
VoxJan 18 2020
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Giuliani associate Parnas texted with Trump campaign donors, including about Ukraine efforts
Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas was in contact with at least two major Trump campaign donors-- one with an official role in the Republican National Committee-- during his efforts to pressure Ukraine into opening politically motivated investigations, documents released by the House Intelligence committee this week revealed.
Parnas' interactions with the two men, Harry Sargeant III and
ABC News (Online)Jul 16 2019
News
U.S. Factory Output Climbs More Than Expected as Autos Advance
U.S. factory output rose by more than expected in June on a solid gain in motor-vehicle production, suggesting American manufacturing is regaining a foothold despite fluctuating trade policies and a global slowdown.
Manufacturing output climbed 0.4% from the prior month after an unrevised 0.2% increase in May, Federal Reserve data showed Tuesday. Total industrial production, which also
BloombergAug 14 2020
Analysis
Seattle Media Protecting Criminals—Rioters Commit Arson, Steal Guns While Cameras Rolled
Seattle experienced violent street rioting on May 30 during which arsonists and looters destroyed and defaced buildings and cars, including several police vehicles that were torched and from which a number of officers’ weapons were stolen. The police identified several suspects and arrested them and recovered some, but not all, of the stolen weapons. When the investigation stalled, the city
Daily CitizenFeb 16 2021
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Biden, Hill Democrats plan to unveil immigration reform bill this week
The Biden administration and Hill Democrats are expected later this week to release an immigration reform bill, multiple sources familiar with the planning tell NBC News.
The legislative text of the “U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021” will reflect the immigration priorities that President Joe Biden unveiled on his first day in office. His proposal includes an earned pathway to citizenship
NBC News (Online)Jun 28 2021
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U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian-linked militias in Iraq and Syria
The U.S. military on Sunday conducted airstrikes on facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region, drawing vows of retaliation from the militants and protests of a "blatant and unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty" from the country's military. The targets were facilities Iran-backed militias have used in unmanned aerial vehicle or drone attacks against U.
CBS News (Online)Apr 01 2015
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Solar power is contagious: Installing panels often means your neighbors will too
Solar power only generates about 0.4 percent of America's electricity. But it's expanding at a staggering rate, with a new rooftop system installed every four minutes. There are lots of reasons for that, from lower costs to federal subsidies to innovative financing schemes.
But here's another unexpected factor: Solar power appears to be contagious. Yes, contagious. If you install solar
VoxSep 15 2020
Analysis
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Make Freudian Slips, Accidentally Referring To A ‘Harris Administration’
Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke of a “Harris administration,” while discussing economic plans during a virtual roundtable Saturday.
“A Harris administration, together with Joe Biden as the president of the United States,” she said before correcting what many are calling a “Freudian slip.”
Harris’ gaffe comes a few days before Joe Biden himself referred to a “
The Federalist