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In a move that might make even the most dedicated political observers do a double-take, JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg has…

Alaska Summit: Putin’s Wish List to End the War in Ukraine

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August 17, 2025August 17, 2025

The potential recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, a territory illegally annexed in 2014, undermines established principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. It signals a retreat from the firm stance that Russia’s annexation was illegitimate and should be reversed.

Trump’s DC Crime Wave: Man Arrested for Throwing…Sandwich

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August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Sandwiches, State Power, and the Fragility of Our Liberties: A Progressive Perspective Oh, what a glorious night in the nation’s…

Trump Overreach: DC Community Fights Back Against Militarized Police State [Video]

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August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

When federal agencies, unaccountable to local residents and operating in secret, begin to patrol neighborhoods and detain civilians, it echoes darker chapters of history. The community’s peaceful yet vocal protests serve as a vital reminder: our cities are spaces for civic participation, not federal battlegrounds.

Secretary Death: RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Misinformation Threatens Safety and Lives

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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

This isn’t skepticism; it’s outright sabotage. By undermining confidence in vaccines—arguably the greatest medical breakthrough of the 21st century—he’s sowing chaos in the arena of public health, with deadly consequences.

Unmasking Christian Nationalism: The Threat to Democracy and Equality [Video]

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August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

Christian nationalism does not merely threaten individual rights but threatens the very democratic fabric—its pluralistic, inclusive, and democratic principles. As religious forces seek to gain political influence, history warns us of the dangers of theocracy, authoritarianism, and suppression of dissent.

Jan. 6 Rioter Now Works at Justice Department [Video]

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August 8, 2025August 11, 2025

The Justice Department has hired Jared Wise as a senior adviser. Wise faced multiple criminal charges due to his presence…

Trump Appoints Child Sex Offender to Oversee Children’s Fitness Program

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August 2, 2025August 11, 2025

In the grand scheme, this appointment exposes the sheer cynicism of Trump’s brand of “pro-family” politics—a veneer that crumbles under the weight of his reckless endorsements of convicted sex offenders and his blatant prioritization of political spectacle over moral responsibility.