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Dropping Macklemore didn't silence 'Free Palestine.' It amplified it.

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The Kennedy Center is closing because Trump can't see past himself

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Nobody wants two California Democrats running the country

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The literal experts on AI seem scared. Why aren't our leaders?

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Remembering the legacy of 9/11 victims keeps their memory alive

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I don't remember 9/11. A stranger's father taught me to never forget.

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Fetterman's midterm convention speech misunderstands 'extremism'

The unusual Republican midterm convention is nothing more than another stage for the party to spout lies on, from seemingly forgetting that they’re...

11.09.2026 20

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North Carolina Republicans are reaching for straws again

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Texas drag ban ruling: I talked to the queen at the center of it

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Target Halloween costume is a natural result of the war on DEI

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Dolly Parton taught me how to love my roots

27.08.2026 30

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I wasn't proud of being from the South. Dolly Parton changed that.

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There's only one way Democrats keep this momentum in the midterms

25.08.2026 30

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Social progress is important. Relitigating 'Woke 1.0' isn't.

Once again, Democrats are playing into Republican talking points. It almost seems like they'd rather incite fights among factions of their own...

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The most consequential Florida election wasn't the Senate primary

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Why Hayden Panettiere's death hits so hard

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New Yorkers are asking Mamdani for help – and he's helping. Oh no!

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Hong's loss isn't the death knell of the progressive movement

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Trump's Patriot Games are yet another massive letdown

In their purest form, the Patriot Games could have been a unifying force for the country. The premise, as it was described by the White House in...

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It's not just Big Brother. We're watching each other.

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What morals? MAGA voters say they support candidates accused of abuse.

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Democrats can't afford more moral victories

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Republicans know they're failing, so they call the left 'communist'

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Democrats finally have the right candidate to beat Susan Collins

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DSA declared victory in NY. They still have battles to fight.

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In Michigan Senate race, Democrats should forgo the safe bet

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17 Americans are dead. How many is too many for Republicans?

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In calling for Netanyahu's arrest, Mamdani calls out Democrats

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Hegseth's testosterone policy isn't the 'gotcha' Democrats think

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30 is closer than ever. I think I'm finally ready for it.

Two decades ago, my mother sent a seemingly forgettable birthday card to a friend. “Happy 29 birthday!” she wrote inside. I asked her what she...

20.07.2026 30

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MAGA isn't dying off. Democrats need to refocus before November.

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Americans hate data centers. New York just gave us a way to fight back.

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Campaign ads lie. Now the politicians aren't even real.

15.07.2026 30

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Wait, is Trump secretly a socialist?

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Fox News accidentally makes democratic socialism look awesome

09.07.2026 30

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I defended Graham Platner. Now I want him gone.

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Of course Trump's administration won't condemn White supremacist group

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Let's all act surprised as we see Trump cashing in on the presidency

While the average American is struggling to afford the rising cost of living in the United States, President Donald Trump’s wealth is only...

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Don't worry. Communism isn't infesting American politics.

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Trump fumbling the Reflecting Pool 'fix' sums up his presidency

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New York City rent freeze is the latest win for residents and Mamdani

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Voters want more socialist Democrats. Republicans seem salty about it.

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As New York City progressives go, so go Democrats. Hopefully.

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The internet is vast and scary. Social media bans won't solve that.

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What could Musk's wealth solve? 5 things he could easily fix.

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Corporate America abandoned us, but Pride was never about profit

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There's room for everyone on the Knicks bandwagon

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Nancy Mace should've cared more about voters, less about Trump

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Sorry, we can't afford housing. Trump needs billions for an imaginary war.

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You think Biden weaponized the government? Let's check in on Trump.

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