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Democrats Divided in Maine
2026-04-16
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The Politics of Data Center Opposition
2026-04-15
Politics Anti-tech backlash will be a major issue in the coming years. Monterey Park, CA – April 01: City officials had previously welcomed its plans to build a sprawling, new data center and the jobs and tax revenue that would follow, but suddenly city opposition to the plan spurred up.Continue Reading
VIDEO: Allegra Kirkland and Mike Rothschild on Why Some Conspiracy Theories Stick With Us
2026-04-14
Conspiracy theories have become an inescapable part of American politics and political culture. I talked to Mike Rothschild, a journalist and conspiracy researcher who writes TPM’s Rough Edges column, about why some conspiracies endure, and what happens when fringe ideas are legitimized by some of the most powerful people on earth. WeContinue Reading
The solution to creeping technofacism? Be annoying
2026-04-13
commentary Tech breakthroughs are infiltrating our sports and politics. But a better, more aggravating world is possible Nights and Weekends Editor Published April 13, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Technofascism is intruding into our sports and politics (Douglas Rissing/Getty Images) A version of this essay first appeared in Crash Course, Salon’s free morningContinue Reading
Exclusive: Focus on the Family VP Calls Out Political Class for Not Talking About What Really Matters
2026-04-12
Sunday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Focus on the Family Vice President and author Tim Goeglein talked about politics. Goeglein said a student asked him, “‘Why does the political class not talk about what really matters?’ And I don’t mind saying that really rang in my ears. And I haveContinue Reading
What does American politics look like beyond Trump?
2026-04-11
The only people with worse poll numbers than President Donald Trump are the political media that cover him. We, the journalists, are in a crisis: of trust, relevance, and being swamped by an attention economy that will either replace us with Claude or an influencer. The skills of traditional reporting:Continue Reading
Christianity can be an ally for Kenyan conservation (commentary)
2026-04-10
Part of the difficulty in mainstreaming religious faith into conservation thinking and practice comes down to outdated narratives. The negative impact of Christianity on the environment has in particular been well-circulated for over a half-century, but this doesn’t fully reflect current realities in nations like Kenya. “As the diversity ofContinue Reading
Sen. Elissa Slotkin takes her Midwest message to Iowa, fueling 2028 speculation
2026-04-09
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., pitched herself here Tuesday as an advocate for Midwest pragmatism that she believes can help her party — and the country — navigate past the stormy politics of President Donald Trump. Using her keynote address at a Polk County Democratic Party dinnerContinue Reading
Prepping for ‘Power Plant Day’ in Iran
2026-04-06
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Theo Von’s Barron Trump Take Exposes Why We Should Ignore Entertainers on Politics
2026-04-05
Theo Von is a comedian/podcaster and seems much younger than his real age. Young people find him hilarious. He should stick to comedy instead of dipping his toe into politics. His political takes are dumb. THEO VON: “During the Roman Empire, a lot of the politicians also had to fightContinue Reading
