GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert Concedes People Think He’s The ‘Dumbest Guy In Congress’
Then he made a point about SAT scores and the Department of Education that’s contradicted by test data.
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Five Oregon counties vote to consider joining ‘Greater Idaho,’ which also is friendly to the idea
It’s becoming increasingly self-evident that Republicans no longer support democracy because they know they can’t enact their right-wing agenda through normal democratic means—that is, by persuading a majority of their fellow citizens to join and vote with them.
Podcast: Dealing With Post-Pandemic Trauma
We’ve all been suffering during the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another, and as the U.S. starts to emerge, we’ll need to reckon with that. The Atlantic’s Ed Yong discusses his piece on pandemic trauma, how to think about it, and what he’s learned through talking to psychiatrists and other experts.
Ted Cruz’s Tweet About Russia Army Makes ‘EmasculaTED’ Trend
The Texas senator angered people on Twitter by suggesting the Russian army was better prepared than America’s “woke, emasculated military.
GOP Lies Fueled The Capitol Riot. Of Course They Don’t Want A Panel To Expose That.
House Republicans opposed to a Jan. 6 commission also spread lies of a stolen election — the same lies that led to the insurrection. They know that.
5 Oregon Counties Vote In Support Of Joining Idaho
Supporters of a “Greater Idaho” have argued that the move to the red state would align with rural Oregonians’ political views.
I Have a Secret—and I’m Terrified to Tell the Men I Date the Truth
I told one man recently. It did not go well.
The Atlantic Daily: How Obama Really Feels About Trump
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.Donald Trump’s 2016 win caught many Americans off guard—including then-President Barack Obama and his second-in-command, current President Joe Biden.
When Social-Justice Horror Goes Wrong
This story contains spoilers for the film Spiral: From the Book of Saw.Saw, that undying paean to torture porn, finally started running out of stamina when its eighth—eighth!—entry hit theaters in 2017. The once-popular Lionsgate series had gotten predictable; the death traps were rusty, the box-office returns waning. Even B-listers hadn’t joined the cast in years. It needed a new star and a new purpose.As it turned out, the studio could kill two birds with one Chris Rock.
Chris Cuomo Advised Governor Brother On Response To Sexual Harassment Claims: Report
The CNN anchor advised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after nine women accused the governor of sexual harassment, The Washington Post reported.
The New York Times’ Absurd Lecture About Banning Cops From Pride Parades
The paper adds “NYPD” to LGBTQ.
Don’t Sleep on Asian American Voters
When Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and other prominent Democrats appeared online at a major fundraiser last night, they spotlighted one of the least discussed lessons of the 2020 election: Asian Americans are poised for a major leap in electoral influence.In Democratic circles, the bloc’s impact on the 2020 election has been largely obscured by the intense focus on understanding how Donald Trump improved his performance among another rapidly growing minority group, Latinos.
Angela Davis & Noura Erakat on Palestinian Solidarity, Gaza & Israel’s Killing of Ahmad Erekat
On Sunday, many Arab, Muslim and Palestinian communities boycotted President Biden’s virtual Eid celebration. We play a statement of solidarity from legendary activist and scholar Angela Davis on Sunday for “Eid with Palestine: A Protest of the White House Eid Event.
“It Is Apartheid”: Rights Group B’Tselem on How Israel Advances Jewish Supremacy Over Palestinians
As Israel faces international condemnation for its assault on Gaza, we look at growing accusations that Israel is an apartheid state. Hagai El-Ad, executive director of the human rights group B’Tselem, describes the findings of their report that details how Israel is committing “apartheid.” Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is “not complicated,” El-Ad says. “Believe your eyes. Follow your conscience.
Gideon Levy & Noura Erakat on Israel’s Gaza Assault, U.S. Complicity and Ending the Occupation
A Palestinian man in a wheelchair, his pregnant wife and 3-year-old daughter are among the latest victims in Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign in Gaza, which is now in its 11th day. Israeli airstrikes and shelling have killed at least 231 Palestinians, including 65 children, and health officials say 1,700 Palestinians have been wounded. Over 1,300 housing units have been completely demolished or severely damaged.
What’s *Really* Going On With Inflation and Jobs
You may have seen some slightly concerning economic reports. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry too much.
The GOP Governors Kicking People Off Unemployment Are Doing a Crap Job Vaccinating Their States
And that’s not the only reason their push to get people back to work is premature.
Texas governor bans schools, local governments from requiring masks
Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, hasn’t shied away from controversial pandemic policies.
Supreme Court pulls Biden into an abortion fight he didn’t want
By placing the issue front and center, the high court immediately forces his administration to reconsider its measured strategy.
Mask controversy spurs CDC to rethink its pandemic response
The changes include creating a clear reporting chain from the new director of the agency’s vaccine task force up to Rochelle Walensky.
CDC’s second-in-command Anne Schuchat to step down
Her decision reportedly comes after clashes with agency director Rochelle Walensky.
What’s *Really* Going On With Inflation and Jobs
You may have seen some slightly concerning economic reports. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry too much.
The GOP Governors Kicking People Off Unemployment Are Doing a Crap Job Vaccinating Their States
And that’s not the only reason their push to get people back to work is premature.
Texas governor bans schools, local governments from requiring masks
Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, hasn’t shied away from controversial pandemic policies.
Supreme Court pulls Biden into an abortion fight he didn’t want
By placing the issue front and center, the high court immediately forces his administration to reconsider its measured strategy.
Mask controversy spurs CDC to rethink its pandemic response
The changes include creating a clear reporting chain from the new director of the agency’s vaccine task force up to Rochelle Walensky.