Op-eds
- www.newsweek.com Some Reddit groups banning X links. Could Europe be next?
After months of controversy, capped off by Elon Musk's salute at the presidential inauguration, backlash against the tech mogul has hit a fever pitch.
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21804285
- www.theatlantic.com The Online Porn Free-for-All Is Coming to an End
Three decades into the internet era, the Supreme Court finally appears ready to uphold age-verification laws.
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21804270
- www.teenvogue.com Your School Burned to the Ground. What Happens Now?
A growing number of students are losing their schools to environmental disasters.
> A growing number of students are losing their schools to environmental disasters.
- www.msnbc.com Michael Steele: After Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, where will Republicans draw the line?
These pardons are an affront to the rule of law but many in the Republican Party aren’t treating it as such.
> These pardons are an affront to the rule of law but many in the Republican Party aren’t treating it as such.
- www.huffpost.com Designer Reveals Hidden Message Of Melania Trump's Viral Inauguration Hat
Eric Javits also noted how women in the past wore wide-brimmed hats to set boundaries "so no one would try" to kiss them.
> Eric Javits also noted how women in the past wore wide-brimmed hats to set boundaries "so no one would try" to kiss them.
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Three key issues to watch in Russia-U.S. relations as Trump takes the reins — Meduza
meduza.io Not just the war Three key issues to watch in Russia-U.S. relations as Trump takes the reins — MeduzaAs Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time, the world is waiting to see how he’ll seek to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine — something he’s previously said he would do within 24 hours (and, later, before his inauguration). But the nearly three-year-old conflict is just o...
> As Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time, the world is waiting to see how he’ll seek to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine — something he’s previously said he would do within 24 hours (and, later, before his inauguration). But the nearly three-year-old conflict is just one of numerous interlaced geopolitical challenges involving an increasingly bold Russia that will affect the United States. Meduza explores three other critical issues Trump will have to navigate.
- apnews.com Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.
- www.teenvogue.com What to Expect From Donald Trump’s Incoming Bro-ligarchy
The rich are preparing to use the government to loot Americans.
> The rich are preparing to use the government to loot Americans.
- paulkrugman.substack.com America’s Forgotten Generation (of Prosperity)
How and why the postwar boom got memory-holed
> How and why the postwar boom got memory-holed
- www.nbcnews.com Trump's trolling and tariffs sped up Trudeau's demise. How will Canada handle him now?
Liberal Party infighting over Trudeau's handling of the president-elect and his threat of tariffs dealt a final blow to the prime minister's premiership. What now?
> Liberal Party infighting over Trudeau's handling of the president-elect and his threat of tariffs dealt a final blow to the prime minister's premiership. What now?
- jonathanturley.org The Passing and Lessons of Jimmy Carter
This morning, the nation is mourning the loss of one of the most genuinely decent men ever to sit in the Oval Office. Even for his critics, Jimmy Carter was a model of empathy and integrity as an A…
> This morning, the nation is mourning the loss of one of the most genuinely decent men ever to sit in the Oval Office. Even for his critics, Jimmy Carter was a model of empathy and integrity as an A…
- www.thefp.com TGIF: Welcome to America, Greenland
The first MAGA schism, Gaetz exposed, Yahya Sinwar shirts for sale at Walmart, Asma’s healing journey, papal geopolitics, and much, much more.
> The first MAGA schism, Gaetz exposed, Yahya Sinwar shirts for sale at Walmart, Asma’s healing journey, papal geopolitics, and much, much more.
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What the Rumble-Tether Alliance Signals for Subverting Big Tech’s Dominance
> A bold partnership aims to reshape media, finance, and content creation with decentralized solutions.
- www.foxnews.com Here's what's in the spending bill that's drawing the ire of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy
Congressional leadership on Wednesday unveiled legislation to punt the government funding deadline down the road, but that bill was pronounced dead only hours after it was revealed.
> Congressional leadership on Wednesday unveiled legislation to punt the government funding deadline down the road, but that bill was pronounced dead only hours after it was revealed.
- www.theguardian.com Syria has always been an Israeli obsession. Now it has unexpectedly given Netanyahu his coveted image of victory | Aluf Benn
Faced with the devastation in Gaza, Israelis tend to look away. The victories after the fall of Assad are a far easier focus, says Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn
> Faced with the devastation in Gaza, Israelis tend to look away. The victories after the fall of Assad are a far easier focus, says Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn
- theconversation.com Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for
A growing number of Republicans say that you shouldn’t be able to divorce simply because you’ve fallen out of love. It’s an idea with a long history.
> A growing number of Republicans say that you shouldn’t be able to divorce simply because you’ve fallen out of love. It’s an idea with a long history.
- www.thefp.com Daniel Penny’s Innocence—and the Shame of Alvin Bragg
A just verdict for Daniel Penny does not erase the cynical, wrongheaded, and unwarranted prosecution.
- www.msnbc.com Will Republican senators who balk at Trump’s nominees face primaries?
Senate Republicans who oppose Trump's worst nominees are being told to fear primary challenges, but there's less here than meets the eye.
- www.msnbc.com Why Trump’s latest rhetoric about Jan. 6 pardons and committee members matters
Donald Trump's latest rhetoric about Jan. 6 pardons matters. His comments targeting House Jan. 6 committee members matter more.
- awfulannouncing.com Stephen A. Smith was right about Lonzo Ball
More than a year after Stephen A. Smith was criticized for questioning Lonzo Ball’s NBA future, the First Take host was vindicated.
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How Many Trad Wives Spread Christian Nationalism and Helped Elect Donald Trump
www.teenvogue.com I'm a Former Trad Wife. I Know Exactly Why Young People Voted for TrumpThe lure of simplicity is understandable, but it's really a tool to spread Christian Nationalism.
- www.natesilver.net The expert class is failing, and so is Biden’s presidency
Hunter Biden's pardon is another log on the fire.
- www.thefp.com The Tulsi Gabbard Smears Are Unfounded, Unfair, and Unhelpful
Take issue with her views on Russia and Syria, not her motives.
- www.nbcnews.com Zone of destruction
The Israeli military claims to have limited goals for its southern Lebanon invasion. But an NBC News investigation found widespread destruction in areas occupied by the IDF.
- www.theguardian.com Trump tariff on China could lower global inflation, says UK economist
Bank of England’s Swati Dhingra says threatened 60% tariff could lead exporters to cut prices elsewhere
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What’s blocking a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah?
apnews.com What's blocking a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah?Diplomats and other officials say there have been several sticking points in ceasefire talks in the war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, even as conditions for an agreement appear to be ripe.
- awfulannouncing.com ESPN is glowing in its superstar era
ESPN has made an unprecedented investment in superstar talent as it prepares to flip the switch on its DTC service next year.
- www.msnbc.com Ali Velshi: How the Supreme Court opened the door for an American oligarchy
Decades after the Supreme Court opened the door to buying influence, Elon Musk’s appointment risks entrenching corporate interests within the structures of government.
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What to Do Before the Trump Administration Takes Office in January
www.teenvogue.com What to Do Before Trump Takes Office in JanuaryFrom getting birth control to updating your passport.
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The 4B Movement Has Become a Refuge for Women Tired of Toxic Men
www.teenvogue.com The 4B Movement Has Become a Refuge for Gen-Z Women Tired of Toxic Men“I realized most every man I know and love was able to overlook sexual assault as long as gas is cheaper.”
- unherd.com Infowars auction won’t be the end of Alex Jones
After losing a series of defamation lawsuits over his false claims about the Sandy Hook school shooting, Alex Jones’s Infowars brand is headed to auction today. But this court-ordered sale marks more than just the dismantling of a controversial media platform. It represents a curious moment in Ameri...
- www.msnbc.com Why Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo won’t be on Trump’s second term team
As Donald Trump rebuffs Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, there are practical and political implications of the president-elect’s announcement.