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1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Booster Miranda Devine Warns President His Wartime Poll Numbers Are Looking a Lot Like' Biden's

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Viewers Have No Clue Trump's Approval Rating Has Cratered

Donald Trump's approval ratings are declining significantly, with major polls showing a drop in support among various voter demographics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Pro-Trump Scribe Smiles in Disbelief at Profane Anti-Trump Rant on CNN

Trump's personal attacks on critics, including Bruce Springsteen, provoke strong reactions from commentators and highlight concerns about presidential behavior.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Booster Miranda Devine Warns President His Wartime Poll Numbers Are Looking a Lot Like' Biden's

Trump's poll numbers are declining similarly to Biden's after the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Trump's Stunning Declaration in Now-Deleted Video Isn't Helped By Context'

Trump suggested states should handle daycare funding, indicating a potential cut to popular programs like Medicare and Medicaid during a viral Easter event.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Viewers Have No Clue Trump's Approval Rating Has Cratered

Donald Trump's approval ratings are declining significantly, with major polls showing a drop in support among various voter demographics.
#hasan-piker
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Shilling For the Illiberal Left': Tim Miller Gets Eviscerated After Defending Hasan Piker

Tim Miller defended Hasan Piker's acceptance in the Democratic Party, sparking controversy and debate about bigotry and tribalization in politics.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Wracked by Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims

Pete Hegseth's paranoia over being replaced by Dan Driscoll has led to significant personnel changes in the Army leadership.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
#social-media
Digital life
fromAxios
4 days ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
Digital life
fromAxios
4 days ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
1 day ago
Online Community Development

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
22 hours ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Abby Phillip Cuts Down Scott Jennings's Trump-Inspired War Claim With Simple Question

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings' claim about Iran's military capabilities during a CNN discussion on U.S.-Iran conflict.
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
Philosophy
Writing
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Can Europe's public service media survive attacks by the far right?

Political conflicts and management changes in public broadcasting reflect broader trends in Italy and France towards control and privatization.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
11 hours ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Bill Hemmer Cuts Off Trump's Econ Chief as He Tries to Shift Blame to Biden: That Was Then, This Is Now'

Gas prices have surged past $4 a gallon, with discussions on economic strategies and temporary price phenomena.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Analyst astounded by how far Trump's approval rating has dropped: "There is no bottom" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to historically low levels, with no signs of recovery.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Analyst astounded by how far Trump's approval rating has dropped: "There is no bottom" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to historically low levels, with no signs of recovery.
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Rachel Maddow Reveals What She Would Ask Trump if She Ever Got to Interview Him

Maddow stated, 'I am very disinterested in him as a person.' She emphasized that she does not have an interest in his opinions or in putting him on camera.
US Elections
#iran-war
fromTruthout
15 hours ago
Right-wing politics

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Right-Wing Pundits Bash Iran War Supporters For Stifling Criticism: The Most Shameless Gaslighting Campaign'

Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
15 hours ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Right-Wing Pundits Bash Iran War Supporters For Stifling Criticism: The Most Shameless Gaslighting Campaign'

Conservative media figures criticize Fox News for its portrayal of the Iran war and its past election coverage.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Bill Hemmer Presses Dem Candidate Over Hasan Piker Association: Why Saddle Up With That Individual?'

Campaigning with controversial figures does not imply agreement with their views, according to Abdul El-Sayed's defense of his partnership with Hasan Piker.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
World news
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Funding for populist-right media-political complex' exceeded 170m in five years, research finds

Over £170m has been funneled to the UK's populist right, revealing a media-political complex funded by billionaires over five years.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
2 weeks ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
#conservatism
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The battle on the propaganda front intensifies

Iran employs asymmetric economic tactics against U.S.-Israeli military superiority while misinformation complicates public understanding of the conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-Alex Jones employee reflects on job at Infowars: It was nonsense. It was lies'

Owens described how Infowars aimed to create a cinematic experience, stating, 'We would go out there, we would shoot videos like we were in the weeds, we were showing what was really going on. But it was nonsense. It was lies.'
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Senator Known for Wild Tweets From Based' Account Reportedly in Contention to Be Trump's Next AG

Some senators are pushing the White House to appoint Sen. Mike Lee as Attorney General following Bondi's ouster and plan to pitch Trump directly on the idea, sources told me.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Atrociously Awful!' Harry Enten Marvels at Democrats' Dismal Feelings About Their Own Party

Approval for Democratic leadership has significantly declined among voters, indicating dissatisfaction with priorities and potential challenges ahead.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
#trump-presidency
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
US politics

Political expert declares "the Trump presidency is over" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump presidency is perceived as over due to rising dissatisfaction with his economic handling and reality distortion.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Political expert declares "the Trump presidency is over" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump presidency is perceived as over due to rising dissatisfaction with his economic handling and reality distortion.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Conservatives Call Out Ex-CBS Reporter's Move to Left-Wing Outfit: Why No One Trusts Corporate Media'

Scott MacFarlane faces criticism for joining the anti-Trump MediasTouch Network, with accusations of bias against his previous journalistic role.
#birthright-citizenship
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Susie Lee Deleted Post: Pray They 'F*ck' Trump 'To His Face'

Representative Susie Lee deleted a profane post criticizing Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it

The Supreme Court will decide on the future of automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., a practice under constitutional debate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Susie Lee Deleted Post: Pray They 'F*ck' Trump 'To His Face'

Representative Susie Lee deleted a profane post criticizing Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it

The Supreme Court will decide on the future of automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., a practice under constitutional debate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

MAGA Firebrands Come to House Democrat's Defense After TMZ Jab

MAGA figures defended Rep. Jared Moskowitz for working his son's basketball game amid government shutdown criticism from TMZ.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Jessica Tarlov Rattles off Trump's Brutal New Poll Numbers: That Is Unsustainable'

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31%, his lowest ever, amid rising disapproval and economic concerns related to the Iran war.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Got Press Wires to Vanish an Unflattering Photo of Her

Karoline Leavitt exhibits state-level censorship and a strong aversion to unflattering media portrayals.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

What the F*ck': The New York Times Claims J-Pilled' Means Skeptical of Israel

The term 'J-pilled' is described as far-right slang for skepticism of Israeli influence, raising concerns about its implications and usage.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

"When You See This Sign...": The Power of Silence in Propaganda

Silence functions as a strategic propagandistic tool alongside language, enabling ideologies to spread through what remains unsaid rather than explicitly stated.
#media-bias
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Running to the Exits!' CNN Data Guru Accuses Republicans of Retiring to Avoid Midterm Bloodbath

House Republicans are retiring in large numbers, indicating they anticipate significant electoral challenges this fall.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Top Democrats Reportedly Grapple With Fraught' Question: Should 2028 Nominee Be a Straight White Guy?

Top Democrats are considering a straight, white, Christian man as their next presidential nominee for 2028 due to electoral biases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Joy Reid Lashes Out at Trump Crew As Dumb Idiots' and A**holes' Amid Pentagon Racism Bombshell

Joy Reid criticized Trump's administration for racism and lack of diversity in the military, highlighting disparities in representation among officers.
Media industry
fromQueerty
4 weeks ago

A surprising thing happens when conservatives are forced to watch real news, study finds - Queerty

A study found that Fox News viewers exposed to CNN for one month developed sharper critical thinking skills and became less susceptible to conspiracy theories and right-wing propaganda.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Analysis: Why 'embarrassing Hegseth' could be first political casualty of Trump's war

Trump communicated his Iran war rationale through informal phone conversations with journalists, leaving a communication vacuum that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth filled as the primary war spokesperson.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Behind the Curtain: The big lie warping America

Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
US politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: The Rise of Polarization: Affects, Politics, and Philosophy

Prevailing accounts of affective polarization misdiagnose the phenomenon by focusing on survey patterns instead of the underlying narrative and affective practices that shape political life.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

What explains the perpetual need for political enemies? | Aeon Essays

Political identities and movements often center on opposition and grievance, sustaining mobilization by constantly naming enemies and threats.
fromNature
2 months ago

'Greed is the iron cage of our times' - why nationalism is here to stay

Collating data from the World Bank and other sources in innovative ways, he argues that globalization in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century was accompanied by then-unprecedented growth of income in both previously poor populations (notably in China) and people at the top of the world's income distribution (especially those in the West). By contrast, relative shares of world income stagnated or were thought to have declined for wealthy nations' middle and working classes, including in the United States.
World news
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Have Better Political Conversations

The principle of intellectual charity is fundamental to constructive political conversations. This principle states that, in any discussion, we should accept the best version of an opponent's ideas, not a distorted version or a "straw man." Exaggeration and distortion of opposing opinions (always present, to some degree, in political debates) have become the standard form of political argument in contemporary America.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Have Better Political Conversations

Dialogue is a distinct, learning-focused conversation seeking shared understanding and mutual improvement, whereas debate is adversarial and aims to win.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the right won the internet

Online platforms enable influencer cross-pollination that amplifies fringe-right ideas, converting engagement into durable political worldviews and mobilizing support despite mainstream backlash.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: 3 historic shifts simultaneously rattling society

Major tectonic shifts are rapidly reshaping politics, governance, and how shared reality forms, requiring clear frameworks to understand and act on these accelerating changes.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dowd: Trump's Obama Derangement Syndrome

President Trump's promotion of racist memes and conspiracy theories demonstrates sustained racist behavior and unfitness for office, prompting deletion and bipartisan concern.
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