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More than half of the companies that donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project have collected
Trump called it a “gift to the American people.” Then the companies that paid for it collected $50 billion in...
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Ellis Island, Narrated by Ken Burns
Filmmaker Ken Burns explores the legacy of Ellis Island, the immigration entry station that processed millions of immigrants coming to...
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The Real Reason Colbert Got Fired
I want to say thank you, and farewell, to Stephen Colbert before his final show this evening. But I also...
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One of the most astonishing attempts at projecting grandiose delusions I’ve ever seen—“so [Obama] tr
This is a greatest-hits reel of misinformation.Trump’s message is simple. Diplomacy is weakness, escalation is strength, and any agreement made...
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Social Security Act, Narrated by Jan John
Jan John is a retired sales executive, active volunteer in local Maine politics, Social Security beneficiary, and dog lover. Jan...
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This is What Young People Should Know
Forget AI. Here's what I hope the Class of 2026 actually embraces. source
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The Bob Mueller Standard: Justice, Integrity, and Public Service
Two former federal prosecutors on what the job is supposed to represent at its best, why Bob Mueller was the...
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