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John Sipher on Bill Pulse
Steady State’s John Sipher warns that Pulte would politicize intelligence, undermine professionalism, and risk weaponizing classified information to serve Trump’s...
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Today in Politics | Explainer
In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... From Politics Chat, August 12, 2026 The live streamed...
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The Real Reason Republicans Are Making It Harder to Vote
A reminder about political parties that try to make it harder to vote... source
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Republicans are complicit in the abuse, negligence, & trauma of our children. Like Susej, a young g
Krikorian’s deflection is revealing. By blaming parents instead of condemning the conditions at Dilley, he effectively argues that children’s suffering...
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An Unpopular President Turning U.S. Wealth Into Personal Cash | Explainer
In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... From Politics Chat, August 12, 2026 The live streamed...
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President CHUMP! | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Trump’s outright surrender to Iran. His algae-infested Reflecting Pool. Democrats’ plan to tackle his staggering corruption. We unpack it all...
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Trump and Republicans are now spending a quarter of a trillion dollars on ICE. Seven things you need
Trump and Republicans want $240 billion for ICE with no reforms, no accountability, and no guardrails against corruption or political...
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