Politics

Mark Zuckerberg Goes Musk
His announcement that Facebook and Instagram will move away from censorship is a win for open speech. Source link
Politics and rose gardens, &c.
On Trump and Trumpism; human guardrails; a South American dictator; a musical ‘point of light’; and more. Source link
The West Can’t Let Hamas Hold the Middle East Hostage
Until the West breaks free from its artificial constraints on how ruthless it should be in dealing with Hamas, the cycle of sham negotiations and grinding war will continue....
The Better-Than List for 2024
Correcting the movie year’s offenses with unexpectedly good cinema. Source link
A Reading List for the New Year
Tech skepticism, Covid madness, and 1960s Paris. Source link
Obamacare enrollment hits another record in 2025 as Biden finishes term
Obamacare enrollment hits another record in 2025 as Biden finishes term
The Biden administration says nearly 24 million Americans selected a health plan for 2025 through Obamacare, marking another banner year for the program before President-elect Donald Trump and GOP...
'Squad' Democrat Ayanna Pressley to boycott Trump's inauguration
'Squad' Democrat Ayanna Pressley to boycott Trump's inauguration
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts Democrat and member of the far-left "Squad," said Tuesday that she will be boycotting the inauguration of Donald Trump as America's 47th president on Jan....
Djokovic still feels 'trauma' in Australia due to his deportation
Djokovic still feels 'trauma' in Australia due to his deportation
Novak Djokovic said he still feels "a bit of trauma" when he travels to Australia, stemming from his deportation in 2022 because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
Virginia Democrats preserve their control of Statehouse in special elections
Virginia Democrats preserve their control of Statehouse in special elections
Virginia Democrats preserved their Statehouse majority on Tuesday after voters in the northern and central part of the state backed two Democrats to fill a vacancy in the state...
Jimmy Carter to lie in state at Capitol through Thursday
Jimmy Carter to lie in state at Capitol through Thursday
Congressional leaders and Vice President Kamala Harris were on hand Tuesday evening as former President Jimmy Carter's body arrived at the Capitol, where he will lie in state until...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces bill to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' as 'Gulf of America'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces bill to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' as 'Gulf of America'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Tuesday she is writing legislation to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, as she moves to carry out one...
Political humorists have almost all their fun by attacking the right
Political humorists have almost all their fun by attacking the right
The major networks' late-night shows still lean liberal, according to Newsbusters.org, a conservative media watchdog affiliated with the Media Research Center. Source link