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Serena Zehlius, Editor
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The specter of China has edged into US election rhetoric − for Republicans much more than Democrats
As an expert on how China is represented in U.S. media culture and politics, I believe the fact that China is edging into the election…
British transplant to Kansas argues punk the most influential political music of all time
Last Updated on January 23, 2025 by Serena Zehlius, Editor LAWRENCE — Fourteen-year-old Iian Ellis gravitated to sights and sounds of punk music while growing…
How Trump And Harris Would Tackle The Economy | 538 Politics Podcast
Galen speaks with Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times about the current state of the economy, voter perceptions of it and how the candidates’…
Exec at Trump Media Jumped the Line for U.S. Visa After Company Lobbied GOP Lawmaker
A former aide to Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, said she intervened on the company’s behalf even though she thought it was inappropriate.
Jack Smith Just Made MAGA World Lose Its Mind
Trump media cronies made a series of unfounded claims suggesting the Biden-Harris administration was targeting former President Donald Trump.
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. The county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms.
Columbia Cuts Due Process for Student Protesters After Congress Demands Harsher Punishment
After congressional criticism and subpoenas, Columbia suddenly decided to skip speaking to student protesters and go to hearings.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Spreads Misinformation …AGAIN
You aren’t going to believe this… Marjorie Taylor Greene spread disinformation on Twitter! This time it was about a surfer’s arrest on Belmar beach and…
How US military planning has shifted away from fighting terrorism to readying for tensions and conflict with China and Russia
Over the past decade, the Pentagon’s efforts have shifted back to preparing for what officials call “great power competition” among the U.S., Russia and China.
Top Donor Slams Trump for Embracing ‘Anti-Vax Kook’ RFK Jr.
Former Democrats Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went full MAGA in the past week—but some Republicans think their support will do more harm…
