Biden vs. the bad vibes economy
The latest GDP numbers out yesterday showed a slowdown in the US economy for the second quarter in a row, pushing a lot of pundits and some news outlets to declare that the US is in a recession. But F...
29 Jul 202211min
Inside Russia's "filtration" process for Ukrainians
Russian authorities have been forcing a system of interrogation, detention, and deportation on Ukrainian citizens who live in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. More than five months into Russia’s war...
28 Jul 202211min
Florida felons face prison time for voting
In 2018, Florida passed a historic ballot initiative to allow most felons in the state to vote. Now, 10 men with felony convictions are facing voter fraud charges, for voting before paying fines they ...
27 Jul 202211min
The TikTokification of Facebook
Last week, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, announced major changes to its app. Instead of the Facebook feed we’re all used to -- with posts from friends and family -- the app will look a lot more lik...
26 Jul 202210min
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
There are now more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox outside Africa, where the spread began, including nearly 3,000 cases in the US. Plus: Trump’s revenge mindset. And: a milestone for Indigenous peopl...
25 Jul 202211min
Jan. 6th committee drives home its case against Trump
In its last summer hearing, the House Select Committee made the case last night that President Trump’s actions on January 6th and the days following were indefensible. Almost three hours of testimony,...
22 Jul 202212min
A Georgia DA gets closer to Trump
There’s been movement this week in a Georgia investigation into whether former President Trump interfered in the 2020 election. 16 Republicans who apparently participated in a fake elector scheme have...
21 Jul 202211min
The GOP’s losing battle for grassroots donors
With the midterms less than four months away, Republicans are lagging behind Democrats in grassroots fundraising: In the 10 most competitive Senate races, Democrats are out raising Republicans by more...
20 Jul 202211min
