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The Game’s Afoot!
They say walls are old technology. Well, so are wheels! Also: rocks. These facts are relevant.
For Tech Firms, Power Lies in the Coding
Power lies with those who control technology, not necessarily those who own it.
Paul Manafort’s Accidental Reveal: He Shared Trump Campaign Data With Russia
Manafort doesn't deny that any of this collusion happened — he just denies lying about it to prosecutors.
Donald Trump Is the Damn Emergency
Last night’s address was a disgrace to the office from beginning to end.
Between a Wall and a Hard Place
There seems to be no way out of this shutdown for the president.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Won’t Apologize for Comments About Trump
Tlaib is demanding accountability for the president and a just end to the government shutdown.
Pressure Builds for Senate Democrats to Stonewall Bills That Don’t End Shutdown
At least 10 senators have publicly vowed to stand with the progressive grassroots and block legislation.
“Unlikeable”
It's almost like these “likability issues” are only issues for one gender.
Senators Push Bill to Punish Boycotts of Israel Amid Shutdown
The legislation would give states more legal authority to punish companies that participate in the BDS movement.
“Surviving R. Kelly” Documents Decades of Abuse of Black Girls
Oronike Odeleye, co-founder of #MuteRKelly, discusses more.