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AOC Becomes First Bluesky User to Reach 1 Million Followers
Bluesky became an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the 2024 election.
South Koreans Prove Democracy Can Survive in the Face of Authoritarianism
Offering a model for resisting authoritarianism, South Korean activists say they will “fight for democracy at any cost.”
The GOP Will Have One of the Narrowest House Majorities Seen in US History
Republicans’ narrow majority in the House is yet another sign that there is no mandate for Trump or the GOP.
GOP Gerrymandering in NC “Tipped the Scales” of Congress, Outgoing Lawmaker Says
“The MAGA Republicans in Raleigh … didn’t care about reflecting the will of the people,” Rep. Wiley Nickel wrote.
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Stephen Feinberg is a major Trump donor and has investments in companies that maintain lucrative Pentagon contracts.
South Korean President Forced to Rescind Right-Wing Martial Law Declaration
The scandal-plagued far right leader declared a need to protect the country from “communist” and “anti-state” forces.
California Lawmakers Begin Legislative Special Session to “Trump-Proof” State
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under threat — and we won’t stand by,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Anti-Union Law Limiting Collective Bargaining Rights
The judge found that the law violated the state constitution's equal protections provisions.
Trump Is Using “Unitary Executive” Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
Trump is claiming total executive power that would eclipse the legislative “co-equal” branch of government.
Trump Picks Kash Patel to Lead FBI — a Loyalist Who Vowed to Target His Enemies
Patel, who has promised to prosecute journalists, is considered extreme in his devotion to Trump even by GOP colleagues.