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Capitalists Prey on Syria and Turkey Following February Earthquakes
These humanitarian tragedies have become opportunities for rapid growth and high profits for corporate predators.
Grandson of Man Who Shot Ralph Yarl Says He Was Radicalized by Right-Wing Media
Klint Ludwig, the grandson of Andrew Lester, said his grandfather also peddled NRA “Stand Your Ground” talking points.
My Pillow CEO Ordered to Pay $5 Million to Expert Who Disproved Election Lie
Mike Lindell is also the target of a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems.
Ignoring Protesters’ Demands, TN GOP Passes Bill Protecting Gun Manufacturers
For weeks, protesters have gathered at the Capitol demanding gun reform in the wake of a mass shooting in Nashville.
Let This Conversation With Mariame Kaba Radicalize You
“Hope for me is in the doing of things,” says Mariame Kaba.
Trump Remains Most Likely to Win GOP 2024 Nod, as DeSantis’s Numbers Fizzle Out
Trump currently has 45 endorsements from Republicans in the House of Representatives while DeSantis has three.
Fox News, Dominion Agree to $787.5 Million Settlement Over Election Lies
“Fox gets to duck full responsibility and avoid a head-on reckoning with its viewers,” one media law expert noted.
Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism
Sen. Dick Durbin’s adherence to the blue slip rule has allowed Republicans to hinder the judicial confirmation process.
Trump Lawyer Tries to Get Access to Identities of Anonymous Jury
The judge overseeing Trump’s trial ruled that the jury would be anonymous over the risk of harassment and retaliation.
Judge Slams Trump’s Last-Minute Attempt to Delay Rape and Defamation Trial
The judge suggested Trump could face more indictments and blamed the former president for the media frenzy.