Can Bipartisan Support in Congress Save NOAA From White House Cuts?
Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather…
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
As a historian of the early republic, I believe that seeing this political violence in America as distinct “episodes” is…
Alex Karp Insists Palantir Doesn’t Spy on Americans. Here’s What He’s Not Saying.
Documents from Edward Snowden published by The Intercept in 2017 show the NSA’s use of Palantir technology.
How to Make Sure Everyone’s on Your Side: A New Authoritarian’s Guide to Fear and Intimidation
A leader elected into power by voters in a democracy may decide they don't want to leave. Here are some…
Trump’s medical cover story crumbles as damning photos go viral
Trump tried to cover the bruising on his hand with makeup at first. Now he just keeps that hand hidden…
When did caring for America’s most vulnerable kids become political?
Though it survived elimination, Head Start is under threat. Now that they have been directed to ban undocumented children, providers…
The International Seabed Authority’s war with itself over Deep-Sea Mining
As the U.N. body faces an American threat to its jurisdiction over deep-sea mining, diplomats have more or less left…
Trump Picks Economist from Heritage Foundation to Head BLS
After firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump nominates E.J. Antoni, an economist from Heritage Foundation who’s…
Sections of Article 1 of the US Constitution Missing From Government Website
There were sections missing from the US Constitution on a government website that drew the attention of Reddit users recently.…
Trump’s Terrifying Military Plans Escalate. DHS Orders Exposed in Leaked Memo.
A new leaked memo exposes Trump’s military plans to expand use of the military in U.S. cities. John Iadarola breaks…
“Nobody came”: Hill Country flood survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing
Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4…
3 Countries That are Doing Better Than Us
There are lists all over the internet that rank countries on a variety of metrics. One thing you’ll notice is…
