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The real reason MAGA fears Ilhan Omar

Oct 16, 2026

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1 min read

The real reason MAGA fears Ilhan Omar

Plus: A viral Talarico hoax drowned out Paxton’s corruption story

Democrats discover key to midterm victory

Oct 15, 2026

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5 min read

Democrats discover key to midterm victory

Plus: A tribute to Helen Branswell

The internet isn't dead. It's even worse

Oct 14, 2026

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4 min read

The internet isn't dead. It's even worse

Plus: Trump's QAnon press secretary shows his desperation

Feds raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

Oct 13, 2026

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2 min read

Feds raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

Plus: Who really controls Greg Abbott?

How will Trump celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

How will Trump celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Another tantrum, no doubt

Tech leaders embrace Trump's "super intelligence"

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Tech leaders embrace Trump's "super intelligence"

Plus: What Cornell says about universities’ MAGA complicity

Leave the Greenland sharks alone

Oct 8, 2026

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3 min read

Leave the Greenland sharks alone

Plus: Abdul El-Sayed is the Democrat who keeps dominating Fox News

Super intelligence is super stupid

Oct 7, 2026

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5 min read

Super intelligence is super stupid

Plus: Pete Hegseth's holy war on "weirdos" targets most Americans

Samuel Alito's gift to Democrats

Oct 6, 2026

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2 min read

Samuel Alito's gift to Democrats

Plus: Russian plague catches Trump's eye

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