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GOP official’s wife convicted in months-long 2020 voter-fraud scheme

Crystal Mason, the wife of a Republican Party official in Texas, was recently convicted of voter fraud for participating in a months-long scheme leading up to the 2020 election. Mason was charged with illegal voting after she admitted to illegally casting a provisional ballot in Tarrant County during the November 2020 election. Mason was ineligible […]

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Dean Phillips supporters launch ads attacking Biden’s electability

Supporters of Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) have launched several digital ads attacking Joe Biden’s electability in the 2020 presidential race. The ads, which were paid for by the Dean Phillips for America’s PAC, highlight Biden’s record and his positions on issues like health care and climate change to contrast them with Phillips’ progressive agenda. The […]

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Trump’s improved image: Is it approval — or amnesia?

The recent uptick in President Donald Trump’s approval rating is a surprising development, especially in light of the tumultuous events of his first term. It’s unclear why the president’s public perception has shifted so significantly, but some political analysts point to a sense of amnesia among the American public with regards to the events of […]

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Antisemitism was rising online. Then Elon Musk’s X supercharged it.

Since Elon Musk began promoting his “X” on Twitter, anti-infrastructure rhetoric has flourished on the platform. Many of his followers have used the symbol to bolster and embolden anti-Semitic themes and ideas by linking Musk and his X to conspiracies about Jewish control over the economy and technology, as well as to old racist tropes […]

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Lawmakers bracing for many congressional retirements, even from younger members

Lawmakers are preparing for a wave of congressional retirements in 2020, as a large number of members from both parties potentially bow out, due to both natural shifting of the political landscape and a general sense of fatigue amongst current congress members. While the majority of those chosen not to run for re-election will likely […]

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How Democrats have soured on Israel

In recent years, many prominent Democrats have exhibited an increasing frustration with the Israeli government and its policies. This has intensified since the election of Donald Trump, who has been widely criticized for his stance on Israel and the Palestinians. In particular, many Democrats have come to view the Israeli government’s policies toward the Palestinians […]

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Panda diplomacy to live on? China’s Xi hints U.S. may get more bears.

Panda diplomacy has been a long-standing tradition of the Chinese government, often used to build friendly relationships with other countries. President Xi Jinping of China recently hinted that the United States may be in the running to receive more pandas from his country. The idea of continuing this longstanding practice of panda diplomacy comes at […]

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New Hampshire announces first-in-the-nation presidential primary, defying DNC

In a show of defiance, New Hampshire’s Secretary of State announced that they will go ahead with the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary on February 9th, 2021, despite warnings from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that they will not recognize the results of the contest. The announcement marks a split between the New Hampshire government and […]

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James Comer is mad someone would abuse the term ‘shell company’

Shell companies are companies that exist on paper but do not actually conduct any business or have real assets, employees, or income. However, they are often used to launder money, finance criminal activities, dodge taxes, and hide other dubious financial dealings. It is wrong to abuse this term and use it unfairly against someone who […]

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2024 will probably be shaped by nonvoters as much as voters

. This is because non-voters can have a major impact on decisions made by those who are able to vote. Non-voters are considered to be part of the silent majority, as they are typically ignored or overlooked by politicians and policy makers. However, these individuals may still be actively engaged in various forms of civil […]