Politics
Texas Is Investigating Families of Transgender Kids Again
Even though the state’s Supreme Court said they weren’t “compelled by law” to do so.
QAnon Lovers, Conspiracies, and Chaos: This Week in the GOP Primaries
Some very scary candidates got a step closer to running key swing states, and a bunch of GOPers ramped up their “great replacement” rhetoric.
Discord and 4chan Are Being Investigated for the Buffalo Attack. Nothing Will Happen.
New York's attorney general is looking into a number of social media companies over their role in the Buffalo shooting. Legal experts say little can be done.
Racist ‘Great Replacement’ Theory Got a Boost From the GOP’s Election Lies
Some Republicans who say Democrats want an immigrant “invasion” to control America also claim immigrants vote illegally to swing elections.
A QAnon-Loving Election Denier Just Won Pennsylvania’s GOP Governor Primary
Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano could wreak havoc on Pennsylvania's election system in the next presidential race if he wins this fall.
Cambodia’s Strongman Ruler Has Just Declared He Has a New Birthday
Hun Sen pointed to the recent passing of his older brother as he announced he would be legally changing his date of birth.
Buffalo Shooter’s Racist ‘Great Replacement’ Theory Has Been Mainstreamed by GOP
The views the accused Buffalo shooter espoused aren’t far removed from those pushed by some mainstream Republicans and conservative news outlets.
US Defense Boss Called Russian Counterpart and Urged for a Ceasefire
In the highest-profile official talks in months between the two countries, Lloyd Austin III spoke to Sergei Shoigu and urged a ceasefire and more communication.
TikTok Creators Review Boris Johnson's TikTok Debut
The UK prime minister joined TikTok this week. It's not going great.
‘Time to Get Out’: Arizona’s Election Security Chief Quits Over Threats and Conspiracies
Ken Matta has dire a warning about his state handing over election integrity to election deniers and conspiracy theorists.
The Far-Right Is Doxxing Judges and Calling For Their Assassinations
Peaceful activists have been camping out near homes of Supreme Court justices in protest over Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, the far-right is calling for assassinations of Democrat-appointed judges.
What Would Happen If We Abolished Landlords?
"Abolish landlords" has become a rallying call across some parts of the left. Is it really possible?