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RFK Jr. Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (193+ words) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has sought to roll back longstanding vaccine policy, testified that the measles vaccine is safe and effective "for most people" and agreed it was safer than getting measles. Posted by retort at 06: 02 PM | 0 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment…...
RFK says Trump Is 'Very Very Sane"
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (164+ words) RFK says Trump Is 'Very Very Sane' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was challenged over whether he would work to remove Donald Trump from office if the president were found unfit to serve amid questions about his mental health. Posted by reinheitsgebot…...
Christians Are Having a Trump-sized Reckoning
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (302+ words) Across the country, Evangelicals are facing a moral dilemma -- is supporting government actions in line with their religious beliefs? Posted by Lamp Lighter at 10: 32 AM | 6 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry | (00: 00) The Evangelical Dilemma: do the Trump Administration's actions line…...
Kash Patel's Tenure is Intoxicating
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (280+ words) Several officials told me that [Kash] Patel's drinking has been a recurring source of concern across the government. They said that he is known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication, in many cases at the private club Ned's…...
The Phones Were Cut Off -- Then the Beatings Began
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (83+ words) Posted by qcp at 08: 33 AM | 2 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry | Officials at "Alligator Alcatraz" are defying a court order and the Constitution. We're fighting back. [image or embed] #1 | Posted by C0 RI0 LANUS at 2026-04-14 09: 21 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1 I voted for this!...
Tax Day
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (283+ words) Today millions of immigrants are debating whether to pay taxes. Despite what the Trump administration says, most do pay taxes and now that that the IRS is sharing information with ICE, there is a concern that many will not feel…...
Red States Have More Babies, study says
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1940+ words) Several studies suggest that people in red states have more babies than those in blue states. A new report from a conservative-leaning group says that could have implications for politics and culture. Posted by oneironaut at 12: 31 PM | 36 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment…...
James Talarico Announces 'Close Billionaire Loopholes"
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (581+ words) U. S. Senate nominee and Texas State Representative James Talarico announced a comprehensive plan to "Close Billionaire Loopholes" as part of his bid for the U. S. Senate. Talarico's proposal targets specific financial strategies used by the ultra-wealthy to avoid federal taxes, framing the…...
Bernie's Single Payer Is Getting a Second Wind
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (509+ words) I do think that there is a resurgence in interest in single payer," says Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, the organizing group founded by Sanders. "We're in a moment where people are starting to feel the affordability crisis…...
4 Ways the War in Iran Has Weakened the United States
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (339+ words) "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." Posted by Corky at 05: 32 PM | 6 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry | Trump admin accused of lying about Iran threats to avoid looking 'weak'[image or embed] "Below are four ways…...