Crystal Mason’s belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That changed Thursday.
Is AI About to Destroy Humanity?
Or do we have more to worry about from Donald Trump?
EPA union sues over termination of contract that protected scientific integrity
AFGE Council 238 says the agency ended its 2024 agreement to stifle dissent, months after employees signed a letter against administration policies.
Paychecks aren’t going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help.
A 19th and YouGov poll finds more Americans say their paychecks are not going as far, and more say they trust Democrats to help.
Vietnamese Press: US Military Withdrawal from Iraq a victory for Tehran
Juan Cole reads an Arabic-language Vietnamese news report on the complete US military withdrawal from Iraq and compares it with 1975.
White House cancels $810 million in congressional spending days before fiscal year ends
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, a Republican, called the pocket rescission unlawful, and the House is out of session until after the November election.
US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has...
China has already implemented many rules governing the use of artificial intelligence.
“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict voting access.
Unions win settlement forcing Trump administration to rescind shutdown mass-firing policy
The agreement follows a court fight that began after roughly 4,200 federal employees received layoff notices during last fall's 43-day shutdown.
The best comeuppance for the first anti-American administration – perpetual exposure as the seditious...
If Russia or China wanted a Manchurian candidate (a brainwashed stooge who betrays his own background and constituency), could they have surpassed the president harumphing in the White House?