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Thanks to Trump, we’re held in contempt even by our closest allies

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance

When we look at the history of U-turns from democratic backsliding to democratic revival, the success rate is about 50% - a coin toss. But where there is active, vibrant union participation in civil resistance, the success rate climbs to over 80%.

Cheese is all about culture and history, and every country has a cheese that is theirs that they’ve been making since ancient times. People want to be in touch with their product and their mind … It’s getting back to basics.

The pioneering activist understood that freedom could only be won through solidarity across communities. Her legacy offers vital lessons at a time when progressive politics risks losing that shared purpose

The warning signs included a web search, a mother’s doubts, and inklings of a “sexist attitude”

Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.

The US attack on Iran may be less about American security than about the priorities of Israel’s government.

Inside the battle to shape AI: Trump, Big Tech and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

For 12 years, via completely secret channels, the German chancellor funneled the equivalent of 20 billion shekels to Israel. The goal: to fund its Dimona nuclear reactor and secure the country's future.