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commentary “Homeland security” has become the repressive domestic police force we were warned about Published January 13, 2026 9:00AM (EST) An “ICE Out for Good” protest in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images) America has been through plenty ofContinue Reading

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As Traitor 47 threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more, renowned historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is “an empire in decline,” following a predictable pattern of militarism abroad and political instability at home as it loses power and influence on the world stage. “American politics become increasingly contortedContinue Reading

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This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick, a seasoned banking executive and former Republican official, hasContinue Reading

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For photographer Angel Rivera, art has always been tied to sound. Long before he picked up a camera, music shaped how he understood emotion, storytelling, and connection. That early influence still echoes through his work today, which often feels less like a single image and more like a scene pulledContinue Reading

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Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble ScienceContinue Reading

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According to a recent study, reading for pleasure has fallen by 40% in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend. By many measures, reading skills for both students and adults continue to fall. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Elizabeth Alexander of the Mellon Foundation about a new effort toContinue Reading

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OPINION — “After long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Congressmen, Secretaries, and other Political Representatives, I have determined that, for the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 TrillionContinue Reading