A lot of the post WW2 institutional structure is being challenged at present and/or vanishing altogether. Some of the changing environment will prove to be disastrous for the world, while some of the changes are likely to be beneficial. There will also be pro and con of many of the disruptions. Tomorrow (May 1, 2026),…
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Diana Dajer on community, technology, and the radical work of democratic care.
The only extremism would-be assassins like suspect Cole Tomas Allen share is an extreme response to Trump’s deranging politics.
The post How Trump’s America Produces Normie Assassins appeared first on The Intercept.
Minneapolis activists are accusing a local House candidate of “cosplaying” as a protester, blurring the line between solidarity and opportunism.
The post ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-Opt Their Movements For Votes appeared first on The Intercept.
The FBI director was arrested twice in his youth for alcohol-related incidents that he said were “not representative of my usual conduct.”
The post Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking appeared first on The Intercept.
“It all comes down to those four,” said an advocate, “and if they are going to continue to try to hand Trump warrantless surveillance.”
The post Meet the Four Democrats Who’ll Decide If Trump Gets His Domestic Spying Law appeared first on The Intercept.
Treating journalism like a casino will harm reporting — and erode democracy.
The post We Need to Kick Prediction Market Betting Out of Journalism While We Still Can appeared first on The Intercept.
Since Rubio became secretary of state, the department has only marked Christian and Jewish holidays on its Instagram while boosting clear religious messaging.
The post Marco Rubio Is Rebranding the State Department as Explicitly Christian appeared first on The Intercept.
A provision unrelated to domestic spying got the hard-right GOP members on board — but it won’t work in the Senate.
The post Mike Johnson Used Crypto Catnip to Get Freedom Caucus Support for Domestic Spy Law appeared first on The Intercept.
Janet Mills dropped out of the Senate race against Graham Platner, despite the establishment’s longtime support for the Maine governor.
The post Democratic Leaders Wanted to Control the Maine Senate Race. Their Pick Just Dropped Out. appeared first on The Intercept.