Biden’s ‘Inflection Points’ Don’t Add Up

Via: Hallux  •  Op/Ed  •  2 Comments  •  2 years ago

“The president tries hard to convince Americans they’re “the indispensable nation.” But his latest speech won’t persuade many around the world.”

The Republican Party’s Culture of Violence

Via: Hallux  •  Op/Ed  •  10 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

Meet the Republicans Running for Speaker

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  36 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The lawmakers vying for the job include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership and a sophomore.”

Luxury porta-potty includes chemical bidet

Via: Hallux  •  Satire  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

The End of Netanyahu

Via: Hallux  •  Op/Ed  •  33 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  2 years ago

“He sold Israelis a story about their safety. It turned out not to be true.”

How the CIA’s top-ranking woman beat the agency’s men at their own game

Via: Hallux  •  History & Sociology  •  13 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

Indigenous tribes saw the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse in a different light

Via: Hallux  •  Other  •  1 Comments  •  2 years ago

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Social Media’s ‘Frictionless Experience’ for Terrorists

Via: Hallux  •  Other  •  10 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“These platforms were already imperfect. Now extremist groups are making sophisticated use of their vulnerabilities.”

Contender to replace Trudeau faces first real test

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

Jordan Reverses Himself and Will Push for a Third Speaker Vote

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Hours after saying he would endorse empowering an interim speaker, the hard-right Republican from Ohio reversed himself and said he would pursue...”