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There’s a familiar pattern in American politics: accusations about race tend to flow in one direction, and when they don’t, the reaction can be noticeably quieter.
That dynamic was on display recently with a now-deleted post from the Democratic Party’s official account on X. The post featured a photo of acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao standing next to former Virginia...
The Alabama-based nonprofit, long known for tracking and calling out hate groups, is now facing serious legal trouble of its own. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury had returned an 11-count indictment against the organization. The charges include wire fraud, making false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy tied to money...
The New York Times recently published a conversation that leans into a growing — and controversial — attitude among some younger Americans about theft, particularly when it’s directed at large corporations.
The piece, written by culture editor Nadja Spiegelman, centers on what she calls “microlooting.” The idea is fairly simple: taking small amounts from big companies and brushing it off...
Former talk show host Maury Povich pushed back on a claim from former MSNBC anchor Joy Reid during a recent episode of his podcast, creating an awkward but revealing exchange about how each party approaches politics.
The conversation took place on “On Par with Maury Povich,” where Reid argued that Democrats operate under a different set of standards than Republicans....
Margaret Huang’s time leading the Southern Poverty Law Center coincided with a period of major change for the organization, both in its public posture and in how critics perceived its work.
Huang became president and CEO in 2020, stepping in after the departure of co-founder Morris Dees, who was removed amid internal allegations of misconduct and concerns about workplace culture....
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota dismissed questions from a reporter who pressed her to explain a sharp change in her reported net worth, offering little clarification and ending the exchange abruptly.
Recent congressional financial disclosures reviewed by the Wall Street Journal estimated Omar’s net worth at between $18,000 and $95,000. That figure stands in stark contrast to earlier filings, which...
A MAGA influencer who built a massive following with a steady stream of patriotic, bikini-clad posts—ice fishing, drinking Coors Light, posing with guns—has turned out not to be who followers thought. Behind the account was a 22-year-old medical student in India who used AI tools to create the persona and, in the process, funded his education.
The student, who went...
Former President Barack Obama drew sharp criticism online this week after weighing in on Virginia’s newly approved congressional map, which is expected to heavily favor Democrats in future elections.
Shortly after voters narrowly backed the redistricting plan, Obama posted a message on X praising the outcome. “Congratulations, Virginia!” he wrote, framing the vote as a pushback against Republican efforts to...
Virginia voters narrowly approved a new congressional map Tuesday, setting up a major shift in the state’s representation in the U.S. House. With 94% of the vote counted, about 51% supported the measure while 49% opposed it, according to the Associated Press. The outcome is expected to give Democrats a significant advantage in upcoming elections.
Under the current map, Democrats...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the city’s plan to phase out the tipped minimum wage on Wednesday, framing the issue in historical terms that drew attention during a tense policy debate.
Earlier in the day, the Chicago City Council voted 30–19 on an effort to override Johnson’s veto of a measure tied to the wage policy. The attempt fell four...