In Venezuela, we couldn’t stop Chávez. Don’t make the same mistakes we did.
The Stranger Things Cast Stole the Show With a Powerful Political Message
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Used Her Acceptance Speech To Oppose The Immigrant Ban
McCain blasts Bannon placement on National Security Council
Why Evangelicals Are Speaking Out Against Betsy DeVos: The conservative Christian education secretary nominee would seem like an evangelical favorite. But some from within her own faith say she’s not right for the job.
Amid the turmoil surrounding the immigration ban, new citizens take the oath
‘It was a slaughter’: Deadly terrorist attack at mosque leaves Quebec shaken
Quebec mosque saw itself ‘in harmony’ with Canadian society
‘It will be a bloodbath’: Inside the Kansas militia plot to ignite a religious war
SCIENTISTS BAFFLED BY MCCONNELL AND RYAN’S ABILITY TO STAND UPRIGHT WITHOUT SPINES
Trump points blame elsewhere for weekend’s chaos around entry ban - Trump’s executive order on refugees was slapdash and rushed, thrown together without any real consultation or implementation from the agencies tasked with enforcing the ban.
As protesters streamed into airports nationwide, travelers found themselves unexpectedly detained, and federal judges issued last-minute stays. The Trump administration struggled to explain the executive action and to, on a practical level, implement it.
At one point Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly issued a statement explaining that people with green cards subject to the ban would face easier entry in the country but would still undergo a “case-by-case” review. Kelly’s statement contradicted that of Reince Priebus, Trump’s chief of staff, who said earlier Sunday on NBC News’s “Meet the Press” that green-card holders would not be affected — a statement that contradicted what other Trump officials had said just a day earlier.
Perhaps the clearest sign of the disarray was a scrambled background briefing for reporters Sunday evening, in which senior White House officials blamed the media and spoke on the condition of anonymity to declare, “It really is a massive success story in terms of implementation on every single level.”
Bannon Is Given Security Role Usually Held for Generals
In Face of Trump’s Order, Some Muslim Nations Are Conspicuously Silent
Toomey flunks moral test, hides in Palm Springs with billionaire donors
Trump is ruling America with the agenda of Europe’s far right
McCain, Again the Maverick, Challenges President Trump: Sen. McCain has served notice he is the Republican lawmaker most willing to defy the new Republican president
Dissent memo circulating in the State Department over Trump’s policy on refugees and immigrants
ANALYSIS: Trump's Order Heightens Risk of Extremist Attacks in the US, Counterterror Expert Says
Koch network could serve as potent resistance in Trump era
Should Britain host Trump for state visit? More than 1 million people say no.
'I do feel safer': A look at Trump's travel ban supporters
Obama rejects comparison between Trump’s immigration policy and his own, encourages protests
A WELCOME SETBACK FOR DONALD TRUMP
A DANGEROUSLY ISOLATED PRESIDENT
Angry Republicans lash out at Trump for not consulting them on travel ban
White House considers reversing LGBT protections for federal workers
Monday, January 30, 2017
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-29
Paul Ryan’s Worst Week in Washington
McConnell: We don’t have religious tests in this country
The First Week in Donald Trump’s Kleptocracy Was Very, Very Kleptocratic
What the U.S. learned from turning away refugees who fled the Nazis
A toddler has shot and killed someone every week for the last two years
Trump redefines the enemy and 15 years of counterterrorism policy
The Lawyers Showed Up: And because we still live in a country where the law matters, they won.
Trump asked for a ‘Muslim ban,’ Giuliani says — and ordered a commission to do it ‘legally’
A Clarifying Moment in American History: There should be nothing surprising about what Donald Trump has done in his first week—but he has underestimated the resilience of Americans and their institutions.
Trump’s facile claim that his refugee policy is similar to Obama’s in 2011
Clinton: 'This is not who we are'
In conservative media, Trump executive orders are a home run
McConnell: We don’t have religious tests in this country
The First Week in Donald Trump’s Kleptocracy Was Very, Very Kleptocratic
What the U.S. learned from turning away refugees who fled the Nazis
A toddler has shot and killed someone every week for the last two years
Trump redefines the enemy and 15 years of counterterrorism policy
The Lawyers Showed Up: And because we still live in a country where the law matters, they won.
Trump asked for a ‘Muslim ban,’ Giuliani says — and ordered a commission to do it ‘legally’
A Clarifying Moment in American History: There should be nothing surprising about what Donald Trump has done in his first week—but he has underestimated the resilience of Americans and their institutions.
Trump’s facile claim that his refugee policy is similar to Obama’s in 2011
Clinton: 'This is not who we are'
In conservative media, Trump executive orders are a home run
Reading archive 2017-01-28
That time Paul Ryan gave a succinct, near-perfect response to Trump’s call to ban Muslims
Republican Men Say It’s a Better Time to Be a Woman Than a Man
Judge Blocks Trump Order on Refugees Amid Chaos and Outcry Worldwide
Where Christian Leaders Stand on Trump's Refugee Policy
The Kind of Comedy That Can Hurt Trump
Trump’s erratic first week was among the most alarming in history
Dear Mainstream Media: Why so liberal?
Republican Men Say It’s a Better Time to Be a Woman Than a Man
Judge Blocks Trump Order on Refugees Amid Chaos and Outcry Worldwide
Where Christian Leaders Stand on Trump's Refugee Policy
The Kind of Comedy That Can Hurt Trump
Trump’s erratic first week was among the most alarming in history
Dear Mainstream Media: Why so liberal?
Friday, January 27, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-27
Trump ‘will get rid of all of you’: Man allegedly attacks Muslim airline employee
The end of Sarah Palin is here
How a hoax website about paid protesters came crumbling down live on TV
Russia Is a Terrible Ally Against Terrorism
The Politics of Cowardice
Making the Rust Belt Rustier
HOW AUTHOR TIMOTHY TYSON FOUND THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF THE EMMETT TILL CASE: With a renewed cultural interest in the 1955 murder that catalyzed the 20th century civil rights movement, an interview with the author of a new book who tracked down the long-hidden woman at its center.
Get to Know the Memes of the Alt-Right and Never Miss a Dog-Whistle Again
Behind closed doors, Republican lawmakers fret about how to repeal Obamacare
The end of Sarah Palin is here
How a hoax website about paid protesters came crumbling down live on TV
Russia Is a Terrible Ally Against Terrorism
The Politics of Cowardice
Making the Rust Belt Rustier
HOW AUTHOR TIMOTHY TYSON FOUND THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF THE EMMETT TILL CASE: With a renewed cultural interest in the 1955 murder that catalyzed the 20th century civil rights movement, an interview with the author of a new book who tracked down the long-hidden woman at its center.
Get to Know the Memes of the Alt-Right and Never Miss a Dog-Whistle Again
Behind closed doors, Republican lawmakers fret about how to repeal Obamacare
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-26
The State Department’s entire senior administrative team just resigned
Trump just gave a remarkable new interview. Here’s a tally of all his lies.
Trump is getting payments from foreign governments. We have no idea what they are.
Trump pressured Park Service to find proof for his claims about inauguration crowd
A Lie by Any Other Name
One-third of Metro’s track inspection department has been fired for falsifying records, Wiedefeld confirms
Trump says Syrian refugees aren’t vetted. We are. Here’s what we went through.
A running list of all the possible subtweets of President Trump from government Twitter accounts
Trump just gave a remarkable new interview. Here’s a tally of all his lies.
Trump is getting payments from foreign governments. We have no idea what they are.
Trump pressured Park Service to find proof for his claims about inauguration crowd
A Lie by Any Other Name
One-third of Metro’s track inspection department has been fired for falsifying records, Wiedefeld confirms
Trump says Syrian refugees aren’t vetted. We are. Here’s what we went through.
A running list of all the possible subtweets of President Trump from government Twitter accounts
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-25
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-24
U.S. judge finds that Aetna deceived the public about its reasons for quitting Obamacare
The first days inside Trump’s White House: Fury, tumult and a reboot
Trump struggles to shake his erratic campaign habits: ‘He's off to the worst start of a presidency in a very long time,’ according to one presidential historian.
Recidivism Watch: Spicer uses repeatedly debunked citations for Trump’s voter fraud claims
Biggest Tax-Cutting States Show Weak Growth
The Shocking Affront of Donald Trump’s C.I.A. Stunt
Rocky First Weekend for Trump Troubles Even His Top Aides
Trump kills TPP, giving China its first big win
Is Trump ready for war in the South China Sea, or is his team just not being clear?
The first days inside Trump’s White House: Fury, tumult and a reboot
Trump struggles to shake his erratic campaign habits: ‘He's off to the worst start of a presidency in a very long time,’ according to one presidential historian.
Recidivism Watch: Spicer uses repeatedly debunked citations for Trump’s voter fraud claims
Biggest Tax-Cutting States Show Weak Growth
The Shocking Affront of Donald Trump’s C.I.A. Stunt
Rocky First Weekend for Trump Troubles Even His Top Aides
Trump kills TPP, giving China its first big win
Is Trump ready for war in the South China Sea, or is his team just not being clear?
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Monday, January 23, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-23
Life in authoritarian states is mostly boring and tolerable: Americans have an overly dramatic view what the end of democracy looks like.
Trump’s press secretary said the federal workforce has seen a “dramatic expansion.” It has not.: The size of the federal workforce barely changed during the Obama years.
You Are Not Equal. I’m Sorry.
On Punching Nazis
Let’s shame the president: More powerful than punching nazis: making them look like the idiots they are
GOP senators unveil ObamaCare replacement bill
Russia: Life After Trust: Once you lose faith in one institution, you start to lose faith in them all. Lessons from Putin’s Moscow.
Sources say Trump's CIA visit made relations with intel community worse
Without evidence, Trump tells lawmakers 3 million to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote
No, Gwyneth Paltrow, women should not put jade eggs in their vaginas, gynecologist says
Trump’s press secretary said the federal workforce has seen a “dramatic expansion.” It has not.: The size of the federal workforce barely changed during the Obama years.
You Are Not Equal. I’m Sorry.
On Punching Nazis
Let’s shame the president: More powerful than punching nazis: making them look like the idiots they are
GOP senators unveil ObamaCare replacement bill
Russia: Life After Trust: Once you lose faith in one institution, you start to lose faith in them all. Lessons from Putin’s Moscow.
Sources say Trump's CIA visit made relations with intel community worse
Without evidence, Trump tells lawmakers 3 million to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote
No, Gwyneth Paltrow, women should not put jade eggs in their vaginas, gynecologist says
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-22
Attack on Alt-Right Leader Has Internet Asking: Is It O.K. to Punch a Nazi?
Kellyanne Conway: WH Spokesman Gave ‘Alternative Facts’ on Inauguration Crowd
Crowd Scientists Say Women’s March in Washington Had 3 Times More People Than Trump’s Inauguration
Trump team doubles down on media criticism
Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes Speech Was the Perfect Bait: Because no matter what he tweets, Donald Trump loves celebrities as much as ever
Ridicule Is Resistance: A report from the protest in Washington, D.C.
You Would Do The Same Thing If An Old Witch Had Your Father’s Soul Trapped In A Lantern
Donald Trump Will Not Release Tax Returns, White House Adviser Says
Kellyanne Conway: WH Spokesman Gave ‘Alternative Facts’ on Inauguration Crowd
Crowd Scientists Say Women’s March in Washington Had 3 Times More People Than Trump’s Inauguration
Trump team doubles down on media criticism
Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes Speech Was the Perfect Bait: Because no matter what he tweets, Donald Trump loves celebrities as much as ever
Ridicule Is Resistance: A report from the protest in Washington, D.C.
You Would Do The Same Thing If An Old Witch Had Your Father’s Soul Trapped In A Lantern
Donald Trump Will Not Release Tax Returns, White House Adviser Says
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-21
A most dreadful inaugural address
Donald Trump’s inauguration was a Gothic nightmare
Trump’s dark promise to return to a mythical past
Trump’s America is a rotten place
Trump’s real war isn’t with the media. It’s with facts.: Trump needs to delegitimize the media because he needs to delegitimize facts.
Trump claims 1.5 million people came to his inauguration. Here's what the evidence shows.
Interior Department reactivates Twitter accounts after shutdown following inauguration
With False Claims, Trump Attacks Media on Turnout and Intelligence Rift
Donald Trump had biggest inaugural crowd ever? Metrics don't show it
Sean Spicer just fudged the facts at least 4 times in 5 minutes
Donald Trump’s inauguration was a Gothic nightmare
Trump’s dark promise to return to a mythical past
Trump’s America is a rotten place
Trump’s real war isn’t with the media. It’s with facts.: Trump needs to delegitimize the media because he needs to delegitimize facts.
Trump claims 1.5 million people came to his inauguration. Here's what the evidence shows.
Interior Department reactivates Twitter accounts after shutdown following inauguration
With False Claims, Trump Attacks Media on Turnout and Intelligence Rift
Donald Trump had biggest inaugural crowd ever? Metrics don't show it
Sean Spicer just fudged the facts at least 4 times in 5 minutes
Friday, January 20, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-20
Preserve, Protect, and Defend
An Inaugural Celebration That Rings Hollow: Commentators love to praise the peaceful handover of power—but this year, it stands as a reminder of the system’s fragility and shortcomings.
An Inaugural Celebration That Rings Hollow: Commentators love to praise the peaceful handover of power—but this year, it stands as a reminder of the system’s fragility and shortcomings.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-19
The Obamas were a master class in dignity and civility. Did we learn what they taught?
Trump reportedly wants to cut cultural programs that make up 0.02 percent of federal spending
Targeting the arts is the laziest, stupidest way to pretend to cut the budget
The damaging fact that Donald Trump got right about John Lewis
What the Mood is Like in D.C. Before the Inauguration
Trump reportedly wants to cut cultural programs that make up 0.02 percent of federal spending
Targeting the arts is the laziest, stupidest way to pretend to cut the budget
The damaging fact that Donald Trump got right about John Lewis
What the Mood is Like in D.C. Before the Inauguration
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-17
Why did Obama dawdle on Russia’s hacking?
The Trump dossier is silly — except for one thing
Trump has stacked the deck against himself
A Professor Helps Smithsonian Catch The Curator-Thief
Angst Simmers in Washington as Trump Presidency Nears
Wife of Orlando Gunman Charged Under Antiterrorism Laws
The director of the CIA just went off on Donald Trump. It was a long time coming.
Donald Trump was asked to name one of his heroes. His answer was very, very strange.
Trump’s OMB pick seems poised to ignite a worldwide financial crisis
Donald Trump may have just destroyed the Republican effort to repeal Obamacare
Trump vows ‘insurance for everybody’ in Obamacare replacement plan
Republicans say they’ll protect you if you have a pre-existing condition. Don’t believe it.
Trump’s presidency is doomed
Just when you thought the Trump ethics disaster couldn’t get worse, it did
Trump has absolutely no idea what black America looks like
Paul LePage chides Lewis to look at history: 'A simple thank you would suffice'
As Trump Era Arrives, a Sense of Uncertainty Grips the World
Obama Commutes Bulk of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence
Joe Biden: ‘I Wish to Hell I’d Just Kept Saying the Exact Same Thing’
The Trump dossier is silly — except for one thing
Trump has stacked the deck against himself
A Professor Helps Smithsonian Catch The Curator-Thief
Angst Simmers in Washington as Trump Presidency Nears
Wife of Orlando Gunman Charged Under Antiterrorism Laws
The director of the CIA just went off on Donald Trump. It was a long time coming.
Donald Trump was asked to name one of his heroes. His answer was very, very strange.
Trump’s OMB pick seems poised to ignite a worldwide financial crisis
Donald Trump may have just destroyed the Republican effort to repeal Obamacare
Trump vows ‘insurance for everybody’ in Obamacare replacement plan
Republicans say they’ll protect you if you have a pre-existing condition. Don’t believe it.
Trump’s presidency is doomed
Just when you thought the Trump ethics disaster couldn’t get worse, it did
Trump has absolutely no idea what black America looks like
Paul LePage chides Lewis to look at history: 'A simple thank you would suffice'
As Trump Era Arrives, a Sense of Uncertainty Grips the World
Obama Commutes Bulk of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence
Joe Biden: ‘I Wish to Hell I’d Just Kept Saying the Exact Same Thing’
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-14
Trump rips John Lewis as Democrats boycott inauguration: The congressman and civil rights icon said he doesn't view Trump as legitimate, and the president-elect fires back on Twitter.
FBI’s Comey Says Republican Data Also Hacked by Russians: Russians chose not to disclose as much GOP material as Democrats’ data, intelligence leader says
FBI’s Comey Says Republican Data Also Hacked by Russians: Russians chose not to disclose as much GOP material as Democrats’ data, intelligence leader says
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-11
In stark farewell, Obama warns of threat to U. S. democracy
Intel chiefs presented Trump with claims of Russian efforts to compromise him
President Obama’s farewell speech transcript, annotated
Aging Ungracefully in the NBA
The NBA’s Midseason Arms Race Is Upon Us
Tom Brady Is Shilling Smart Pajamas
The Knicks Keep Inventing New Ways to Confound Their Fans
Donald Trump is 'gaslighting' all of us
Trump pegs vaccine skeptic to run safety commission, alarming doctors
Donald Trump's Press Conference, Annotated
The uncomfortable reality of Tyreek Hill's success
Trump pits his staff against the media: The president-elect packs his news conference with paid aides ready to jeer reporters.
This Is Why You Don't Kiss The Ring
Even Fox News is defending CNN against Trump
What the bleep happened at the Trump news conference?
After the Trump dossier, James Comey is running out of excuses
Intel chiefs presented Trump with claims of Russian efforts to compromise him
President Obama’s farewell speech transcript, annotated
Aging Ungracefully in the NBA
The NBA’s Midseason Arms Race Is Upon Us
Tom Brady Is Shilling Smart Pajamas
The Knicks Keep Inventing New Ways to Confound Their Fans
Donald Trump is 'gaslighting' all of us
Trump pegs vaccine skeptic to run safety commission, alarming doctors
Donald Trump's Press Conference, Annotated
The uncomfortable reality of Tyreek Hill's success
Trump pits his staff against the media: The president-elect packs his news conference with paid aides ready to jeer reporters.
This Is Why You Don't Kiss The Ring
Even Fox News is defending CNN against Trump
What the bleep happened at the Trump news conference?
After the Trump dossier, James Comey is running out of excuses
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Monday, January 9, 2017
Reading archive 2016-01-09
The end of policy, at least for now
An existential moment for the Euro-American alliance
In the Trump era, artists can be Jimmy Fallon or Donald Glover. Choose wisely.
Kim Jong Un isn’t the first tyrant to play Trump, and he won’t be the last
A Dairy Queen owner unleashed a racist tirade against a customer. He no longer has a business.
An existential moment for the Euro-American alliance
In the Trump era, artists can be Jimmy Fallon or Donald Glover. Choose wisely.
Kim Jong Un isn’t the first tyrant to play Trump, and he won’t be the last
A Dairy Queen owner unleashed a racist tirade against a customer. He no longer has a business.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-08
Friday, January 6, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-06
KING: Stop using the attack on a mentally challenged white man in Chicago to promote a racist agenda against Black Lives Matter
Two contractors allege getting stiffed for work on Trump’s D.C. hotel
Your Princess Is in Another Castle: Misogyny, Entitlement, and Nerds
Who Died and Made You Khaleesi? Privilege, White Saviors, and the Elusive Male Feminist Who Doesn’t Suck - "At the same time, being used to being deferred to and having your opinion listened to and having your feelings matter is very pleasant. Actually giving that up and stepping aside to become the unimportant one for once is very unpleasant, even painful. When you’re used to being in charge you perceive any balancing of the scales as an attack, any leveling of the playing field as something being stolen from you."
How funding Donald Trump’s border wall could go south real quickly for Republicans
‘Political witch hunt’: Trump isn’t backing off his Russia hacking doubts, no matter the evidence
Trump’s criticism of intelligence on Russia is dividing Hill GOP
Navy analysis found that a Marine’s case would draw attention to Afghan ‘sex slaves’
Afghanistan sees rise in ‘dancing boys’ exploitation
Republicans are about to feel Obama’s pain on Obamacare — and he knows it
U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win
Two contractors allege getting stiffed for work on Trump’s D.C. hotel
Your Princess Is in Another Castle: Misogyny, Entitlement, and Nerds
Who Died and Made You Khaleesi? Privilege, White Saviors, and the Elusive Male Feminist Who Doesn’t Suck - "At the same time, being used to being deferred to and having your opinion listened to and having your feelings matter is very pleasant. Actually giving that up and stepping aside to become the unimportant one for once is very unpleasant, even painful. When you’re used to being in charge you perceive any balancing of the scales as an attack, any leveling of the playing field as something being stolen from you."
How funding Donald Trump’s border wall could go south real quickly for Republicans
‘Political witch hunt’: Trump isn’t backing off his Russia hacking doubts, no matter the evidence
Trump’s criticism of intelligence on Russia is dividing Hill GOP
Navy analysis found that a Marine’s case would draw attention to Afghan ‘sex slaves’
Afghanistan sees rise in ‘dancing boys’ exploitation
Republicans are about to feel Obama’s pain on Obamacare — and he knows it
U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-05
How to Become a ‘Superager’
The Health Care Plan Trump Voters Really Want
Republicans Are Courting Disaster on Health Care
The G.O.P. Health Care Hoax
Why Rural America Voted for Trump
TRUMP AND THE CASE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
WHAT IF A PRESIDENT LOSES CONTROL?
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat
The Health Care Plan Trump Voters Really Want
Republicans Are Courting Disaster on Health Care
The G.O.P. Health Care Hoax
Why Rural America Voted for Trump
TRUMP AND THE CASE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
WHAT IF A PRESIDENT LOSES CONTROL?
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Reading archive 2017-01-02
A-List’s Trump Snub Hits Him Where It Hurts: Ultimately, denying Trump and Trumpism the cultural approval they crave is an important statement.
The Alt-Right Hates Rogue One, Because of Course It Does
The 'alt-right' splinters as supporters and critics agree it was white supremacy all along
Why Angry White Men Love Calling People “Cucks”
Donald Trump Tweets Because He Doesn't Know How to Do Anything Else
The Alt-Right Hates Rogue One, Because of Course It Does
The 'alt-right' splinters as supporters and critics agree it was white supremacy all along
Why Angry White Men Love Calling People “Cucks”
Donald Trump Tweets Because He Doesn't Know How to Do Anything Else
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