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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| April 30, 2026 | The supreme court’s voting rights decision…The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy | Moira Donegan Opinion | **Talking Points: The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision is a Death Knell for American Democracy** 1. **Protagonist and Argument**: In her article, Moira Donegan argues that the Supreme Court's r… | |
| April 28, 2026 | Shrugging at calamity: America is reacting…Shrugging at calamity: America is reacting in strange ways to our chaotic times | Francine Prose Opinion | In her article, Francine Prose argues that Americans have become desensitized to violence and political turmoil, leading to widespread skepticism about the truth of events, including a recent assassin… | |
| April 27, 2026 | I thought Alito was history’s worst…I thought Alito was history’s worst supreme court justice. But Thomas has outdone him | Robert Reich Opinion | In a provocative piece, Robert Reich argues that Clarence Thomas has eclipsed Samuel Alito as the worst Supreme Court justice in history. Citing Thomas's long tenure and recent controversial remarks,… | |
| April 26, 2026 | To win in 2028, Democrats must…To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice – not shy away from it | Steve Philips Opinion | In his article, Steve Phillips argues that to succeed in the 2028 elections, Democrats must embrace justice and equality rather than shy away from these issues out of fear of alienating voters. He sup… | |
| April 25, 2026 | Trump fan Caitlyn Jenner learns elections…Trump fan Caitlyn Jenner learns elections have consequences | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | In her article, Arwa Mahdawi discusses Caitlyn Jenner's realization that her support for Donald Trump does not exempt her from the negative consequences of his anti-trans policies, particularly when h… | |
| April 24, 2026 | Trump cannot bear the judgments of…Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | In "Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo," Sidney Blumenthal argues that Donald Trump's reaction to Pope Leo XIV's moral critiques reflects his fragile ego and authoritarian tendencies. The Pop… | |
| April 23, 2026 | Why are White House journalists partying…Why are White House journalists partying with Trump? | Margaret Sullivan Opinion | In her latest piece, Margaret Sullivan critically examines the implications of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, especially with Donald Trump’s attendance looming large. She questions the approp… | |
| April 22, 2026 | What have I done? I forced…What have I done? I forced my kid to listen to Usha Vance's podcast - now she's a fan | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | In her article, Arwa Mahdawi humorously recounts her experience of making her four-year-old daughter listen to Usha Vance's new podcast, "Storytime With the Second Lady," which aims to promote literac… | |
| April 21, 2026 | Why are straight white men overrepresented…Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power? | Steve Phillips Opinion | **Core Claim:** The overrepresentation of straight white American men in positions of power is a systemic issue rooted in longstanding preferences rather than a reflection of merit or capability among… | |
| April 19, 2026 | A major US court case could…A major US court case could help fix the ills of Citizens United | David Sirota Opinion | A pivotal Maine lawsuit could challenge the dark money dominance in U.S. elections, stemming from the controversial Citizens United ruling and its lesser-known counterpart, SpeechNow. With Super PACs… |