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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Why I’m grateful to the Pope…Why I’m grateful to the Pope for his encyclical on AI | Francine Prose Opinion | In her article, Francine Prose expresses gratitude for Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, *Magnifica Humanitas*, which addresses the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The pope warns that A… | |
| May 26, 2026 | Tennessee’s attempt to execute Tony Carruthers…Tennessee’s attempt to execute Tony Carruthers failed. It must not try again | Austin Sarat Opinion | On May 21, Tennessee's attempt to execute Tony Carruthers failed due to issues with securing IV lines, marking him as the ninth person to survive a botched execution in 80 years. Carruthers' convictio… | |
| May 14, 2026 | Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He…Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | In his article, Steven Greenhouse argues that Donald Trump has not only failed to drain the swamp in Washington but has transformed it into a cesspool of corruption and conflicts of interest. He suppo… | |
| May 2, 2026 | Police are using surveillance tech to…Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Thesis:** Surveillance technology from companies like Flock is increasingly being misused by police to track romantic interests, raising serious ethical concerns. **Stakes:** With over 80,000 came… | |
| 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 15, 2026 | The supreme court needs to put…The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump’s use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | ### Executive Summary The article argues that the Supreme Court must impose limits on Donald Trump's extensive use of the presidential pardon power, which has included over 1,800 pardons, many of whi… | |
| April 14, 2026 | AI learns language from skewed sources.…AI learns language from skewed sources. That could change how we humans speak – and think | Bruce Schneier Opinion | Large language models (LLMs) are primarily trained on written texts, which leads to a skewed representation of human language that excludes the richness of unscripted, natural conversations. This limi… | |
| March 27, 2026 | Trump’s strategy to get his way:…Trump’s strategy to get his way: declare one fake ‘emergency’ after another | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | In his report, Steven Greenhouse critiques Donald Trump's frequent declarations of national emergencies to justify unilateral actions, such as imposing tariffs and deporting immigrants. Greenhouse hig… | |
| March 23, 2026 | Pete Hegseth is promoting a nihilist…Pete Hegseth is promoting a nihilist cult of death | Jan-Werner Mueller Opinion | **Talking Points: Pete Hegseth is Promoting a Nihilist Cult of Death** 1. **Protagonist and Argument**: Jan-Werner Mueller critiques Pete Hegseth, a prominent media figure in the Trump administration… | |
| February 19, 2026 | Trump’s bid to name Penn Station…Trump’s bid to name Penn Station after himself looks like a presidential shakedown | Mohamad Bazzi Opinion | **Talking Points: Trump’s Bid to Name Penn Station After Himself** **Protagonist:** Donald Trump, the former president and real estate mogul, is seeking to further his personal brand by renaming icon… |