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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| April 16, 2026 | Why were these two US immigration…Why were these two US immigration judges fired? | Seth Stern Opinion | In this report, Seth Stern discusses the recent firings of immigration judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes by the Trump administration, which appears to be prioritizing political loyalty over constitut… | |
| 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… | |
| April 13, 2026 | Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis…Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel Opinion | In her latest piece, Katrina vanden Heuvel highlights the escalating crisis of money in U.S. politics, exemplified by the alarming trend of billionaires like Sergey Brin paying $15 per signature to co… | |
| April 12, 2026 | The United States is destroying itself…The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit Opinion | In her report, Rebecca Solnit argues that the United States is undergoing a self-inflicted crisis, driven by systemic corruption and dismantling of federal institutions under the Trump administration.… | |
| April 11, 2026 | Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him…Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him into the gravest territory | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | In his latest piece, Sidney Blumenthal delves into the troubling consequences of Donald Trump's aggressive stance on Iran, highlighting how his misguided military strategy has spiraled into a dangerou… | |
| April 10, 2026 | Bullying might work when you’re 12.…Bullying might work when you’re 12. Does it work when you’re president? | Dave Schilling Opinion | **Executive Summary: Bullying in Leadership Contexts** In his article, Dave Schilling explores the implications of bullying behavior in adult leadership, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's… | |
| April 9, 2026 | How to defeat Trump every time…How to defeat Trump every time | Robert Reich Opinion | **Thesis:** Robert Reich outlines a strategic blueprint for defeating Trump, emphasizing that countries and organizations can leverage their own strengths to counter his demands without directly confr… | |
| April 8, 2026 | Why do elite Democrats fear Hasan…Why do elite Democrats fear Hasan Piker? | Bhaskar Sunkara Opinion | In a striking turn of events, elite Democrats are rallying against Hasan Piker, a prominent Twitch streamer, as they grapple with pressing issues like rising gas prices and a faltering approval rating… | |
| April 7, 2026 | If Trump commits war crimes in…If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth Opinion | ### Executive Summary Kenneth Roth's article discusses the potential for prosecuting Donald Trump for war crimes related to his threats against Iran's civilian infrastructure. Despite the U.S. Suprem… |