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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| 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… | |
| April 18, 2026 | Is Meghan Markle really the most…Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Briefing Summary:** Meghan Markle claims to be the "most trolled person in the world," highlighting the intense criticism she faces, particularly rooted in racism and sexism. Despite her high-profi… | |
| April 17, 2026 | As a Catholic, I’ve struggled with…As a Catholic, I’ve struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope’s call for peace | Margaret Sullivan Opinion | **Talking Points: "As a Catholic, I’ve struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope’s call for peace" by Margaret Sullivan** 1. **Protagonist's Journey**: Margaret Sullivan, a lifelong Catholic… | |
| 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… |