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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| May 9, 2026 | Air travel was already miserable. Now…Air travel was already miserable. Now we get to pay more for it! | Dave Schilling Opinion | In a biting commentary, Dave Schilling reflects on the recent collapse of Spirit Airlines, a company long synonymous with miserable flying experiences. With rising fuel costs exacerbated by geopolitic… | |
| May 8, 2026 | The fight against AI data centers…The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin Opinion | In their report, Astra Taylor and Saul Levin highlight the emergence of a grassroots anti-datacenter movement in response to the Trump administration's support for AI infrastructure, which they argue… | |
| May 5, 2026 | Abortion pills are saving women’s lives.…Abortion pills are saving women’s lives. The right is trying to eliminate them | Moira Donegan Opinion | In her article, Moira Donegan discusses the aftermath of the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to severe restrictions on abortion access across the U.S. She hi… | |
| May 3, 2026 | The supreme court trusts America not…The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don’t | Jamil Smith Opinion | ### Executive Summary In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has suggested that the protections of the Voting Rights Act are no longer necessary, based on the belief that America has significantly cha… | |
| 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… | |
| May 1, 2026 | The supreme court’s voting rights decision…The supreme court’s voting rights decision wasn’t about law – it was about politics | David Daley and Eric J Segall Opinion | The Supreme Court's recent decision in Callais v. Louisiana marks a decisive political maneuver, effectively dismantling the Voting Rights Act's protections for minority voters while inviting aggressi… | |
| 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… |