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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| August 8, 2026 | Rest assured, the new CDC director…Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | ### Executive Summary Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director of the CDC, marking a significant leadership change after nearly a year without a permanent head. During her confirmati… | |
| August 7, 2026 | Trump is laying waste to the…Trump is laying waste to the agency that keeps hospital patients safe | Robert B Shpiner Opinion | In his report, Robert B. Shpiner highlights the alarming dismantling of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) under the Trump administration, which has led to the cancellation of over… | |
| August 6, 2026 | The American left is making strides.…The American left is making strides. But can they win in November? | Ben Davis Opinion | **Thesis:** The American left is gaining traction within the Democratic Party, evidenced by recent primary victories, but faces significant challenges ahead. **Stakes:** As the left's influence grow… | |
| August 5, 2026 | Abdul El-Sayed offers a template for…Abdul El-Sayed offers a template for Democrats to defeat Trumpism | Peter Beinart Opinion | ### Executive Summary Abdul El-Sayed's recent victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary presents a strategic model for Democrats to counter Trumpism. His campaign effectively linked U.S. mili… | |
| August 4, 2026 | We are US civil rights lawyers.…We are US civil rights lawyers. Trump’s policies have driven us to seek justice internationally | Thomas Becker and Antonio Romanucci Opinion | ### Executive Summary Civil rights lawyers Thomas Becker and Antonio Romanucci highlight the alarming trend of diminishing accountability within the U.S. legal system due to the Trump administration'… | |
| August 3, 2026 | Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when…Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when a leader’s violations are rewarded | Jamil Smith Opinion | ### Executive Summary Jamil Smith's article critiques Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of *The Odyssey*, highlighting the moral contradictions inherent in the narrative. While the film presents Od… | |
| August 1, 2026 | Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his…Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his girlfriend’s menstrual blood in his freezer | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Talking Points: Bryan Johnson's Biohacking Experimentation** 1. **Protagonist and Argument**: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, driven by an obsession with health and longevity, has taken an unconve… | |
| July 31, 2026 | McCarthyism has returned to the United…McCarthyism has returned to the United States – and this time it’s even more dangerous | Judith Levine Opinion | In her report, Judith Levine draws alarming parallels between the original McCarthy era and the current political climate under Trump, highlighting a resurgence of political repression fueled by fear… | |
| July 29, 2026 | What should replace the American-led world…What should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn Opinion | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn argue that the decline of the American-led world order presents an opportunity to envision a more stable multipolar world that prioritizes mutual restraint over the flawed id… | |
| July 28, 2026 | I’m a refugee who reports on…I’m a refugee who reports on America’s ills. I still believe in its promise | Lok Darjee Opinion | **Executive Summary:** In his reflective piece, Lok Darjee shares his journey from a Bhutanese refugee in Nepal to a naturalized American citizen and journalist, highlighting the complexities of iden… |