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newpol.orgAn Orwellian Mockery of Critical Theory - New PoliticsGabriel Rockhill’s Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism? (or Pipers) is a neo-Stalinist hatchet job targeting the German intellectuals, most of them Jewish, who associated with the Frankfurt-based I...

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An Orwellian Mockery of Critical Theory @jamesbirmingham.bsky.social @anarresproject.bsky.social newpol.org/review/an-or...

theguardian.comFederal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor for ‘unlawfully serving’ in roleBill Essayli, a former GOP lawmaker and ally of president, has not been confirmed by the Senate in his role

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Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in Southern California for ‘unlawfully serving’ in role www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comThe Epstein files are a sledgehammer for the US midterms | Katie PhangVoters have a chance to break America’s two-tiered system of justice and hold powerful people accountable

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The Epstein files are a US midterms sledgehammer www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

nytimes.comIran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told LawmakersThe estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.

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"The Epstein files have become a sledgehammer to break [the United States of] America’s two-tiered standard of justice. That, to me, is the beginning of accountability. That is how we win, and how we build a better future."

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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot

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Wrong that cannot be repaired must be transcended.

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Eric Schmitt

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Iran war costs rise to $47.1 billion, Pentagon told Congress -- up by about $3.5 billion in roughly six weeks www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

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Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family. n.pr/4zpBn48

n.prU.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclearFlávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.

theguardian.comI struggled to come to terms with my mum’s death. Then I swam in the sea and suddenly felt connected to herMy mother was a keen swimmer, and she lived with depression. I wonder if she found the same respite in the water that has helped heal me since she passed away

I struggled to come to terms with my mum’s death. Then I swam in the sea and suddenly felt connected to her www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.comThe US urgently needs more bilingual healthcare workers. This clinic might have the solutionIn New Mexico, where a shortage is acute, Casa de Salud trains college and high-school health apprentices who understand the communities they serve

The US urgently needs more bilingual healthcare workers. This clinic might have the solution www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comTrump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the jobJennifer Shuford is expected to leave her post after midterm elections ‘to spend more time with my family’

Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

newrepublic.comHegseth Faith Adviser’s Disgusting Social Media Comments ExposedThe defense secretary’s faith adviser complained about immigrants “raping our white women,” among other sick posts.

Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Disgusting Social Media Comments Exposed @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217210/...

newrepublic.comMAGA Rep. Won’t Rule Out Deporting Elon Musk and Melania TrumpRepresentative Randy Fine made the comment while discussing his desire to denaturalize and deport Representative Ilhan Omar.

MAGA Rep. Won’t Rule Out Deporting Elon Musk and Melania Trump @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217200/...

newrepublic.comJared Kushner Got Secretary of State Fired After Dictator Paid Him OffKushner reportedly got former Secretary Rex Tillerson fired after the UAE paid him millions—prompting another nation to also pay Kushner to ensure favors of their own, according to a new book.

Jared Kushner Got Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Fired After Dictator Paid Him Off @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217201/...

newrepublic.comRFK Jr. Faces Backlash After Trashing 500 Million Arabs in the WorldHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thought it was a good use of his time to go on a remarkably racist rant.

RFK Jr. Faces Backlash After Trashing 500 Million Arabs in the World @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217202/...

newrepublic.comNithya Raman May Be L.A.’s Next Mayor. Don’t Expect a Revolution.The DSA-aligned candidate has been the subject of buzzy comparisons to Zohran Mamdani. But the City of Angels is designed to keep its leader in check.

Nithya Raman May Be L.A.’s Next Mayor. Don’t Expect a Revolution @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2166...

“I think it’s because the rest of the state looks down on L.A. as an urban mess.… It’s also a problem that California has with the rest of the country. People look at California as that crazy place west of the Rockies.”

"Maybe it’s just a sideshow—a seat for pseudo-political dreamers, ruling a city that’s best known for breaking dreams."

newrepublic.comMike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Yell at Each Other at U.N.The U.S. and Cuban representatives got into a screaming match on the floor of the United Nations.

Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Yell at Each Other at U.N. @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217219/...

newrepublic.comTodd Blanche Basically Coached Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein InterviewHouse Democrats’ report revealed how much Blanche helped Maxwell during the interview.

Todd Blanche Basically Coached Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein Interview @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217232/...

“The whole point of the conversation was not to uncover information but to create a conspiracy of silence and strategically deter Ghislaine Maxwell from sharing information that was not public at the time regarding the relationship between Trump and Epstein.”

theguardian.comThe Epstein files are a sledgehammer for the US midterms | Katie PhangVoters have a chance to break America’s two-tiered system of justice and hold powerful people accountable

Kind of embarrassing how many commentators are confusing Flavio and Jair Bolsonaro. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Aaron Rupar

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Trump's affordability message: "You could even come to Mar-a-Lago. You'll be my guest. The problem is that for $5,000 the most you'll be able to buy is a hamburger and maybe a small dessert. I'm not even sure you could buy that! No, don't go there. It's not a good place if you're price conscious."

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David Corn

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Nothing but the best people.

John Hudson@johnphudson.bsky.social

New: "The State Department will issue visas to Flavio Bolsanaro and his family and allow them entry into the United States," per a senior State Department official

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Guardian US

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"Instead of enforcing the law, the attorney general of the United States has been busy subverting it," writes @katiephang.bsky.social. "Here’s the thing, though: voters have noticed."

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Minnesota Star Tribune

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Asked whether the Pretti family will pursue legal action against the federal government, attorney Steve Schleicher said "the family will avail itself to any and all remedies in its pursuit of justice for Alex."

bit.lyLive: Pretti family accuses federal government of ‘shielding Alex’s killers’Pretti’s parents say they have not been updated on an investigation nine months after Pretti was killed by federal agents.

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The New Arab

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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has claimed that the Arab world produces no science or literature and fails to win major international awards, including the Nobel, Fields and Wolf prizes.

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Steve Herman

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Sea surface temperatures are at record-high levels off the California coast. www.latimes.com/california/st...

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Darth Putin

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Rubio: What's the problem? All Putin wants is the Donbass. It's just 11% of the country.... Prez: I demand full control over Ukraine and expect their unconditional surrender. Rubio: See, it's just the Donbass.

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'Sindicalistas: mujeres en las Comisiones Obreras'. Eva Antón Fernández @evaantonfer.bsky.social, Diana García Bujarrabal, Ana Fernández Asperilla, Mayka Muñoz Ruiz, Ofelia de Felipe Vila y Alba Moliner Cros. Coeditado con @fundacion1mayo.bsky.social buff.ly/th48H1W

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Marisa Kabas

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This is what I meant when I said in 2024 that when I looked at the incoming administration, all I could see was rape. It’s the heinous act itself, yes, but also a mentality, as deftly explained here:

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Reuters

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reut.rsSpain deports African, Asian asylum seekers to Morocco amid rights group outcrySpain has returned to Morocco more than a dozen sub-Saharan African and Asian migrants who reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and were turned down for asylum, the first deportation of its kind from the enclave since a mass border ‌crossing in July.

Spain deports African, Asian asylum seekers to Morocco amid rights group outcry reut.rs/4iHLwDp

theguardian.comTrump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warnPresident has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events

Trump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn "since January 2025, Noaa has lost more than 3,000 staffers...." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Trump has proposed cutting $1.6bn in Noaa funding – a 26% drop – for next year’s budget."

time.comNew Details of Rape Allegation Against Trump Revealed in House Democrats’ Epstein ReportA woman who had accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her told congressional staff it was rape, according to a new report

New Details of Rape Allegation Against Trump Revealed in House Democrats’ Epstein Report time.com/article/2026...

newrepublic.comJudge Hands Trump Massive Loss Over James Comey’s DaughterA judge ruled that the Department of Justice’s decision to fire Maurene Comey was illegal and ordered her to be reinstated.

Judge Hands Trump Massive Loss Over James Comey’s Daughter @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217154/...

newrepublic.comTrump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a WallIf they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them.

Trump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2171...

theguardian.comWar Is Interested in You by Gideon Rachman review – are we on the brink of world war three?A foreign affairs expert’s bleak assessment of the state of global security

War Is Interested in You by Gideon Rachman review – are we on the brink of world war three? www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...

theguardian.comCatholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo opTwo bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homesFamilies forced to flee as Netanyahu tries to prove security credentials after two Israeli soldiers killed days before election

‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

reuters.com7 takeaways from our investigation into heat storms and their tollMeet the heat storm: 7 takeaways from our investigation that gave supersized heat waves a new name and told the story of the biggest one on record.

Meet the heat storm: 7 takeaways from our investigation that gave supersized heat waves a new name www.reuters.com/investigates...

newrepublic.comWhen the Term “Heat Wave” Is No Longer EnoughA groundbreaking Reuters investigation explains that massive “heat storms” now “swarm the planet.”

When the Term “Heat Wave” Is No Longer Enough @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2170...

newrepublic.comNorway Fires Back After Trump Calls It a “Shithouse” CountryTrump wants to ban Norwegians from the U.S., all because he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Norway Fires Back After Trump Calls It a “Shithouse” Country @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/post/217144/...