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Trump's Iran Ultimatum Reveals the Limits of Military Might
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Trump's Iran Ultimatum Reveals the Limits of Military Might

As Trump threatens Iran with military action, the gap between America's overwhelming firepower and its ability to achieve lasting political outcomes becomes starkly apparent.

Can Trump Fire Fed Officials? Supreme Court Case Tests Central Bank Independence
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Can Trump Fire Fed Officials? Supreme Court Case Tests Central Bank Independence

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Cook, a case that could reshape Federal Reserve independence and presidential power over monetary policy.

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When America Feared the Hyphen - A Century-Old Immigration Debate
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When America Feared the Hyphen - A Century-Old Immigration Debate

In 1916, writer Randolph Bourne challenged Roosevelt's vision of "100% Americanism" with a radical idea - what if diversity was America's strength, not weakness?

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When Protest Songs Sound Like Yesterday
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When Protest Songs Sound Like Yesterday

Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis' channels 1970s protest rock for 2026 politics. Is nostalgia the key to unity, or are we stuck in the past?

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When Christianity Declares Empathy 'Toxic': America's Moral Crisis
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When Christianity Declares Empathy 'Toxic': America's Moral Crisis

Under Trump's second term, Christian influencers are calling empathy 'toxic' and rejecting traditional Christian values. This marks a dangerous shift in American politics and religion.

Winter Storm Deaths Hit 80: Are You Really Prepared?
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Winter Storm Deaths Hit 80: Are You Really Prepared?

A devastating US winter storm killed 80 people through multiple hazards. Expert reveals why preparation fails and what actually saves lives in extreme weather.

Americans Are Learning War Zone Survival Tactics to Resist ICE
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Americans Are Learning War Zone Survival Tactics to Resist ICE

A conflict researcher sees striking parallels between US community protection networks and nonviolent resistance strategies from Colombia to the Philippines. Here's what war zones teach about surviving state violence.

The Paradox of Gen Z Men Wanting Kids More Than Women
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The Paradox of Gen Z Men Wanting Kids More Than Women

57% of Gen Z men want children compared to 45% of women, reversing traditional gender expectations. What's driving this shift and what it means for families.

Minneapolis Resistance Breaks Trump's Disinformation Machine
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Minneapolis Resistance Breaks Trump's Disinformation Machine

Citizens in Minneapolis have demonstrated that Trump's gaslighting tactics can be defeated through organized, nonviolent resistance and citizen surveillance. What does this mean for American democracy?

When Rights Training Meets Reality: ICE Raids Test Democracy's Limits
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When Rights Training Meets Reality: ICE Raids Test Democracy's Limits

As ICE raids intensify under Trump, know-your-rights training surges nationwide. But what happens when federal agents ignore the Constitution they're sworn to protect?

The Polar Bear Problem: When Climate Icons Complicate the Story
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The Polar Bear Problem: When Climate Icons Complicate the Story

New research shows polar bears in Svalbard are thriving despite rapid ice loss, challenging the narrative that's defined climate messaging for decades. Is it time for a new symbol?

When Plants Dream and Machines Feel: Rethinking Consciousness
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When Plants Dream and Machines Feel: Rethinking Consciousness

As AI mimics human emotion and plants show learning behaviors, we're forced to question what truly counts as a mind—and whether we'd recognize consciousness if we found it.