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When Helping Your Neighbor Makes You a 'Terrorist
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When Helping Your Neighbor Makes You a 'Terrorist

A satirical piece reframes ICE immigration enforcement, calling protesters 'terrorists' while agents remain unnamed. What does this inversion reveal about power and resistance in America?

Supreme Court's Double Standard Test
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Supreme Court's Double Standard Test

If the Supreme Court allows Texas Republican gerrymandering but strikes down California's Democratic response, it would expose partisan bias in America's highest court.

When Principles Meet Bullets: America's Founding Experiment Under Fire
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When Principles Meet Bullets: America's Founding Experiment Under Fire

Two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents in Minneapolis expose the fragility of America's core idea - that a nation can be bound by principles rather than blood. What happens when those principles are tested?

The AI Safety Paradox: Inside Anthropic's Contradictory Mission
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The AI Safety Paradox: Inside Anthropic's Contradictory Mission

How the $183 billion AI company preaches safety while racing to build potentially dangerous technology. A deep dive into Silicon Valley's biggest contradiction.

When Justice Becomes Law Enforcement's Shield
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When Justice Becomes Law Enforcement's Shield

The DOJ's response to Minneapolis ICE operations reveals how federal agencies protect each other while targeting critics and protesters instead of investigating officer misconduct.

When Democracy Fractures: What Neocons Taught Us About Moral Collapse
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When Democracy Fractures: What Neocons Taught Us About Moral Collapse

Minneapolis shootings and ICE raids reveal America's deepening democratic crisis. David Brooks argues neoconservative insights offer a path to moral renewal - but is it too late?

The Mindfulness Identity Crisis Scientists Can't Agree On
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The Mindfulness Identity Crisis Scientists Can't Agree On

Behind the 20-year global mindfulness boom lies a surprising problem - researchers still can't agree on what mindfulness actually is, creating confusion for millions of practitioners.

Doomsday Clock vs AI CEO Warnings: Who Should We Trust?
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Doomsday Clock vs AI CEO Warnings: Who Should We Trust?

Nuclear scientists set the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight while Anthropic's CEO warns of civilization's greatest test. Outsider prophets vs insider priests - whose voice carries more weight?

America's Cannabis Crossroads: Medical Rescheduling Sparks Fierce Debate
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America's Cannabis Crossroads: Medical Rescheduling Sparks Fierce Debate

Trump's executive order to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to III ignites controversy over medical research benefits versus public safety concerns

50 Years Later, The Muppets Still Ask: What Makes Entertainment Timeless?
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50 Years Later, The Muppets Still Ask: What Makes Entertainment Timeless?

As The Muppet Show marks its 50th anniversary, we explore how Jim Henson's felt creations evolved from TV sketches to a billion-dollar franchise that bridges generations.

When Government Lies Meet Video Evidence
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When Government Lies Meet Video Evidence

Trump administration officials repeatedly contradicted video evidence after two American citizens were killed during ICE raids in Minneapolis, raising questions about federal credibility and accountability.

Iran's Blueprint, Russia's Factory: The Drone Terror Assembly Line
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Iran's Blueprint, Russia's Factory: The Drone Terror Assembly Line

How Iran's drone technology became Russia's weapon of choice against Ukrainian civilians, producing 1,000 units daily in a sanctions-busting partnership.