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Poll: 95% of Harvard Arts and Sciences Professors Oppose Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 21, 2026 11 Comments

"The school has faced several high-profile cancellation attempts of right-leaning professors in the past few years."

Germany’s AfD Scores Another State Victory, Chancellor Merz Calls Outcome a ‘Disaster’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on September 21, 2026 16 Comments

"We can't sugarcoat the results ... it was a disaster."

Education Dept. Investigating Massachusetts School Over Alleged Secret Gender Transition

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 21, 2026 8 Comments

“Parents have a right to know what is happening with their children at school, particularly when it concerns deeply personal matters involving their health and well-being”

Manufactured AI Panic Hits the Streets, Complete With T-Shirts, Marching Robots

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 21, 2026 16 Comments

A look at the "protests" in San Francisco, in OpenAI's Bellevue office, and Poland.

DOJ Charges 16 Noncitizens in Voter Fraud Cases

Posted by Ben Smith on September 20, 2026 10 Comments

The DOJ announced charges against 16 people in seven states for alleged illegal voting, illegal voter registration, and related election crimes.

Ceuta Confirms First Monkeypox Case After Summer Border Surge from Morocco

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 20, 2026 10 Comments

Meanwhile, Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a mpox epidemic.

Anthropic’s Wet Lab Raises Questions as AI Safety Warnings Mount

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 20, 2026 14 Comments

Meanwhile, Anthropic goes forward with plans for a massive IPO.

CNN’s Brian Stelter Seemed Fine With the Idea of Removing FOX News From the WH Press Pool in 2021

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 20, 2026 9 Comments

"Should it be a part of the White House Press Pool?"

One Israeli Murdered as Palestinians Unleash Wave of Terror on Eve of Holiest Day for Jews

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on September 20, 2026 22 Comments

Multiple car-rammings, a deadly shooting reported ahead of Yom Kippur.

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Prominent El-Sayed Backer Says ‘See You at the Gallows’ Is an ‘Appropriate Sentiment’ for Pro-Israel Dems

Posted by Stacey Matthews on September 20, 2026 23 Comments

"Reichstag legislators were sentenced to the gallows at Nuremberg for similar legislative support for Nazi atrocities as Stevens gave to Zionist atrocities. Why should our legislators be treated differently...?"

Pre-Midterm Hit Job? Boebert Accused of Sexual Relationships With Three Staffers

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on September 20, 2026 26 Comments

"CNN reporting found that the super PAC had made at least five false statements about Boebert."

U. Vermont ‘Weight-Inclusive’ Curriculum Teaches Students to Oppose ‘Diet Culture’

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 20, 2026 6 Comments

“It is important to understand how consumers of media and fans of popular figures are affected by dialogue around food, bodies, weight, and health”

CA Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order for Creation of New AI Rules, Including ‘Kill Switch’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 20, 2026 22 Comments

Meanwhile, there is a federal investigation into Newsom that reportedly involves nonprofit funding his travel.

Hasan Piker to Speak at Cornell Despite Growing Concerns About Antisemitism

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 20, 2026 5 Comments

“The University is a place to learn, to argue, to explore, and to debate. Mr. Piker’s views, however, go against our values as Americans and Jews, and this hateful rhetoric is repulsive.”