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Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook. Read More
Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even...
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsExecutives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect...
How the Trump Administration Hobbled Federal Labor Unions
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement?With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement? Read More
Extra Scrutiny of FEMA Aid to States Has Created a $17 Billion Bottleneck
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAdditional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities. Read More
Chris Madel Ends Run for Minnesota Governor, Citing Immigration Crackdown
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsChris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.Chris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read...
Justice Dept. Drops Charges of Assault of an Officer in Minnesota
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt appeared to be the first time that the department has backed away from pursuing a case of an assault against a federal agent in Minnesota since the administration ramped up an immigration crackdown.It appeared to be the first time that the department has backed away from pursuing a case of...
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about...
These Liberals Listen to Right-Wing Podcasts to Leave Their Media Comfort Zone
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsTo get outside their bubbles — and crib some tactics — members of a listening club are plunging themselves into a world they had once avoided.To get outside their bubbles — and crib some tactics — members of a listening club are plunging themselves into a world they had once avoided. Read...








