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Opinion – In 230 Executive Orders, Trump Has Reshaped America – The New York Times
Opinion Drafting A New America Photographs and Textby Taryn Simon In his first year back in office, Mr. Trump put his signature on more presidential directives than he did in his entire first term. On the first day of his second term, at the Capitol and before a crowd of cheering supporters, he set the…
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Speed-Running Tyranny: Did Hitler Really Take Germany in 36 Days? – A DWD BRIEF
Editor’s Note: For some historical context, I worked with Gemini 3 AI to explore an oft-quoted Hitler “fact.” See below for our findings. This was inspired by the speed of Trump’s facist and right-wing Republican/GOP takeover of American Democracy in his last and second term. –DrWeb In the world of political commentary, a specific “fact”…
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Dare to bare: 25 of the world’s best nude beaches – CNN
Editor’s Note: Might keep the kids away while looking.. yes, you might vacation somewhere near one of these beaches, yes, you might wander over for “look see.” 🙂
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Why Trump’s attacks on free speech should alarm all Americans, not just his latest targets
By Mike Zamore Mike Zamore is the national director of policy and government affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). April 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM EDT In Russia, Vladimir Putin will throw protestors against the war in Ukraine in prison. The Chinese Communist Party will send dissidents to reeducation camps. It makes you…
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Opinion | The ‘Free World’ Is Gone and There’s No Turning Back
No longer is there any pretense that the United States stands for the ideals that inspired it for 250 years. Europe and the rest of the world need to adjust. Source Links: Opinion | The ‘Free World’ Is Gone and There’s No Turning Back
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Trump order saying only he and attorney general can interpret laws is limited to executive branch | Snopes.com
The executive order gives the president more power over federal agencies that are part of the executive branch of government. Source Links: Trump order saying only he and attorney general can interpret laws is limited to executive branch | Snopes.com
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Can Trump ignore Congress’ spending laws? The debate over ‘impoundment’ : Planet Money : NPR
Since taking office, the Trump administration and DOGE have been seeking to unilaterally override the spending plans set by Congress. Can they do that under the U.S. Constitution? Source Links: Can Trump ignore Congress’ spending laws? The debate over ‘impoundment’ : Planet Money : NPR
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As judges say ‘stop,’ the question is whether Trump will comply – CSMonitor.com
Law & Courts As judges say ‘stop,’ the question is whether Trump will comply By Henry Gass Staff writer @henrygass, Feb. 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m. ET Eight years ago, a newly elected President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order that, in the eyes of detractors, flew in the face of bedrock American principles.…
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New law bans book censorship in California libraries | cbs8.com
Author: CBS 8Staff Published: 10:47 AM PST December 26, 2024 Updated: 10:47 AM PST December 26, 2024 SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — On January 1, 2025, dozens of new laws in California will go into effect. Among them is Assembly Bill 1825, also known as the California Freedom to Read Act.The bill, authored by Assemblymember…
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‘With Sorrow, We Dissent’: The Three Justices Who Rejected Dobbs – Ms. Magazine
By Stephen Rohde, July 5, 2022 Editor’s Note: Below is the PDF dissent for you to read/download. In one of the most important dissenting opinions in Supreme Court history, Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan systematically refuted the arrogant, cruel and legally unsound majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in Dobbs v.…
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Dear Congress, here’s how to ensure public access to government information – District Dispatch
Committee on House Administration is examining Title 44 of the U.S. Code. ALA has made detailed recommendations to Congress that it modernize Title 44. Source: Dear Congress, here’s how to ensure public access to government information – District Dispatch
