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Bari Weiss Is the Propagandist Donald Trump Deserves
The would-be dictator would get a much better class of censor if his regime didn’t hoist the biggest morons in the country into leadership positions. The post Bari Weiss Is the Propagandist Donald Trump Deserves appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
You, Too, Can Name Valuable Public Institutions After President Trump!
Herewith, a to-do list for 2026 The post You, Too, Can Name Valuable Public Institutions After President Trump! appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Narco-Terrorist Elite
Why is Marco Rubio so hell-bent on making Iran-Contra again? The post The Narco-Terrorist Elite appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Will We Have Free and Fair Elections in 2026?
Not entirely, but Democrats could still win if courts do their job. The post Will We Have Free and Fair Elections in 2026? appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Empty Suit
How FBI Director Kash Patel undermines the FBI’s performance and credibility The post The Empty Suit appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
House Democrats Squander the Opportunity of Trumpian Corruption
Democrats have a golden opportunity to be the anti-corruption party, but the House caucus is not seizing it. The post House Democrats Squander the Opportunity of Trumpian Corruption appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy
Add Republican objections to Trump’s China capitulations to the growing realm of defections from leaders of his own party. The post Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
When in Doubt, Pretend to Be Lina Khan
The Trump administration’s plans to lower prices are just Biden-era retreads. Unfortunately, they’re just plans, with no expected follow-through. The post When in Doubt, Pretend to Be Lina Khan appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge
Americans are getting wise to the threats posed by the lightly regulated facilities competing with humans for resources. The post Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
A Happy 2025 By-Product: Revulsion at the Rich
With Trump, Musk, Bezos et al. running amok, progressive economic populism is on the rise. Polling shows a broad public turn toward policy that seeks to reverse the upward redistribution of income and wealth to our billionaires and make life’s necessities affordable. The post A Happy 2025 By-Product: Revulsion at the Rich appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Year-End Extravaganza
David speaks with several _Prospect_ staff members about the year in review and what they’re looking forward to in 2026. The post The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Year-End Extravaganza appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Jeffries Undercuts Congressional Stock Trading Ban
A bipartisan solution was gaining momentum, but the House Democratic leader just issued his own bill that will prevent consensus. The post Jeffries Undercuts Congressional Stock Trading Ban appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Transphobic Mask Is Off
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew up a bill making it a federal felony to provide pediatric transition care of any kind. The ultimate goal is a ban on all trans health care and the end of civil rights for trans people. The post The Transphobic Mask Is Off appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Republicans Can’t Escape Their Self-Created Health Care Problem
Another series of failures ensures that a debate they can’t win will extend into the election year of 2026. The post Republicans Can’t Escape Their Self-Created Health Care Problem appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
USAID Cuts Leave Syrians on the Brink of Thirst
A year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, humanitarian needs are great. But the Trump administration’s cuts threaten stability for millions of displaced people. The post USAID Cuts Leave Syrians on the Brink of Thirst appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Fearing for the Future of Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act turns 50 with educators and activists fighting to preserve the landmark achievement. The post Fearing for the Future of Special Education appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump’s Imaginary 2025
Not surprisingly, his look back at his first year as our re-elected president bore no resemblance to anyone else’s 2025. The post Trump’s Imaginary 2025 appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Why Californians Will Pay $340 More for Electricity Next Year
The state public utility commission is poised to approve a rate of return that critics say overcharges customers by $4.4 billion per year. The post Why Californians Will Pay $340 More for Electricity Next Year appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Another Biden Financial Regulator Spins Through the Revolving Door
Michael Hsu, former OCC head, has joined a VC firm backing crypto and fintech companies. The post Another Biden Financial Regulator Spins Through the Revolving Door appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Constitutional Softball: Congress Gives Up Its Power of the Purse
After the shutdown deal, Trump has gone right back to withholding funds and dismantling appropriated entities. The post Constitutional Softball: Congress Gives Up Its Power of the Purse appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Amazon Has Been Conning School Districts out of Millions
Amazon Business is billed as a convenient one-stop shop for schools. Reality is more expensive. The post Amazon Has Been Conning School Districts out of Millions appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Australia Proves Gun Control Works
The Bondi mass shooting would have been a lot worse if not for Aussie gun regulations—which if anything aren’t strict enough. The post Australia Proves Gun Control Works appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Not Left vs. Center, but the People vs. the Powerful
The flawed study ‘Deciding to Win’ may help Democrats get back to fighting for the forgotten middle class again. The post Not Left vs. Center, but the People vs. the Powerful appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A Talent for Comedy and Liberal Politics
Rob Reiner was a mainstream liberal, devoted to expanding social rights and benefits to people arbitrarily denied them. The post A Talent for Comedy and Liberal Politics appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
GOP Forcing Eight Million Student Loan Borrowers Into Repayment
The most affordable of all the federal repayment programs is ending sooner than planned after Trump conspired with red-state attorneys general to kill it. The post GOP Forcing Eight Million Student Loan Borrowers Into Repayment appeared first on The American Prospect.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM