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Mayor Pete’s Convenient Excuse
When a candidate doesn’t win the support of a particular demographic, the fault must lie with the demographic, not the
Former Baltimore Mayor Charged with Fraud, Faces up to 20 Years in Prison
In March,Pugh faced allegations she made $500,000 from selling her book to the University of Maryland Medical System while she was
FBI Admits Failures in Protecting American Research from Chinese Theft
This comes after the Senate accused federal agencies of failing to adequately monitor the exploitation of U.S. science research by
Marco Rubio’s Unpersuasive Critics
The senator offers a refreshing alternative to laissez-faire fundamentalism — and a new generation of conservatives is paying attention. Hits:
November 19, 2019 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, officials who were on President Trump’s July 25th phone call with the Ukrainian president testify publicly
Who is Gordon Sondland? What to watch for in his impeachment inquiry testimony
An ongoing argument by President Donald Trump and Republicans who reject the impeachment inquiry is that administration officials who have
Fact-checking the Trump impeachment hearings: Vindman, Volker, Morrison and Williams
Americans, for the first time, heard sworn public testimony Nov. 19 from two officials who listened in on the July
OpenSecrets holding New Mexico ‘dark money’ training
Where: University of New Mexico, Continuing Education Building Conference Center, North Building Room C (131), 1634 University Blvd., N.E., Albuquerque,
Can Gas Price Protests Threaten the Iranian Regime?
Reading Time: 2 minutes The world knows little about the gas price protests in Iran that erupted on Saturday and
Dem Candidates Call to Investigate ‘Toxic Culture’ at NBC Ahead of MSNBC Debate
Several Democratic presidential candidates have signed a letter calling for an independent investigation into NBC parent company Comcast. Hits: 0
The Progressive ‘Policy Community’ Ukraine Fantasy
The Ukrainians merit our support as an enemy of Moscow, but they’re still a nasty, untrustworthy bunch. Hits: 0
5 Facts About Fighting Climate Change by Planting Trees
Reading Time: 2 minutes Protesters Massacred in Post-Coup Bolivia (Chris) The author writes, “In an extraordinary break with human rights
Who is Kurt Volker? What to listen for in his impeachment testimony
Kurt Volker, the former special representative to Ukraine, is scheduled to testify publicly as part of the House’s impeachment inquiry
Ron Johnson Disparages Vindman before Testimony: ‘Entirely Possible’ He Resents Trump’s Foreign Policy
Johnson made this statement in a letter sent to House Republicans on Tuesday, in response to a request for information.
Kevin McCarthy Threatens to Call ABC Execs Before Congress If They Refuse to Answer Questions On Epstein Reporting
McCarthy sent a letter on Sunday to ABC News President James Goldston questioning why the network didn’t air reporting on
Elise Stefanik raises her profile — and her opponent’s — amid impeachment inquiry
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment
November 18, 2019 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, chaos in Hong Kong, as police lay siege to a university campus in which hundreds of
State Department Staffer Who Overheard Phone Call Between Trump and Sondland Will Testify Publicly This Week
State Department official David Holmes, who allegedly overheard a conversation between President Trump and Gordon Sondland in which Trump asked
Who is Alexander Vindman? What to watch for in Tuesday impeachment testimony
Army Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman is a career officer whose father left Ukraine and brought him to the United
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Subpoena of Trump Financial Documents
The Supreme Court blocked a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee for President Trump’s financial records, Chief Justice John Roberts announced. Hits:
Has Israel Forged an ‘Alliance’ With Archenemy Hamas?
Reading Time: 2 minutes As a tenuous ceasefire takes hold in Israel and Gaza, life visibly goes back to normal
Has Israel Forged an ‘Alliance’ With Archenemy Hamas?
Reading Time: 2 minutes As a tenuous ceasefire takes hold in Israel and Gaza, life visibly goes back to normal
Toward a Common Ground on Race
Thomas Chatterton Williams’s new memoir, Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race, is a bold experiment in reimagining American racial
Blueprints for 3D-Printed Guns Banned Online
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK Government and Military Covered Up War Crimes: Report (Mili) The author writes, “The United Kingdom
Blueprints for 3D-Printed Guns Banned Online
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK Government and Military Covered Up War Crimes: Report (Mili) The author writes, “The United Kingdom
PolitiFact’s guide to understanding tariffs and international trade
Breaking with decades of United States policy favoring free trade, President Donald Trump has pursued an agenda favoring tariffs as
Clinton Foundation cash flow continues to drop years after 2016 election loss
(Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) Cash flow to the Clinton Foundation continues to plummet, leaving the organization in the red for a
Sondland Informed Top White House Officials of Biden Investigation Effort ahead of July Ukraine Call
Democratic Attorneys General Association to Impose ‘Abortion Litmus Test’ before Endorsing Candidates
“State attorneys general are now on the map as taking the lead when it comes to Democratic values,” Ellen Rosenblum
November 17, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 17, public hearings in the ongoing impeachment inquiry enter a second week, a long-awaited
Fox’s Alternative Impeachment Coverage Embraces Trump Over Truth
Reading Time: 4 minutes When reality meets the right-wing fantasy wonderland created by Fox “News,” it’s usually not a good
Marco Rubio’s Half-Baked Political Philosophy
Marco Rubio’s “common-good capitalism” sounds a lot like Elizabeth Warren’s “accountable capitalism.” Hits: 0
November 16, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, November 16, key takeaways from hearings in the impeachment inquiry. Also, a look at Kernza,
What’s Richer Than Michael Bloomberg? His Tone Deafness
Reading Time: 1 minute The post What’s Richer Than Michael Bloomberg? His Tone Deafness appeared first on WhoWhatWhy. Hits: 0
It’s a Maze, It’s a War Zone, It’s a US School
Reading Time: 4 minutes President Donald Trump wants to arm teachers, schools are now being designed specifically to make it
November 15, 2019 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, a second day of public impeachment hearings, featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. Plus:
Pro-Life Investigators Found Guilty in Lawsuit After Filming Planned Parenthood Execs Discussing Sale of Fetal Body Parts
A San Fransisco district court on Friday found pro-life activists guilty in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood after the
5 key moments during Marie Yovanovitch’s impeachment testimony
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch might have been the only witness in Friday’s impeachment hearing, but she was
Twitter Rolls Out Ban on Political Ads Covering Candidates, Elections and Legislation
The ban will go into effect on November 22 and prohibits any ads that mention specific candidates, elections, or legislation.
Impeachment and bribery: What you need to know
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., used the word “bribery” to refer to the allegations against President Donald Trump after the
Dems Emphasize ‘Bribery’ Talking Point after Focus Group on Impeachment Messaging Strategy
Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of committing ‘bribery,’ rather than accusing him of executing a corrupt ‘quid pro quo,’ during a
Big Pharma bankrolled conservative groups that pushed industry message to Trump, tax returns show
(NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images) The pharmaceutical industry’s largest trade association gave millions of dollars in grants to a number
House Passes Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Bill Opposed by White House, McConnell
The House passed a bill to fund and revamp the Export-Import Bank, the agency that finances exports of U.S. goods