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How the New Left Damaged Democrats in the 1960s and 1970s

The Liberal Patriot • 1945 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Ideology Politics Liberalism Radicalism
  1. History provides lessons for today's political challenges, such as the impact of the New Left on Democrats in the past.
  2. There are similarities between the New Left of the 1960s and the new-New Left today, raising concerns for the anti-Trump coalition.
  3. Mainstream Democrats need to navigate ideological battles and focus on building a new Vital Center to preserve democracy and the American mission.

Josh Dehaas: You owe Jason Kenney a beer

The Line • 2083 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Civil Liberties Constitutional Rights
  1. Jason Kenney's fight for provincial jurisdiction was crucial in the legal case against the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
  2. Kenney's decision to stand up for Alberta's capacity and authority in handling the situation was validated by the court.
  3. The Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act could have lasting implications for protecting civil liberties.

What Happened When DEI Came to the Military?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4975 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Diversity Inclusion Policies Governance
  1. The military is focusing more on diversity, but some believe it shouldn't come before readiness and effectiveness. Keeping skills and qualifications at the forefront is really important.
  2. Retired Brigadier General Christopher Walker worked in the Air Force’s diversity office but had a different view than many expected. His experiences highlight a divide in opinions about DEI in the armed forces.
  3. The ongoing debate about DEI initiatives in the military shows there are strong feelings on both sides. Finding a balance between diversity and maintaining high standards is a key concern.
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Question the Narratives: Lessons from the Silenced Majority

Human Flourishing • 1985 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Healthcare Vaccines Medical Ethics
  1. Question the narratives presented to you and think critically about the information you receive.
  2. Consider the influence of financial interests in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries on public health narratives.
  3. Be aware of the complexities and potential conflicts of interest in the development and promotion of vaccines.

Universal Credit is a model for how to do government right

Odds and Ends of History • 2211 implied HN points • 03 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government programs Public Policy Civil Service
  1. Universal Credit was designed to combine multiple welfare benefits into one monthly payment, making it easier for people to receive support without dealing with several different systems.
  2. Initially, the launch of Universal Credit faced major issues, including a lack of proper technology and management, making it difficult for people to claim benefits effectively.
  3. After recognizing its failures, the program was rebuilt using an agile approach, which allowed for testing and learning from real users, ultimately leading to its success in providing timely support.

Two Drinks with . . . Don Jr.’s Hunting Buddy

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 143 implied HN points • 23 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Lobbying Political Influence Government Policy Corporate Interests Foreign Relations
  1. He’s a well-connected Republican lobbyist who also hangs out with Donald Trump Jr. on hunting trips, blending personal ties with political influence.
  2. His firm, Checkmate Government Relations, moved to Washington after Trump’s reelection and has pulled in over $21 million recently from major corporations and foreign clients.
  3. He used that access to win big results — helping secure a pardon for a crypto executive and getting federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe tucked into a massive defense bill.

Trouble

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2198 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Leadership Election Democrats Republicans
  1. Critiques from within a political party can be more newsworthy than critiques from the opposing party.
  2. Democrats are privately alarmed by concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness and inability to stand trial.
  3. Biden's team faces challenges with public opinion, internal party dynamics, and legal implications related to his memory and competency.

The "Ten Years Behind" Theory

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 13 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Partisanship Polarization Media influence Political History Political Behavior
  1. Political shifts tend to echo across parties: the dramatic changes that hit one side often show up in the other about ten years later.
  2. The breakup of a shared news culture and the rise of partisan media and talk radio made it easy for more extreme, conspiratorial ideas to spread and become mainstream within a party.
  3. You can’t always see these changes in real time, but stepping back shows a clear cycle driven by new media and generational shifts that move political norms over time.

The Progressive Youth Chimera

The Liberal Patriot • 2279 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Voters Demographics Election Trends
  1. Demographics are not destiny in politics. Voter preferences can change and influence election outcomes.
  2. The perception of youth as uniformly progressive may be inaccurate. Many young voters identify as moderate or conservative on various issues.
  3. Shifts in voter preference within generations can neutralize any advantage gained from generational changes in demographics.

DEMOCRATS ARE IN A PICKLE

TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson • 1827 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Democratic Party Republican party Political strategy
  1. Democrats are acknowledging concerns about President Biden's age and mental acuity more openly now after months of denial.
  2. The Biden campaign's focus on past achievements may not be enough to win over voters; a bold agenda for economic reform and new beginnings is recommended.
  3. In order to defeat Trump, Democrats need to offer a vision of a better future rather than just expecting voters to be grateful for the present.

Dismantling by Attrition (Part 3)

Who is Robert Malone • 8 implied HN points • 12 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Executive Branch Congress Public Health National Security Constitutional Law Regulatory Policy
  1. A congressionally created pandemic office was hollowed out and left empty by not replacing staff or appointing a director. Key programs were canceled and coordination moved into the opaque NSC, leaving preparedness infrastructure effectively dismantled.
  2. Both major parties share blame: one used executive power to pressure platforms and overreach constitutional limits, while the other ignored a statutory mandate and dismantled an office by attrition. Recognizing both failures is necessary for a serious conservative critique.
  3. Pandemic preparedness matters even when a specific threat like H5N1 currently seems limited; monitoring, coordination, and countermeasure capacity must be preserved so risks can be detected and managed. Congress has clear tools—funding conditions, reporting requirements, and confirmation hearings—to enforce compliance but has not used them.

Your Fascist Immigration Policies

Bet On It • 377 implied HN points • 10 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Policy Law enforcement Civil Rights Political Ideology Public Policy Human Rights
  1. Treating peaceful, productive people as criminals just because they lack permission to be in the country is a fascist idea. It makes mere presence a crime instead of judging people by what they actually do.
  2. The brutal methods of enforcement — mass arrests and deportations — are horrific, but the deeper problem is the law that criminalizes presence in the first place. Harsh enforcement makes sense only if you accept that the laws themselves are justified.
  3. The term 'fascist' is often overused, but it fits here: making identity and membership the basis for arrest and expulsion reflects fascist thinking. Prioritizing deportation of nonviolent immigrants signals alignment with that ideology.

Israel Attacked: Pushing Back on Right Wing Disinfo

The Message Box • 3793 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Disinformation Terrorism International relations Media Social media
  1. Fast-moving events are fertile ground for disinformation, especially when shared without context or confirmation.
  2. The claim that the U.S. funded the attack in Iran is false; the unfrozen funds were for humanitarian assistance only.
  3. Claims circulating that U.S. weapons were used in the attack are also false; the photo shared is from 2021 in Afghanistan, not Israel.

Abortion, Every Day (2.9.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 1847 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Election Rights
  1. Legislation in West Virginia and South Dakota targets women with nonviable pregnancies by misleading them with false information disguised as 'informed consent.'
  2. Anti-abortion groups use cases of abortion medication misuse in domestic abuse to push false narratives, diverting attention from violence against women.
  3. Lawmakers in South Carolina introduce a bill to compensate women denied abortions, highlighting the escalating costs of prenatal and postnatal care, as important steps in supporting women's reproductive rights.

Rough Times Ahead for News Business as Trump Bump Gives Way to Trump Dump

Big Technology • 6380 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media Trump Public Opinion Political strategy
  1. The news business is facing tough times after Trump's latest election win. Many viewers are tuning out and canceling their subscriptions.
  2. Unlike the excitement around Trump's first win, this time people feel exhausted and less interested in political news. They are questioning whether their subscriptions are worth it now.
  3. Some media outlets that positioned themselves as opposing Trump are struggling to keep their audience. Meanwhile, some pro-Trump platforms are seeing a rise in popularity.

Hypocrisy Runs Rampant With Iran War

Unmasked • 25 implied HN points • 04 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Military Action Partisanship Political Rhetoric Media Criticism
  1. The United States and Israel carried out a targeted bombing that killed Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the author presents this as a clear positive outcome for the U.S., the Middle East, and Iran's future.
  2. Many on the political left reacted angrily, criticizing the strike and complaining that the Trump administration didn’t notify Congress.
  3. The article argues those objections are partisan hypocrisy, saying critics oppose the action because of who’s in office rather than on consistent principle.

LEGAL UPDATE: Missouri v. Biden - Court Denies Government's Motion for Dismissal

Human Flourishing • 3832 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics First Amendment Freedom of Speech
  1. The court ruled that the case challenging the federal Censorship-Industrial Complex will proceed to trial.
  2. The judge found evidence that government's censorship activities constituted state action in violation of the First Amendment.
  3. Plaintiffs successfully argued against the government's claims of sovereign immunity and lack of standing, moving the case forward.

Is The Chip War Already Lost?

Doomberg • 5608 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Trade Relations Geopolitics Sanctions Technology Policy
  1. The U.S. has tightened sanctions on China, particularly in the semiconductor industry, to weaken its tech growth. This move aims to limit China's access to advanced chip manufacturing technology.
  2. In response, China has imposed its own export restrictions, targeting materials critical for the tech industry in the U.S. This indicates that both countries are in an escalating trade war.
  3. China's efforts to develop its own semiconductor capabilities are showing significant progress, raising concerns about its growing self-sufficiency in this critical industry.

#226: New York’s mayoral race is a parable

Maybe Baby • 2203 implied HN points • 22 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Progressivism Political strategy Media influence
  1. The New York mayoral race shows a clash between old political styles and new ideas. One candidate focuses on exciting, progressive policies while the other relies on name recognition despite a troubled past.
  2. Media often ignore or attack new candidates who propose bold changes, fearing they might disrupt the status quo. This highlights a pattern of sidelining progressive voices in politics.
  3. Supporting candidates with strong, hopeful visions can create a sense of community and empowerment. Engaging in political activism can make people feel part of something bigger and more meaningful.

Why's Kentucky Worried About Mike Lindell?

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 3948 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Legal Media Conservative Government
  1. Monitoring Wi-Fi connections in Kentucky has suddenly become illegal.
  2. American corporate media is concerned about Wi-Fi monitoring devices by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for the 2024 election.
  3. Kentucky election officials expressing concern about Lindell's devices may indicate potential cheating in the 2024 election.

American Censorship Intensifies in the Information War

Glenn’s Substack • 2 HN points • 05 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Free speech Government Media Propaganda
  1. Censorship in the US is getting stronger, targeting various media and putting pressure on tech companies to limit certain viewpoints. This affects how people get information and what they can freely express online.
  2. The process of normalizing censorship often starts with small, seemingly justified actions, making it easier for the public to accept them over time. This 'slow boiling' approach gradually expands what speech is considered unacceptable.
  3. As the government and tech companies control more online speech, there's a growing call for alternative platforms that support free expression, highlighting the increasing need for forums where diverse opinions can be shared.

Biden, Romney, Kerry, Pelosi, all had children working for Ukrainian gas companies...do you understand this? do you know how many republican & democrat children & grandchildren names appear on Ukraine

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1867 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Ukraine Democrats Republicans
  1. Several prominent politicians had children working for Ukrainian gas companies.
  2. The article questions the relationships between Ukrainian businesses and American politicians' families.
  3. Assertions of a corrupt money laundering scheme involving individuals from both Republican and Democratic parties.

Trump’s Failed Lawfare

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 445 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law & Courts Executive Power Justice Department Political strategy Elections
  1. He placed loyal prosecutors in the Justice Department to go after political enemies and treat the legal system as a tool of revenge.
  2. Courts have repeatedly disqualified these handpicked prosecutors. Judges said moves like keeping Alina Habba on the job tried to dodge Senate confirmation and violated the Constitution.
  3. The strategy is stalling his revenge campaign and leaving political prosecutions weak or collapsed. It also creates real criminal cases in limbo and harms public trust in the justice system.

Activism, Uncensored: Alligator Alcatraz

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 2053 implied HN points • 05 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Protests Politics Activism Government
  1. Alligator Alcatraz is a new immigration detention center in Florida designed to hold over 3,000 illegal immigrants. It's built quickly on an old airstrip in the Everglades.
  2. Florida Republicans are using the facility to raise money by selling Alligator Alcatraz merchandise, which has caused mixed reactions from the public.
  3. The facility has sparked significant political debate and protests, highlighting different opinions on immigration issues in the state.

Bombing Hospitals Is Bad Again

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2277 implied HN points • 20 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy War Human Rights Media Criticism Public Opinion
  1. Bombing hospitals is a serious issue, and it's bad no matter who does it. Sometimes the media only pays attention when it serves a certain narrative.
  2. Countries like Israel attack hospitals more frequently than reported, leading to suffering in places like Gaza. The situation shows a double standard in how we view different nations' actions.
  3. Many reasons given for going to war are based on lies or misleading claims about wanting to help people. The truth is often about power and control, not the welfare of others.

How About "No Tax on Anyone Who Nails a Shot From Half Court"?

I Might Be Wrong • 8 implied HN points • 12 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Tax policy Fiscal policy Populism Elections Political strategy Public Opinion
  1. Politicians are pushing narrow, populist tax cuts that reward specific groups and create a messy, unfair patchwork instead of simplifying the system.
  2. Replacing serious tax policy with a chance-or-skill-based gimmick (like a half-court shot that cancels all taxes) is a satirical way to show how arbitrary and theatrical current tax giveaways have become.
  3. Unpaid-for tax cuts can fuel deficits and inflation, creating a cycle of more gimmicks instead of real solutions like increasing supply or responsible budgeting.

Hey Media: Stop Grading Republicans on a Curve

The Message Box • 3773 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Republicans Democrats Journalism
  1. The media should not portray minor accomplishments of Republicans as significant achievements.
  2. Republicans are often graded on a curve, receiving praise for basic actions that Democrats are held to higher standards for.
  3. The political media strives for balance over accuracy, leading to biased coverage that favors Republicans in certain scenarios.

Top Links 946 Gas price shock in America. Russia's Congo pipeline. High-voltage & FIFA's peace prize.

Chartbook • 357 implied HN points • 09 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Energy Policy Economic Impact Political pressure International relations
  1. Gas prices in the US are rising sharply, creating challenges for many people. This situation is partly due to high exports of natural gas from the country.
  2. The increased gas prices are creating pressure on political leaders, especially affecting Trump's position. Rising costs of living can lead to public dissatisfaction.
  3. Overall, the issue of soaring gas prices highlights broader global energy dynamics. It's important to understand how local prices can be influenced by international markets.