The Third Degree

The Third Degree, authored by Max Burns, scrutinizes significant socio-political and legal issues in the United States, highlighting the interplay between powerful individuals and systemic dysfunctions. It covers political figures’ impacts, media dynamics, and wider societal ramifications, offering critical takes on justice, elections, and media influence.

Political Figures and Scandals Justice System and Legal Inequalities Media Influence and Dynamics Elections and Political Campaigns Reproductive Rights and Legislation Twitter and Social Media Controversies

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The Incredible Vanishing Twitter

628 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🕹 Technology Social media

Elon Musk's involvement is impacting Twitter's relevance.
Twitter has faced a series of scandals recently.
The post references historical figures to frame current events.

Donald Trump is an enemy of the state

235 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Crime

Donald Trump is portrayed as an enemy of the American republic.
A federal indictment demonstrates Trump's threat to the United States.
The indictment is significant in revealing Trump's culpability.

Elon Musk Can’t Stay Out of Trouble

314 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

💼 Business Tech Investing Legal Social media

Elon Musk is facing multiple costly lawsuits and investors are worried.
There have been previous updates about Musk's legal troubles in December, January, and April.
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Donald Trump's Bespoke Justice System

334 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judicial system Former president Donald Trump Justice System

Former president's arraignment sheds light on justice system bias
Powerful individuals receive VIP treatment in the legal system
Inequality in America's justice system highlighted through recent events

Ron DeSantis' Twitter DeBacle

255 implied HN points • 25 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media

Ron DeSantis' presidential announcement had technical and strategic errors on Twitter.
DeSantis' Twitter Spaces stream kept crashing.
A person named David Sacks derailed DeSantis' campaign pitch with kooky questions about Bitcoin.

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Can Democrats Reverse America's Decline?

294 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political Dynamics Government Policies

Joe Biden stabilized America from Trump's excesses.
Nation still struggles to protect human dignity.
Democrats face challenge in reversing America's decline.

The Twilight of Dianne Feinstein

255 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Legislation

It's time for California's senior senator to step aside for democracy.
Republicans have strategically taken control of the federal judiciary.
Donald Trump recognized the importance of capturing the courts for maintaining Republican power.

The GOP's War on Women is Just Beginning

137 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reproductive Rights GOP Women's issues

Republicans are aggressively pushing to restrict reproductive freedom.
The GOP's actions are endangering women's lives.
The battle over abortion rights has intensified.

The U.S. Senate is America's Nursing Home

137 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Aging

The U.S. Senate has a significant number of elderly members.
Calls for a change in leadership in the Senate for a new generation.
Discussion on the age demographics in the Senate and the need for a transition.

Is Ron DeSantis the New Marco Rubio?

137 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Candidates Presidential Campaigns

Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign is facing challenges similar to Jeb Bush's in 2016
The launch of DeSantis' campaign was described as problematic and lacking enthusiasm
Comparisons are being made between Ron DeSantis and Marco Rubio in terms of campaign troubles

Republicans are Melting Down Over 'Barbie'

137 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Film Gender Issues

Republicans are upset about the movie 'Barbie'
The movie is perceived to reveal the fragility of conservative men
There are accusations of the movie being 'pro-Chinese propaganda'

Fox's Not-So-Great Replacement Theory

216 implied HN points • 02 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Conservatism Race relations

Fox News is losing viewers and influence after Tucker Carlson's departure.
Lawrence Jones, a young Black man, is temporarily hosting Tucker Carlson's show.
Tucker Carlson's conspiracy theories about racial conflict are now being replaced by Lawrence Jones.

What Happened to Abortion?

216 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion

Red states are imposing strict abortion and contraception regulations.
National media attention on abortion issues has decreased.
Mainstream media's focus on midterm elections may have shifted from reproductive rights.

LeBron James and the Blue Check Nobody Wants

196 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media

Elon Musk gave celebrities verified check marks on Twitter without their consent.
This action could be considered an illegal false endorsement.
Some of the accounts that received the verified check marks were of deceased famous individuals.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Can't Stop Calling for Civil War

137 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Conflict Polarization

Marjorie Taylor Greene is consistently advocating for civil war.
She is sparking controversy by promoting the idea of a national divorce based on political divides.
The Republican Party's 2024 campaign messaging may be influenced by Greene's rhetoric.