#political-discourse

[ follow ]
#donald-trump
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach... So MAGA Gonna Send Him To El Salvador Prison Camp - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach... So MAGA Gonna Send Him To El Salvador Prison Camp - Above the Law

Right-wing politics
fromPhilosophynow
1 day ago

Welcome to the Civilization of the Liar's Paradox

Žižek emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the content and subjective stance of statements to navigate today's complex political discourse.
#tucker-carlson
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

#democratic-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Charlie Kirk Praises Bill Maher for Having Spoke Against the Woke' in Chummy Podcast: You Had More Moral Courage Than Pastors'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Charlie Kirk Praises Bill Maher for Having Spoke Against the Woke' in Chummy Podcast: You Had More Moral Courage Than Pastors'

#media
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hold On!' CNN Anchor Hammers Scott Jennings Over Trump Education Chief's Holocaust Denier' Hearing Exchange

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings on Linda McMahon's concerning comments about diversity of viewpoints in hiring practices related to Holocaust denial.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hold On!' CNN Anchor Hammers Scott Jennings Over Trump Education Chief's Holocaust Denier' Hearing Exchange

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings on Linda McMahon's concerning comments about diversity of viewpoints in hiring practices related to Holocaust denial.
#reproductive-rights
Right-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Church offers community': Readers have their say on Gen Z's turn to Christianity

Gen Z's rising interest in Christianity sparks diverse opinions about its implications for stability and community versus potential politicization.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far and what's still to come

The Independent emphasizes quality journalism's importance without paywalls, supporting a wide range of topics including reproductive rights and political issues.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Church offers community': Readers have their say on Gen Z's turn to Christianity

Gen Z's rising interest in Christianity sparks diverse opinions about its implications for stability and community versus potential politicization.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far and what's still to come

The Independent emphasizes quality journalism's importance without paywalls, supporting a wide range of topics including reproductive rights and political issues.
#joe-biden
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We're minimizing the horror of Trump's military birthday parade | Judith Levine

A military parade reflects authoritarian tendencies and a departure from American democratic ideals.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dear Keir Starmer: civil servants share your worries about public services. Don't attack us we're keen for reform | The civil servant

The recent political discourse reveals a disconnect between government messaging and civil servant concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dear Keir Starmer: civil servants share your worries about public services. Don't attack us we're keen for reform | The civil servant

The recent political discourse reveals a disconnect between government messaging and civil servant concerns.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Don't Talk Over Me!' Fox Contributor Ben Domenech Steamrolls Fellow Panelist to Make a Wildly Incorrect Claim About Trump's Poll Numbers

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Don't Talk Over Me!' Fox Contributor Ben Domenech Steamrolls Fellow Panelist to Make a Wildly Incorrect Claim About Trump's Poll Numbers

#media-influence
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Embarassing!' Mehdi Hasan Relentlessly Bombards Dan Crenshaw Over Claim Trump's Own White House Debunked

Mehdi Hasan confronted Rep. Dan Crenshaw over conflicting claims regarding the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC's Frank Figliuzzi Torches Trump White House Press Corps Failure To Fact-Check Lies' In Real Time

The press must better fact-check President Trump's statements, especially given his criminal history.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN Panelist Warns if Trump Disregards Judge's Order in Migrant Case, the U.S. Will Become A Totally Lawless State'

Concerns are rising over Trump's potential disregard for court orders amidst ongoing political discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Embarassing!' Mehdi Hasan Relentlessly Bombards Dan Crenshaw Over Claim Trump's Own White House Debunked

Mehdi Hasan confronted Rep. Dan Crenshaw over conflicting claims regarding the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
3 weeks ago

Mass Media and the Spectacle of the Imperial Presidency | Common Dreams

The Trump administration has transformed political discourse into a spectacle of images rather than meaningful dialogue.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

J.D. Vance Believes It's Legal If It's Popular

Team Trump claims an extraordinary mandate from its narrow 2024 victory, aiming to diminish judicial power and assert executive control.
Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How America Became Afraid of the Other

The U.S. has a complex and contradictory history with immigrants, often embracing them while simultaneously fostering anti-immigrant sentiments.
#fascism
#ilhan-omar
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Botches the Definition of Habeas Corpus

Congressional hearings highlighted severe incompetence within the Biden administration, with officials like Noem and Rubio providing baffling responses and defying judicial directives.
from99% Invisible
3 years ago

Changing Stripes - 99% Invisible

"The presence of the South Vietnamese flag at the Capitol riot symbolizes a complex legacy of colonialism and the contentious identity of the Vietnamese American community."
Design
#social-media
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kaitlan Collins Confronts Tim Burchett On Credit Downgrade

The U.S. credit rating downgrade raises concerns about financial management under both parties, highlighting deficits amid budget negotiations.
#elon-musk
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

xAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa

Elon Musk's comments about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa raise concerns about biased narratives in media and political discourse.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

He's Incompetent, He's a Thief, He's a Nazi': Jamaal Bowman Goes There in Fiery CNN Segment on Elon Musk

Jamaal Bowman criticized Elon Musk on CNN, calling him a thief and a Nazi and highlighting public distrust of Musk.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

xAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa

Elon Musk's comments about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa raise concerns about biased narratives in media and political discourse.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Immigration is a significant and contentious issue in UK politics, reflecting demographic changes and political failures over decades.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Immigration is a significant and contentious issue in UK politics, reflecting demographic changes and political failures over decades.
#journalism
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

You Can Deflect All You Want': Harris Faulkner Lights Up Guest Dumping on Trump After She Asks About Biden Elder' Abuse'

Faulkner suggested Biden's public appearances resemble elderly abuse during a heated discussion with Democratic strategist Hicks.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

GOP Senator Sticks Up For John Fetterman, Says He's Being Hit With Disgraceful Smears' After NY Mag Expose

Sen. McCormick defends Fetterman against personal attacks, emphasizing respect and collaboration despite political differences.
#democracy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Letters: Death of our republic is the world's loss

The article reflects deep concern over the decline of America's democratic republic.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Sinn Fein TDs leave Dail chamber en masse as speaking time slot goes ahead

Tensions escalated in the Dáil as opposition parties staged a walkout during a question slot led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
#conspiracy-theories
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Why the Right Fantasizes About Death and Destruction

Conspiracy theories have moved from fringe to mainstream, particularly among conservatives, shaping a distorted view of reality.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

House Republican Blasts GOP Senator for Peddling Conspiracy Theories' About 9/11: Crap'

Rep. Mike Lawler condemned Sen. Ron Johnson for spreading conspiracy theories regarding the 9/11 attacks, emphasizing respect for victims and first responders.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why the Right Fantasizes About Death and Destruction

Conspiracy theories have moved from fringe to mainstream, particularly among conservatives, shaping a distorted view of reality.
#kemi-badenoch
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK Conservative leader Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap for allegedly inciting violence against Tories.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK Conservative leader Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap for allegedly inciting violence against Tories.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders Rips Elissa Slotkin on NBC's Meet the Press

Senator Bernie Sanders defends his economic messaging against Democrats who claim it doesn't resonate, emphasizing the need to address wealth inequality and oligarchy.
#trans-rights
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rainn Wilson Lashes Out After Becoming Hero of the MAGA' for Challenging MSNBC Host

Rainn Wilson critiques both left-leaning media and right-wing narratives, advocating for unity and a broader perspective in political discourse.
#nancy-mace
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.

Same-sex marriage remains a polarized issue despite public acceptance; legislative activity indicates ongoing conflict over its legal status.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The MAGA-tech situationship

The intersection of populism and techno-optimism is becoming a prominent topic in political discourse, exemplified humorously by unexpected panel pairings.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Claims of 'anti-Christian bias' sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion

Claims of anti-Christian discrimination are often politically motivated and may reflect broader societal issues regarding race and identity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In a world full of wedgies, are you a wedger like Trump, or a wedgee like me? | Adrian Chiles

Sir Ed Davey creatively used humor to address serious political issues, notably comparing trade tariffs to a 'wedgie'.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

That's it's astonishing, not surprising. Of course, they don't like the fact that we're ripping DEI out of the military and making it colorblind and merit-based.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Brebis galeuse

It only takes one mangy ewe to infect the whole herd, reflecting the idea that one bad individual can corrupt an entire group.
France politics
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany interior minister defends record on migration DW 04/01/2025

Germany's immigration strategy has successfully balanced curbing irregular migration while attracting skilled workers, according to Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

New Book: Radice, Ritual Performance in Early Chinese Thought

Ritual performance was foundational in early Chinese thought, intertwining politics and religion through a dramaturgical lens.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Goes After Jasmine Crockett By Dredging Up Clip of Her Calling Rep. Byron Donalds Whitewashed' Because He Married a White Woman'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for controversial remarks on Byron Donalds' interracial marriage and comments about Black conservatives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Rosedale Heights high school launches new student paper | CBC News

I just hated that. I think schools need to be a place where we can have conversations that matter, difficult conversations.
NYC parents
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Political Talk at Work: A Double-Edged Sword

Overhearing political conversations leads to discomfort in workplaces, negatively impacting employee well-being and job satisfaction.
Political discussions unite some employees while simultaneously causing discomfort and resentment in others, creating a complex dynamic.
A focus on common goals in workplaces fosters collaboration and reduces the negative impact of political discourse.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Mapping Left-Wing Extremism on Reddit | HackerNoon

Our research highlights the difficulty of identifying left-wing extremist groups online and aims to shed light on the tankie community within the broader leftist landscape.
Left-wing politics
Women
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Roxane Gay on What Feminism Can Do in This Moment

Roxane Gay emphasizes the need for a dynamic feminist canon that adapts and evolves over time.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"Striking Hard at Civilians": A Supremacist Ideology Underlies Israeli Policy

Israel's recent attacks in Gaza have predominantly targeted women and children, demonstrating a disregard for Palestinian lives.
#transgender-rights
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride calls out 'weird' obsession by Republicans in whose minds 'I appear to live rent-free'

Congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Republican focus on her identity instead of critical policy issues.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride calls out 'weird' obsession by Republicans in whose minds 'I appear to live rent-free'

Congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Republican focus on her identity instead of critical policy issues.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Why Lie if the Truth Would Suffice?

If one must lie to attack it, this suggests a lack of arguments against it. To use an analogy, if a prosecutor lies to convict a person, this suggests they have no case-otherwise they would rely on evidence.
philosophy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Retired Supreme Court Justice Warns Legal System Doesn't Work' If You Start Impeaching Judges' Amid Trump's Attacks

Impeaching judges for disagreeable decisions undermines the judicial system, warns Justice Breyer.
US politics
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Dropkick Murphys make on-stage wager with Trump supporter over where his shirt was made

Dropkick Murphys strongly advocate for American manufacturing and workers, reflected in their interactions with fans.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Why Is Gavin Newsom Seeking Common Ground With the Right?

Newsom's podcast attempts to bridge divides but often concedes too much to right-wing media figures, undermining his position.
[ Load more ]