PARTISAN POLITICS

Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Congressional Women Unite for a Cause Beyond Politics

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a unique event brings together women from both sides of the political aisle. This isn't your typical political gathering. It's a softball game where partisan differences are set aside. The Congressional Women's Softball Game is more than just a sporty event. It's a night where women in Congress come together as one team. They face ...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Why States Are Facing Off Over Supreme Court Elections

State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn't new but has been building for years, with both major parties now tr...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Pentagon's Money Pit: Where Taxpayer Dollars Go to Waste

The Pentagon has a serious problem. It can't keep track of how it spends its massive budget. We're talking about nearly a trillion dollars a year. That's a lot of zeros and a lot of money. Last year, the Pentagon failed its seventh audit in a row. This means they couldn't show how they spent all that money. It's like giving your kid a piggy bank with a million dolla...

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Are We Going To Have a Government Shutdown? Why Everyone’s Talking About It Now

Peoples money is on the line and it is urgent right now to find a deal on funding the right way and avoid a government shutdown. It's not looking good though. The lack of political understanding and the disagreements over how much money for what area will restart the fight in March at a whole new level since this time they also deal with a completely new, and so...

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

What Musk Said About Trump and Prison

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, recently made some bold claims during an interview with Tucker Carlson. He suggested that if Donald Trump doesn't win the presidential election, he might end up in prison. Musk also made false statements about illegal immigration and homelessness. He believes Democrats are trying to rig the election and has been very publicly ba...

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

What's Fact and What's Not? A Look at News Sources

Hey, have you heard about this new study from Nature magazine? It says that right-wing folks share news that some people call low quality. But who decides what’s low quality anyway? Spoiler alert: it's often the same people who are supposed to be checking facts. And guess what, they can make mistakes too! This study had five authors, all called "Google Scholars....

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Democrats' 'Law and Order' Tightrope: Rhetoric vs. Reality

Democrats are facing a tough balancing act. They're trying to convince voters they're tough on crime and immigration, but their actual policies haven't changed much. Is this just political maneuvering, or are they truly concerned about public safety? Polls show people are worried about crime, especially in cities. Democrats, like Vice President Kamala Harris...

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