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June 5, 2023
Trump’s Challengers Are Making the Same Mistakes All Over Again
They only want to talk about policy. That’s a huge error.
by Alex Shephard

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House Republicans Go on an Earmarks Orgy, and Democrats Aren’t Invited
Exclusive: Republican members made fewer earmark requests than Democrats—and got nearly three times as much in terms of dollars approved.
by Daniel Strauss
The Vatican Is Way Ahead of the Democratic Party on Climate Change
Pope Francis’s recent draft text demands climate reparations and an immediate end to fossil fuel exploration. Why can’t the Biden administration do the same?
by Liza Featherstone
The Work Requirements Fight Isn’t Over
Conservatives grumble that the debt ceiling deal was insufficient. Can they force new talks on work requirements?
by Grace Segers
Reality Winner’s Story Was Never About a Leak
Tina Satter’s film “Reality” on HBO captures the cruelty of the surveillance state.
by David Klion
A New York Bill Would Make Nail Salons Safer for Workers—if It Passes in Time
Nail salons are notorious for their poor working conditions. A new bill could finally change that.
by Prem Thakker
The Supreme Court Is Corrupt Because It’s Conservative
It isn’t a coincidence. The court is corrupt, both judicially and ethically, because of the extreme ideology six of its justices serve.
by Michael Tomasky
From the Ticker:
Norfolk Southern Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Ohio Train Derailment
After the disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the rail giant says it is not responsible.
by Prem Thakker
Utah School District Bans the Bible for “Vulgarity” and “Violence”
The book was banned after a complaint that highlighted how easy it is to get books banned in schools now, thanks to Utah law.
by Tori Otten
Elon Musk Calls to Imprison Therapists Helping Trans Kids
The Twitter CEO suggested throwing the medical professionals in jail, shortly after vowing to lobby for the criminalization of gender-affirming care.
by Prem Thakker

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