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Gerrymandering is the ‘rot at the core’ of politics, Texas Democrat says
NBC News· 2025-08-07 21:30
We want to turn now to new developments out of Texas as Republicans seek to pressure Democratic representatives to return to Austin. Texas Republican Senator John Cornin says the FBI has agreed to his request to assist Texas law enforcement in locating the Democrats who fled the state to block the start of a special legislative session and a Trumpbacked plan to draw new lines for the state's congressional districts. Now, it's unclear what authority the FBI actually has to compel members to return to Texas.I ...
Nick Offerman’s new award-worthy film ’Sovereign’ is about a lost soul swept into extremism
MSNBC· 2025-07-16 21:52
The sensitivity of these portrayals is so moving and that this is for me it's a film that has that lives outside of politics. Politics goes and finds all of us somewhere. I mean every movie you make if you want to cut away from it and say hey how do you think those characters voted like that doesn't enter your head in when you're watching most movies but somewhere those characters went and voted. Um this movie is a movie about a lost soul. how that person got lost with life reversals. Everyone has experienc ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-06 14:15
Political System Analysis - America's two-party system, traditionally a barrier against extremism, is now accelerating it due to polarization [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-05 14:15
Political Analysis - America's two-party system, traditionally a barrier against extremism, is now accelerating it due to polarization [1]
BREAKING: Jeffries breaks record for longest House floor speech
MSNBC· 2025-07-03 18:01
Political Commentary & Ideological Conflict - The speech criticizes a bill for not addressing the high cost of living in the United States [1] - It connects current political extremism to "Project 2025," framing it as a threat to American values [1] - The speaker contrasts "Project 2025" with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, particularly the pursuit of happiness [1] - The speech draws a parallel between the American Revolution (Project 1776) and the need to overcome current challenges (Project 2026) [1] Call to Action & Hope - The speaker urges Americans to read the Declaration of Independence and understand its historical context [1] - The speech invokes the legacy of civil rights leaders like John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr, emphasizing perseverance and "good trouble" [1] - It encourages listeners to "press on" for various groups, including children, seniors, veterans, unions, farmers, dreamers, working-class Americans, the middle class, the poor, the sick, and the lost [3][4] - The speech concludes with a message of hope and determination, urging Americans to fight for democracy and the American way of life until victory is won [4]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-03 11:55
America’s two-party system has long been a barrier against an extremism. Polarization is making it an accelerant instead. https://t.co/yc5NtuCBZk ...