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Meme suggests missing Democrat shares location with party ideas
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Trending meme mocks Democrat Party's idea of strong men
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Senate Map Shifts as Kansas Race Tightens
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Kansas has emerged as an unexpectedly competitive Senate battleground, with polls showing Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton amid rural frustration over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Both parties are directing resources to the contest, including a major Republican ad buy to protect a seat Democrats have not won in nearly a century.
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Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 2h
AfD Wins Historic Elections in Two German States
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— Oct 1, 2026
The AfD’s historic victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania mark a major breakthrough for Germany’s far right and intensify pressure on the political firewall against cooperation with the party. Despite broader gains across Europe, far-right parties remain divided over Russia, economic policy, Europe’s future and minority rights; one analysis attributes the AfD’s eastern German support more to post-reunification transformation than to a lack of democratic experience.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Candidates from both parties urge ending Senate filibuster
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As control of the closely contested Senate looms, candidates and lawmakers are debating whether to end or change the filibuster. Democrat Juliana Stratton supports eliminating it to advance priorities including abortion rights, voting protections and gun legislation, while Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno says it should be ended if senators cannot conduct meaningful debate, amid a fight over advancing the SAVE America Act.
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Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally
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— Sep 29, 2026
Pakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.
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Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes
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— Sep 15, 2026
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Democrats Abandon NC House Candidate as Controversial Posts Resurface
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— Sep 18, 2026
Democratic candidate Shelly Headen will remain on the ballot in a competitive North Carolina state House race despite her party withdrawing support after a series of inflammatory s… — by Andrew Powell
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Sam Okafor
It's smart for Democrats to cut ties when those posts reveal such poor judgment from the candidate.
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Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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Meme claims Senate votes with frail members advance Democratic agenda from both parties
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— Sep 15, 2026
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Former Democratic Fundraiser Says Ashley Biden Threatened to Sue Her
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— Sep 18, 2026
Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who has publicly criticized the party’s handling of Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign, says Ashley Biden threatened to sue her after she… — by Andrew Powell
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Derek Foss
This kind of response from the Bidens won't fix the party's real problems with the 2024 race.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Trump, Vance campaign across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma
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— Sep 29, 2026
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning in Republican strongholds to boost GOP candidates ahead of midterm elections, as party leaders worry about tougher races. A poll found low approval of Trump’s handling of living costs and the economy; Republicans blame weak messaging, while Democrats fault the Iran war and rising prices, and Vance urged Florida voters to back the GOP ticket.
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Polls Show El-Sayed Ahead in Michigan Senate Race
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Michigan’s Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains competitive: recent polls give El-Sayed leads ranging from about four to seven points, while another shows the contest nearly even. Despite his polling edge, some Michigan Democrats worry El-Sayed is taking key constituencies for granted and needs to do more outreach, particularly to Black and Jewish voters.
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Election Polls Offer Mixed Outlooks Across Countries
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— Sep 22, 2026
Recent UK seat-projection polls disagree over whether Labour would need smaller-party support to govern, highlighting the uncertainty in translating votes into seats. In the U.S., a new poll shows Democrats leading on a generic congressional ballot in North Carolina, while pollsters face continued skepticism after recent election-forecasting failures and fabricated survey results.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 3h
Democrats Debate Transgender Issues Ahead of Midterms
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— Sep 14, 2026
Democrats across several states are recalibrating their stance on transgender athletes, with some candidates urging caution and a focus on broader policy issues while others, like Newsom and Talarico, acknowledge fairness concerns in sports and adopt nuanced positions. The debate reflects internal party divisions and strategic pressure ahead of midterms, as lawmakers balance support for transgender rights with public concern about fairness and safety in sports.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Texas Democrats Plan 2026 Challenge to GOP Control
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— Sep 17, 2026
Democrats in Texas are mounting what could be their best statewide challenge in years, with a full slate including Gina Hinojosa for governor and James Talarico for the U.S. Senate as Paxton and Abbott face stiff headwinds amid economic strains and shifting Latino politics, while polls show a near deadlock in the Senate race and Hinojosa trailing in the governor’s contest. In the Legislature, candidates for House District 94 push pro-public-education and affordability platforms, highlighting concerns over school funding and inflation as both parties vie for seats in a historically Republican stronghold.
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House Passes Third Iran War-Powers Resolution
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— Sep 16, 2026
The U.S. House has for a third time passed a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, signaling bipartisan pressure ahead of the midterm elections even as the Senate’s path remains uncertain and Trump is expected to veto. The votes reflect continuing concern about the Iran conflict, with party lines shifting slightly as a handful of Republicans joined Democrats, and the cost of the war mounting as the political debate intensifies.
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Nicole Hardy
It's good Congress keeps voting to limit war with Iran, but the Senate needs to step up or this changes nothing.
Delaware Voters Pick Nominees in 33 Primary Contests
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— Sep 13, 2026
Delaware's September primaries solidified major-party nominees for the U.S. Senate and a single House seat, with voting by mail and in person across the counties and campaigns intensifying ahead of the November general election. The state also hosts 33 contested races, including incumbent and open-seat contests at the state level, while Senator Chris Coons faces several challengers in the Democratic Senate race and Republicans select their contenders to vie for the seat.
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Fetterman Endorses McCormick in GOP Convention Video
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— Sep 9, 2026
With the midterm cycle intensifying, Sen. John Fetterman is set to deliver a video message at the GOP convention, praising Trump and McCormick while signaling a distancing from the Democratic left and highlighting cross‑party ties. At the same time, Donald Trump has said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen as their reconciliation unfolds, a development in the broader political and security backdrop following Zelenskyy’s drone incident near a planned flight to Oslo.
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Fetterman backing McCormick while praising Trump shows real independence from his own party's extremes.
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Trump clears livestreamed firing squad for Fort Hood killer
President Trump approved the first U.S. military execution since 1961. Hasan faces a Dec. 3 firing squad at Fort Hood, and the Pentagon says the public will watch it live.
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Talarico Clarifies Stance on Trans Athletes After Fox News Comments
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— Sep 22, 2026
In Texas, Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico has tempered his stance on transgender athletes, emphasizing local decision-making and saying he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports only if safety or fairness are at risk, as he campaigns statewide. Across coverage, Republicans push to frame transgender participation in women's sports as a key issue while Democrats try to pivot to broader concerns in a high-stakes Texas race.
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Lifelong Democrat Sounds Alarm Over Party’s Growing Socialist Wing
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— Jul 22, 2026
A lifelong Democrat and former Clinton administration official is warning his party that the growing influence of Democratic socialists could threaten the future of the Democratic Party. According to Fox News , Jamie…
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John Fetterman Says This ‘One Condition’ Would Cause Him To Leave Democrat Party
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— Jul 16, 2026
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday he would leave the Democratic Party if it became the "anti-Israel party."
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‘We Are Not The Party Of Common Sense’: Democrat Julie Roginsky Rips Democratic Party’s Disconnect With Voters
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— Nov 8, 2024
Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky rebuked the Democratic Party on Thursday for failing to connect with voters. During an appearance on CNN, Roginsky said that the fault does not lie with prominent figures such as…
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Manchin Calls Dem Party ‘Rudderless’
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— Aug 7, 2026
Former Sen. Joe Manchin ( I-W.Va .) said the Democratic Party has veered away from its core values and has become “rudderless.” Manchin explained why he left the Democratic Party and said party leaders have become too…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 4h
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