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Radio Free America: How to lib out over sports
Nathaniel Frum says Democrats can win back men by out-arguing sports radio callers about Arch Manning. He’s wrong, but not for the reason you think. Sports do give politicians a way to talk about their values. They’re just not doing it.
Michigan Speaker Matt Hall defends GOP lawmaker over ‘victim mentality’ comments about colleague’s dead daughter
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) defended state Rep. Jim DeSana (R-Carleton) Thursday after a Detroit News report revealed DeSana’s controversial comments about one of his colleagues.
Mike Rogers falls for AI hoax seconds after dismissing tech fears
Michigan Senate candidate falls for fake video seconds after telling college students not to worry about A.I.
Labor and faith groups decry federal indictment of 15 anti-ICE protesters
Fifty labor, religious and other progressive groups condemned the federal indictment of 15 anti-ICE protesters in a statement released on Thursday, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the Department of Justice in an effort to intimidate political opponents.
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Report: Minnesota Speaker Lisa Demuth potentially saved by red flag law she voted against
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Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touts congressional stock ban, while a loophole fueled her own wealth
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Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
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