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At the time of writing the countries that are most likely to experience the outbreak of violent civil conflict first are Britain and France—both of which have already experienced what may be described as precursor or exemplary incidents of the kind discussed further below. The conditions are similar, however, throughout Western Europe as well as, for slightly different reasons, the United States;[ii] moreover, it must be assumed that if civil war breaks out in one place it is likely to spread elsewhere.[iii] (snip) In short, things are manifestly worsening right now. They are, however, going to get very much worse—I...

Columbia University’s Center for the Study of Social Difference is set to host a Nov. 18 reading discussion examining accusations of American genocide, colonialism, and racial oppression during the nation’s 250th anniversary. The event, titled “We Charge Genocide at 75,” will examine historical accusations against the United States and explore political resistance through the writings of Malcolm X and other activists. The university’s listing describes the discussion as part of its “Counter-narratives at 250” series, which challenges traditional celebrations of American independence. Organizers say the series seeks to challenge America’s history as a “settler-colonial state” and examine experiences of marginalized...

Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar is wasting no time pushing for new restrictions on law-abiding gun owners, even as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment.Just one day after winning the November 3 election, Klobuchar told reporters that legislation targeting firearms and magazines would be a top priority for her incoming administration.“The gun safety bill is going to get passed,” Klobuchar declared during her November 4 press conference.The timing is particularly significant. On December 2, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v....

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Many people on 𝕏 are calling for elections to not to be certified, or for Trump to not to seat the new Congress on January 3rd. In a sense, attributing 2026 results to cheating is too narrow of a way to look at a much larger and a much worse problem. The problem isn't that machines decided to flip 15% of Republican votes and stole the 2026 midterms from us. The problem is that our elections are untransparent, monopolized by mysterious NGOs, and set up institutionally such that they are impossible to challenge or audit honestly. I wrote a book,...

Today, U.S. Representative Sheri Biggs (R-SC) introduced the “Don’t Flush Babies Act” in Congress, a bill that would require a “do not flush” warning label on chemical abortion pill packaging. Liberty Counsel Action worked closely with Rep. Biggs’ office to draft the bill. The bill is a response to the approximate 700,000 chemical abortions happening at home annually where human fetal remains, biohazardous medical waste, and active pharmaceutical compounds are being flushed down the toilet into municipal water systems that are not designed to filter out such contaminants. “Every year, women are traumatized by seeing the remains of their aborted...

Daily Readings from the USCCBFeast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in RomeJesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. John 2:19–21The Lateran Basilica, officially known as the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and holds the unique distinction...

"By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God" (Heb 11:5). When you walk by faith, you enjoy intimacy with God. Our second hero of faith is Enoch. Genesis 5:21-24 records that "Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah. Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch...

When we ask what the Democrats have in store for us over the coming years, one answer is: more assassination attempts. Assassination chic is rampant in popular culture. The murder of Charlie Kirk, in particular, has become a standing joke on the left. Podcasters, comedians and mainstream Democrats find it hilarious. And to my knowledge, not a single Democratic politician has told their troops to tone it down. Because they like the threat of assassination to hang over Republicans. There have been three attempts on President Trump’s life, that we know of. There probably will be more, as the Democrats...

France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are ​making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy could be "headed for a wall" if parliament fails to approve a deficit-reducing budget soon.

Dave Chappelle, Jennifer Welch just tip of hateful, alarming icebergSam Morril created an entire bit around a dead baby.The comic found bleak humor in the reaction to an alligator killing an infant. He focused more on a comedy club patron’s outrage, expanding the bit in the process. Dark? Yes. Funny? For some.Morril wasn’t gleeful that a child had died, but he used it to explore the boundaries of humor and why we get outraged by select jokes and not others. Plus, black comedy allows us to process grief. It’s called gallows humor. Dave Chappelle’s latest rant is different. And, sadly,...

President Trump admitted his hardline immigration policy went too far after the GOP’s sweeping losses in the midterm elections last week. Trump said his administration’s rapid deportations turned off some Americans during a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday, following Republicans losing the Hispanic vote last Tuesday. “I think it was too tough,” the president said of his deportation policy. “For getting people out, I get very high marks for getting the bad ones out,” he said. “But I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs, that– that created one violation, or breaking of the law, and that...

Salon, one of the early internet’s most influential websites that featured sharp voices and political and cultural journalism with a liberal sensibility, announced Thursday it would shut down after 31 years of publication. “It has been an extraordinary privilege,” the outlet said in a farewell note.

Days after Republicans faced a series of bruising midterm election losses, President Trump stood by his handling of the economy and the Iran war — but he acknowledged some "bad messaging" on economic issues and said his immigration crackdown was "too tough" at times. In a sitdown with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, the president also suggested some top administration officials could be on their way out. One hour later, he announced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles would depart her role and be replaced by Stephen Miller. Here are the biggest takeaways from the interview: Why did Republicans...

Just a generation or two ago, Americans believed that if you worked hard, saved your money, behaved responsibly, and avoided doing something incredibly stupid or going to jail, you might eventually be able to buy a house. After the Second World War, millions of relatively affordable houses went up across America, helped by suburban expansion, automobiles, and eventually the Interstate Highway System. For many boomers, the life they knew included one working parent, larger families, stronger communities, widely available public education, safe neighborhoods, and a decent house in which to raise a family. The middle class was like a vast...

"And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said. Comedian Dave Chappelle admitted on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder. “I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said during a stand-up set in New York City Friday night.

...and suggesting that illegals who have been in the US for 10-15 years should have an opportunity to stay.

President Trump said during a Sunday appearance on “60 minutes” that the “hatred between” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the primary obstacles toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News’s Ross Douthat questioned Trump about his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a claim he touted during his most recent campaign run. Douthat asked the president what the biggest obstacle to peace has been for the war, which is now almost in its fifth year. “It was the hatred between Zelensky and Putin. If I had been president that war would’ve never started. Zero...

A landslide win driven by economic frustration runs headlong into the challenge of making American life more affordable COLUMBUS, Ohio—Tom Green had a wish list when he cast his vote in the Democratic Party’s midterm landslide last week: Tougher rules on AI data centers. Universal healthcare. Better job protections.The 29-year-old software engineer helped elect Sherrod Brown to the Senate and Amy Acton to the governor’s office. Both Democrats pledged to stop energy-hungry AI data centers from raising consumers’ electricity bills. Brown aims to cap utility rate increases and control prescription-drug prices. Acton promises to forgive medical debt and deliver tax...