stLouISTCan Biden and the Democrats Survive Their Divisions on Israel-Palestine?
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When a Feminist Content Sweatshop Was the Coolest Thing On the Internet
Jezebel is widely blamed for starting “cancel culture.” But 16 years ago, most culture desperately needed to be canceled.
Foolish Chatter About Recession
Today on TAP: What’s really going on with the economy?
A Land for All
An idea for a confederal system for Israel and Palestine is impossible to enact today. But it’s a vision that must be worked toward.
The Squad Faces Its Biggest Political Challenge Yet
In 2024, the most progressive Democrats in the House face attacks from several directions.
Right-Wing School Board Groups Posted Losses at the Ballot Box
Voters rejected groups like Moms for Liberty. But conservative activists don’t need a majority to whittle away trust in public education.
The Supreme Court’s Objectivity Theater
The Court wrote a new ethics code for itself. It’s all but meaningless.
Texas Republicans: Maniacs and Megalomaniacs
Today on TAP: The legislature already stopped cities from passing laws they don’t like; now they’re claiming they can supersede federal law, too.
Diversity of Experience on the Federal Bench
The White House nominates SEIU’s longtime general counsel to a seat on the Fourth Circuit.
Chucking Self-Checkout
Human cashiers make a comeback in some grocery and retail stores.
Texas Legislature Votes to Seize Immigration Authority From Feds
A major U.S. Supreme Court case could be on the horizon as the Lone Star State takes international matters into its own hands.
Train Wreck of a Trade Deal
Today on TAP: The Biden administration has to slow-walk a marquee agreement, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. That might even be a blessing in disguise.
The Bill Gates Behemoth
The billionaire philanthropist’s donations come with strings attached.
The Neoliberal Education Fantasy
Neil Kraus discusses his new book about why education reform failed.
Oklahoma Senator Driven to Violent Frenzy by Teamsters President
A Capitol Hill hearing highlights how much labor unions have won this year, as well as the Republicans who are furious over it.
House Republicans Circle Their Own Budget Ouroboros Once More
Meet the new Speaker of the House, same as the old one.
At Tesla, Swedish Workers Can Do What American Workers Can’t
Today on TAP: In support of striking mechanics, dockworkers there are no longer unloading Teslas. Such solidarity isn’t legal here.
Sean McElwee Consulted for New Centrist Polling Project
The Democratic strategist who was thrown out of his own firm for gambling on races he polled, working for crypto firms, and allegedly engaging in campaign finance violations is back.
Freeway Disaster Presents Hurdle for Newsom’s National Ambitions
Pennsylvania’s governor delivered after his state’s highway fire five months ago. Newsom’s crisis with the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles is significantly more complicated.
A Star Witness Against Google: Google’s AI Chatbot
Bard is remarkably candid about the company’s intentions to leverage Big Data into AI to make its rivals, and the rest of the web, irrelevant.