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It’s the economy, it’s the economy

Many in the Democratic base are frustrated that their party isn't pounding away at Donald Trump over his attacks on the rule of law, academic independence and decency. That's not quite the case. Democrats and others opposed to the president's toxic agenda are seeing some success in the ...

NFL draft will make history tonight

Tonight, the NFL draft takes over a familiar site to Yoopers — Lambeau Field. And this year’s draft is on target to achieve a first. Barring a last-minute trade, every team will go into the draft with its original first-round pick for the first time in the common draft era that began in ...

Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a criminal? Great question

In 2021 his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she alleged domestic violence; she said last week that their marriage grew stronger after they worked through that low point and that Abrego Garcia "has always been a loving partner and father." The ...

When a wrong narrative hides the truth

In politics, creating and then owning the narrative is the best way to deceive the public, especially when a compliant media helps promote it and ignores later information that contradicts the initial narrative. Such has been the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, who ...

Transcript of a call to an internet service provider

The following is a transcript of a phone call you made last month to your internet service provider after you discovered that your internet was out. Suspiciously robotic voice: Hello! You’ve reached Bromtast. My name is Valerie. How can I help you today? You: Hi, “Valerie.” I’m ...

Are any of us safe now?

In a couple of months, I am planning a business trip to Europe. I don’t scare easy, but despite the fact that I’m an American citizen and have committed no crime, I am worried about what might happen when I attempt to come home. Will Customs and Border Patrol agents pull me from the ...