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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—October 11

1990—More from Florida justices Rosemary Barkett and Gerald Kogan. In Stall v. State, the Florida supreme court adheres to its precedents holding that Florida’s statute criminalizing obscenity is…

Modern science can reverse heart disease. Washington prefers cheap statins

A quiet algorithmic coup recently reshaped American medicine. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released their updated dyslipidemia guidelines. By retiring older risk calculators in favor of the new Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS, or PREVENTS, equations, these centralized medical bodies expanded the age range for primary cardiovascular prevention up […]

AI will decide how the Holocaust is remembered. Don’t leave that to conspiracy theorists

A student raises her hand and asks a question into the microphone. The woman on the screen in front of them pauses, blinks, and answers. The classroom falls quiet as Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski describes what she lived through in her own words. For a moment, it feels as if she is sitting with the […]

‘Israel’s Lobby’ offers a simplistic, caricatured view of U.S.-Israel relations

In Israel’s Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power, Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick promise to pull back the curtain on what they believe is among the most important dynamics underlying today’s politics: the pro-Israel lobby’s alleged control over American foreign policy. However, they ultimately come up short. Rather than embrace the topic’s […]

A new biography revisits ‘No Country for Old Men’ author Cormac McCarthy

Some years ago in New Orleans, I learned a word in an antiquarian bookshop, one of those places organized according to the idiosyncratic style that was no doubt an outward physical manifestation of the proprietor’s own mind and memory. On a small shelf just inside the door was the label “Crime, Murder, & Rascality.” The […]

Ramaswamy lists ‘key lessons’ for GOP after electoral blowout: ‘We got our a–es handed to us’

Following a night of Democratic electoral victories, one-time GOP presidential candidate and DOGE chief Vivek Ramaswamy admitted, “We got our a--es handed to us."

Charlotte mayor wins landslide reelection despite controversy over Iryna Zarutska’s slaying

Democratic Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles secured re-election Tuesday, receiving more than 70% of the vote over Republican candidate Terrie Donovan.

Key takeaways from the 2025 elections

DNC Chair Ken Martin warns Republicans 'we're coming after your jobs' following Democratic election victories that included Mamdani becoming NYC's first Muslim mayor.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariff powers in blockbuster case

Trump's tariff case is among the most highly anticipated cases to come before the Supreme Court this term — and experts say it could be the most consequential.

Texas voters approve requiring judges to deny bail for certain violent felony charges

New Texas constitutional amendment expands bail denial for murder, assault, and trafficking charges. Judges must now provide written justification when granting bail.

Daylight Saving reform hits wall as lawmakers blast ‘outdated practice’

Congress considers ending Daylight Saving time again after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi failed to advance the 2017 Sunshine Protection Act.

FLASHBACK: Wildest moments Mamdani overcame on the campaign trail to become NYC’s next mayor

NYC socialist Zohran Mamdani won his mayoral election despite facing intense criticism over communist labels and controversial Israel positions throughout his campaign.

Senate Democrats eye exit from record-breaking shutdown as pressure intensifies

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus mulling ways out of the government shutdown from a host of offers Republicans have made throughout the 36-day ordeal.

The last time Democrats won like this was right before the 2018 blue wave

For Democrats, Tuesday night felt like 2017 all over again. All across the country, Democrats won big, from the marquee races to the down-ballot...

Fox News Poll: New Jersey governorship remains Democratic with Sherrill win

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race, securing historic third consecutive Democratic term since 1961 with strong support from women and Black voters.

SCOOP: House Republicans link Mayor-elect Mamdani to vulnerable congressional Democrats

GOP launches attack ads linking NYC's socialist mayor-elect to vulnerable House Democrats in 2026 midterms, targeting nearly 50 competitive districts nationwide.

DeSantis-backed Gonzalez, Democrat county commissioner Higgins head to runoff in Miami mayor race

Miami mayor runoff set for Dec. 9 as Eileen Higgins and Emilio Gonzalez advance from crowded field. Historic race could elect city's first female mayor.

Fox News Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia's next governor, capitalizing on President Donald Trump's unpopularity.

California voters approve new Congressional map to boost Democrats in 2026

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump's agenda.

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