SCOTUS Upholds TikTok Ban: Read It For Yourself
In a 20-page unsigned order the Supreme Court ruled that the law requiring TikTok to be banned if not sold can stand.
Author: OT Editors
Reports: Isreal and Hamas Agree To Cease-fire Deal
A multi-phase cease-fire agreement has reportedly been reached between Isreal and Hamas that includes the release of hostages.
No Fighting In the War Room: Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Livestream Edition
The confirmation process for incoming President Trump’s cabinet picks is ramping up, and both parties are focusing on Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth
Group Activity: Do You Know Your Trump Promises?
From the Washington Post, a quick check on how much you remember from the Trump first term as Trump 2.0 looms.
From NY Times: Popular Populations Potpourri
If less is more, just imagine how much more more could be, proffers the NY Times Editorial Board on what to do about immigration, population, and the debate over who and how many Americans there should be.
Meta Ends Fact-checking Program
Changes in Meta protocol in the United States that effectively ends the company’s efforts at fact checking on platforms like Facebook.
The Good Old Days, According to the Data
Whatever the “Good old days” means to someone relies heavily on…
Bashar al-Assad Flees To Moscow, Ending 50 Years of Syrian Dictatorship
With Bashar al-Assad reportedly in Moscow, the 13-year Syrian civil war and 50+ year rule of the al-Assad family dictatorship has ended.
Group Activity: Are You Smarter Than an Eighth-grade Civics Test
“Test your knowledge to see if you know as much about government as these middle-schoolers.”
Linky Friday: Cabinet Shopping, President Trump Style
This is going to be a fun transition for the content creators as President-elect Trump fills out his administration
Paper: Inflation and the 2024 US Presidential Election
“We find this effect is most pronounced among Independents and Democrats, precisely the voters Harris-Walz needed to win the election…”
Not Satire: The Onion Buys Infowars with Help from Sandy Hook Families
Some headlines just write themselves…
Subject to Change: The Trump Cabinet So Far
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his administration, much attention is being paid to his cabinet level and senior staffing positions.
Group Activity: Kamala Harris on Club Shay Shay
Vice President Kamala Harris went on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, watch for yourself and comment
Group Activity: The Donald Trump Madison Square Garden Rally
Watch the full remarks by Donald Trump at his Madison Square Graden Rally here and discuss in the comments:
Hurricane Milton: Live Stream, Updates, and Discussion
Hurricane Milton threatens to be one of the most powerful storms to hit Florida in a century, and right on the heels of Helene
Vice Presidential Candidate Debate: Sen JD Vance vs Gov Tim Walz
Live stream and comments from the best commentariat on the interwebs for the one and only Vice Presidential Debate of 2024
Group Discussion: Love and Hate and Basketball
The online hijacking of the rising profile of the WNBA and its biggest star to feed the online culture war with sports and race all mixed in is just beginning.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indictment: Read It For Yourself
A federal indictment alleges that New York City Mayor Eric Adams “sought and accepted” benefits from “foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official” in exchange for influence going back to 2014.
