Texas Used DOJ’s Concerns to Justify Redistricting. Now It Says They’re Off Base. Democracy Docket Trump’s risky redistricting push in Texas could backfire in a big way MSNBC News Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed. The Texas Tribune Republicans run a risky strategy for holding the House that rests on redrawn maps Politico …
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Trump’s law of the jungle means U.S. trade deals aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on
When President Trump threatened Brazil with punishing tariffs on Wednesday, there was no fancy mathematical equation trotted out this time as justification. The 50% levy on goods was retribution for a perceived “witch hunt” against his political ally, Jair Bolsanaro, whose supporters attempted a coup two years ago. This administration is bringing back the law of the jungle to international trade, according to …
Read More »Vaccines: Why they’re even more important than you think
Vaccines work, actually. But that’s not all. Depending on the specific vaccine we’re talking about, that jab might also prevent cancer, heal herpes lesions, help you keep most of your marbles, prevent your kids from dying in early childhood, improve your skin and so much more. These surprising bonuses that can come with vaccination, called beneficial non-specific effects, are common, …
Read More »The Best Anti-Prime Day Sales to Shop Before They’re Over
If you’re over seeing what you could buy on Amazon but still want to shop good sales, this is the story for you. We’ve hunted the web for all the sales going on with small businesses we love, ranging from outdoor pizza ovens to the best iPhone accessories, and even some local bookstores. Shop all the sales below that are …
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