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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Harrison Berger) - Nothing Left (Except Corporate-Friendly Identity Politics)

Evan Barker’s debut book exposes the rot hollowing out the Democratic Party. The post Nothing Left (Except Corporate-Friendly Identity Politics) appeared first on The American Conservative .

Politics Nothing Left (Except Corporate-Friendly Identity Politics) Evan Barker’s debut book exposes the rot hollowing out the Democratic Party. One of the more striking developments in American politics over the past three decades has been the transformation of the Democratic Party from a big-tent movement built around working-class Americans into an elite-driven institution obsessed with diversity, equity, and inclusion. In Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative, Evan Barker, a former fundraiser for the party, offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at that evolution.   Barker has always been someone at home on the left side of the political spectrum. She suffers from primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare and…Open

According to a YouGov poll published by IMEU, what was the most important factor for a plurality of voters who changed their minds from voting Democrat in 2020 to not voting for Kamala Harris in 2024?
Nearly 29 percent of voters said the most important factor was ending Israel's war in Gaza.
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What was the challenge Barker faced when campaigning for the Be A Hero Fund during the 2021 U.S. Senate special election runoff in Georgia?
Barker found that campaigning on Ady Barkan's Medicare-for-All politics alone would not excite donors, so she had to frame the pitch using the language of "intersectionality" and "neglected" minority communities to reach people.
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What specific instance regarding a primary in Kansas is cited in the book regarding AOC?
Barker recounts that AOC refused to endorse a progressive challenger, Brent Welder, in a Democratic primary in Kansas because Welder was a white man, while his opponent, Sharice Davids, was a Native American woman. Barker alleges AOC stated it wouldn't do for her to be seen as "someone who isn't supporting another woman of color."
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What specific political actions involving Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) are mentioned in the book?
Barker notes that despite campaigning against supporting Rep. Nancy Pelosi's campaign to reclaim the House Speakership, AOC did support it. Following a one-on-one meeting between AOC and Pelosi, AOC's chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti resigned and communications director Corbin Trent was demoted.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Jude Russo) - Barbarism Begins at Home

Can abortion opponents turn the tide against Massachusetts-style radicalism? The post Barbarism Begins at Home appeared first on The American Conservative .

Abortion Barbarism Begins at Home Can abortion opponents turn the tide against Massachusetts-style radicalism? (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Massachusetts’s Gov. Maura Healey on August 10 signed a new law giving doctors the prerogative to perform late-term abortions based on their own medical judgment in the Bay State, where previously abortion had been limited to the 24th week of pregnancy barring medical exceptions explicit in the statute. The usual suspects (shirts) hailed this measure as a blow for freedom, health, human empowerment, The Cause of Women, and all that jazz. The usual suspects (skins) denounced it as an assault on the dignity of the person, an attack on society’s most vulnerable, and so on. It’s a little…Open

Who is the author of the article "Barbarism Begins at Home"?
The author of the article is Jude Russo.
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Which states are mentioned in relation to referendum results that have upheld relatively expansive abortion regimes?
Ohio is specifically mentioned as a state where referendum results have upheld relatively expansive abortion regimes.
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How does the author describe the reaction of different groups to the new Massachusetts abortion law?
The author states that "the usual suspects (shirts)" hailed the measure as a victory for freedom, health, human empowerment, and "The Cause of Women," while "the usual suspects (skins)" denounced it as an attack on the dignity of the person and an assault on society's most vulnerable.
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What law did Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey sign on August 10, 2026, regarding abortion?
Governor Maura Healey signed a new law that gives doctors the prerogative to perform late-term abortions based on their own medical judgment in the state of Massachusetts. Previously, abortion in the state had been limited to the 24th week of pregnancy, except for medical exceptions explicitly stated in the statute.
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STRIPES (Rose Thayer) - Fort Hood unit tests technology that lets the robots do the work | Stars and Stripes

The Army and industry each got a chance to see in real time the potential of emergent software and hardware to enhance a combat unit’s capabilities.

What occurred at Fort Hood regarding military technology?
A unit at Fort Hood tested technology designed to allow robots to perform tasks, providing the Army and industry a real-time demonstration of how emergent software and hardware can enhance the capabilities of a combat unit.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Amanda Head) - From crisis to comeback: how Trump’s war on fentanyl cut deaths by more than 10,000

The staggering drop happened after multiple coordinated law enforcement actions mandated under both the first and second Trump administrations. One U.S. Representative said "Republicans will send them [illegal aliens] home to their countries, and Democrats will send them home into your neighborhoods. That is the choice that is before us in November."

By how many deaths did the war on fentanyl under the Trump administrations reduce mortality?
The war on fentanyl cut deaths by more than 10,000. This staggering drop occurred following multiple coordinated law enforcement actions mandated under both the first and second Trump administrations.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Hobbs has big lead over Biggs in Arizona gubernatorial race: Poll

The poll showed 75% of likely Republican voters are backing Biggs, while 86% of likely Democratic voters are supporting Hobbs.

Based on the poll, who holds a significant lead in the Arizona gubernatorial race?
Hobbs has a big lead over Biggs in the Arizona gubernatorial race.
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According to the poll, what is the level of support for Biggs among likely Republican voters in the Arizona gubernatorial race?
75% of likely Republican voters are backing Biggs.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - America 250 celebration continues this weekend as IndyCar Grand Prix speeds into nation's capital

Drivers will hit the streets this weekend in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C as part of more than $90 million in taxpayer funds spent over the past year in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

What event is taking place in downtown Washington, D.C. as part of the America 250 celebration?
The IndyCar Grand Prix is taking place in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. This event is part of the ongoing celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - FBI takes more than 200,000 fentanyl pills taken off Utah streets in just two busts

Two Mexican nationals were indicted by a federal grand jury after they were arrested and charged in two separate and unrelated cases that led to the seizure of approximately 204,000 fentanyl pills in one week.

How many fentanyl pills were seized by the FBI in Utah during two separate and unrelated cases?
Approximately 204,000 fentanyl pills were seized in one week across two separate and unrelated cases.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - ICE arrests more than 1,200 in 2 southeastern states this month amid rise in threats and attacks

The arrests were also made without incident, as ICE officers have been facing a 1,300% increase in vehicle attacks and death threats are up 8,000%.

What is the reported increase in vehicle attacks against ICE officers?
ICE officers have been facing a 1,300% increase in vehicle attacks.
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How many arrests did ICE make in two southeastern states during August 2026?
ICE arrested more than 1,200 people in two southeastern states (Georgia and Mississippi) this month.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Trump signs memorandum to strengthen military readiness and economic dominance in space

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum to expand space travel, with the goal of facilitating more than 1,000 launches and reentries “on American soil” each year by 2030.

What did President Donald Trump sign to strengthen military readiness and economic dominance in space?
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum aimed at strengthening military readiness and economic dominance in space.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Inside the debate over support for Lindsay Clancy

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As true crime continues to captivate audiences, some people are expressing support for crime suspects over victims. Dr. Monique Yohanan joins "On Balance with Leland Vittert" to discuss why empathy should not be confused with excusing criminal behavior. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.

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