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Prem Thakker

Prem Thakker was previously an associate writer for breaking news at The New Republic. His work has appeared in The American Prospect, Washington Monthly, CNN podcasts, and his newsletter Better World.

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July 18, 2023
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It Never Ends: Trump Took Precious Israeli Antiquities to Mar-a-Lago
Israel has been struggling to get back the antiquities after they were lent to the U.S. during the Trump administration.
July 17, 2023
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Democrats Locked in Stupidest Fight About Whether Israel Is Racist
Democrats love to attack their own members who dare speak out on Israel.
July 17, 2023
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McCarthy Brazenly Defends RFK Jr. After Racist Covid Conspiracy Theory
The House speaker blasted Democrats for criticizing Israel, and then excused RFK Jr.’s antisemitism.
July 17, 2023
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White Supremacist Nick Fuentes Calls for “Holy War” Against Jews
The far-right influencer, who once sat down for dinner with Donald Trump, made the comments at an “America First” rally.
July 17, 2023
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“Textbook Billionaire Scam”: Harlan Crow Cut Tax Bill With Clarence Thomas Gifts
The billionaire Republican megadonor seems to have used the Supreme Court justice’s yacht trips to lower his own tax bill.
July 14, 2023
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Panicked Trump Wants Georgia Evidence Tossed to Stop Third Indictment
Trump is doing everything he can to stop the investigation into his efforts to overthrow the 2020 election.
July 14, 2023
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Twitter’s New Promise to Pay Content Creators Has One Big Catch
A stream of Twitter’s verified users have reported big payments from the company, but take a closer look at who exactly they are.
July 14, 2023
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Two Democrats Help Republicans Pass Vile Ban on Pride Flags in Military
Even three Republicans voted against the measure, and yet…
July 14, 2023
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Arizona Republican Says He “Misspoke” During Rant About “Colored People”
Representative Eli Crane’s comment immediately sparked outrage in the chamber.
July 13, 2023
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The House Ethics Committee Is Coming for Matt Gaetz
A revived investigation into the congressman’s alleged sexual misconduct is ramping back up.
July 13, 2023
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Summer Lee Bats Away Pentagon’s Limp Excuses for Huge Viagra Budget
“Do you know how many bridges in my district of Pittsburgh could be repaired with that amount?” the progressive representative asked.
July 13, 2023
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Republicans Move to Gut Climate Funding Amid Heatwaves, Floods, and Smog Storms
Ted Cruz and his Republican colleagues want to defund efforts to stop climate change, even as their constituents suffer.
July 13, 2023
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Blow to GOP: New York Court Orders New Map That Could Help Dems Retake House
2024 is going to look very different.
July 13, 2023
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RFK Jr. Campaign’s Crazy New Low: Strategic Farting by Climate Denialist
“I’m farting!” yelled the man, as he in fact farted in the middle of the press dinner.
July 13, 2023
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Teacher Who Criticized “Rainbowland” Song Ban Is Being Fired
Cancel Culture? The Wisconsin teacher is being fired for complaining about the district banning kids from singing the Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song.
July 12, 2023
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Trump Supporter Sues Fox for Destroying His Life With January 6 Conspiracy
Ray Epps is suing the network for defamation.
July 12, 2023
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5 Culture War Fights Republicans Want to Cram Into the Defense Bill
America’s defense priorities are already frivolous. Republicans are somehow making it worse.
July 12, 2023
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Lawyer Who Helped Overturn Affirmative Action Venmoed Clarence Thomas Aide
The Supreme Court justice aide received payments for a “Christmas Party” from several top lawyers with cases before the court, according to a new report.
July 11, 2023
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Supreme Court’s Anti-LGBTQ Ruling Has Already Incited Discrimination
A Michigan hair salon says it will refuse to serve customers over their use of pronouns.
July 11, 2023
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QAnon Shaman Wants to Take On Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes at GOP Event
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