45 h. ago Shrinking Welfare in the United States Will Bring Political and Social Consequences

Shrinking Welfare in the United States Will Bring Political and Social Consequences  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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4 d. ago At Middlebury, she hoped to start fresh. In Trump’s America, it seemed impossible.

Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman, and for a time, an athlete on the school’s diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life. The post At Middlebury, she hoped to start fresh. In Trump’s America, it seemed impossible. appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Lia Smith Hoped to Start Fresh At Middlebury. In Trump’s America, It Seemed Impossible.

Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman and, for a time, an athlete on the school’s diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life.

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1 week ago Politico reporter torched after saying Minnesota daycares may invoke 'stand

Social media users torched Politico reporter Josh Gerstein on Monday after post linking Minnesota daycare fraud investigations to the state's "robust stand-your-ground laws."

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2 w. ago American LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in current social, political climate

American LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in current social, political climate  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration's phone service under Trump

Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit confirms reported metrics were calculated accurately

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2 w. ago House moves to protect children from online predators as Australia clamps down on social media

Reps. Laurel Lee and Andy Biggs introduce bipartisan legislation targeting online predators who coerce minors into self-harm and sexual exploitation.

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2 w. ago Comer summons Minnesota officials as House probes massive social services fraud

The House Oversight Committee is widening its probe into alleged billions in Minnesota fraud, demanding testimony from seven state officials in January and February.

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2 w. ago Social media erupts after Minnesota AG posts about cracking down on fraud: 'You're kidding right?'

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faces mockery after posting video about fighting scammers amid alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in his state.

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2 w. ago Australian politician calls country ‘guinea pig’ for censorship amid world

Australia enacted a world-first social media ban Dec. 10, blocking kids under 16 from social media, sparking censorship fears and a major legal challenge.

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3 w. ago Graham leads bipartisan demand for tech reform vote to 'bring social media companies to heel'

Bipartisan senators call for February vote on Section 230 legislation that would strip tech companies' federal immunity for serious online crimes and harms.

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3 w. ago The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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3 w. ago Norman Podhoretz, Influential Editor and Neoconservative Force, Dies at 95

A New York intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary magazine became his platform as his political and social view turned sharply rightward.

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3 w. ago HHS probes Minnesota's use of billions in federal social service funds amid fraud concerns: report

The Department of Health and Human Services launches review of Minnesota's use of $8.6 billion in federal social service funding under Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

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4 w. ago After Australia passes social media ban lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online.

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4 w. ago Ilhan Omar's ex appears on ‘dirty dandy’ social account as Trump revives married siblings claim

Ahmed Nur Said Elmi documents his lifestyle in Johannesburg while Trump claims Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother for immigration purposes.

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4 w. ago Leftist Code Pink founder praise for Marjorie Taylor Greene stuns social media

Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin thanked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her anti-war stance, sparking controversy over this unusual cross-party alliance.

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last month Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments in viral social media post

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces treason accusations from Elon Musk after video surfaced showing her vowing to safeguard Somalia's interest from within the U.S. government.

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