The most disturbing detail in the Associated Press report about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plan to equip officers with electric-shock gloves is not simply that the government wants another weapon. It is that the weapon is being presented as a tool of de-escalation.

Conspiracy theories don’t just explain events – they identify villains, and Fauci is among the most popular.

Conspiracy theories don’t just explain events – they identify villains, and Fauci is among the most popular.

When does a shooting become terrorism? A Texas case could help define the answer.

Class, Spectacle, and the Reinvention of “White Trash” as Political Branding

In his recently released encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), Pope Leo XIV presents what may become one of the defining moral critiques of the digital age.

How Trump, MAGA and Project 2025 Are Reversing Lyndon Johnson’s Vision of Equality, Democracy and the Public Good

Speaking at Billboard Women in Music, Dionne Warwick calls Teyana Taylor her “alter ego” after handpicking her to portray her in a planned biopic. (April 29)

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Wider structural forces lie behind shifting classroom norms.

When federal immigration agents expanded enforcement operations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul in early 2026 under the Trump administration’s so-called “Operation Metro Surge,” they expected to disrupt...

In the first weeks of 2026, several official U.S.

Christian Reconstructionism, a little-known movement to rebuild society on biblical law, can often shape US debates over religion, politics and education.

Christian Reconstructionism, a little-known movement to rebuild society on biblical law, can often shape US debates over religion, politics and education.

ICE and the National Guard are acting with impunity.

An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.

The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.

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The long read: The president has vowed to kill off ‘woke’ in his second term in office, and the venerable cultural institution a few blocks from the White House is in his sights

Will Pope Leo XIV follow the progressive example of his predecessor or chart a more moderate course? His work in Chicago and Peru may shed light on his approach.

A year ago, President Trump pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists. Many have since been arrested for home invasions, death threats, and more.

A year ago, President Trump pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists. Many have since been arrested for home invasions, death threats, and more.

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Worship leader Sean Feucht's meteoric rise to prominence began in 2020 during the pandemic. His mask-free concerts defied public health rules and drew thousands, boosting his ministry's revenue from $...

In a polarized environment, the elevation of a figure into a saint does more than honor the individual. It turns a political struggle into a sacred one.

By Art Jipson and Paul J. Becker Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at The Conversation. We are grateful to republish it here. Paul Campbell, iStock / Getty Images Plus After the…

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President Donald Trump discusses Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the threat of social media to children and more during an interview with Martha MacCallum in the United Kingdom on "The Story."

‘Active clubs’ are capitalizing on assassination of far-right commentator to entice recruits with promises of vengeance

Donald Trump and top administration officials confidently assert that left-wing political violence is a huge problem in the US. They’re wrong, say researchers who study extremism.