Jen Peeples
Veteran, lesbian, mother, martial artist, engineer. Grower of tomatoes & peppers. Sci-fi nerd. She/her
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Amy Coney Barrett’s Judicial Philosophy Doesn’t Hold Up to Scrutiny
The Constitution should be the sturdy vessel of our ideals and aspirations, not a derelict sailing ship locked in the ice of a world far from our own.
Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Minneapolis police precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'
Feds say Ivan Harrison Hunter helped burn and loot the Third Precinct building as part of a coordinated attack from the far-right group trying to ignite an American civil war.
Trump’s Vaccine Czar Refuses to Give Up Stock in Drug Company Involved in His Government Role
The administration calls Moncef Slaoui, who leads its vaccine race, a “contractor” to sidestep rules against personally profiting from government positions. Slaoui owns $10 million in stock of a company working with his team to develop a vaccine.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump threaten to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square ads
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are threatening to sue over a pair of giant, side-by-side, pro-Joe Biden campaign billboards in Times Square that blast their response to the coronavirus crisis. The …
US passes single-day record for new COVID-19 case
The U.S. set a new record for new coronavirus cases in a single day Friday as the country undergoes an alarming new surge in infections.
Democratic state Rep. Senfronia Thompson files to run for speaker of the Texas House
Thompson would be the first woman elected speaker. She filed less than two weeks before an election in which Democrats hope to gain control of the chamber.
Secret Chinese bank account remains a problem for Trump
A scandal-plagued American president defended a previously undisclosed bank account in China with two claims, both of which are wrong.
What "civil" debate? The one I watched revealed Donald Trump as a cold-blooded psychopath
A calmer tone only exposed Trump's lack of basic empathy about the pandemic, family separation or anything else
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Senate Dems agonize over embattled Feinstein
Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he had a “long and serious talk” with the 87-year-old senator.
Biden eyes GOP candidates for Cabinet slots
Progressives fret as Joe Biden's transition team vets a handful of Republicans for his potential administration.
Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed
About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.
Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits
As he raises questions about his opponent’s standing with China, President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his own activities there, including a previously unknown bank account.
Lawyers: We can't find parents of 545 kids separated by Trump admin
About two-thirds of the 1,000 plus parents separated from their kids under a 2017 pilot program were deported before a federal judge ordered they be found.
Alleged China-Fighter Donald Trump Has Secret Chinese Bank Account
Another big scandal — and huge conflict of interest — has surfaced from the tax returns obtained by the New York Times.
There’s a Word for Why We Wear Masks, and Liberals Should Say It
“Freedom” means the freedom not to get infected by people who refuse to follow safety guidelines.
Donald Trump suggests he'd leave the country if he loses election to Joe Biden - CNN Video
At a rally in Macon, Georgia, President Donald Trump suggested he may have to "leave the country" if he were to lose the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden.
Ivanka Trump violated the Hatch Act eight times in just over 48 hours - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Ivanka Trump has had more than her fair share of ethics scandals during the past three and a half years, but the past two days stand out.
Trump calls Whitmer a 'dictator,' misleads about Michigan COVID-19 orders
President Trump blasted Gov. Whitmer again during a television interview Thursday, incorrectly characterizing court rulings on her COVID-19 orders.