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How We Take Back the Supreme CourtWhere do you see yourself in...

How We Take Back the Supreme CourtWhere do you see yourself in 2060? What about your kids or grandkids? Will Donald Trump be affecting your life even then?Here’s why he might be.This November, the future of the Supreme Court is on the ballot.Trump appointed three justices in his first term — more than any president since Ronald Reagan. And thanks to them, Trump was able to get rid of Roe v.

5 Ways Trump Would Blow up the EconomyIf Donald Trump wins in...

5 Ways Trump Would Blow up the EconomyIf Donald Trump wins in November, he’ll make inflation explode.That’s what 16 Nobel-winning economists are telling us. Here are 5 ways Trump has proposed blowing up the U.S. economy.#1: Trump’s crazy tariff planTrump seems genuinely confused about what tariffs are and who pays tariffs. Tariffs are not paid by the other country.

Is Trump Lying or Just Losing It?Trump is now the oldest...

Is Trump Lying or Just Losing It?Trump is now the oldest presidential candidate ever nominated by a major party.I’m not a young man, but I’m a little younger than Trump — and hopefully doing better in the noggin!Trump has confused President Biden with Obama so many times, he had to put a statement claiming it was intentional.He confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi.Before picking him as his running mate, he called JD Vance “JD Mandel.”During

Here’s Why Prices Are Still HighAmericans feel like they’re...

Here’s Why Prices Are Still HighAmericans feel like they’re still being price-gouged, even as inflation has come down. In many ways they’re right.If we take a closer look at a few of the biggest drivers of inflation, we’ll see that some corporations are still using their power and shady techniques to keep prices high while they rake in record profits.Let’s start with rent.

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