Senator Bernie Sanders recently discussed the New York City mayoral race with NBC News, specifically focusing on candidate Zohran Mamdani. Sanders expressed that many of Mamdani’s proposals are not extreme, contrasting them with the extreme income and wealth disparities currently present in the United States. His comments highlight the Senator’s perspective on the economic challenges facing the nation. The interview occurred on November 5, 2025.
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Most Americans think the government lies. It’s a pervasive feeling, isn’t it? It’s like a dull ache, a constant undercurrent of suspicion that everything coming from Washington, and increasingly from state capitals too, should be taken with a mountain of salt. The comments certainly reflect this, speaking of outright falsehoods and mistruths. Some suggest it’s not just the current administration; this distrust has been building for years, fueled by a sense that those in power are not acting in the best interests of the people. From vaccines to economic data, the feeling is that the government is more often misleading than truthful, eroding the foundation of trust upon which a functional society is built.… Continue reading
Trump tells Ilhan Omar to leave the country, and the immediate reaction is a mix of anger, defiance, and a deep understanding of the pattern. The sentiment is clear: this isn’t new. It’s a tactic, a distraction, and a symptom of a much larger problem. The comments highlight the fact that this kind of rhetoric is standard fare from Trump. It’s a familiar playbook, and many see through it.
Trump tells Ilhan Omar to leave the country, and the response from those who disagree with him is swift and dismissive. There’s a prevailing feeling that she is more American than Trump, and the focus immediately shifts to his own actions, history, and motivations.… Continue reading
In a recent exchange, former President Donald Trump criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, alleging she possesses a low IQ and challenging her to take a cognitive test. Ocasio-Cortez responded on social media, mocking Trump by alluding to the clock drawing test, a component of cognitive assessments. This follows Ocasio-Cortez’s strategy of using mockery to address perceived insecurities within the Republican party, which she views as a tactic to counter what she considers authoritarian tendencies. She encourages her supporters to utilize this approach.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again raised concerns about Donald Trump’s mental state, this time by posting an AI-generated response to the question of whether losing a sense of reality is a symptom of dementia. This follows Trump’s repeated false claims about California’s wildfire response. Newsom’s actions come after Trump made similar inaccurate statements about water from the Pacific Northwest. Newsom has previously used AI to question Trump’s mental fitness.
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AOC assures trans kids they’re not to blame for anything: “You are fine just the way you are”. She acknowledged that it feels like both parties are blaming trans people for everything.
It’s easy to understand the frustration and the relief felt when someone in a position of power, like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, directly addresses a marginalized group with a message of support and validation. In this case, AOC’s message to trans youth, “You are fine just the way you are,” is a powerful and simple affirmation, particularly when considering the constant barrage of criticism and attacks they face. It’s a message of love and acceptance that cuts through the noise and provides a much-needed sense of belonging.… Continue reading
In a recent CNN interview, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller claimed the U.S. has never tolerated “unlawful riotous assemblies” at federal buildings, drawing immediate criticism. Critics pointed out that the Trump administration had pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This contradiction emerged amidst debates over the deployment of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, where local officials dispute the extent of violence compared to the administration’s claims. A federal judge, in a ruling against the Trump administration’s actions in Portland, agreed that the president had overstepped his authority.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encouraged her supporters to use humor to combat the “insecure masculinity” she associates with the MAGA movement. During an Instagram Live session, she argued that mocking figures like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, whom she described as a “clown,” could be a strategic way to dismantle what she views as authoritarian tendencies. AOC emphasized that this approach targeted the “puffery of insecure men,” differentiating it from general criticisms of masculinity. She clarified that her comments were not directed at short men, distinguishing between “short kings” and “short trolls.”
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