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Obama says Queen’s ‘generosity’ reminded him of his grandmother

The former US president said he likes to think the pair formed a ‘special relationship’ of their own over the years.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

The National’s 20 best songs – ranked!

As the beloved indie band debut new material and return to touring, we count down the best of their eight-album catalogue

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2022

When the minority rules, children die

Our democracy is hopelessly paralyzed. We see the consequences in Uvalde and Buffalo. So what do we do about it?

Salon · Jun 2, 2022

Trump's Durham investigation is a flop

Fox News and MAGAworld dealt an embarrassing failure

Salon · Jun 1, 2022

How ‘The G Word’ blew Adam Conover’s mind - Roll Call

The comedian found a lot to love about the federal government in his new Netflix show, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.

Roll Call · Jun 1, 2022

World War 3: Seven times it has been wrongly declared or predicted

Moscow’s remark echo a string of previous sinister predictions

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

Will News Corp change its approach after Labor's election win? Not if the US example is anything to go by

In 1953, the Communist East German regime quashed a widespread uprising and afterwards admonished the protesters, saying the government had lost confidence in the people. In a famous satirical poem, left-wing author Bertolt Brecht said that, if so, perhaps the government could dissolve the people and elect a new lot.

The Conversation · May 29, 2022

Adam ruins government & criticizes Obama

Netflix's "The G Word" host tells Salon government is "astonishing" when it works and how to stop doomscrolling

Salon · May 29, 2022

Parenting programs better way to fight violence than curfews

Programs like ParentAble help break the cycle of unintentional harmful parenting and provides a foundational understanding of the developmental needs of children and evidence-based positive parenting practices.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022

Train to nowhere: can California’s high-speed rail project ever get back on track?

Despite 14 years of work and about $5bn spent, the 2008 promise of quick transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco has not materialized

The Guardian - US · May 29, 2022