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Why Americans aren’t sold on Trump’s crypto push

May 4, 2026

A new survey shows most U. S. voters don’t trust the Trump administration to regulate cryptocurrency, with 62% doubting its ability to handle the job fairly. This skepticism comes despite the White House’s big promises—like making America the “crypto capital of the world”—and its push for laws that

politics

Crypto Ventures of the Trump Family Face Legal and Political Storms

May 3, 2026

The Trump family’s crypto dealings, which reportedly generated about $1. 4 billion in 2025 from token sales and memecoins, are now under intense scrutiny. A lawsuit has been filed against World Liberty Financial by crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who claims the firm froze his assets. The suit follow

opinion

Mysterious Tattoos, Big Politics: A Deep Dive

May 3, 2026

Senator Chris Murphy was recently on television trying to explain why a candidate from Maine has a Nazi symbol inked on his arm. He claimed it was the result of trauma and that people deserve a second chance. The story stirred up debate about how politicians justify questionable pasts. The discussi

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State Budget Passes: Money for Schools, Towns and Health Care

May 3, 2026

The state Senate approved a new budget that will bring more money to schools, towns and health care. After weeks of public talks the lawmakers voted 30‑6, with all opposition from Republicans. The plan adds $180 million for education and $100 million to help struggling towns, hoping to keep lo

science

Psychedelics and the Fight Against Authoritarian Thinking

May 3, 2026

Research has shown that certain psychedelic drugs can lower people’s tendency to support strict, top‑down authority. However, these studies were small and not always well controlled. Because of that uncertainty, scientists are calling for bigger experiments with stricter designs to see if the eff

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Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

May 3, 2026

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

May 3, 2026

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

education

Why do colleges lean so far left?

May 3, 2026

Many universities today have classrooms where political balance is missing. At one top school, Democrats now outnumber Republicans by over 30 to 1 in key departments like arts and law. That ratio looks similar at another Ivy League campus where faculty have worked for decades. Three or four decades

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How new rules could weaken voting power

May 3, 2026

The recent Supreme Court ruling changes how voting districts can be drawn, making it easier for states to reshape boundaries in ways that reduce the voting strength of Black communities. The decision says states can only be challenged if they intentionally discriminate based on race—not if their act

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A Fresh Voice for Hamilton County

May 2, 2026

The county is in need of a leader who can keep promises and listen to people. He says that the most important thing is to put residents first, not politics. When he talks about services, he says people are tired of feeling ignored and that a real leader will focus on the job. He believes ac