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Authoritarianism

Rutherford, NJ
Sports
Ex-FIFA President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies Ex-FIFA President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies
Ex-fifa President Suggests US World Cup Boycott Over Trump Policies A former FIFA president suggested that international soccer fans should not travel to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns tied to President Donald Trump's policies that critics call "authoritarian." Sepp Blatter made the comment in a social media post on Monday, Jan. 26. The 89-year-old led FIFA for 17 years before resigning amid a corruption scandal in 2015. Blatter was referencing remarks from Mark Pieth, a Swiss law professor and anti-corruption expert who previously chaired FIFA's Independent Governance Committee. "For fans, just one piece of advice: avoid t…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
Politics
Maryland Senators Push Bill To Stop Presidents From Slapping Their Names On Federal Buildings Maryland Senators Push Bill To Stop Presidents From Slapping Their Names On Federal Buildings
Maryland Senators Push Bill To Stop Presidents From Slapping Their Names On Federal Buildings Maryland senators are pushing back against what they call presidential vanity, introducing new legislation aimed at stopping sitting presidents from putting their own names on federal buildings and landmarks. US Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, both Democrats from Maryland, joined Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to introduce the Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego (SERVE) Act, following moves by the Trump administration to rename federal institutions after the president. The bill comes after the State Department announced on Dec. 4, 2025, that it was renaming the US In…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback ‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback He's back. Jimmy Kimmel received a hero's welcome as he returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 23 following a week's worth of controversy after his show was pulled due to his criticisms of President Donald Trump. "Thank you ... Thank you ..." Kimmel said at the outset of the show when he was met by a standing ovation. "I apologize that we're pre-empting a regular episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud,' but I'm happy to be with you."  Kimmel was back on the air for the first time since the show was taken off the air by ABC, station owners Nexstar and Sinclair. He did not pull h…

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by Zak Failla
Potomac, MD
Politics
New Nationwide 'No Kings 2' Rally Billed As 'Biggest Ever' Coming Soon: What To Know New Nationwide 'No Kings 2' Rally Billed As 'Biggest Ever' Coming Soon: What To Know
New Nationwide 'No Kings 2' Rally Billed As 'Biggest Ever' Coming Soon: What To Know A pro-democracy coalition behind June’s “No Kings” demonstrations is gearing up for a larger, louder return to the streets, saying it will rally nationwide against what it calls President Donald Trump’s authoritarian power grabs. Organizers say the coordinated protests are slated for Saturday, Oct. 18 at sites across the country, with messaging focused on Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops in cities and his continued mass deportation agenda.  The group frames the moment starkly: “This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing dem…

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by Joe Lombardi
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Nationwide ‘Free America’ Protests Set Throughout Fourth Of July Weekend Nationwide ‘Free America’ Protests Set Throughout Fourth Of July Weekend
Nationwide ‘Free America’ Protests Set Throughout Fourth Of July Weekend A wave of protest events is expected to sweep across the country this Fourth of July weekend, with organizers calling on Americans to reimagine what freedom looks like. Activists across the country are planning a series of rallies, parades, and public demonstrations during Independence Day weekend.  These events will take place under the banner “Free America,” a decentralized protest movement challenging President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. From city marches to backyard BBQs, the events are part of a broader campaign organized by the 50501 Movement, Women’s March …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Politics
2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade 2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade
2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade As President Donald Trump prepares to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, DC, opponents are mobilizing nationwide with rallies dubbed the “No Kings” protests.  Scheduled to take place in about 2,000 locations on Saturday, June 14, the demonstrations aim to push back against what organizers describe as a display of “strongman politics” and “ego-driven theatrics.” The military parade coincides with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday.  It has sparked controversy due to Trump’s decision to enhance the event with a show of military might.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
Damascus, MD
News
Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov. Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov.
Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov. About 700 Marines have been mobilized to assist with the ICE protests in Los Angeles. They are expected to join about 2,000 National Guard troops activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend, despite opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.  This deployment of the troops from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California, first reported by CNN, would mark a notable escalation in the federal government’s military response. Like the National Guard, they are restricted from law enforcement duties unless the Insurrection Act is invok…

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by Joe Lombardi
Simsbury, CT
Politics
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack 'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Babylon, NY
Politics
Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert
Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert Iconic singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen unleashed a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration while onstage during a concert. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experim…

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by Joe Lombardi
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
Politics
Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (UPDATE) Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (UPDATE)
Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (Update) Supporters of a social worker who was forcibly removed from a Westchester town hall hosted by Rep. Mike Lawler (R–NY17) will gather this weekend in Rockland County to protest what organizers call an effort to silence dissent in the district.  The event—“Rally to Support Emily Feiner, Oppose Mike Lawler’s Efforts to Silence Dissent”—will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Park, 4 Depew Ave. in the Village of Nyack, according to organizers.  Feiner was removed from Lawler’s Sunday, May 4 town hall in the Westchester County town of Somers by state tro…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Politics
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media following Tuesday's presidential election to reflect on the Democratic Party's poor showing.  In a live stream on Instagram on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat who represents New York's 14th congressional district consisting of parts of the Bronx and Queens, addressed followers to discuss the election results including the re-election of former President Donald Trump. "We are about to enter a political period that will have consequences for the rest of our lives,” Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, said during the li…

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by Ben Crnic