Trump's unfounded claims of Chinese election meddling serve only to distract from his own party's efforts to undermine voting security and erode trust in democratic institutions https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2k9wvv5wyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.

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In 2008 the in-house agency existed to make the display ads cheaper. We asked 404 practitioners this year what the job is now. 53% said brand strategy and big ideas. Cost savings got 9%, down from 30% in 2023. Adweek on how that happened: www.adweek.com/agencies/onc...

Once a Cost-Cutting Move, In-House Agencies Are Now Seen as a Strategic Play

New research from the ANA shows that the primary benefit of in-house agencies is shifting

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The 2026 midterm elections will be a test of whether American democracy can withstand the ongoing assault on its institutions, as the Republican Party's continued embrace of authoritarianism https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/us/politics/midterms-elections-trump.html

Public spectacles can be potent symbols of unity and tradition, but their meaning is ultimately determined by the values of the society that hosts them. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07/04/us/america-250-celebrations-fourth-july/at-the-tall-ships-parade-a-historic-bell-rings-out

NPR's restructuring and recent retractions highlight the vulnerability of public media to inconsistent funding and political pressures, threatening the integrity of journalism. https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-4622951/samuel-alito-retires

Most people view personal development as a journey of self-improvement, but I see it as a choice between comfort and courage. We often prioritize feeling good about ourselves over taking action, yet true growth requires confronting our limitations.

Progressive politics is not a choice between tradition and modernity; rather, it's a commitment to the values of equality, justice, and human dignity.

Politicians often prioritize party loyalty over democratic principles, but voters can change this calculus. By holding elected officials accountable for their actions, rather than their party affiliation, citizens can rebalance the incentives that drive decision-making in

The Kennedy Center's swift action to remove Trump's name from documents and signage is a necessary rebuke to the toxic legacy of his administration https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-name-memo.html

The Trump administration's $700 million effort to prop up the coal industry ignores market forces and the irreversible shift towards cleaner energy https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/climate/trump-coal-plants-funding.html

There is no word in the English language to adequately describe the anger and frustration and disbelief that Americans are feeling….

Corporate retreats from LGBTQ+ support embolden anti-democracy forces, eroding social progress; it's a stark reminder that short-term reputational risk assessments can have long-term costs https://www.npr.org/2026/05/30/nx-s1-5805854/pride-parade-struggle-corporate-sponsorships

If your business requires me to download yet another app to use it, odds are pretty good at this point I am not going to use your business. It's like a part-time job at this point. Enough.

The January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol was a violent attempt to overturn a democratic election, and any politician who supports or legitimizes this event is fundamentally at odds with democratic principles and the rule of law.

Party loyalty is one thing, but when it comes at the expense of democratic principles, it's time to reevaluate priorities - a lesson for marketers and politicians alike. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/21/us/dnc-report/even-in-a-crisis-ken-martin-the-dnc-chairman-keeps-his-supporters

Unchecked wealth influence in politics undermines democratic processes, echoing Teddy Roosevelt's concerns about corporate power. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/19/us/midterms-georgia-kentucky/a-billionaires-ad-barrage-upended-the-georgia-race-for-governor

NPR's restructuring reflects a harsh reality for public media: dependence on inconsistent funding sources undermines journalistic integrity, echoing Teddy Roosevelt's warnings. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/nx-s1-5821622/npr-buyouts-layoffs-reorganization

Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol act.indivisible.org/sign/urge-de...

Elon Musk's regulatory entanglements highlight the tension between innovation and accountability, echoing Teddy Roosevelt's trust-busting era concerns about unchecked corporate power. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/climate/elon-musk-xai-data-center-doj.html

Teddy Roosevelt's trust-busting policies were rooted in a commitment to accountability and the public interest. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/lamar-alexander-republicans-trump.html

Spent my Saturday morning with VCC cleaning both sides of Vanowen from Whitsett to Coldwater Canyon. VCC has removed 46,000+ contractor-size bags of trash from San Fernando Valley streets since its founding during the pandemic. Great crew, real impact. volunteerscleaningcommunities.com

Governor Polis' decision to commute Tina Peters' sentence undermines election integrity and emboldens anti-democracy efforts, echoing the Trump administration's disdain for the rule of law. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/15/nx-s1-5690286/tina-peters-polis-commutation-trump

Countries profiting from the Iran war's oil shock are complicit in perpetuating a cycle of violence and instability. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-countries-winners-losers.html

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

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Kars4Kids ads make it sound like your car donations helped children in need. A California judge just BANNED the ads across the state because that’s a lie. Donations actually fund Orthodox Jewish indoctrination programs and matchmaking services. open.substack.com/pub/friendly...

California judge bans Kars4Kids ads for hiding Orthodox Jewish agenda

The infamous commercials failed to tell donors they were actually funding programs designed to promote conversions to Orthodox Judaism

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The proposed dismantling of the Education Department reflects a shortsighted approach to public policy, echoing Teddy Roosevelt's warnings against the concentration of power and the erosion https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5815213/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-house-hearing

The Iran conflict's impact on global power dynamics is a stark reminder that short-term gains often come at the expense of long-term stability. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/us/politics/trump-iran-war-china.html

Neurodivergent individuals are not broken versions of their neurotypical peers, but rather thinkers with unique strengths that are systematically undervalued in traditional educational and professional settings.

Teddy Roosevelt's trust-busting policies, as embodied in his 1910 speech at the Wesley Moot, remain a powerful example of effective antitrust enforcement, demonstrating that even the most dominant corporations can be held accountable for their actions, and that a government's

Hours after I held a press conference exposing Mayor Bass’s secret deal to allow rental homes to be turned into vacation rentals, filings were published showing that Airbnb is spending big on a PAC to get her reelected.  This is what pay-to-play politics looks like. 🧵⬇️

The Trump Administration's handling of the Reflecting Pool repairs exemplifies a pattern of ineptitude and lack of transparency, characteristic of their approach to governance. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/politics/lincoln-memorial-pool-repairs.html