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New polling finds Americans are increasingly fearful of political violence and less confident in the electoral process, with concerns about voter intimidation and election integrity remaining widespread as President Trump continues to promote false fraud claims. Read more:

Voter Fears Grow as Trump Continues to Lie about Election Integrity

President Trump's continued false claims of election fraud are deepening Americans' fears about voting and democracy. New polling shows growing concerns over political violence, intimidation at the po...

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Frances Perkins was the patron saint of American workers and an inspiration for me during my time as labor secretary. She was the guiding light behind the creation of Social Security, the 40-hour workweek, the National Labor Relations Act, and much more.

David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social · yesterday

Today's Prospect Patriot is Frances Perkins. She saw the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory go ablaze in 1911 and her life changed. "The New Deal was born that day," she said. 22 years later she'd be America's first female cabinet member. prospect.org/2026/08/04/a...

Evolved Chimp You can carry it onto a commercial flight as luggage. You set it down in moving water. And immediately, it generates enough electricity to power a dozen homes for five years. Germany just solved off-grid power without pouring a single ounce of concrete.

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