Posts by Kim Browne
Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little
When all non-essential government services were suspended at the beginning of October, that also seemed to include the House Speaker Mike Johnson’s brain-processing power. But unlike the rest of the government, the Louisiana Republican has no intention of turning it back on. Take for instance, Johnson’s recent non-response to the mounting calls that the Pentagon…
Read MoreWho Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)
At the Turning Point USA conference at the University of Mississippi in October, an audience member asked Vice President JD Vance about the tension between his interracial, interfaith marriage with Usha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, and his beliefs that the U.S. should reduce the number of immigrants. He began with his thoughts on immigration…
Read MoreStones
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Read MoreCognitive Decline? These Were Trump’s 11 Most Senile Moments This Year
For the last year, the nation has witnessed President Trump’s rapid physical and mental decline. The 79-year-old president has repeatedly lost track of his thoughts, his whereabouts, and even his grasp on the English language. The New Republic’s breaking news team has put together a list of the president’s most senile moments in his first…
Read MoreA Very Bari Christmas
One of the pleasures of working at a place like The New Republic is that every so often, something comes in over the transom that just delights us. This poem landed on my computer screen on a December Saturday. Who is this Clement Ogden Friendly? If you know anything about a) Christmas-related poetry, b) great…
Read MoreTrump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
Shortly after the raids on Home Depot parking lots and car washes began in L.A., civil and immigration rights groups filed a lawsuit accusing the administration of racially profiling Latino people. Notably, a federal judge ordered the government to stop, and arrests dropped dramatically. The Supreme Court eventually ordered a pause on that temporary restraining…
Read MoreThe Right-Wing Campaign to Bring Back Gender Segregation in Schools
When the Heritage Foundation released its priorities for 2026, much of the critical attention was focused on the familiar: the organization’s plans for deregulation, executive power, immigration, and building on Project 2025. Even more fundamentally, the 2026 priorities include social goals, such as restructuring families to model traditional (that is to say, Christian) ideals, using…
Read MoreLa Resurrezione di Piero della Francesca
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Read MoreGold, silver and platinum sparkle at all-time peaks
SILVER extended its record rally on Tuesday, breaching the key US$70-an-ounce mark, while gold and platinum also touched historic highs. Spot silver rose 3.2 per cent to US$71.22 per ounce as of 3.12 pm ET (20.12 GMT), after touching a record high of US$71.49 earlier. Prices are up 147 per cent year-to-date. “At the bottom of this…
Read MoreDecember Was Deadliest Month in Deadliest Year in ICE Custody Deaths
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” Epstein wrote in the alleged letter, appearing to reference his later death by suicide. “Good luck! We shared one thing… our love and caring for young ladies and the hope they’d reach their full potential. Our president also shares our love of young,…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Trump Plans to Target Those With Student Debt in 2026
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” Epstein wrote in the alleged letter, appearing to reference his later death by suicide. “Good luck! We shared one thing… our love and caring for young ladies and the hope they’d reach their full potential. Our president also shares our love of young,…
Read MoreThe Best Small Touches to Make Your Coffee Corner Welcoming
A coffee corner isn’t just about the machine and the mug—it’s about creating a little ritual space where mornings feel calmer and afternoons more relaxed. With a few small, intentional touches, even the tiniest kitchen counter can become a warm, inviting spot that feels like a mini café. Here’s how to make your coffee corner…
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