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Jordan Wells
Jordan Wells covers Pride, policy and the cultural arc with equal seriousness. Reports on legislation, films, and the writers reshaping queer narrative today.
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Hormuz waterway sees highest attack rate as oil shipments dip
Attacks in the Hormuz corridor have hit a new high, choking oil shipments and prompting fresh US‑Iran brinkmanship.
Award-winning study links art, religion, and 1980s culture wars
Anthony Petro’s latest book reinterprets the 1980s culture wars, earning top honors from religious and popular‑culture scholars alike.
Meta forced to level political content for Brazil’s presidential runoff
Brazilian judges compel Meta to stop algorithmic bias and give both presidential contenders the same platform exposure.
How video meetings spark personal connections at home
Research shows video calls let coworkers see each other’s lives, fostering trust and collaboration.
Proposition 40 may set precedent for taxing the ultra-rich
California’s ballot will test the nation’s first billionaire wealth tax, with supporters hoping it funds health care and opponents warning of an…
Claude chatbot to provide live election data and voting help
Anthropic equips Claude with trusted voting resources and tighter bias controls as the US midterms approach.
Mass arrests and compulsory HIV tests target Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community
Senegal's new law fuels a wave of detentions, compulsory HIV tests and legal chill for LGBTQ+ citizens.
Media silence on Omar raid contrasts with Bolton fury
A DHS raid on Ilhan Omar sparks muted press reaction, while John Bolton’s raid ignited fierce editorial condemnation.
How light-controlled genes earned a 2026 Nobel for Deisseroth
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel receive the 2026 Nobel for turning algae genes into a light‑controlled brain tool.
Execution of Alireza Sepahi highlights Iran’s Christian persecution
A 25‑year‑old protester was hanged in Isfahan after marrying his fiancée by phone, a stark reminder of Iran’s relentless crackdown on believers.
Union surge: a path to higher pay and broader health coverage
New research suggests that a three‑fold rise in union membership could add $7,700 to the average worker’s paycheck and close a third…
Poll reveals Democratic edge in 2026 House race while Trump rating hits 30%
Democrats enjoy a voter surge while Trump's support hits a new low, reshaping the 2026 midterms.
Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI for award-winning story
Zimbabwe author Simbarrew Kundizeza refutes AI accusations, defending his Caine prize story amid heated debate over detection tools.
Federal transit money gets a 10% boost for high-fertility communities
A pronatalist twist to federal transit grants could favor suburbs over cities, raising questions about family‑friendly transport.
Trump tours swing states following Alaska stop
Trump rolls into Arizona and Montana after an Alaska rally, while Senate contests and a media‑access lawsuit heat up.
Federal court orders Trump to keep CNN, Politico and MS NOW inside White House
A Washington judge has issued a preliminary injunction that halts President Trump’s ban on three major news outlets, preserving their White House…