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QAnon’s corrosive impact on the U.S.

Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon’s core — and false — theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports.

Today’s Top Content: 2/9/2021

Today’s top content from the best sources in business, politics, culture, and more.

Trump Isn’t the Only One on Trial. The Conservative Media Is, Too.

The former president’s second impeachment trial begins oral arguments on Tuesday. But conservative media organizations face an even more consequential test in the weeks and months ahead.

George Conway takes on Trump’s trial arguments

Conservative attorney and Trump critic George Conway discusses the arguments presented for former President Trump on the eve of his second impeachment trial.

Trump’s Senate impeachment trial is a referendum on voters’ constitutional responsibility

We, the people, can and should hold our elected representatives accountable for not taking the Constitution seriously.

How to Build Back Better, but Better

An infrastructure plan won’t be enough to fix the inequities built into our neighborhoods, homes, and public spaces.

Why the U.S. Is Underestimating COVID Reinfection

Many U.S. states aren’t rigorously tracking or investigating suspected cases of reinfection

How AI Is Learning to Identify Toxic Online Content

Machine-learning systems could help flag hateful, threatening or offensive language

Vaccines Alone Are Not Enough to Beat COVID

It could take years to immunize everyone, so we need to work on discovering new treatments as well—and fast

Andrew Yang on Reforming the NYPD | The Brian Lehrer Show – WNYC

Andrew Yang on NY1 – January 25th

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Trump Remade the GOP Into the Doomed Party of White Identity

It’s become a party full of people who see themselves as victims, and believe that they are losing what should be their country.

Will America Ever Acknowledge Its White Supremacy Problem?

It’s not just about viral videos of police killings, but about daily damage. It’s not just about Klan members, but how the system benefits white people and harms people of color.

Can U.S. Spy Agencies Stop White Terror?

What we had here was a failure to communicate. Again, on January 6—years after numerous investigations and study commissions picked apart the intelligence failures leading up to the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Last week, America’s security agencies were again caught flat footed when another kind of militant wave, this time pro-Trump fanatics, stormed and trashed the citadel of American democracy, nearly executing what al-Qaeda had failed to do, destroy the U.S. Capitol.

The 15 most notable lies of Donald Trump’s presidency

Trying to pick the most notable lies from Donald Trump’s presidency is like trying to pick the most notable pieces of junk from the town dump.

There’s just so much ugly garbage to sift through before you can make a decision.
But I’m qualified for the dirty job.

McConnell about to school Trump on political power for the last time

Donald Trump had a pretty good run in Washington — rampaging through the Republican Party, driving the media to distraction, enraging the Democrats and treating his own co-partisans in the Senate like a bunch of valets. But that’s all about to end. And I predict it will end with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) — as the new minority leader — incinerating Trump’s political future for good.

Trump: Full of Sh*t but Otherwise Empty

Delusional till the end, Donald Trump sees his ignominious presidency end with impeachment

The Dirty Truth About Joe Biden

Here’s the dirt on Joe Biden.

The Dirty Truth About Hillary Clinton

A collection of all the dirty truths about Hillary Clinton.

Let’s talk about the Capitol, accountability, and then unity….

Why do these people hate America and attack fellow Americans, but then refer to themselves as American patriots? Delusion is strong with them.

Jonathan Haidt on what makes someone a Republican or a Democrat

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins the podcast to talk about moral foundations theory, human-centered capitalism, and how we can bridge today’s political divide.

Arnold Schwarzenegger calls Trump ‘worst president’ ever, ‘failed leader’ after Capitol riot

In a seven-minute video calling for unity following Wednesday’s siege at the US Capitol, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said President Donald Trump will be remembered as the worst President in US history and urged Americans to offer their support to President-elect Joe Biden.

Milton Friedman on Guaranteed Income / Negative Income Tax

Milton Friedman supported a guaranteed minimum income with a Negative Income Tax (NIT). While NIT and Universal Basic Income (UBI) are both guaranteed minimum incomes, the difference is a UBI goes to everyone automatically, while a NIT is distributed based on income. That’s why I made sure to refer to Friedman’s NIT as a guaranteed income rather than UBI. Even though they are very similar and the arguments for universal basic income and negative income tax are nearly the same.

Governor Schwarzenegger’s Message Following this Week’s Attack on the Capitol

This is my message to my fellow Americans and my friends around the world after January 6, 2021.

The Quest To Discredit America’s Elections & Inspire A Revolution

For 5 years the terrorist group known as QAnon [with an ‘anonymous’ leader] has been propagating conspiracies of voter fraud in the United States of America — and a number of popular news sources have emboldened and legitimized the claims. A famous politician used to say that ‘The bigger the

Republican Senator CRUMBLES when asked how he’s helped his OWN voters

BREAKING: Georgia’s Republican Senator just humiliated himself when asked what he’s done for his OWN voters.

Jake Tapper HUMILIATES Kayleigh McEnany ON AIR for lying

BREAKING: Jake Tapper just HUMILIATED Kayleigh McEnany ON AIR for lying.

QAnon?? You Probably Don’t Know What It Is. But, It May Be The Next Nazi Party — And You May Already Be A Part Of It.

QAnon loves Trump. Why?

Universal Basic Income Would Make It Possible For Poor People To Invest In The Stock Market — And That Would Be Good For Everyone.

The stock market yields incredible growth compared to any other asset class. But, only those who can afford to play reap the rewards. Does Universal Basic Income provide the solution for making sure poor people aren’t left behind?

18 Stocks To Own In 2021

Everybody should own stocks. Here’s our picks for the best stocks to own in 2021.

Mr. Epstein’s Childish Assault on the First Family is a Shameful Attack on America — WSJ Should Fire Him.

Not only did Mr. Epstein (clearly a Trumper) attack the credibility of America’s First Lady, he displayed his lack of knowledge on the issues he has opinions on.

Who Is Kelly Loeffler? Narrated by Natalie Portman | NowThis

Kelly Loeffler is an unelected incumbent Republican senator from Georgia whose shady financial maneuverings and refusal to acknowledge the actual winner of the presidential election have made headlines nationwide.

As Kelly Loeffler’s re-election bid goes to a runoff against Democrat Raphael Warnock in January 2021, let’s take a look at the career of a WNBA co-owner turned legislator on behalf of a state that did not vote for her. Natalie Portman narrates the story of Kelly Lynn Loeffler.

Let’s talk about the Trump news network….

Let’s talk about why Trump might have lost the military vote….

Krugman: You can’t have a discussion with GOP if everything is ‘socialism’ | The Mehdi Hasan Show

Economist and NYT Columnist Paul Krugman joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss what the Biden administration will be walking into on day one.

The Mehdi Hasan Show: Insightful reporting and probing interviews that examine the days events and provide a deeper level of context for the politics of our interconnected society. Watch The Mehdi Hasan Show on The Choice channel on Peacock TV, weeknights, 7p.m. ET. Subscribe to the channel for more interviews.

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The Full Story of Trump and COVID-19 | NowThis

THE FULL STORY OF TRUMP & COVID: More than 7 million Americans have suffered from COVID-19, including Pres. Trump. Emmy winner Jeffrey Wright narrates the documentary detailing how four years of Trump’s actions brought America to this moment (warning: distressing images).