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24+ min ago (1875+ words) We still have to live under that, that fear of losing our identity, losing our culture, our religion," Peltier says about his continued commitment to Indigenous rights. The struggle still goes on for me. I'm not going to give up." Notable supporters of Leonard Peltier over the years have included South African President Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis and Amnesty International. Supporters of Peltier say his trial was marked by gross FBI and federal prosecutorial misconduct, including the coercion of witnesses, fabricated testimony and suppressed exculpatory evidence. AMY GOODMAN: Hi. I'm Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, in the home of Leonard Peltier, just recently freed from prison after 49 years. LEONARD PELTIER: Plus two months. AMY GOODMAN: Plus two months. AMY GOODMAN: I've spoken to you so many times, Leonard, in prison, in various prisons, several of them supermax prisons. It…...

26+ min ago (675+ words) Sports bars that lean on skimpy uniforms have always been a point of tension for couples. Some people see them as harmless, others see them as a walking red flag. And depending on who you ask, places like Hooters, Twin Peaks, and Ojos Locos can either be a harmless occasional visit or a total relationship dealbreaker. Recently, one couple on TikTok showed how quickly the conversation can go sideways. TikTok creators Janex and Tyler (@jtcouple) posted a short clip that blew up with more than 5.9 million views, all because of one restaurant suggestion. In the video, Tyler casually floats the idea of grabbing dinner. "All right, you're hungry, right?" he asks. She says she's starving. He follows up with, "I just found this restaurant called Ojos Locos. We're definitely gonna go right now." That's when her expression becomes suspicious. "Ojos…...

26+ min ago (366+ words) The last time I saw my grandmother, she kept asking, "Is the other Frances your sister?" My grandfather had noticed the changes to my shape in the months before his death, too, remarking every time I saw him that I looked fit. We would talk about the tomatoes and garlic I was growing in my small garden plot, how I still had not grown any tomatoes as fragrant or flavorful as his. A compliment he repeated was, "Farming looks good on you, Fran." Grandpa, similarly gentle, complimented my hair when I came home from college with it boyishly short. He taught me to clean a fish when I was seven, an important skill for his oldest grandchild to have regardless of birth sex. My mother's mother and father's father both seemed to accept that their grandchildren did not need to…...

26+ min ago (1168+ words) Don't you love this time of year? The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisper, everything is pumpkin-flavored and, perhaps the best perk, Thanksgiving TV episodes start to roll out. From'Friends'to'Grey's Anatomy, we know you have a favorite holiday special " and we made our own list of the best Thanksgiving TV episodes to watch right now. Naturally, you'll want to clear your viewing schedule on actual Thanksgiving week to watch this year's new additions to the collection. But what about all of your favorites from Thanksgivings past? Related story In Stranger Things 5, Will's Sexuality Is a Balancing Act Since we're completely obsessed with all things Thanksgiving, we're personally in the mood for a little pre-gaming prior to Turkey Day. This means streaming a variety of T-Day TV classics from the comfort of our own homes " starting right now. Really,…...

38+ min ago (387+ words) President Donald Trump took things to a dark place at the annual White House Turkey Pardon ceremony, cracking wise about a notorious foreign prison that has been the subject of lawsuits and torture allegations. Among the many traditions surrounding Thanksgiving, there are several that are particular to politics: the'preparations for'arguments with family members, the vows not to argue, even'the estrangement'over politics that has crept in over the years, and the politics of'dinner prices. Trump took to the newly-renovated Rose Garden/Patio of the White House on Tuesday afternoon to perform the 2025 Turkey Pardon'ceremony, during which things took several dark turns. As he prepared to issue a pardon to either "gobble" or "Waddle," Trump joked that he would "never pardon" a pair of rivals who have not been charged with any crime, let alone convicted: When I first saw their pictures,…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (846+ words) Your Vox Membership goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership, we'll give one to someone who can't afford access. It's a simple way for you to support Vox's journalism and share it with someone who needs it. A practical guide to eating on Turkey Day. When it comes to the holidays, we all have different traditions. But there does seem to be one commonality when it comes to Thanksgiving: feeling absolutely terrible after working your way through the turkey and all those sides. Besides chewing our food, what are some other ways to set ourselves up for gastrointestinal success? Pasricha tells us on the latest episode of Explain It to Me, Vox's weekly call-in podcast. Below is an excerpt of our conversation, edited for length and clarity. You can listen to the full episode on Apple…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (771+ words) On this day of gratitude, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you. Political Wire exists because of readers who value independent political reporting and come back day after day for clear, reliable coverage. I'm deeply grateful that you've allowed me to do this work. If you've appreciated the site this year, and if you're looking forward to our extensive coverage of the upcoming midterm elections, I hope you'll consider becoming a member. Use this link to get 20% off your first year. I rely on Surfshark every time I travel because a good VPN is essential for keeping your data safe on hotel, airport, and caf" Wi-Fi. It not only protects your connection but also includes a full suite of tools to maximize your security and privacy online. After years of using VPNs, Surfshark is the one…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (368+ words) Courtesy Harvard Law School Library A look at how the world is observing the eightieth anniversary of this historic military tribunal. Many television networks and commentators, such as director Michael Moore, this past week have remembered the life of Ben Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg prosecutor who died in 2023. On November 18, six Democratic members of the U.S. Congress, all of whom are military veterans or have served in the U.S. intelligence apparatus, posted a video on social media directed at armed service personnel. The video intercuts from speaker to speaker as the lawmakers take turns issuing a collective statement:" "This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution . . . . Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders . . . . You must refuse illegal orders." Trump, unlike…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (199+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to announce a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on to reduce the prices of GLP-1 weight'loss drugs during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Conservative New York Times opinion writer Bret Stephens said President Donald Trump has forgotten the golden rule that empowered his own campaign in his run for election. "Generally speaking, the idea of trying to criminalize your political opponents is a bad one," said Stephens, pointing out that criminality "has actually worked in Trump's favor." The only legitimate case Trump has faced, in Stephens' opinion, was the classified documents case. New York Times columnist Frank Bruni argued that the Georgia elections case against Trump seemed legit with the existence of audiotape of Trump demanding Georgia election head Brad Raffensperger to "find" 11,780 nonexistent votes....

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (222+ words) The Trump administration abruptly halted "all immigration requests" from Afghan nationals on Wednesday night, hours after an Afghan man was arrested following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Citizenship and Immigration Services said processing was suspended pending a review of "security and vetting protocols." Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and" " USCIS (@USCIS) November 27, 2025 The shooting unfolded just after 2:15 EST near Farragut Square, where two National Guard soldiers were on patrol. Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Jeff Carroll said the suspect "came around the corner" and "immediately started firing" in what he called an "ambushed" attack. Other Guard members tackled the gunman before police…...