AJ Dellinger
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Madison, WI, United States
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Recent articles by AJ:
The Supreme Court just stripped the EPA of its ability to regulate emissions
The conservative justices somehow concluded Congress did not grant the power to protect air quality, despite Congress literally passing a law called the “Clean Air Act.” → Read More
A Trump appointee wants to ban TikTok
The app is a security risk because of its ties to the Chinese government, says FCC commissioner Brendan Carr. → Read More
Leaked audio shows GOP congressional candidate doubting whether rape can really result in pregnancy
After being asked at an event whether it’s harder for someone to get pregnant after rape, Vega replied, “It wouldn’t surprise me.” → Read More
At least 50 people were found dead in an overheated truck trailer in Texas
Authorities said it was the result of “an alleged human smuggling event.” → Read More
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking minors
The charges came from her role procuring and grooming girls for longtime partner Jeffrey Epstein. → Read More
How to hide your abortion
With abortion now a crime in several states, it’s essential you keep your data and communications out of the wrong hands. → Read More
SCOTUS essentially just made reading Miranda rights optional for cops
“You have the right to remain silent” is a famous phrase — but apparently not a constitutionally protected one. → Read More
An NFT conference in New York brought out a knock-off Snoop Dogg
Doop Snogg is here to promote the authenticity guaranteed through non-fungible tokens. → Read More
7 books that will help you understand gun violence in America
Why are mass shootings “uniquely American”? These authors attempt to explain. → Read More
The details from the Uvalde shooting keep getting worse
Revelations this week show cops with armor and high-powered weapons doing nothing while a gunman kills children in a classroom feet away. → Read More
7 LGBTQ+ books to read before they're banned
Here are the books conservatives don't want you to read. → Read More
A majority of Americans now think Trump should be charged with a crime
It seems like the Jan. 6 hearings might be making a difference. → Read More
Elon Musk is an “embarrassment for us,” SpaceX employees say in open letter
In a note that made the rounds inside the company, employees basically begged Musk to log off. → Read More
How Facebook collects data about abortion seekers
A new investigation shows how Facebook gathers personal data from people who visit crisis pregnancy center websites. → Read More
This woolly mammoth tusk that showed up in Alaska is a chilling glimpse into the future
Climate change unveiled a remnant of the long gone species. We could face the same outcome if we aren’t careful. → Read More
Senators finally agree to do too little on gun control instead of nothing
The proposed package boosts early intervention measures and delivers a few real wins, but does not address AR-15s. → Read More
You can break Facebook’s rules on selling guns 10 times before being suspended
You know the old saying: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me nine additional times and I guess I might finally be motivated to do something about it.” → Read More
Soaring bulletproof backpack sales is the latest sign of our dystopia
With little political action on gun control, parents are apparently buying up bulletproof backpacks to protect their kids from school shootings. → Read More
Almost half of Republicans say mass shootings are “something we have to accept as part of a free society”
The “pro-life” party, everybody! → Read More
People lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams last year
And that’s likely just the tip of the iceberg. → Read More