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Before You Post That MLK Quote
In today’s newsletter, we revisit the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and not just the ones you already know. Instead, Meteor editor-at-large Rebecca Carroll takes a closer look at King’s writing, and how it moves her today.
Iran Will Execute More Protestors
For our 100th newsletter, we return our attention to Iran, which slipped from headlines while Kevin McCarthy and his drama were sucking up all the air in the room. Plus some other news you might have missed.
Why the Congressional Sh*tshow Matters
It's been a bad week for Representative Kevin McCarthy. But beyond the extremely good tweets this event has produced lies a more serious problem. The 118th Congress can’t be sworn in until a Speaker has been chosen, which means that because of this right-wing nonsense, the country has been running…
We’re Getting In on the In/Out Trend Too
In today’s newsletter, we’re easing ourselves into 2023 with our own version of what’s in (embracing your inner Greta Thunberg) and what is absolutely out (*cough* low-rise jeans *cough*). But first, we take a look at Arizona's latest attack on bodily autonomy.