Christopher Dickey | The Secrets of Emmanuel Macron's Ruthless Radical Centrism

23 April 18 AM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News DO YOU GIVE A DAMN ABOUT READER SUPPORTED NEWS? - This organization is built literally on community service and community support. The two are 100% interdependent. That is why you get what you expect from RSN. We need you folks, in reasonable numbers, to contribute. In solidarity. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! Christopher Dickey | The Secrets of Emmanuel Macron's Ruthless Radical Centrism  Christopher Dickey, The Daily Beast Dickey writes: "The first thing to understand about Macron is that when he said in his campaign last year that he was neither of the left nor the right, he meant it." READ MORE Sean Hannity appears at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland in February 2016. (photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP) Michael Cohen Case Shines Light on Sean Hannity's Property Empire Jon Swaine, Guardian UK Swaine writes: "Records link Hannity to a group of shell companies that spent at least $90m on more than 870 homes in seven states over the past decade. The properties range from luxurious mansions to rentals for low-income families." READ MORE 'The American domestic political debate about gun control is a huge reason why firearms, in particular, aren't regulated.' (image: Slate/Wikipedia Creative Commons/Thinkstock) The Roots of America's Gun Culture Isaac Chotiner, Slate Excerpt: "The American domestic political debate about gun control is a huge reason why firearms, in particular, aren't regulated, and that the U.S. in particular doesn't sign on to ratify an international arms trade treaty." READ MORE The Trump administration has allowed three states - Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana - to begin instituting Medicaid work requirements, and at least 10 other states have submitted or are preparing applications. (photo: John Shinkle/Politico) Trump Challenges Native Americans' Historical Standing Dan Diamond, Politico Diamond writes: "The Trump administration says Native Americans might need to get a job if they want to keep their health care - a policy that tribal leaders say will threaten access to care and reverse centuries-old protections." READ MORE The administration is planning on gutting an anti-discrimination statute for trans Americans. (photo: Ira L. Black/Getty Images) Trump Administration Health Announcement Is Latest Blow to Transgender Americans Casey Michel, ThinkProgress Michel writes: "The administration announced this weekend it will role back anti-discrimination health care protections." READ MORE David Horowitz speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C. (photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia) The Anti-BDS Smear Campaign Escalates David Palumbo-Liu, Jacobin Palumbo-Liu writes: "For years, well-funded pro-Israel vigilantes have been harassing Palestine activists. Now they're enlisting the FBI." READ MORE As climate change affects Alaska, beavers have moved into the Arctic Circle, damming more than 50 streams. (photo: Eastcott Momatiuk/Getty Images) 'Amazing but Also Concerning': Weird Wildlife Ventures to Northern Alaska Oliver Milman, Guardian UK Milman writes: "As the Arctic's temperature climbs, sea ice recedes and soil long in the grip of permafrost start to thaw, animals are shifting polewards from the south." READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on Facebook and Twitter Update My Monthly Donation