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14 February 18 AM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News WHERE IS EVERYBODY? - I just don't get it. Every day it becomes more and more clear how much we are depending on honest journalism. That means RSN, which enables our ability to tap into journalism at its best. Given the comments that are posted, it is astonishing that Marc is forced, each and every month, to implore us for contributions. It pains me to have him ignored, given the service he and his colleagues provide - the light that they shine in an otherwise dark, unfathomable tunnel. I have just made an extra contribution, albeit small, beyond my monthly, as the posted numbers at this point in the month are heartbreaking. PLEASE - support light, not darkness, DONATE!!! / Naomi, RSN Reader-Supporter Sure, I'll make a donation! William Boardman | Why Are We Still in Afghanistan?  William Boardman, Reader Supported News Boardman writes: "In 1979 American pride planned for Afghanis...

Keeping up with politics is easy now By Amber Phillips President Trump's first State of the Union will probably be remembered for being forgettable. He did little to try to win over Democrats, beyond a perfunctory call to “unity,” and he didn't really move the needle on raging debates about immigration and the spending bill. Trump's first State of the Union address, in 3 minutes But what happened in the crowd Tuesday night was arguably more memorable — and, just being honest here, much more fun to talk about than economic policy. Here are four water cooler moments from the State of the Union. 1. Women in black falls flat House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) during the State of the Union. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) They chose to wear black to make a statement but ended up blending in. Democrats, mostly women, wore black to signal support ...

21 January 18 It's Live on the HomePage Now:   Reader Supported News IF WE ARE GOING TO FINISH WE WILL REALLY NEED TO PUSH - As it stands right now we are looking at our worst funding drive in 3 years, and a major setback for the organization. If we are to have any chance of changing that we are really going to need to push. So far for the entire month, fewer than 300 people have donated. Put on your hard hats. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! FOCUS: Charles Pierce | The Storm    Charles Pierce, Esquire   Pierce writes: "This is the story that at least a couple of legitimate news organizations sat on during an election in which the Democratic candidate's email server dominated the news coverage. So, dammit, again, here it is."   READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on  Facebook  and  Twitter Update My Monthly Donation