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Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Be Meaner,' Calls Trump 'Cruel'
Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Be Meaner,' Calls Trump 'Cruel'

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time31-05-2025

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Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Be Meaner,' Calls Trump 'Cruel'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to delegates at the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. Credit - Meg Kinnard—AP Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared some stark words for Democrats on Saturday, calling for his fellow party members to "be a little meaner" in the pushback against President Donald Trump. 'It's because he is,' Walz said at the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention, addressing why he called Trump a 'wannabe dictator.' Walz ran as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee with then-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris against Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in 2024. The former public school teacher was initially praised during the election for his relatability and Midwestern appeal. ''Oh, the Governor's being mean,' well, maybe it's time for us to be a little meaner, maybe it's time for us to be a little more fierce,' Walz said. 'We have to ferociously push back on this…the thing that bothers a teacher more than anything is to watch a bully.' When the bully is a child, you teach them why bullying is wrong, Walz explained, but when the 'bully is an adult like Donald Trump, you bully… him back.' 'At heart, this is a weak, cruel man,' Walz said of Trump. Walz's comments come amid wider efforts among the Democratic Party to step toe-to-toe with Trump's far-reaching and sweeping changes at the federal government, which have seen him attempt to flex his executive power in unprecedented ways. Other efforts from the Democratic Party and beyond include work by progressives like New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, and Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who are currently holding rallies across the U.S. as part of their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, in an attempt to push back against and highlight the growing power of wealthy individuals in and around Trump's government. Read More: Sen. Bernie Sanders Issues Stark Warning About Trump During Surprise Coachella Appearance Meanwhile, leaders like Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy are looking for ways to rebuild the Democratic Party, leaning further into economic populism in order to win elections, especially after the economy loomed so large during the 2024 campaigns. As the left is rocked by just the first few months of Trump's second term at the White House, Democratic leaders seem eager to embrace new ideas in the hope they can rebound in 2026 and—eventually—2028. Contact us at letters@

Peter Singer
Peter Singer

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time20-05-2025

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Peter Singer

Credit - Courtesy Alletta Vaandering Through clear-eyed arguments and ceaseless advocacy, Australian philosopher Peter Singer has revolutionized modern philanthropy—twice. His 1972 essay 'Famine, Affluence, and Morality' argued that people ought to prevent suffering from death and poverty when they can do so without sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance. It has long influenced giving strategies for wealthy donors and laid the foundation for the effective altruism movement. Meanwhile, his 1975 book Animal Liberation, which argued that the interests of non-human animals deserve equal moral consideration, helped launch the modern animal welfare movement. Last year, Singer's charity, The Life You Can Save, which makes research-based recommendations of nonprofits fighting extreme poverty, passed the $100 million mark in donations to organizations it recommends, a decade after its founding. And in recognition of his impact, Singer, a professor emeritus of bioethics at Princeton, won the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture in 2021, donating the $1 million that came with it to high-impact charities tackling extreme poverty and animal suffering. While broadly celebrated, Singer's utilitarian views have also attracted controversy: for example, he's faced significant criticism from some disability advocates, religious groups, and fellow bioethicists for arguing that, in certain cases, euthanasia of newborns with severe disabilities is morally permissible. At the same time, Singer, 78, continues to argue that all sentient beings deserve moral consideration. 'I'm happy that I'm still around, having some influence, and I hope to have some years to expand that influence,' says Singer, whose 2024 book Consider the Turkey was the latest in an extensive body of work that includes 50 books and hundreds of essays. 'That seems to me to be the best thing I can do with the remaining time that I have.' Contact us at letters@

Trump's Middle East Tour: Most Memorable Photos
Trump's Middle East Tour: Most Memorable Photos

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time16-05-2025

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Trump's Middle East Tour: Most Memorable Photos

President Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025. Credit - Alex Brandon—AP President Donald Trump's whirlwind three-country tour of the Middle East saw him receive a royal welcome in the Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump's arrival in the Saudi capital of Riyadh was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, a show of the grandiose visit that awaited him. He was later accompanied by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to a state banquet dinner. The President made a number of investment agreements with the Crown Prince, which the White House said are worth up to $600 billion, including an arms deal worth $142 billion. Trump also met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after announcing he plans to lift U.S. sanctions on the country. In Qatar, the President signed further investment deals with the country's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The President concluded his visit in the UAE, where talks focused on AI infrastructure investment in both countries. Potential progress on a nuclear deal with Iran was discussed More: Key Moments From Trump's Whirlwind Tour of the Middle EastAt the close of the trip—which lasted from Tuesday, May 13, to Friday, May 16—Trump received a "drop of oil" as a gift from Emirati officials. Accepting the gift, the President joked: 'This is the highest quality oil there is on the planet, and they only gave me a drop. So, I'm not thrilled, but it's better than no drop.' Some key moments from Trump's Middle East trip are captured in the images below. Contact us at letters@

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