Conditions are horrific at Greece’s ‘island prisons’ for refugees. Is that the point? - The Washington Post

Conditions are horrific at Greece’s ‘island prisons’ for refugees. Is that the point? - The Washington Post: Aid workers, local officials say Europe forces thousands to endure squalor to deter others.

The Senate’s push to overrule the FCC on net neutrality now has 50 votes, Democrats say - The Washington Post

The Senate’s push to overrule the FCC on net neutrality now has 50 votes, Democrats say - The Washington Post: The tally leaves supporters just one vote shy of the 51 required to pass a Senate resolution of disapproval, in a legislative gambit aimed at restoring the agency's net neutrality rules.

Shutdown looms as Republicans seek short-term spending deal for government - The Washington Post

Shutdown looms as Republicans seek short-term spending deal for government - The Washington Post: Most federal agencies will close on Friday at midnight if Democrats won’t support such a plan, which they seem unlikely to do at this point.

Disinformation and democracy in Indonesia - New Mandala

Disinformation and democracy in Indonesia - New Mandala

Islamic leaders don't get their 'copy and paste' of Jakarta - New Mandala

Islamic leaders don't get their 'copy and paste' of Jakarta - New Mandala

Rappler’s registration revoked in the Philippines

Rappler’s registration revoked in the Philippines: THE Philippine government has revoked the registration of digital news organisation Rappler over allegations it has breached mass media and foreign-ownership laws.

Individual Mandate Now Gone, G.O.P. Targets the One for Employers - The New York Times

Individual Mandate Now Gone, G.O.P. Targets the One for Employers - The New York Times: Congressional Republicans will try once again to undo a requirement in the Affordable Care Act for employers to offer coverage to their employees.

The women-in-power revolution: In state legislatures, #TimesUp, guys - The Washington Post

The women-in-power revolution: In state legislatures, #TimesUp, guys - The Washington Post: In Virginia, a record number of women took seats Wednesday in the House. It’s a start, but more progress is needed in Richmond and nationwide.

Incoming N.J. governor plans a swing to the left — and a model for the country - The Washington Post

Incoming N.J. governor plans a swing to the left — and a model for the country - The Washington Post: Phil Murphy’s term begins Tuesday. Republicans hope to use his liberal agenda to persuade voters not to vote Democratic in dozens of governor’s races playing out this year.

Jeff Flake isn’t just comparing Trump to Stalin. He’s comparing Republicans to Stalin’s enablers. - The Washington Post

Jeff Flake isn’t just comparing Trump to Stalin. He’s comparing Republicans to Stalin’s enablers. - The Washington Post: Jeff Flake continues to warn Republicans, in increasingly explicit terms, that standing by Trump is no better than Trump himself.

U.S. government, citing ruling, again will accept requests for DACA protection - The Washington Post

U.S. government, citing ruling, again will accept requests for DACA protection - The Washington Post: Federal judge had stayed effort to rescind permits for the program.

Doctors want President Donald Trump's head examined - CNN

Doctors want President Donald Trump's head examined - CNN: Trump's doctor got an urgent letter from more than 70 mental health experts and medical professionals urging him to perform basic mental health tests on the president.

Trump Administration Wants More Control Over U.S. Lands for Border Wall - The New York Times

Trump Administration Wants More Control Over U.S. Lands for Border Wall - The New York Times: “This should set off all kinds of red flags,” said one advocate, fearing the land grab will violate civil liberties. Others say it will harm the environment.

Antiabortion activist abruptly steps down as head of HHS’s family planning division - The Washington Post

Antiabortion activist abruptly steps down as head of HHS’s family planning division - The Washington Post: But Teresa Manning's departure does not appear to represent a major ideological shift within the department.

Trump’s first official physical exam could provide new clues about his health - The Washington Post

Trump’s first official physical exam could provide new clues about his health - The Washington Post: ‘He doesn’t look healthy,’ one physician said of the president, citing his diet and complexion.

Republicans in immigrant-rich Fla. scramble in wake of Trump’s remarks - The Washington Post

Republicans in immigrant-rich Fla. scramble in wake of Trump’s remarks - The Washington Post: The president’s crude characterization of countries where many Floridians were born could hurt the GOP in key elections.

Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts - ABC News

Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts - ABC News: Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts

The Republican Exodus Is Becoming a Deluge | Vanity Fair

The Republican Exodus Is Becoming a Deluge | Vanity Fair: And the White House is struggling to respond.

Chinese Police Dynamite Christian Megachurch - The New York Times

Chinese Police Dynamite Christian Megachurch - The New York Times: Paramilitary officers used explosives and heavy machinery to destroy the church, reflecting tensions between Christians and the Communist Party.

Arizona’s already very complicated Senate race, explained - Vox

Arizona’s already very complicated Senate race, explained - Vox: Martha McSally hops into a crowded field.

Google Duo allows you to call people who don’t have the app

Google Duo allows you to call people who don’t have the app: Duo is Google's video calling app, and it looks like the tech giant wants to spread the word about it. According to Android Police, Duo users can now call peopl...

‘Shithole’ wasn’t the most offensive part of Trump’s Haiti comments - The Washington Post

‘Shithole’ wasn’t the most offensive part of Trump’s Haiti comments - The Washington Post: The vulgarity and the insult to other nations are surpassed by a deep disrespect.

65 to 15 in just 36 hours: D.C. is about to experience a wicked temperature drop - The Washington Post

65 to 15 in just 36 hours: D.C. is about to experience a wicked temperature drop - The Washington Post: Scattered snow showers are likely Saturday.

After Trump’s incendiary comments, D.C. cafe offers free coffee to Haitians, Salvadorans, Africans — and Norwegians - The Washington Post

After Trump’s incendiary comments, D.C. cafe offers free coffee to Haitians, Salvadorans, Africans — and Norwegians - The Washington Post: "I believe in America,” its owner said.

Jeff Bezos Jumps Into ‘Dreamer’ Fight With Gift for Scholarships - The New York Times

Jeff Bezos Jumps Into ‘Dreamer’ Fight With Gift for Scholarships - The New York Times: Mr. Bezos’ $33 million donation for young immigrants brought to the country illegally injects him into one of the most contentious political issues in the United States.

Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share - The New York Times

Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share - The New York Times: In the next few weeks, you will see fewer viral videos and news articles from media companies, and instead see more posts that include interactions between you and the people you know.

What’s $27 Billion to Wall Street? An Alarming Drop in Revenue - The New York Times

What’s $27 Billion to Wall Street? An Alarming Drop in Revenue - The New York Times: Investment banks used to mint money from trading bonds, currencies and the like. But that business is in decline, a trend that is reshaping Wall Street.

Why the U.S. considers parts of Mexico just as dangerous to visit as Syria and Yemen - The Washington Post

Why the U.S. considers parts of Mexico just as dangerous to visit as Syria and Yemen - The Washington Post: 2017 was a historic year for violence in Mexico, with the most homicide investigations since the country began measuring them two decades ago.

Schiff lays out Republican efforts to block access in Russia probe - The Washington Post

Schiff lays out Republican efforts to block access in Russia probe - The Washington Post: The ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said he would hold House Speaker Paul D. Ryan responsible if the panel's Russia probe is shuttered.

Trump ‘cancels’ London visit to dedicate new U.S. Embassy, citing ‘bad deal’ to sell and relocate building - The Washington Post

Trump ‘cancels’ London visit to dedicate new U.S. Embassy, citing ‘bad deal’ to sell and relocate building - The Washington Post: The old embassy was sold after the George W. Bush administration had decided to relocate it from a tony neighborhood in central London to a plot on the banks of the Thames.