Tablets Make Communication Easier Behind Bars — But Deaf People Are Left Behind
A lawsuit in Illinois charges that prisons blocking videophone capabilities violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
October 11, 2026
This week I marked the end of another summer by spending as much time as I could on the water.
The Sunday — October 11
This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. Reminder: Tangle will be off…
Expert Pollster on the ‘Deeper’ Dynamic That Could Bring Down Trump and MAGA
Can we trust the polls? Will there be a blue wave? And what bubbles underneath the surface that could reshape the midterm elections? Pollster Cornell Belcher joins John Harwood to…
Improving Conversation on KDO
I’ve been really pleased with how KDO comments are working lately — you folks have been lively, informative, fun, and pushing conversations beyond what I can individually manage.…
Nick Fuentes: “Feminism must be eradicated. They cannot have the same rights. ... Shouldn't even be educated. Shouldn't have the same opportunities in the workforce.”
Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says
"I can always find a couple of biotech stocks to smoke," Shkreli said in a livestream.
Pluralistic: Thwarted (09 Oct 2026)
Today's links Thwarted: Behold the awesome destructive power of a fully operational billionaire. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Anthrax v National…
Emergency Care for Christa Pike Was Delayed After Prison Botched 911 Call
Emergency dispatchers were left scrambling after prison officials were unable to verify that the call was legitimate.
NEWS: Trump’s DHS Raids Congresswoman’s Home in Major Escalation, Trump’s Crowds Shrink as the GOP Turns on Itself, Judge Blocks Trump Ads
Hey everyone, happy Monday.
President Trump asks SCOTUS to revive Hillary Clinton case
Plus, what to expect during the second half of the October sitting.
Cops can creep on Airbnb
That washer/dryer combo could be used by cops to identify a property.
Ari Weitzman's 2026 Midterm Prediction
Will Democrats win both chambers of Congress, and how? In this clip from Suspension of the Rules, Tangle managing editor Ari Weitzman shares his
Kroger to Lay Off 3,000 Corporate Employees In AI Restructuring
Kroger says it will cut 3,000 corporate jobs over the next three years as it expands its use of AI and other technology to streamline operations. "Technology is reshaping what's…
Thing I am going to make time for in the next few days:...
Thing I am going to make time for in the next few days: Harry Styles and Thom Yorke in conversation . “My laptop has been dead for about 6 years. I don’t know where my charger…