The Daily Five·Edition Aug 03, 2026

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For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand

The New York Times·By Erika Solomon·Aug 3, 2026
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As the world is all too familiar with now, Trump is their problem just like hes out problem to deal with. You can try and ignore it, but at this point, we've reached a level of recklessness that will threaten civilian livelihood. If foreign leaders aren't voicing their opposition to this war now, they're just further endangering themselves.
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Opinion | It Wasn’t a Civil War. It Was the Slaveholders’ Rebellion.

The New York Times·By Anthony Conwright·Aug 2, 2026
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Really important, and relevant, to think about why its important the tone we use to reflect on the Civil War. Not as a gentlemanly duel over political differences, but an amoral rebellion against democracy. A pathetic, desperate, and selfish attempt to unlawfully perserve slavery through violence.
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