May 5, 2026Left28 NCIEmb: 35
In His Debut Novel, Blair Palmer Yoxall Rejects the Cowboys vs. Indians Western
Mother Jones covers Blair Palmer Yoxall's debut novel that subverts the traditional Western genre by centering Indigenous characters (specifically Métis) rather than positioning them as antagonists to cowboys. The article frames this as a rejection of the historical 'Cowboys vs. Indians' archetype that portrayed Indigenous people as savage villains.
May 5, 2026Far Left48 NCIEmb: 68
Are Anti-Trans Measures Being Used as Republican “Ballot Candy”?
The article reports that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, privately told donors he lacks personal charisma as a candidate and suggested anti-trans ballot initiatives could serve as motivational tools to drive voter turnout. The framing suggests using identity-focused policy measures instrumentally for electoral purposes.