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The record is clear, Gar Alperovitz wrote a few years ago: From the perspective of an overwhelming number of key contemporary leaders in the US military, the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not a matter of military necessity. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
The War Was Won Before Hiroshima—And the Generals Who Dropped the Bomb Knew It
Seventy years after the bombing, will Americans face the brutal truth?
www.thenation.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The record is clear, Gar Alperovitz wrote a few years ago: From the perspective of an overwhelming number of key contemporary leaders in the US military, the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not a matter of military necessity. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
Deseret News condemns Lee’s posts about Minnesota shooting
The editorial board of the Utah-based publication said the Utah senator cast a “poor light”’ on the Beehive State.
www.politico.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
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Four Democratic members of Congress from Illinois, Jesús “Chuy” García, Danny Davis, Delia Ramirez, and Jonathan Jackson, were denied entry to an ICE facility in Broadview, just outside Chicago, despite federal policy allowing them access without prior notice.
June 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Four Democratic members of Congress from Illinois, Jesús “Chuy” García, Danny Davis, Delia Ramirez, and Jonathan Jackson, were denied entry to an ICE facility in Broadview, just outside Chicago, despite federal policy allowing them access without prior notice.
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I was in downtown #losangeles at the beginning of this week. The streets had a way different feel from what’s been on my screens. No signs of insurrection just love and peace. For more check out this full post open.substack.com/pub/baratund...
June 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I was in downtown #losangeles at the beginning of this week. The streets had a way different feel from what’s been on my screens. No signs of insurrection just love and peace. For more check out this full post open.substack.com/pub/baratund...
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Massive protests erupted in France Monday in response to Israel’s raid of the Madleen in international waters as the ship attempted to deliver food and medicine to besieged Palestinians in Gaza. Five of the Madleen’s passengers were French.
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Massive protests erupted in France Monday in response to Israel’s raid of the Madleen in international waters as the ship attempted to deliver food and medicine to besieged Palestinians in Gaza. Five of the Madleen’s passengers were French.
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Seth gets it
June 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Seth gets it
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Remember this: be unpredictable. “Outrun, outlast… make it impossible for them to justify the cost.” They’ve already wasted $131 million. We are fully committed to peaceful demonstrations, and just as committed to protecting our communities.
June 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Remember this: be unpredictable. “Outrun, outlast… make it impossible for them to justify the cost.” They’ve already wasted $131 million. We are fully committed to peaceful demonstrations, and just as committed to protecting our communities.
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Broaching the subject of the advanced age of a member of Congress is still considered unseemly.
But at 87, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has increasingly shown signs of significant diminishment—just when DC residents have never needed a more forceful advocate more than they do right now.
But at 87, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has increasingly shown signs of significant diminishment—just when DC residents have never needed a more forceful advocate more than they do right now.
DC's sole congressional rep is too old to drive. Can she defend the city from a hostile GOP?
While DC faces a budget crisis Congress created, 87-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton is struggling.
www.motherjones.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Broaching the subject of the advanced age of a member of Congress is still considered unseemly.
But at 87, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has increasingly shown signs of significant diminishment—just when DC residents have never needed a more forceful advocate more than they do right now.
But at 87, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has increasingly shown signs of significant diminishment—just when DC residents have never needed a more forceful advocate more than they do right now.
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An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house."
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house"
The practice, an expert warns, could lead to "reprisals and retribution by the police for your politics.”
www.motherjones.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
An LAPD helicopter claimed to have ID'ed protesters from above and threatened to "come to your house."
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
The threat was greeted with extreme concern by civil liberties and digital privacy groups. It suggests the LAPD could be using facial recognition to identify and retaliate against protesters.
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As the DNC eyes a vote to oust Vice Chair David Hogg, the 25-year-old Parkland shooting survivor has thrown his support behind a progressive candidate in an upcoming special election in Virginia.
With removal looming, David Hogg endorses in Virginia special election
Hogg, who faces a difficult DNC leadership vote this week, has backed state lawmaker Irene Shin in the race to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.
www.politico.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As the DNC eyes a vote to oust Vice Chair David Hogg, the 25-year-old Parkland shooting survivor has thrown his support behind a progressive candidate in an upcoming special election in Virginia.
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On June 14th, we show up. Coalition members will be present at all 1,800 events nationwide, over 90,000 strong, helping monitor local conditions. Many veterans have stepped forward to support protesters, stand in solidarity, and defend our right to be heard. We thank them.
June 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On June 14th, we show up. Coalition members will be present at all 1,800 events nationwide, over 90,000 strong, helping monitor local conditions. Many veterans have stepped forward to support protesters, stand in solidarity, and defend our right to be heard. We thank them.
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We need all the governors to speak out. We need to be very united against this regime and these attacks.
June 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We need all the governors to speak out. We need to be very united against this regime and these attacks.
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In his prime-time address yesterday, Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump for sending in the military to handle the LA protests.
In the speech, Jack Blanchard argues, the governor positioned himself as “the leader of the opposition.”
Listen to our full analysis on #playbookpod: ow.ly/sOb050W7AaZ
In the speech, Jack Blanchard argues, the governor positioned himself as “the leader of the opposition.”
Listen to our full analysis on #playbookpod: ow.ly/sOb050W7AaZ
June 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In his prime-time address yesterday, Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump for sending in the military to handle the LA protests.
In the speech, Jack Blanchard argues, the governor positioned himself as “the leader of the opposition.”
Listen to our full analysis on #playbookpod: ow.ly/sOb050W7AaZ
In the speech, Jack Blanchard argues, the governor positioned himself as “the leader of the opposition.”
Listen to our full analysis on #playbookpod: ow.ly/sOb050W7AaZ
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — National Guard troops are now protecting ICE agents as they make arrests in LA.
June 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — National Guard troops are now protecting ICE agents as they make arrests in LA.
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So it begins. Discussions are underway within the administration, and Pentagon, about deploying National Guard or active-duty troops to cities beyond Los Angeles. We’ll be sending updated guidance to all coalition members. Please follow every step, even if some sections seem irrelevant right now.
June 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
So it begins. Discussions are underway within the administration, and Pentagon, about deploying National Guard or active-duty troops to cities beyond Los Angeles. We’ll be sending updated guidance to all coalition members. Please follow every step, even if some sections seem irrelevant right now.
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Let this sink in.
Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence.
During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”
Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence.
During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”
June 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Let this sink in.
Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence.
During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”
Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence.
During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”
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