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An international team of scientists warned that "Earth's climate is now departing from the stable conditions that supported human civilization for millennia."
Earth Hurtling Toward 'Hothouse Trajectory,' Scientists Warn in Tipping Points Analysis
"Existing climate mitigation approaches, including scaling up renewable energy and protecting carbon-storing ecosystems, are critical to limit the increase in global temperatures," said the lead author.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM
The progressive US congresswoman "is expected to decry the influence of billionaires and oligarchic interests at the expense of the working class," according to one journalist.
AOC to Offer 'Perspective Not Often Heard' at Munich Security Conference
Discover the heart-wrenching tale of love and loss in a war-torn world. Can true love survive amidst chaos and destruction? Dive into this gripping story that will leave you breathless. For those who crave emotional depth and raw passion in their reading. #war #love #tragedy
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"Together, we can break the siege, save lives, and stand up for the cause of Cuban self-determination," said the ​mission's organizers.
'We Are Sailing to Cuba': Humanitarians Announce Flotilla to Break 'Cruel' US Blockade
"Together, we can break the siege, save lives, and stand up for the cause of Cuban self-determination," said the mission's organizers.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Trump Effort 'To Rig Our Elections Is Well Underway,' Experts Warn
Trump Effort 'To Rig Our Elections Is Well Underway,' Experts Warn
Experts warn of Trump's plan to meddle in 2026 elections, raising concerns about post-election chaos and potential rigging tactics.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM
In Gift to Big Oil Donors, Trump Stops EPA From Combating 'Most Terrible Environmental Threat in Human History'

The head of 350.org said this is "about saving an industry that has already been exposed as a permanent danger to American families."
In Gift to Big Oil Donors, Trump Destroys EPA’s Ability to Regulate Planet-Heating Emissions
"If left to stand, this action will hamstring the government’s ability to combat the most terrible environmental threat in human history," said the director of Public Citizen's climate program.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"What a surprise. The Washington Post doesn't want a moratorium on AI data centers."
‘What a Surprise’: Sanders Undeterred by Bezos-Owned Washington Post's Dismissal of AI Data Center Pause
The Washington Post attacks Bernie Sanders for proposing a moratorium on AI data centers, siding with tech giants like Amazon. Sanders fights back, warning of the threat AI poses to working families.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Judge Blasts Hegseth Over Effort to 'Shrink the First Amendment Liberties' of Sen. Mark Kelly
Judge Blasts Hegseth Over Effort to 'Shrink the First Amendment Liberties' of Sen. Mark Kelly
Federal judge blocks Defense Secretary's attempt to punish Senator for advising military against unlawful orders. First Amendment rights upheld.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Under Oath, Top DHS Officials Admit Filming Agents Is Not a Crime

Their boss, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has said that videotaping officers on the job is a form of "doxing" and "violence."
Under Oath, Top DHS Officials Admit Filming Agents Is Not a Crime
Their boss, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has said that videotaping officers on the job is a form of "doxing" and "violence."
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February 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
"Congress needs to pass legislation in 2029 that will automatically undo all major mergers occurring under this corrupt regime​."
‘Pure Corruption Reigns’ at Trump DOJ as Top Antitrust Official Gail Slater Ousted
"Congress needs to pass legislation in 2029 that will automatically undo all major mergers occurring under this corrupt regime," said one antitrust advocate.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
"Is there anything worse than a child dying of cancer when it was preventable?" asked one observer.
US Embargo Blamed as Cuba Infant Mortality Soars
The Trump administration's economic embargo on Cuba is causing a devastating rise in infant mortality rates. How many more innocent lives must be lost in the name of political agendas? The socialist government may have outlasted US presidents, but at what cost to its people? #Cuba #InfantMortality
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February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
'Billionaires Are Waging War Against the Rest of Us': James Talarico Responds to 'Class Warfare' Accusations
'Billionaires Are Waging War Against the Rest of Us': James Talarico Responds to 'Class Warfare' Accusations
Texas Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico addresses accusations of "class warfare" by billionaires, highlighting economic inequality in the US.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
“As communities across the US move closer to putting Big Oil companies on trial to make them pay for the damage their climate lies have caused, the fossil fuel industry is panicking and pleading with Congress for a get-out-of-jail-free card."
GOP Lawmaker Says Bill Being Crafted to Create Big Oil Liability Shield Against Climate Lawsuits
GOP lawmakers are actively working to shield Big Oil from climate lawsuits, putting profits over accountability for climate disasters. Should fossil fuel giants be immune from paying for the damage they've caused? Stand up against corporate polluters and demand justice for our planet. #ClimateAccountability #BigOilLawsuits
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February 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Body Camera Footage and Texts Show DHS Lied About Shooting of Marimar Martinez in Chicago

​"We live in a strange time right now where we cannot trust our federal government," said Martinez's lawyer.
Body Camera Footage and Texts Show DHS Lied About Shooting of Marimar Martinez in Chicago
​"We live in a strange time right now where we cannot trust our federal government," said Martinez's lawyer.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
'No More Hiding': House Dems Vow to Pile Pressure on GOP With More Votes on Trump Tariffs
'No More Hiding': House Dems Vow to Pile Pressure on GOP With More Votes on Trump Tariffs
House Democrats pass resolution to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada, with more votes planned to roll back his taxes on imported goods.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Whether or not Lemon is convicted, the Trump administration’s approach of pursuing individuals who can be loosely linked to disruptive demonstrations is likely to continue.
Don Lemon’s Travail Is a Warning of Rising Authoritarianism; I Would Know
​My experience as a university professor in Congo demonstrates that repressive governments may go after a variety of observers sympathizing with militant protesters by purveying false or distorted reports of their actions.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
In the end, Biff Tannen always crashes his car into manure. And that’s what’s going to happen to Trump.
Trump's Racist Post Made Friday a Difficult Day at My School
My students weren’t angry; they were frustrated. They’d been stripped of their dignity by their own president.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Trump wouldn’t recognize the Olympic spirit if it came up and kissed him on the cankle, writes @julesboykoff.bsky.social.
US Athletes School Trump in the Olympic Spirit
​When Trump attacked one of their own for speaking his mind, Olympians stood up in support of their colleague.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
"While Americans are demanding clean, affordable energy, the Trump administration is using our tax dollars to prop up the nation’s dirtiest, least efficient power plants."
Trump Orders Pentagon to Purchase Coal Energy in Latest Move Propping Up Climate-Wrecking, Costly Plants
Trump's latest move to prop up the dying coal industry with taxpayer funds is a slap in the face to Americans demanding clean, affordable energy. Why is he forcing the Pentagon to buy more coal power when there are cheaper, cleaner alternatives available? This blatant disregard for our health, wallets, and future is a betrayal of our trust. When will Trump prioritize the well-being of our planet and its people over his fossil fuel cronies? #CleanEnergyNow #StopTheCoalBailouts
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February 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Each time Trump declares that his goal is to “nationalize” the election—not for the greater good, but for his own political interests—the stakes become clearer, writes @brennancenter.org of @mawaldman.bsky.social.
Fight the SAVE Act, the Latest Salvo in Trump's Voter Suppression Arsenal
​The SAVE Act would stop millions of American citizens from voting. It would be the most restrictive voting bill ever passed by Congress. It is Trump’s power grab in legislative garb.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Nuclear weapons are human creations, and what is made by us can be dismantled by us.
We Must End the Global Nuclear Arms Race Before It Ends Us
​The question is no longer what is politically possible, but what is virtually guaranteed if we refuse to pursue the “impossible.”
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February 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
"I will not be bullied," said Carrie Prejean Boller. "I have the religious freedom to refuse support for a government that is bombing civilians and starving families in Gaza, and that does not make me an antisemite."
Right-Wing Catholic Off Trump Religion Panel After Israel-Gaza Remarks at Antisemitism Event
"I will not be bullied," said Carrie Prejean Boller. "I have the religious freedom to refuse support for a government that is bombing civilians and starving families in Gaza, and that does not make me an antisemite."
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February 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
A car crash involving immigration agents "at Selby and Western underscores the fact that ICE is still present, causing chaos, and putting residents at risk in Saint Paul," said Mayor Kaohly Her, calling for an end to Operation Metro Surge.
St. Paul Mayor: ICE Car Crash Shows 'Operation Metro Surge Needs to End Immediately'
Saint Paul's mayor called for an immediate end to Trump's immigration operation after a car crash involving federal agents.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
‘The First Amendment Applies at the Border,’ ACLU Says of Settlement for CBP Interrogating ​Journalists

“This settlement confirms what we already knew: what happened to us was wrong,” said a photographer detained at the US-Mexico border in 2019.
‘The First Amendment Applies at the Border,’ ACLU Says of Settlement for CBP Interrogating ​Journalists
“This settlement confirms what we already knew: what happened to us was wrong,” said an award-winning photographer detained at the US-Mexico border as part of a secret program to target journalists in 2019.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
"Sharing this private taxpayer data creates chaos, and as we’ve seen this past year, if federal agents use this private information to track down individuals, it can endanger lives.”
Sharing of IRS Data With DHS for Trump's Mass Deportations Has Gone as Horribly as Expected
IRS officials were sidelined in discussions about DHS's demand for taxpayer data on unauthorized individuals. Thousands of people's private data was shared unlawfully, leading to court injunctions. Despite errors, DHS defends the data sharing agreement.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:11 PM
‘What Oligarchy Looks Like’: AI Giants Pledge to Pump $100 Million Into 2026 Midterms
‘What Oligarchy Looks Like’: AI Giants Pledge to Pump $100 Million Into 2026 Midterms
Silicon Valley elites plan to spend big in 2026 to influence Congress for AI-friendly legislation. Leading the Future PAC pledges $100 million.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM