Cynfae
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The SNAP program is wildly over-engineered to prevent fraud. Like the food stamps that came before them, EBT accounts are only good for certain groceries. You can’t even buy a hot meal.
A universal basic income system with regular money would be better, but more susceptible to this ugly rhetoric.
A universal basic income system with regular money would be better, but more susceptible to this ugly rhetoric.
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The SNAP program is wildly over-engineered to prevent fraud. Like the food stamps that came before them, EBT accounts are only good for certain groceries. You can’t even buy a hot meal.
A universal basic income system with regular money would be better, but more susceptible to this ugly rhetoric.
A universal basic income system with regular money would be better, but more susceptible to this ugly rhetoric.
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You really gotta follow up on an underspecified claim like “we found 186k dead people.”
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
Brooke Rollins: "SNAP is a broken program. SNAP is full of corruption. We found 186,000 dead people."
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
You really gotta follow up on an underspecified claim like “we found 186k dead people.”
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
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The US stands alone in the world.
BREAKING: The UK has stopped sharing intelligence with the US on suspected drug-trafficking ships in the Caribbean, saying it won’t be complicit in strikes it believes are illegal-CNN
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The US stands alone in the world.
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🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Our Revolution proudly endorses Randy Bryce for Congress in WI-01! @ironstache.bsky.social
Known to many as “IronStache,” Randy is a union ironworker, Army veteran, and lifelong fighter for working people.
Known to many as “IronStache,” Randy is a union ironworker, Army veteran, and lifelong fighter for working people.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Our Revolution proudly endorses Randy Bryce for Congress in WI-01! @ironstache.bsky.social
Known to many as “IronStache,” Randy is a union ironworker, Army veteran, and lifelong fighter for working people.
Known to many as “IronStache,” Randy is a union ironworker, Army veteran, and lifelong fighter for working people.
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Pastor Rich Tidwell argues Scripture supports plural marriage, citing Old Testament examples and reinterpreting 1 Timothy 3:2.
Missouri Pastor Defends Polygamy After Taking Second Wife
Rich Tidwell, a Missouri pastor, is making his case that the Bible allows for polygamy after announcing his marriage to a second wife.
churchleaders.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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If you recently learned that the Supreme Court granted review in a major voting case and the Utah GOP suffered a defeat in their effort to rig maps, you probably subscribe to Democracy Docket.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If you recently learned that the Supreme Court granted review in a major voting case and the Utah GOP suffered a defeat in their effort to rig maps, you probably subscribe to Democracy Docket.
If any of this is news to you, sign up now to never miss another democracy update. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Same!
I’d take one Mamdani over a hundred Jeanne Shaheens.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Same!
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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If Jackson or the full court hasn’t acted by then, the order that full payments be made goes back into effect.
But, there could be a further administrative stay (by Jackson or the full court) while they decide whether to grant a stay pending appeal.
And, the Senate deal could also moot the case.
But, there could be a further administrative stay (by Jackson or the full court) while they decide whether to grant a stay pending appeal.
And, the Senate deal could also moot the case.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
If Jackson or the full court hasn’t acted by then, the order that full payments be made goes back into effect.
But, there could be a further administrative stay (by Jackson or the full court) while they decide whether to grant a stay pending appeal.
And, the Senate deal could also moot the case.
But, there could be a further administrative stay (by Jackson or the full court) while they decide whether to grant a stay pending appeal.
And, the Senate deal could also moot the case.
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Where are we at?
The order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits for November is still on hold, but the appeals court denied DOJ’s request for a more extended stay.
As such, that triggers the 48-hour clock Justice Jackson set, at the end of which her administrative stay ends.
[continued]
The order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits for November is still on hold, but the appeals court denied DOJ’s request for a more extended stay.
As such, that triggers the 48-hour clock Justice Jackson set, at the end of which her administrative stay ends.
[continued]
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Where are we at?
The order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits for November is still on hold, but the appeals court denied DOJ’s request for a more extended stay.
As such, that triggers the 48-hour clock Justice Jackson set, at the end of which her administrative stay ends.
[continued]
The order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits for November is still on hold, but the appeals court denied DOJ’s request for a more extended stay.
As such, that triggers the 48-hour clock Justice Jackson set, at the end of which her administrative stay ends.
[continued]
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Judge Rikelman, a Biden appointee, writes the opinion, and notes a questionable argument of DOJ and the slipshod actions of USDA this past week.
These were points noted at Law Dork on Friday — www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi... — and Sunday: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-says-f...
These were points noted at Law Dork on Friday — www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi... — and Sunday: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-says-f...
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Judge Rikelman, a Biden appointee, writes the opinion, and notes a questionable argument of DOJ and the slipshod actions of USDA this past week.
These were points noted at Law Dork on Friday — www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi... — and Sunday: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-says-f...
These were points noted at Law Dork on Friday — www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi... — and Sunday: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-says-f...
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Opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Order: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi...
Order: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/trump-admi...
Justice Jackson temporarily blocks SNAP benefits order to allow appeals court to rule
DOJ asked SCOTUS for a stay as USDA said it was completing its process for making full payments. Update: Jackson's order came a little past 9 p.m.
www.lawdork.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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BREAKING: The First Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request in the SNAP case, refusing to stay the Nov. 6 enforcement order.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
BREAKING: The First Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request in the SNAP case, refusing to stay the Nov. 6 enforcement order.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
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Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Just a reminder.
Q: Will you assure House Democrats they'll get a vote on ACA subsidies by a date certain?
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Just a reminder.
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Tim Kaine going up to the podium just now laughing and making a joke is everything I need to see from them tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tim Kaine going up to the podium just now laughing and making a joke is everything I need to see from them tonight.
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Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
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At the same time the Trump administration is firing FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors who investigated the J6 insurrection, they are pardoning those directly involved in trying to overturn the election and organizing January 6th, and prosecuting the President's perceived political enemies.
Ed Martin seemed to explicitly link the pardons to his “No MAGA left behind” mantra—tweeting the news in reply to a post that said exactly that.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
At the same time the Trump administration is firing FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors who investigated the J6 insurrection, they are pardoning those directly involved in trying to overturn the election and organizing January 6th, and prosecuting the President's perceived political enemies.
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Never relate to the burden of having a preexisting condition that thankfully could be treated under the ACA. Never relate to the Latinos being targeted by the Trump regime. Democratic Party needs a huge cleanup for a younger generation that expects a better world. Run to replace mediocrity.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
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Yeah, here's a photo of her after this happened. Hats off to her for actually standing up.
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Yeah, here's a photo of her after this happened. Hats off to her for actually standing up.
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Dr. Phil went full MAGA and tried to reinvent himself as a MAGA media mogul and culture warrior. Now his world is unraveling, his media company is laying off thousands and had to file for bankruptcy, and he's being sued for fraud. The whole plan is collapsing.
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trump/
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trump/
Dr Phil faces 'total collapse' after MAGA alignment backfires massively: report
Dr. Phil McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure a...
www.rawstory.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dr. Phil went full MAGA and tried to reinvent himself as a MAGA media mogul and culture warrior. Now his world is unraveling, his media company is laying off thousands and had to file for bankruptcy, and he's being sued for fraud. The whole plan is collapsing.
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trump/
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trump/