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“Kindness is the only non-delusional response to the human condition.” -George Saunders
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It is absolutely outrageous that Moderna’s flu vaccine was met with a “refusal-to-file” even after their approved their protocol with FDA and carried out the trial as agreed. This vaccine works better in older adults than the current flu vaccines.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
It is absolutely outrageous that Moderna’s flu vaccine was met with a “refusal-to-file” even after their approved their protocol with FDA and carried out the trial as agreed. This vaccine works better in older adults than the current flu vaccines.
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I am a flagrant dog butt scratcher. I would happily scratch that cutie patootie into paroxysmal bliss!
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 AM
I am a flagrant dog butt scratcher. I would happily scratch that cutie patootie into paroxysmal bliss!
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Read it all please.
‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." …
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
February 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Read it all please.
I’m thinking that by the time trump leaves office, this country is going to look like a Who house after the grinch took everything. Just some hooks and a wire and maybe a crumb. Dude’s robbing us blind.
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I’m thinking that by the time trump leaves office, this country is going to look like a Who house after the grinch took everything. Just some hooks and a wire and maybe a crumb. Dude’s robbing us blind.
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Minnesota organizers want us to help turn up the heat on the state's biggest regime-friendly corporations. Contact Target, Hilton, Enterprise, Home Depot, and Delta Airlines to demand they take action to get ICE out of our communities FOR GOOD.
ICE Out for Good
On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.
iceoutforgood.org
February 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Minnesota organizers want us to help turn up the heat on the state's biggest regime-friendly corporations. Contact Target, Hilton, Enterprise, Home Depot, and Delta Airlines to demand they take action to get ICE out of our communities FOR GOOD.
And the No shit, Sherlock award goes to the WSJ!
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
And the No shit, Sherlock award goes to the WSJ!
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I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
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The arrest of Don Lemon is yet another piece of evidence that America is being held hostage by a criminal and a regime that could not care less about the 1st Amendment & the Constitution. In this 250th year of our republic, we need every American who cares about keeping it to stand up & speak out.
January 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The arrest of Don Lemon is yet another piece of evidence that America is being held hostage by a criminal and a regime that could not care less about the 1st Amendment & the Constitution. In this 250th year of our republic, we need every American who cares about keeping it to stand up & speak out.
The most dangerous people in our communities these days are ICE. They are the ones who need to be taken away.
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 AM
The most dangerous people in our communities these days are ICE. They are the ones who need to be taken away.
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“We should also call what happened to Alex Pretti an execution because, as we learned in the hours that followed, the monstrous Trump regime essentially sanctioned this killing in the rush to exonerate the perpetrators and blame the victim.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-execut...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-execut...
The Execution of Alex Pretti
ICE is committing extra-judicial killings with the Trump regime's support
www.americaamerica.news
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
“We should also call what happened to Alex Pretti an execution because, as we learned in the hours that followed, the monstrous Trump regime essentially sanctioned this killing in the rush to exonerate the perpetrators and blame the victim.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-execut...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-execut...
“…this majestical roof fretted with golden fire…”
January 26, 2026 at 4:40 AM
“…this majestical roof fretted with golden fire…”
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America feels like a country on the brink of an authoritarian takeover | Francine Prose
America feels like a country on the brink of an authoritarian takeover | Francine Prose
This is the news we should be paying attention to. At least for the moment, everything else is a distraction
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:17 AM
America feels like a country on the brink of an authoritarian takeover | Francine Prose
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If you want proof that Trump is going to try to rig the elections, here it is:
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
AG Bondi demands access to Minnesota voter rolls after fatal Border Patrol shooting
Her demand came as Minneapolis was reeling from a second fatal shooting by a federal agent this month.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM
If you want proof that Trump is going to try to rig the elections, here it is:
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
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I broke down the ICE “reforms” being proposed by Dem leadership. tl;dr: They totally avoid touching ICE’s funding, in key ways actually increase ICE funding and instead focus on meaningless busywork like “body cams” and “more training”.
Good’s killer was a 10-year ICE veteran, himself a trainer, and recorded the killing. What good would more training and more cameras have done? By @ahjohnson.bsky.social
In response to the Renee Good killing, Dems propose ICE reforms that would have done nothing to prevent the Renee Good killing
Good’s killer was a 10-year ICE veteran, himself a trainer, and recorded the killing. What good would more training and more cameras have done?
therealnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I broke down the ICE “reforms” being proposed by Dem leadership. tl;dr: They totally avoid touching ICE’s funding, in key ways actually increase ICE funding and instead focus on meaningless busywork like “body cams” and “more training”.
Wildlife (look close)
January 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Wildlife (look close)
I don’t think he has the option to choose coherence. But the sycophants around him surely can see how absolutely batshit crazy he is and they choose to allow him (even encourage him!) to carry on. Selling their souls and for what, exactly? More money? Power? Bulletin: You’re gonna die someday, too.
January 22, 2026 at 5:34 AM
I don’t think he has the option to choose coherence. But the sycophants around him surely can see how absolutely batshit crazy he is and they choose to allow him (even encourage him!) to carry on. Selling their souls and for what, exactly? More money? Power? Bulletin: You’re gonna die someday, too.
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“The reckless abandon of a 2nd
term—one based on death, destruction & vengeance—was so predictable. The tragedy is, despite the predictability, most Americans failed to do their civic duty and ensure this would not happen. Only we, the people can stop it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
term—one based on death, destruction & vengeance—was so predictable. The tragedy is, despite the predictability, most Americans failed to do their civic duty and ensure this would not happen. Only we, the people can stop it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
The Goal Was (And Is) Dictatorship
This was clear years ago: Trump hungered for total power and retribution, while extremist Republicans mocked liberal government and right-wing groups plotted a fascist takeover.
www.americaamerica.news
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 AM
“The reckless abandon of a 2nd
term—one based on death, destruction & vengeance—was so predictable. The tragedy is, despite the predictability, most Americans failed to do their civic duty and ensure this would not happen. Only we, the people can stop it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
term—one based on death, destruction & vengeance—was so predictable. The tragedy is, despite the predictability, most Americans failed to do their civic duty and ensure this would not happen. Only we, the people can stop it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
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Some perspective: The S&P opened down -1.3% on Trump's Greenland saber-rattling. That's $750 billion of wealth destroyed -- roughly equal to estimates of the value of Greenland.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
January 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Some perspective: The S&P opened down -1.3% on Trump's Greenland saber-rattling. That's $750 billion of wealth destroyed -- roughly equal to estimates of the value of Greenland.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
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Cops at her front door, holding a phone to her face, asking if that's her Facebook account.
What the fuck are we doing here?
What the fuck are we doing here?
A woman left a comment on Facebook criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach,.
The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home.
The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home.
January 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Cops at her front door, holding a phone to her face, asking if that's her Facebook account.
What the fuck are we doing here?
What the fuck are we doing here?
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ICYMI: In a late night filing, DOJ argues the federal courts cannot force them to comply with the law requiring release of all the Epstein files.
January 17, 2026 at 4:55 AM
ICYMI: In a late night filing, DOJ argues the federal courts cannot force them to comply with the law requiring release of all the Epstein files.
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From today’s Politics Chat | @hcrichardson.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM
From today’s Politics Chat | @hcrichardson.bsky.social
But complied with whom? The guy yelling for her to get the hell out of there or the one yelling for her to stop and get out of the car?
January 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM
But complied with whom? The guy yelling for her to get the hell out of there or the one yelling for her to stop and get out of the car?
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The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.