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Some things are only difficult if you don't have principles.
Industry observers say Bob Iger is between a rock and a hard place. He faces a critical moment in his second tenure as Disney CEO, navigating the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” amid pressure from Trump officials and Hollywood unions.
How benching Kimmel landed Disney’s Iger in the middle of culture wars
Industry observers say the CEO who oversaw Disney’s rise to global dominance is caught between a rock and a hard place
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Some things are only difficult if you don't have principles.
Yes.
I think van hollen is the guy we currently need as minority leader.
September 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Yes.
Conservatives boldly taking the "against" side of the debate.
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension set off a heated debate over free speech.
Kimmel’s suspension set off furious debate over free speech
The FCC chair accused Kimmel of upsetting “lots and lots of people” and hinted at going even further.
www.politico.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Conservatives boldly taking the "against" side of the debate.
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Saving a couple hundred bucks a year with all the subscriptions I’m canceling, so that’s nice.
September 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Saving a couple hundred bucks a year with all the subscriptions I’m canceling, so that’s nice.
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Use of the word "evil" in official congressional e-newsletters, over time, by party
September 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Use of the word "evil" in official congressional e-newsletters, over time, by party
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I will not give into Doomerism. Fuck that shit. That’s just collaboration under the shroud of doing something. They want you to spiral and feel like a ghost. That’s how they win. Don’t let the fuckers win.
September 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I will not give into Doomerism. Fuck that shit. That’s just collaboration under the shroud of doing something. They want you to spiral and feel like a ghost. That’s how they win. Don’t let the fuckers win.
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The WGA’s statement on ABC’s decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
September 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The WGA’s statement on ABC’s decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
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the fact that Kimmell and Karen Attiah didn't say anything remotely offensive is a feature not a bug as far as the fascist admin is concerned. 1
September 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
the fact that Kimmell and Karen Attiah didn't say anything remotely offensive is a feature not a bug as far as the fascist admin is concerned. 1
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Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk
Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk
NEW YORK—Insisting your fate was sealed the moment you clicked the link, a report released Tuesday found that you will be fired for reading this headline about Charlie Kirk. “Shortly after you navigat...
theonion.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk
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OREM, Utah (AP) — Person suspected in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk now in custody, FBI director says.
September 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
OREM, Utah (AP) — Person suspected in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk now in custody, FBI director says.
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A person who was taken into custody after the shooting of Charlie Kirk was “not the correct person,” said a spokeswoman for Utah Valley University.
The shooter remains at large, and an investigation is ongoing, the university spokeswoman said.
The shooter remains at large, and an investigation is ongoing, the university spokeswoman said.
Live updates: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah event; shooter at large
Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which advocates for conservative politics at high schools and colleges.
wapo.st
September 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A person who was taken into custody after the shooting of Charlie Kirk was “not the correct person,” said a spokeswoman for Utah Valley University.
The shooter remains at large, and an investigation is ongoing, the university spokeswoman said.
The shooter remains at large, and an investigation is ongoing, the university spokeswoman said.
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Netanyahu is restricting aid trucks into Gaza—the best way to get food to starving people there—so Jordan is delivering some with air drops.
The Jordanians said @merkley.senate.gov & I could join one of those flights to see the devastation, but Israel denied authorization for our scheduled flight.
The Jordanians said @merkley.senate.gov & I could join one of those flights to see the devastation, but Israel denied authorization for our scheduled flight.
Netanyahu is restricting food aid trucks into Gaza — so Jordan is delivering some with air drops
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Netanyahu is restricting aid trucks into Gaza—the best way to get food to starving people there—so Jordan is delivering some with air drops.
The Jordanians said @merkley.senate.gov & I could join one of those flights to see the devastation, but Israel denied authorization for our scheduled flight.
The Jordanians said @merkley.senate.gov & I could join one of those flights to see the devastation, but Israel denied authorization for our scheduled flight.
This is awful and I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often.
A man who was critically injured on Wednesday after he entered an MRI room on Long Island and was pulled into the machine by his chain necklace died the next day, the authorities said on Friday.
Man Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say
The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.
trib.al
July 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
This is awful and I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often.
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Trump: ‘I’m Not In These Nonexistent Files Concocted To Destroy Me’
July 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump: ‘I’m Not In These Nonexistent Files Concocted To Destroy Me’
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The FDA's top vaccine official rejected the recommendations of agency scientists and limited the use of Covid vaccines, records show, despite assurances from dozens of staff experts that they were safe and effective.
Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots
Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.
trib.al
July 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The FDA's top vaccine official rejected the recommendations of agency scientists and limited the use of Covid vaccines, records show, despite assurances from dozens of staff experts that they were safe and effective.
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Breaking News: Iran suspended cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.
Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog
The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.
trib.al
July 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Breaking News: Iran suspended cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.
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Breaking News: Senator Thom Tillis said he won’t seek re-election after President Trump threatened him with a primary for opposing his domestic policy bill.
Thom Tillis, Republican Senator, Won’t Seek Re-election Amid Trump’s Primary Threats
The day after President Trump castigated the North Carolina Republican for saying he was opposed to the policy bill carrying his domestic agenda, the senator announced he would not seek a third term.
trib.al
June 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Breaking News: Senator Thom Tillis said he won’t seek re-election after President Trump threatened him with a primary for opposing his domestic policy bill.
This isn't the main thing, but the way they keep throwing around the word "able-bodied" just screams "we don't believe mental illness is real."
Jim Banks: "The Medicaid, uh, reforms would affect able-bodied Americans. Those who are sitting at home who can work, who don't work, who don't have a sick kid or a sick mom. They shouldn't receive Medicaid without working."
June 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This isn't the main thing, but the way they keep throwing around the word "able-bodied" just screams "we don't believe mental illness is real."
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Mark Warner: "It will move us as a nation aback to the same percentage of uninsured we had before Obamacare. It's not like these people are not gonna get sick. They're gonna show up at the emergency room. Rural hospitals are gonna shut down ... it's cruel"
June 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Mark Warner: "It will move us as a nation aback to the same percentage of uninsured we had before Obamacare. It's not like these people are not gonna get sick. They're gonna show up at the emergency room. Rural hospitals are gonna shut down ... it's cruel"
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leftists are consistently labeled as out of touch extremists, but there isn’t a single prominent left position this unpopular
"Do you want America to be at war with Iran?"
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
leftists are consistently labeled as out of touch extremists, but there isn’t a single prominent left position this unpopular
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A top coronavirus vaccine adviser at the CDC has resigned, citing concerns that she could no longer help vulnerable people after officials rescinded recommendations to immunize children and pregnant women.
Top CDC covid vaccine adviser quits after RFK Jr. ended recommendations
Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos said she could no longer help vulnerable people after officials removed recommendations to immunize children and pregnant women.
wapo.st
June 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A top coronavirus vaccine adviser at the CDC has resigned, citing concerns that she could no longer help vulnerable people after officials rescinded recommendations to immunize children and pregnant women.
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Yep it's not an education thing. Highly educated Republicans are *more* likely to be climate deniers than less educated Republicans.
It's conservative ideology and far right media.
It's conservative ideology and far right media.
May 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yep it's not an education thing. Highly educated Republicans are *more* likely to be climate deniers than less educated Republicans.
It's conservative ideology and far right media.
It's conservative ideology and far right media.
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REPORTER: You campaigned on lowering the price of groceries.
How can you justify cutting food assistance in this bill?
How can you justify cutting food assistance in this bill?
May 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
REPORTER: You campaigned on lowering the price of groceries.
How can you justify cutting food assistance in this bill?
How can you justify cutting food assistance in this bill?
Ohhhhh, fuck that.
The FDA will permit Covid vaccines only for adults over 65 and those with certain medical conditions in the fall, according to new regulatory standards.
F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ohhhhh, fuck that.
Oooo. Here's hoping they give listening to women and queer folks a try.
Pope Leo XIV is an American with Peruvian citizenship, but his identity may have been most deeply molded by his connection to the Augustinians, which has fewer than 3,000 members. The group expects Leo to emphasize missionary outreach and the importance of listening.
The Small, Tight-Knit Religious Order That Molded Pope Leo XIV
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Oooo. Here's hoping they give listening to women and queer folks a try.