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Retired nurse enjoying life, moderately liberal,
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Donald Trump does not have a "mandate" for any of this
Donald Trump does not have a "mandate" for any of this
He's hardly the first president to claim he represents the people's will—or God's. But he might be the most brazen.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates. n.pr/49GGFOY
The U.S. produces a lot of food waste. This place wants to address it
Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Unpacking the MAHA mirage: Trump guts healthcare while preaching wellness
Unpacking the MAHA mirage: Trump guts healthcare while preaching wellness
"They're moving us back almost into the Dark Ages."
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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⚡️ Russia tightens grip on occupied Ukraine with illegal mobilization and child militarization, experts warn
Russia tightens grip on occupied Ukraine with illegal mobilization and child militarization, experts warn
While leaked reports of a U.S.-proposed peace plan have sparked international debates about the future of Ukraine`s occupied territories and the people who live there, Russia is forging ahead, entrenc...
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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DACA was created to shield recipients, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” from immigration arrests and deportation. It also allows them to legally work in the U.S. Recipients reapply every two years. https://to.pbs.org/3Xkiw9A
DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
DACA was created to shield recipients, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” from immigration arrests and deportation. It also allows them to legally work in the U.S. Recipients reapply every two years....
to.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Could a Democrat win a US House seat that backed Trump in 2024 by 22 points. New polling says Democrat Aftyn Benn has made it a 46D/48R race. She explains to The Nation why an upset is possible.
https://bit.ly/4ikykTc
Can Aftyn Behn Stun the GOP In Tennessee Next Week?
The Democrat has a real chance to flip a deep-red congressional seat. In an exclusive interview, she explains why her bid is shaking up the politics of 2025 (and maybe 2026).
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations is suing the governor alleging violations of due process and freedom of speech, after it was designated as a ‘foreign terrorist organization.”
Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign against Muslim group faces challenges under Texas and federal law | Houston Public Media
Abbott declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations a foreign terrorist organization and a transnational criminal organization, invoking a 2023 Texas statute. CAIR is suing the governor, alleging violations of due process and freedom of speech.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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NEW: By trying to stop a voter-led referendum, Missouri’s GOP is testing whether politicians can insulate their gerrymander from public judgment altogether. The outcome could reshape how, and whether, voters can check partisan power.

✍️ @jenrice.bsky.social
Federal Court Hears ‘Unprecedented’ GOP Bid to Deny Missouri Voters a Voice on Gerrymander
Read more here.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail Trump's progress on peace in Ukraine. And, air travel is back to normal just in time for Thanksgiving. n.pr/3M2HPdJ
Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail Trump's progress on peace in Ukraine. And, air travel is back to normal just in time for Thanksgiving.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Here are the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Many apply to Trump.
Here are the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Many apply to Trump.
It's uncanny.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Breaking News: The last pending criminal prosecution against President Trump was dismissed by a judge in Georgia, effectively ending efforts to hold Trump criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election. trib.al/EnJu57H
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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More than a dozen children were taken out of a Chicago apartment building during a federal immigration raid.

One man said he worried about his 6-year-old nephew, who clung to his legs when agents knocked down the door.

By @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social
What the Trump Administration’s Videos From a Chicago Immigration Raid Don’t Show
Detained and deported Venezuelans tell their stories of what happened when immigration agents raided their apartment building.
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The 66-page ruling Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson of Colorado is a comprehensive rejection of a tactic regularly used by ICE to meet quotas set by the Trump administration. (via @cprnews.bsky.social)
Court demands end to unjustified warrantless arrests, restricting a tool ICE frequently uses to detain immigrants
Unless reversed on appeal, it is likely to place a severe restriction on ICE’s operations in Colorado.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all the Blue Sky people. I am so grateful we are able to share our thoughts on this app.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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The Beatles Anthology review – the incredible audio shows exactly why the world fell in love with this band
The Beatles Anthology review – the incredible audio shows exactly why the world fell in love with this band
This update of the 1995 documentary series is utterly authoritative. And its tweak of the Fab Four’s songs is a thing of wonder – their music absolutely thumps!
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) lashed out at Trump administration adviser Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, accusing him of undermining Secretary of State Marco Rubio by going behind his back to help Russia in peace talks over Ukraine.
'Major problem': GOP lawmaker accuses Trump adviser of giving Russia inside info
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) lashed out at Trump administration adviser Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, accusing him of undermining Secretary of State Marco Rubio by going behind his back to help Russia in peace talks over Ukraine.Fitzpatrick's accusation follows reporting from Bloomberg News that Witkof...
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know how addictive their platforms can be to teens.

Those are allegations a group of school districts is making against the social media giants, according to a newly unsealed legal filing that quotes the companies’ own internal documents. https://cnn.it/3Xjq5x5
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Donald Trump, who can usually count on a third of the country to accept whatever version of the truth he offers, found almost zero audience for his claim of an “Epstein Hoax”—including among former faithful acolytes like Marjorie Taylor Greene. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/y6nWRR
Jeffrey Epstein, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the Future of American Politics
Life after Trump may not be what we expect.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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After a high-profile malfunction left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA is requiring rigorous testing before humans get back on board. www.wired.com/story/boeing...
Boeing's Next Starliner Flight Will Only Be Allowed to Carry Cargo
After a high-profile malfunction left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA is requiring rigorous testing before humans get back on board.
www.wired.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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President Trump is flirting with one of the most toxic ideas in American politics — a new foreign military intervention — at one of the most precarious moments of his second term.
"America First" scars loom over Trump's Venezuela campaign
Even a narrowly framed mission could shatter Trump's promise of "no new wars."
www.axios.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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D.C.'s four-term Democratic mayor says she's accomplished her goals
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't run for reelection
Bowser is turning down a bid for a fourth term in office, setting the stage for a wide-open race to replace her next year.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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A federal judge ruled that immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest people without a warrant if they think those people are likely to flee.
Federal judge says immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those at risk of fleeing | CNN
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest people without a warrant if they think those people are likely to flee.
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM