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I still don't think we know the political ramifications of the end of the shutdown but I think we can say that as of now it does not yet appear to have stopped Democratic momentum
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I still don't think we know the political ramifications of the end of the shutdown but I think we can say that as of now it does not yet appear to have stopped Democratic momentum
But she was a "cop," you said.
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction
The new pardon ends a legal clash over the limits of Trump’s sweeping Day One clemency for those who stormed the Capitol.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
But she was a "cop," you said.
Media laments about the stage of their industry, mourn the lost jobs, etc.
But I see zero reason to give money to outlets that tolerate or even celebrate stuff like this (Nuzzi).
But I see zero reason to give money to outlets that tolerate or even celebrate stuff like this (Nuzzi).
I spoke with @apnews.com reporter David Bauder about the impropriety of Michael Wolff compromising his independence and kibbitzing with a child molester like Jeffrey Epstein. apnews.com/article/trum...
How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources
The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that were released this week shine a light on the relationship between reporters and their sources — and that light isn't always flattering.
apnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Media laments about the stage of their industry, mourn the lost jobs, etc.
But I see zero reason to give money to outlets that tolerate or even celebrate stuff like this (Nuzzi).
But I see zero reason to give money to outlets that tolerate or even celebrate stuff like this (Nuzzi).
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Sick to death of evil people facing no consequences. Just sick of it.
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Sick to death of evil people facing no consequences. Just sick of it.
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#YaphetKotto photographed with co-stars Roger Moore, Tommy Lane, Jane Seymour and Arnold Williams on location at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, on the set of the eighth #JamesBond film "LIVE AND LET DIE" (1973) dir. Guy Hamilton
🎞 Eon Productions
🎞 Eon Productions
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#YaphetKotto photographed with co-stars Roger Moore, Tommy Lane, Jane Seymour and Arnold Williams on location at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, on the set of the eighth #JamesBond film "LIVE AND LET DIE" (1973) dir. Guy Hamilton
🎞 Eon Productions
🎞 Eon Productions
She's not running so leave her alone.
Michelle Obama shuts down idea of her running for president and suggests America isn't ready for a female POTUS: 'Don't waste my time'
Michelle Obama is flatly telling the world, America isn't ready for a female president and don't waste her time asking her to run.
thegrio.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
She's not running so leave her alone.
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OMG!! COURIER has turned Epstein’s 20,000-file dump into a searchable database. Trump’s name popped up in 1,628 documents. ⬇️
We created a searchable database with all 20,000 files from Epstein’s Estate
Easily find every mention of Trump, Clinton, blackmail, and potential sex crimes in the thousands of private messages between Epstein and his close associates.
couriernewsroom.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
OMG!! COURIER has turned Epstein’s 20,000-file dump into a searchable database. Trump’s name popped up in 1,628 documents. ⬇️
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Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
"Ultimately, recalling having to walk past that same hospital regularly during her second pregnancy, the actress 'learned that healing is not a straight line' and says the 'bravest thing”' anyone struggling can do is ask for help."
‘Depression lies’: Audra McDonald reflects on the ‘whispers’ that led to her suicide attempt
“Grace was waiting for me long before I knew how to claim it for myself,” Audra McDonald said, recalling her mental health journey.
thegrio.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Ultimately, recalling having to walk past that same hospital regularly during her second pregnancy, the actress 'learned that healing is not a straight line' and says the 'bravest thing”' anyone struggling can do is ask for help."
The *voters* can "crush" the GOP by removing them from elected office.
the Democratic Party should have 2 major goals for the next time it holds power: (1) completely rebuild the destroyed federal government capacity, and (2) crush the GOP, which enabled so much corruption and immiseration. destroy their funding, jail their leaders, make it so a new party has to emerge
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The *voters* can "crush" the GOP by removing them from elected office.
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I never want to hear we need somebody running government like a business again. Never.
November 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I never want to hear we need somebody running government like a business again. Never.
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1.) We warned people
2.) How'd these naturalized citizens use the franchise they worked hard to earn?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
2.) How'd these naturalized citizens use the franchise they worked hard to earn?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief
As President Donald Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath o...
abcnews.go.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
1.) We warned people
2.) How'd these naturalized citizens use the franchise they worked hard to earn?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
2.) How'd these naturalized citizens use the franchise they worked hard to earn?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
I disliked Biden going home almost every weekend on AF1 but you could always bet he was working and/or was easily accessible.
Trump goes days without being seen or even having anything on his schedule and we're just supposed to shrug it off.
Trump goes days without being seen or even having anything on his schedule and we're just supposed to shrug it off.
Trump blares Phantom of the Opera at the White House with an empty Friday schedule
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I disliked Biden going home almost every weekend on AF1 but you could always bet he was working and/or was easily accessible.
Trump goes days without being seen or even having anything on his schedule and we're just supposed to shrug it off.
Trump goes days without being seen or even having anything on his schedule and we're just supposed to shrug it off.
"He is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot on June 14 in his Champlin home with his wife, according to the statement."
Sen. John Hoffman released from hospital after latest surgery
Hoffman underwent surgery on Monday, repairing bullet impact to his kidney, bladder and colon, according to a spokesperson for the family.
www.kare11.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"He is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot on June 14 in his Champlin home with his wife, according to the statement."
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On Wednesday, Winston-Salem State University announced it had received a historic $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose current net worth is roughly $36 billion. trib.al/dSHwNZ3
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On Wednesday, Winston-Salem State University announced it had received a historic $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose current net worth is roughly $36 billion. trib.al/dSHwNZ3
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Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show
Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney at a 20...
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
Don't look at me, I voted for the Cooking Prosecutor Lady and Coach Dad Guy.
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Don't look at me, I voted for the Cooking Prosecutor Lady and Coach Dad Guy.
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One reason why elite schools (Columbia, Brown, Cornell) caving to Trump’s illegal impoundment and extortion is so galling — a betrayal, really — is that they would have won had they fought. By giving up, they guaranteed every other school will have to fight harder.
Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California | CNN Politics
The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimina...
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
One reason why elite schools (Columbia, Brown, Cornell) caving to Trump’s illegal impoundment and extortion is so galling — a betrayal, really — is that they would have won had they fought. By giving up, they guaranteed every other school will have to fight harder.
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Troy Jackson’s allies talk to him about switching races to battle Paul LePage
It would further upend Maine’s midterm contests, but some see the former Maine Senate president and gubernatorial candidate as a stronger contender for Jared Golden’s seat.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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We should have elected air bud to be president
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We should have elected air bud to be president
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Why are all recipe websites so much clickbait? All I want is a recipe for tempura dipping sauce! (I don’t have the ingredients anyway 😞)
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Why are all recipe websites so much clickbait? All I want is a recipe for tempura dipping sauce! (I don’t have the ingredients anyway 😞)
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Friday night plans
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Friday night plans
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Logging onto BlueSky every day
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Logging onto BlueSky every day
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So many social media patriots! Delighting in the hope that the president of a foreign nation might destroy a British institution that is envied around the world! 🇬🇧
November 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So many social media patriots! Delighting in the hope that the president of a foreign nation might destroy a British institution that is envied around the world! 🇬🇧
I'll admit to being a little surprised (but glad!!!) to see this. Because it was not all that long ago (and still), you've got defenders of awful people who won't let go, despite more and more evidence.
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'll admit to being a little surprised (but glad!!!) to see this. Because it was not all that long ago (and still), you've got defenders of awful people who won't let go, despite more and more evidence.