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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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The president of the United States and the president of El Salvador have conspired to kidnap a man and hold him hostage in an El Salvador prison. This criminality ignores the rule of law and thumbs its nose at a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate his return.
April 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The president of the United States and the president of El Salvador have conspired to kidnap a man and hold him hostage in an El Salvador prison. This criminality ignores the rule of law and thumbs its nose at a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate his return.
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Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House but news conference canceled https://twp.ai/4imJE6
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House but news conference canceled - UPI.com
The White House on Monday canceled a scheduled news conference after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump.
twp.ai
April 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House but news conference canceled https://twp.ai/4imJE6
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Reeling Trump Cancels Press Conference To Hide From Economic Carnage https://twp.ai/4imJDv
Reeling Trump Cancels Press Conference To Hide From Economic Carnage
The White House has announced that Trump has canceled his joint press conference with Netanyahu and instead will take questions from handpicked reporters as his economic carnage piles up.
twp.ai
April 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reeling Trump Cancels Press Conference To Hide From Economic Carnage https://twp.ai/4imJDv
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One Key Way Democrats Can Start to Get Their Act Together | Opinion https://twp.ai/4imDQL
One Key Way Democrats Can Start to Get Their Act Together | Opinion
Who leads the Democratic Party? No one knows, and that void is forestalling any attempt to have a meaningful conversation about the future of the party.
twp.ai
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One Key Way Democrats Can Start to Get Their Act Together | Opinion https://twp.ai/4imDQL
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The POTUS is aiding and abetting Putin, the war criminal. Every American should be outraged.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least 20 as U.S. Cuts Intelligence Sharing With Kyiv.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least 20 as U.S. Cuts Intelligence Sharing With Kyiv.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Cuts Intelligence Sharing
The wave of attacks took place just 24 hours after Russia hit Ukrainian energy facilities with missiles and drones.
time.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The POTUS is aiding and abetting Putin, the war criminal. Every American should be outraged.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least 20 as U.S. Cuts Intelligence Sharing With Kyiv.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least 20 as U.S. Cuts Intelligence Sharing With Kyiv.
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Every GOP member of congress who is relinquishing their powers to Trump has sold out America for their own greedy gains. They are sacrificing our freedoms to have a place in Trump's oligarchical coup. That's as treasonous as it gets. I hope they all face harsh justice someday.
March 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Every GOP member of congress who is relinquishing their powers to Trump has sold out America for their own greedy gains. They are sacrificing our freedoms to have a place in Trump's oligarchical coup. That's as treasonous as it gets. I hope they all face harsh justice someday.
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Trump RUNS TO GOLF and GETS BOOED EVERYWHERE -
'MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing anger against Trump as he destroys the economy and the alliances of the United States. youtu.be/t2v1gJlAKQY?...
'MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing anger against Trump as he destroys the economy and the alliances of the United States. youtu.be/t2v1gJlAKQY?...
March 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Trump RUNS TO GOLF and GETS BOOED EVERYWHERE -
'MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing anger against Trump as he destroys the economy and the alliances of the United States. youtu.be/t2v1gJlAKQY?...
'MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing anger against Trump as he destroys the economy and the alliances of the United States. youtu.be/t2v1gJlAKQY?...
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Tesla’s stock is plummeting along with Elon Musk's reputation.
Let's do our part to speed up the downfall of both and make it extra-embarrassing to drive a Swasticar.
Let's do our part to speed up the downfall of both and make it extra-embarrassing to drive a Swasticar.
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Tesla’s stock is plummeting along with Elon Musk's reputation.
Let's do our part to speed up the downfall of both and make it extra-embarrassing to drive a Swasticar.
Let's do our part to speed up the downfall of both and make it extra-embarrassing to drive a Swasticar.
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Only a bully kicks a man and then makes him say 'thank you': I just watched Trump and Vance try to pressure Ukraine’s President into surrendering to Putin and I feel sick with shame.
Trump wants Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire with no security guarantees and to “trust” Putin to honor his…
Trump wants Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire with no security guarantees and to “trust” Putin to honor his…
Only a bully kicks a man and then makes him say 'thank you'
I just watched Trump and Vance try to pressure Ukraine’s President into surrendering to Putin and I feel sick with shame.
Trump wants Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire with no security guarantees and to “trust” Putin to honor his word.Zelensky knows…
www.alternet.org
March 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Only a bully kicks a man and then makes him say 'thank you': I just watched Trump and Vance try to pressure Ukraine’s President into surrendering to Putin and I feel sick with shame.
Trump wants Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire with no security guarantees and to “trust” Putin to honor his…
Trump wants Zelensky to agree to a ceasefire with no security guarantees and to “trust” Putin to honor his…
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Australian newspaper "The Sun-Herald" opinion piece calls it out. American msm, take notes.
March 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Australian newspaper "The Sun-Herald" opinion piece calls it out. American msm, take notes.
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“Unconstrained by oversight or limits, the world’s richest man is conducting a coup to hollow out and control the entire governmental apparatus. “
“The end result will be a government whose only remaining functions exist to serve a privileged few: the wealthiest Americans and corporations. “
“Unconstrained by oversight or limits, the world’s richest man is conducting a coup to hollow out and control the entire governmental apparatus. “
“The end result will be a government whose only remaining functions exist to serve a privileged few: the wealthiest Americans and corporations. “
The coup is underway: Elon Musk's playbook to destroy the federal government
Where we are and where we're heading
substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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“Unconstrained by oversight or limits, the world’s richest man is conducting a coup to hollow out and control the entire governmental apparatus. “
“The end result will be a government whose only remaining functions exist to serve a privileged few: the wealthiest Americans and corporations. “
“Unconstrained by oversight or limits, the world’s richest man is conducting a coup to hollow out and control the entire governmental apparatus. “
“The end result will be a government whose only remaining functions exist to serve a privileged few: the wealthiest Americans and corporations. “
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President Trump’s turn against Ukraine could fan debate in Taiwan about whether it can count on U.S. support in the event of a widening conflict with China, which claims the self-governed island as its territory.
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
President Trump’s turn against Ukraine could fan debate in Taiwan about whether it can count on U.S. support in the event of a widening conflict with China, which claims the self-governed island as its territory.
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In a stunning betrayal of its allies and principles, the U.S. refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the U.N., siding with Moscow while Europe and the rest of the free world stood firm.
Republicans chose appeasement over integrity, inviting dictators to redraw borders by force.
Republicans chose appeasement over integrity, inviting dictators to redraw borders by force.
February 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In a stunning betrayal of its allies and principles, the U.S. refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the U.N., siding with Moscow while Europe and the rest of the free world stood firm.
Republicans chose appeasement over integrity, inviting dictators to redraw borders by force.
Republicans chose appeasement over integrity, inviting dictators to redraw borders by force.
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Here are some Alabama mushrooms. Trying to find some peace from our nightmare.
February 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Here are some Alabama mushrooms. Trying to find some peace from our nightmare.
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Read this measured but heartbreaking account of the disastrous Musk/Trump destruction of USAID and what its devastation portends for the world and our nation’s indispensable role in relieving global suffering
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-human-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-human-...
The Human Faces of the USAID Shutdown
The agency’s sudden closure is a betrayal both of the hardworking civil servants who carried out its mission and the people around the world whose good it served.
www.thebulwark.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Read this measured but heartbreaking account of the disastrous Musk/Trump destruction of USAID and what its devastation portends for the world and our nation’s indispensable role in relieving global suffering
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-human-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-human-...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sued the Trump administration to release over $3 billion of federal funding allocated to his state’s agencies.
@marcelias.bsky.social explains:
@marcelias.bsky.social explains:
Pennsylvania Governor Sues Trump to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Funds
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sued the Trump administration to release over $3 billion of federal funding allocated to his state’s agencies, saying that...
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February 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sued the Trump administration to release over $3 billion of federal funding allocated to his state’s agencies.
@marcelias.bsky.social explains:
@marcelias.bsky.social explains:
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🚨 Your House representative is now back home through February 23.
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
February 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
🚨 Your House representative is now back home through February 23.
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
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This is one of the most poignant quotes I’ve ever read, from a Ukrainian journalist who fled fighting in Mariupol. In today’s New York Times.
For all the insane politics in the US, it still remained a beacon of democratic hope for millions internationally.
Trump has extinguished that.
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For all the insane politics in the US, it still remained a beacon of democratic hope for millions internationally.
Trump has extinguished that.
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February 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is one of the most poignant quotes I’ve ever read, from a Ukrainian journalist who fled fighting in Mariupol. In today’s New York Times.
For all the insane politics in the US, it still remained a beacon of democratic hope for millions internationally.
Trump has extinguished that.
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For all the insane politics in the US, it still remained a beacon of democratic hope for millions internationally.
Trump has extinguished that.
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"People who like to sound tough back the guys with guns over the guys in jeans with sacks of grain or the guys in suits with papers. But take it from someone who spent nearly 1,500 days downrange over the course of 20 years: USAID is worth every penny."
USAID Kept My Troops Safe in Afghanistan
If not for American aid, we would have faced more enemies and won fewer friends.
www.thebulwark.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"People who like to sound tough back the guys with guns over the guys in jeans with sacks of grain or the guys in suits with papers. But take it from someone who spent nearly 1,500 days downrange over the course of 20 years: USAID is worth every penny."
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LEGACY MEDIA IS DEAD
Yesterday all across the country there were protesters at
#TeslaTakedown all across the country
See any of it on MSM or in your local news?
People like Sheryl Crow sells hers & donates $$ to NPR
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www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
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bsky.app/profile/sand...
#KickMuskOutOfWH
Yesterday all across the country there were protesters at
#TeslaTakedown all across the country
See any of it on MSM or in your local news?
People like Sheryl Crow sells hers & donates $$ to NPR
1-
www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
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bsky.app/profile/sand...
#KickMuskOutOfWH
February 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
LEGACY MEDIA IS DEAD
Yesterday all across the country there were protesters at
#TeslaTakedown all across the country
See any of it on MSM or in your local news?
People like Sheryl Crow sells hers & donates $$ to NPR
1-
www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
2-
bsky.app/profile/sand...
#KickMuskOutOfWH
Yesterday all across the country there were protesters at
#TeslaTakedown all across the country
See any of it on MSM or in your local news?
People like Sheryl Crow sells hers & donates $$ to NPR
1-
www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
2-
bsky.app/profile/sand...
#KickMuskOutOfWH
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'Noxious practice': Fox legal analyst blasts Trump and Pam Bondi for weaponizing the DOJ: In a scathing column appearing in the conservative National Review, Andy McCarthy — a Fox News contributor who serves as one of the network's legal analysts — charges Trump AG Pam Bondi with hypocrisy.
In…
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'Noxious practice': Fox legal analyst blasts Trump and Pam Bondi for weaponizing the DOJ
In a scathing column appearing in the conservative National Review, Andy McCarthy — a Fox News contributor who serves as one of the network's legal analysts — charges Trump AG Pam Bondi with hypocrisy.
In the column, titled, "This Is Not Restoring the…
www.alternet.org
February 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
'Noxious practice': Fox legal analyst blasts Trump and Pam Bondi for weaponizing the DOJ: In a scathing column appearing in the conservative National Review, Andy McCarthy — a Fox News contributor who serves as one of the network's legal analysts — charges Trump AG Pam Bondi with hypocrisy.
In…
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