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Linda DeForrest
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Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...
Vote NO on the SAVE Act!
The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.
act.standupamerica.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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You know it's bad when Putin apologizes for something.

Putin. Apologizing.
Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan's leader for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. Putin stopped short of...
apnews.com
December 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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In a letter to all 100 U.S. Senators, William Webster, the only person ever to lead both the FBI and CIA, wrote that neither Patel nor Gabbard meets the demands of top intelligence jobs. At 100 and still at the top of his game, Webster deserves to be heeded.

www.politico.com/live-updates...
Former FBI and CIA head prods Senate to reject Patel, Gabbard
William Webster, the only person to lead both the FBI and CIA, wrote that neither nominee meets the demands of top intelligence jobs.
www.politico.com
December 28, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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Trump cabinet is like OOPS! ALL DOG AND CHILD ABUSING BILLIONAIRES
December 9, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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Yum yum.

"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.

"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”

www.latimes.com/environment/...
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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A little louder for the folks in the back:

The development of vaccines is likely the greatest achievement of mankind.

www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
December 9, 2024 at 2:31 AM
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Can confirm.
December 8, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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You don’t get to claim you are fighting for democracy only when you think your side will win. It is a fight precisely because the other side may prevail. It is exactly in those times that we need your voice, your energy and your action. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/now-...
Now Is the Time for Courage
From Marc | I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:07 PM
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Elon Musk makes billions from government contracts that taxpayers pay for, but wants to cut taxpayers’ Social Security and Medicare because it’s government waste.

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE
December 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed prospective pardons, SCOTUS on gender-affirming care, and DOJ’s findings about Memphis Police. You can listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Pardon Me
Podcast Episode · #SistersInLaw · 12/07/2024 · 1h 16m
podcasts.apple.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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BREAKING: Sources reveal that Pete Hegseth signed an NDA and received a six-figure severance when he left a veterans organization amidst allegations of mismanagement, alcoholism, and sexual misconduct.

Not only did he terrorize the organization — he juiced them for cash.

Please like and share!
December 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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December 5, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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November 29, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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BREAKING: Alexander Vindman RESPONDS to Elon Musk’s threat that he will “pay” for his “treason”:

“Elon, I served in the military for 22 years — and my loyalty is to the U.S. Constitution against all enemies foreign & domestic. That’s why I reported Trump.

I’m not intimidated by you.”
November 28, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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NEW — Trump’s transition team is planning for all cabinet picks to receive sweeping security clearances from the president-elect and only face FBI background checks after the incoming administration takes over the bureau @guardian exclusive www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vetting
Exclusive: president-elect’s team planning for background checks to occur only after administration takes over bureau
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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Just absorbing the fact that the first order of business in the new QAnon-inflected MAGA Republican era is to demand that Congress bury its report on sex trafficking and drug allegations against a Republican member of Congress who they're trying to promote to higher office.
November 18, 2024 at 12:58 AM
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Went off on Joe Scarborough, Mika & Dana Bash in my latest YouTube video
CNN Host Makes DISGUSTING Claim in MEGA VIRAL Clip
YouTube video by Keith Edwards
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:08 AM