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65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
I think the shelf life of his hoax labels has expired.
Trump ranted on Truth Social Wednesday about the bipartisan bid to make the case files public, claiming that the entire effort was a “hoax” to deflect from the government shutdown.
“Only a very bad, or stupid, Republican would fall into that trap." trib.al/EpSWRtT
“Only a very bad, or stupid, Republican would fall into that trap." trib.al/EpSWRtT
Trump Freaks Out Over Epstein Emails in Furious Rant
Donald Trump has finally broken his silence about the damning new Epstein details.
trib.al
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I think the shelf life of his hoax labels has expired.
Benjamin, in his seminal essay The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, articulated the concept of the “aestheticization of politics” as a hallmark of fascist regimes.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Benjamin, in his seminal essay The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, articulated the concept of the “aestheticization of politics” as a hallmark of fascist regimes.
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Trump is once again using the White House as a personal piggy bank. trib.al/dmMVJFY
A Florida-based drone manufacturer, which Don Trump Jr. joined as an adviser in November 2024 (around when his father was elected president), just received its largest-ever contract to supply parts to the Pentagon.
A Florida-based drone manufacturer, which Don Trump Jr. joined as an adviser in November 2024 (around when his father was elected president), just received its largest-ever contract to supply parts to the Pentagon.
Trump’s DOD Gives Massive Contract to Company With Ties to His Son
Donald Trump Jr. joined the company as an adviser in November 2024, right around when his father was elected president.
trib.al
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump is once again using the White House as a personal piggy bank. trib.al/dmMVJFY
A Florida-based drone manufacturer, which Don Trump Jr. joined as an adviser in November 2024 (around when his father was elected president), just received its largest-ever contract to supply parts to the Pentagon.
A Florida-based drone manufacturer, which Don Trump Jr. joined as an adviser in November 2024 (around when his father was elected president), just received its largest-ever contract to supply parts to the Pentagon.
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When the Roman Republic fell the rhetoric was better because they were literate.
October 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
When the Roman Republic fell the rhetoric was better because they were literate.
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Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
April 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
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It looks like Trump's hand picked Supreme Court isn't going to stop him from rescinding money that Congress already agreed to use.
How can Democrats agree to a Republican budget that lets Trump delete the parts of it he doesn't like?
How can Democrats agree to a Republican budget that lets Trump delete the parts of it he doesn't like?
Supreme Court allows Trump to cut $4B in foreign aid in 'pocket rescission'
The Supreme Court on Friday moved to allow the Trump administration to effectively cut $4 billion of foreign aid previously enacted by Congress.
abcnews.go.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It looks like Trump's hand picked Supreme Court isn't going to stop him from rescinding money that Congress already agreed to use.
How can Democrats agree to a Republican budget that lets Trump delete the parts of it he doesn't like?
How can Democrats agree to a Republican budget that lets Trump delete the parts of it he doesn't like?
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
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The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools
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The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools
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September 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools
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Paramount Skydance prepares bid for Warner Bros Discovery, source says reut.rs/461iTuT
Paramount Skydance prepares bid for Warner Bros Discovery, source says
Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery , a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, potentially marrying two of the biggest Hollywood studios and girding for a streaming battle against big tech.
reut.rs
September 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Breaking News: FEMA suspended about 30 employees who had told Congress that the Trump administration had gutted the nation’s emergency preparedness.
FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump
The letter, sent to Congress on Monday, said cuts made by the Trump administration had erased improvements made to disaster response since Hurricane Katrina.
nyti.ms
August 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Breaking News: FEMA suspended about 30 employees who had told Congress that the Trump administration had gutted the nation’s emergency preparedness.
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⚠️ CENSORSHIP NEWS: Lawrence students say their school is preventing them from covering their recent lawsuit alleging the district's use of AI surveillance tools violates their civil rights. loom.ly/_JIH4kI
Lawrence HS censors student journalists after they sue district - Student Press Law Center
Lawrence High School officials are illegally censoring student journalists and intimidating their adviser in the wake of a recent lawsuit, according to a new court motion.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
⚠️ CENSORSHIP NEWS: Lawrence students say their school is preventing them from covering their recent lawsuit alleging the district's use of AI surveillance tools violates their civil rights. loom.ly/_JIH4kI
What do you think, there should be more gold in the Oval Office.
August 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
What do you think, there should be more gold in the Oval Office.
One thing is clear. These folks like you to believe the pomp and not the circumstances.
August 16, 2025 at 5:59 AM
One thing is clear. These folks like you to believe the pomp and not the circumstances.
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[writing the constitution]
Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president"
Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that
Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down
Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president"
Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that
Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down
August 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
[writing the constitution]
Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president"
Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that
Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down
Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president"
Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that
Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down
Which is more insane?
The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.
NYC shooter had two 'mental health holds' in Las Vegas. They didn't affect his legal right to own guns
The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.
n.pr
August 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Which is more insane?
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PBS News is not going anywhere.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
July 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
PBS News is not going anywhere.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
July 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Will Lewis emails the Washington Post staff, encouraging those who "do not feel aligned" with the company's future plans to consider the buyout offer.
July 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Will Lewis emails the Washington Post staff, encouraging those who "do not feel aligned" with the company's future plans to consider the buyout offer.
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“Elon Musk's 'Grok' AI Bot Goes Full Nazi”
An astonishing story and development, even by Musk’s standards:
An astonishing story and development, even by Musk’s standards:
Elon Musk's 'Grok' AI Bot Goes Full Nazi
Literally.
zeteo.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“Elon Musk's 'Grok' AI Bot Goes Full Nazi”
An astonishing story and development, even by Musk’s standards:
An astonishing story and development, even by Musk’s standards:
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“The Blues Brothers” premieres 45 years ago today. 🎂
Universal didn’t want Aretha for the role of Mrs. Murphy. They wanted the band that sang “Car Wash”.
Belushi and Aykroyd said no.
Universal didn’t want Aretha for the role of Mrs. Murphy. They wanted the band that sang “Car Wash”.
Belushi and Aykroyd said no.
June 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
“The Blues Brothers” premieres 45 years ago today. 🎂
Universal didn’t want Aretha for the role of Mrs. Murphy. They wanted the band that sang “Car Wash”.
Belushi and Aykroyd said no.
Universal didn’t want Aretha for the role of Mrs. Murphy. They wanted the band that sang “Car Wash”.
Belushi and Aykroyd said no.
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A senior DHS official briefed the far-right Election Integrity Network on using a federal database to check voter citizenship. The group, founded by Cleta Mitchell, has pushed voter suppression efforts since the 2020 election.
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DHS Said to Brief Cleta Mitchell's Group on Citizenship Checks for Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A senior DHS official briefed the far-right Election Integrity Network on using a federal database to check voter citizenship. The group, founded by Cleta Mitchell, has pushed voter suppression efforts since the 2020 election.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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THIS A UNITED STATES SENATOR ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA BEING PHYSICALLY SHOVED OUT OF A MEETING ABOUT WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS DOING TO THE BIGGEST CITY IN OUR STATE.
Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
THIS A UNITED STATES SENATOR ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA BEING PHYSICALLY SHOVED OUT OF A MEETING ABOUT WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS DOING TO THE BIGGEST CITY IN OUR STATE.
June 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM