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Vibrant and hopeful. Earth lover, grounded, self sufficient with common sense. Doer of most, not a master of all. Buckeye football enthusiast. O-H!! Re-Posts
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ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.

The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
www.propublica.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I'm glad Senator Sanders is leading the front lines on oversight of AI.
Must watch!! 👇👇👇
substack.com/@politicsusa...
Nobody is prepared for what’s to come
EXCEPT the tech oligarchs who have BIG plans that don’t include YOU.
substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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House Republicans passed a blatantly unconstitutional bill to exclude noncitizens from being counted in the census, and limit apportionment to solely citizens.

If enacted, the legislation would likely buy GOP-dominated states more congressional seats.
GOP Advances Bill Limiting Census Counts For Congressional Seats to Citizens
Read more here.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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A Black mayor-elect in Newbern, AL was locked out of town hall by white officials who resisted his win — in 2020. He sued and won using the same VRA protection SCOTUS is poised to strike down, risking a return to a darker era for minority voters.

✍️ @jimsaksa.com
The Voting Rights Act Is Still Working To Stop Racist Laws. The Supreme Court Might Not Care.
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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While Georgia may have refrained from passing new anti-voting laws this year, state Republicans have opted for a different scheme: laying the groundwork to pass an avalanche of voter suppression laws next year that could radically alter elections.
https://bit.ly/4rmEzKh
Georgia Republicans and the Trump Administration Are Working to Undermine the 2026 Elections
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Someone (else) gently explain this to Trump
Because I already have kids
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December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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‼️‼️‼️TN! The REAL Election Day is Dec 2! Ignore flyers likely sent by R’s trying to confuse voters! #votedec2TN #TN7 #TN
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We need more eyes and ears on AI regulation.
Bernie is getting the word out.
youtube.com/shorts/DLkir...
Billionaires’ plan for AI
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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November 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.

Here’s what experts say you need to know.
This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.
When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An important in-depth discussion on AI.
youtu.be/BFU1OCkhBwo?...
AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris
YouTube video by The Diary Of A CEO
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
MO AG calls on ICE to interfere with gathering signatures for a ballot initiative too stop the redistricting 🤬
youtu.be/dQQDk6j6P2c?...
“Five alarm fire!” Republican pulls SHOCKING election scheme
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I'm nearing retirement and this corruption, and data failures makes my blood boil. 🤬
substack.com/@vilniusscho...
Edmond Bertrand (@vilniusschoolmaster)
Social Security’s chief data officer, Charles Borges, has resigned, three days after submitting a whistle-blower complaint that alleged members of DOGE had uploaded the confidential personal informati...
substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Trump's EPA is moving to strip protections from wetlands all across the country. This rule will have disastrous consequences for many American communities by polluting their drinking water and skyrocketing water treatment costs for taxpayers.
E.P.A. Rule Would Drastically Curb Protections for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Cleta Mitchell and top anti-voting activists met earlier this month to discuss plans to severely restrict early and mail voting. Mitchell disclosed she is working with state lawmakers to ensure most voting occurs in person on Election Day at precincts.
https://bit.ly/489KIRg
Exclusive: Cleta Mitchell, Activists Scheme to Bring Back One-Day Elections
Read more here.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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You should be paying attention to Tennessee.

The congressional race in the state’s seventh congressional district, which includes Nashville, is where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show.
The Tennessee race that suddenly has Trump world nervous
Democrat Aftyn Behn is putting up a fight.
www.motherjones.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
DOJs offer of immunity for carrying out illegal orders? That's not how it works.
youtu.be/5bPGU5XRPXg?...
Massive Military PUSHBACK ERUPTS After Trump Strike Plan LEAKS | Rick Wilson
YouTube video by America's Future
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November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Looks like Musk is allowing individual accounts origin country to be seen now and many are not even from the US. They spread the information to build accounts and make money. Not because it is their belief.
youtube.com/shorts/KOJWV...
Top MAGA Accounts EXPOSED AS FOREIGN ACTORS
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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The EPA is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts raised by some scientists and activists.

Here’s what to look out for:
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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After reporting by ProPublica and other publications, the administration is dropping an effort that could have led 830,000 people to lose eligibility for Social Security disability payments.
How the Trump Administration Abandoned Plans for a Major Cut in Disability Benefits for Older Workers
After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have cut disability benefits for older workers.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The gerrymandering by the GOP has been going on for 30 years. We need to take the House and Senate to get rid of gerrymandering for good!
youtube.com/shorts/wetON...
The definitive takedown of the “both sides” #redistricting lie #gerrymandering #republicans
YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Enough with monopolies, hedge funds and private equity robbing us blind!
substack.com/@senatorwarr...
Senator Elizabeth Warren (@senatorwarren)
Private equity is looting our malls, doctors' offices, and nursing homes. Heck, you name it, and private equity has probably already bought it. Their scheme spares no one. I’m fighting to stop it.
substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM