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Trump can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
Trump issues fake pardons for fake electors
The president can't pardon cronies facing state charges. He's trying anyway.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Trump can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
For years, a “Goon Squad” of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
This week, our friends at @revealnews.org sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com, who revealed their reign of terror.
This week, our friends at @revealnews.org sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com, who revealed their reign of terror.
How a ‘Goon Squad’ of Mississippi deputies got away with years of brutality
A “Goon Squad” of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies spent years brutalizing people until their reign of terror was exposed.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
For years, a “Goon Squad” of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
This week, our friends at @revealnews.org sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com, who revealed their reign of terror.
This week, our friends at @revealnews.org sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com, who revealed their reign of terror.
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Someone please tell Marty Makary that menopause doesn't kill women or cause divorces.
The many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement
No, it doesn't kill women or cause divorce.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Someone please tell Marty Makary that menopause doesn't kill women or cause divorces.
“This is now a MAGA court, and Roberts is at the helm."
Taking stock of the Roberts court at 20—and the shadowy forces that built it
"Roberts will go down in history as the most destructive chief justice."
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“This is now a MAGA court, and Roberts is at the helm."
For about 60 years, the Democrats have been a center-left party. Both sides by now ought to understand that they need each other.
Did the off-year elections settle the Democrats’ big debate?
It'd better have.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For about 60 years, the Democrats have been a center-left party. Both sides by now ought to understand that they need each other.
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This week on Reveal: A ‘Goon Squad’ of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
Signs of the violence went ignored for years.
Signs of the violence went ignored for years.
How a ‘Goon Squad’ of Mississippi deputies got away with years of brutality
A “Goon Squad” of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies spent years brutalizing people until their reign of terror was exposed.
revealnews.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This week on Reveal: A ‘Goon Squad’ of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
Signs of the violence went ignored for years.
Signs of the violence went ignored for years.
So WTF just happened with health care and the shutdown?
Hi it's me, Chris Vazquez! I'll be tracking the shutdown as it unfolds, while also filling you in on just how much people are likely to pay if nothing changes and the Obamacare tax credits expire. Stay tuned.
Hi it's me, Chris Vazquez! I'll be tracking the shutdown as it unfolds, while also filling you in on just how much people are likely to pay if nothing changes and the Obamacare tax credits expire. Stay tuned.
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
So WTF just happened with health care and the shutdown?
Hi it's me, Chris Vazquez! I'll be tracking the shutdown as it unfolds, while also filling you in on just how much people are likely to pay if nothing changes and the Obamacare tax credits expire. Stay tuned.
Hi it's me, Chris Vazquez! I'll be tracking the shutdown as it unfolds, while also filling you in on just how much people are likely to pay if nothing changes and the Obamacare tax credits expire. Stay tuned.
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The great @kieraevebutler.bsky.social and I took a look at the many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement today... including the claims that menopause causes divorce + death, & that the FDA is leading the charge against the "male-dominated medical profession" 🫠
For @motherjones.com:
For @motherjones.com:
The many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement
No, it doesn't kill women or cause divorce.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The great @kieraevebutler.bsky.social and I took a look at the many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement today... including the claims that menopause causes divorce + death, & that the FDA is leading the charge against the "male-dominated medical profession" 🫠
For @motherjones.com:
For @motherjones.com:
No, menopause does not kill women or cause divorce.
The many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement
No, it doesn't kill women or cause divorce.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
No, menopause does not kill women or cause divorce.
The lawsuit claims that all abortions “violate the Hippocratic Oath and deny the inalienable rights of all human beings.”
Florida takes on Planned Parenthood
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a $350 million lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing practices over claims that medication abortion is safer than Tylenol.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The lawsuit claims that all abortions “violate the Hippocratic Oath and deny the inalienable rights of all human beings.”
The Democrats reflect a wider swath of the electorate. That’s not a weakness. It’s a strength they should embrace.
Did the off-year elections settle the Democrats’ big debate?
It'd better have.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Democrats reflect a wider swath of the electorate. That’s not a weakness. It’s a strength they should embrace.
"THIS IS ON YOU!"
Rep. Jasmine Crockett told @garrisonhayes.bsky.social that Democrats won big last week because Americans are feeling the pain of Trump's policies.
From rising healthcare costs to delayed SNAP benefits, the Texas Congresswoman placed the blame squarely at the president's feet.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett told @garrisonhayes.bsky.social that Democrats won big last week because Americans are feeling the pain of Trump's policies.
From rising healthcare costs to delayed SNAP benefits, the Texas Congresswoman placed the blame squarely at the president's feet.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"THIS IS ON YOU!"
Rep. Jasmine Crockett told @garrisonhayes.bsky.social that Democrats won big last week because Americans are feeling the pain of Trump's policies.
From rising healthcare costs to delayed SNAP benefits, the Texas Congresswoman placed the blame squarely at the president's feet.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett told @garrisonhayes.bsky.social that Democrats won big last week because Americans are feeling the pain of Trump's policies.
From rising healthcare costs to delayed SNAP benefits, the Texas Congresswoman placed the blame squarely at the president's feet.
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Reported in June on this plan. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reported in June on this plan. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Trump, carrying out an Ed Martin plan I first reported on in June, claims, according to Martin, to have pardoned 2020 "fake electors." But the president lacks that power. Those people face state charges. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump claims he "pardoned" his fake electors. He doesn't have that power.
The president executed a half-baked plan cooked up by pardon attorney Ed Martin.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Trump, carrying out an Ed Martin plan I first reported on in June, claims, according to Martin, to have pardoned 2020 "fake electors." But the president lacks that power. Those people face state charges. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The president can't pardon cronies facing state charges. He's trying anyway.
Trump issues fake pardons for fake electors
The president can't pardon cronies facing state charges. He's trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The president can't pardon cronies facing state charges. He's trying anyway.
Pretty fitting that Trump's "electors" receive pardons that are just as fake as they are.
Trump claims he "pardoned" his fake electors. He doesn't have that power.
The president executed a half-baked plan cooked up by pardon attorney Ed Martin.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pretty fitting that Trump's "electors" receive pardons that are just as fake as they are.
New York’s mayor-elect launched his campaign by talking to non-voters and Trump supporters. Some of them even came along.
Democrats collapsed here last year. How’d Zohran do?
New York's mayor-elect launched his campaign by talking to non-voters and Trump supporters. Some of them even came along.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New York’s mayor-elect launched his campaign by talking to non-voters and Trump supporters. Some of them even came along.
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Did you miss this week's edition of The Weekly Reveal? Don't worry. We've got you covered.
Don't forget: Reveal's weekly newsletter is free.
It comes out every Saturday morning, so you can get all of this week's stories straight to your inbox.
Don't forget: Reveal's weekly newsletter is free.
It comes out every Saturday morning, so you can get all of this week's stories straight to your inbox.
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Did you miss this week's edition of The Weekly Reveal? Don't worry. We've got you covered.
Don't forget: Reveal's weekly newsletter is free.
It comes out every Saturday morning, so you can get all of this week's stories straight to your inbox.
Don't forget: Reveal's weekly newsletter is free.
It comes out every Saturday morning, so you can get all of this week's stories straight to your inbox.
Ever since the reasonable woman lost to an autocrat wannabe, the Democrats have been going through another painful round of debate: Should the party move to the center or adopt a more progressive stance?
But with the election results last week, the debate is over. Or, at least, it should be.
But with the election results last week, the debate is over. Or, at least, it should be.
Did the off-year elections settle the Democrats’ big debate?
It'd better have.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ever since the reasonable woman lost to an autocrat wannabe, the Democrats have been going through another painful round of debate: Should the party move to the center or adopt a more progressive stance?
But with the election results last week, the debate is over. Or, at least, it should be.
But with the election results last week, the debate is over. Or, at least, it should be.
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In our latest newsletter, @grist.org senior staff writer @zteirstein.bsky.social shares about the "Vital Signs" series about how climate change is threatening human health.
Read the full newsletter here: link.motherjones.com/view/647e4ef...
Read the full newsletter here: link.motherjones.com/view/647e4ef...
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In our latest newsletter, @grist.org senior staff writer @zteirstein.bsky.social shares about the "Vital Signs" series about how climate change is threatening human health.
Read the full newsletter here: link.motherjones.com/view/647e4ef...
Read the full newsletter here: link.motherjones.com/view/647e4ef...
Trump’s Transportation Secretary said that the administration's rollback on environmental regulations “will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want.”
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
Trump’s vendetta against EVs is driving up costs for every vehicle owner
The problem isn't government regulations—it's instability.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trump’s Transportation Secretary said that the administration's rollback on environmental regulations “will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want.”
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
It’d better have.
Did the off-year elections settle the Democrats’ big debate?
It'd better have.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’d better have.
Gov. Gavin Newsom keeps teasing a potential presidential run…again, and again, and again.
Newsom keeps teasing a presidential run
On Saturday, Rep. Al Green introduced him as "a future president of the United States of America."
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November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom keeps teasing a potential presidential run…again, and again, and again.