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"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the right of the other forty-nine " Thomas Jefferson
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
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The company already has two data centers in the state and is looking to bolster its presence amid competition from competing AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Google Announces $40 Billion Texas Data Center Project—The State’s Latest AI Infrastructure
The company already has two data centers in the state and is looking to bolster its presence amid competition from competing AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The company already has two data centers in the state and is looking to bolster its presence amid competition from competing AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Yellows, ambers and browns have largely taken over, so digging into September's archives for a #GreenSat image; Pinchot Lake in PA beneath a cirrus flecked blue sky in warmer days.
#Photography #Landscape #ColorADay
#Photography #Landscape #ColorADay
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Yellows, ambers and browns have largely taken over, so digging into September's archives for a #GreenSat image; Pinchot Lake in PA beneath a cirrus flecked blue sky in warmer days.
#Photography #Landscape #ColorADay
#Photography #Landscape #ColorADay
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Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new stud found.
Study offers clues on rise of colorectal cancer in women under 50
The finding may be “one piece of the puzzle” as to why some people develop early-onset colorectal cancer.
wapo.st
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new stud found.
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“After the gringa left, the guards came in to beat us,” said one detainee of what occurred after a visit from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump sent men to torture in El Salvador, report confirms
Human Rights Watch found that Venezuelans shipped to El Salvador by the United States were beaten almost every day.
www.motherjones.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“After the gringa left, the guards came in to beat us,” said one detainee of what occurred after a visit from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
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In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
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Wind and Tree Dance
Fall In Minnesota
Fall In Minnesota
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Wind and Tree Dance
Fall In Minnesota
Fall In Minnesota
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Today, I met with leaders from the veteran community across California’s 25th District to hear their priorities and learn more about the issues they’re facing. It’s always good to connect with friends to talked about their passion for supporting our veterans.
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today, I met with leaders from the veteran community across California’s 25th District to hear their priorities and learn more about the issues they’re facing. It’s always good to connect with friends to talked about their passion for supporting our veterans.
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The biggest stock market indexes in the country fell Thursday as the government shutdown came to an end.
World’s 5 Richest People Lose Nearly $50 Billion Combined In Broad Market Sell-Off
The biggest stock market indexes in the country fell Thursday as the government shutdown came to an end.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The biggest stock market indexes in the country fell Thursday as the government shutdown came to an end.
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Luther Vandross - Love The One You're With
YouTube video by LutherVandrossVEVO
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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They’re all just looting the treasury now
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
They’re all just looting the treasury now
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Saturday at 7am ET - @jackschlossberg.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Saturday at 7am ET - @jackschlossberg.bsky.social
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For this week's Elephant in the Room, Rick Wilson dives headfirst into the bombshell trove of newly unearthed emails—yes, the ones dragged straight from the digital grave—linking Trump to Epstein in ways that blow apart every denial he’s peddled for years.
WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/awltoFKkbNo
WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/awltoFKkbNo
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
For this week's Elephant in the Room, Rick Wilson dives headfirst into the bombshell trove of newly unearthed emails—yes, the ones dragged straight from the digital grave—linking Trump to Epstein in ways that blow apart every denial he’s peddled for years.
WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/awltoFKkbNo
WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/awltoFKkbNo
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Good morning Bluesky. Algonquin Park. Best autumn colors.
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Good morning Bluesky. Algonquin Park. Best autumn colors.
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This has a whole lot of “OJ looking for the real killer” energy
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This has a whole lot of “OJ looking for the real killer” energy
Hum, Musk that is tomorrow, today there are important matter.
Mars is not going any where.
Mars is not going any where.
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Hum, Musk that is tomorrow, today there are important matter.
Mars is not going any where.
Mars is not going any where.
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The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In 2026, the amount most individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans will tick up $1,000 to $24,500—it was $23,500 for 2025.
Here’s How Much IRA, 401(k) And Other Retirement Contributions Limits Increase In 2026
The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In 2026, the amount most individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans will tick up $1,000 to $24,500—it was $23,500 for 2025.
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If you’re in Austin Saturday afternoon, @katiephang.bsky.social and I will be in conversation & we’d love to have you join us at @texastribune.org’s #2025TribFest
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
If you’re in Austin Saturday afternoon, @katiephang.bsky.social and I will be in conversation & we’d love to have you join us at @texastribune.org’s #2025TribFest