Peter Konieczko
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Just wow! W T A F
WATCH: @raskin.house.gov explains the deal that would allow eight GOP senators lucrative lawsuits over phone record subpoenas:
"It's certainly the most corrupt provision authorizing financial self-dealing and plunder of the public passed by Congress in this century."
"It's certainly the most corrupt provision authorizing financial self-dealing and plunder of the public passed by Congress in this century."
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Just wow! W T A F
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Back when a president could be a decent human being. One even went on to build housing for the disadvantaged.
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Back when a president could be a decent human being. One even went on to build housing for the disadvantaged.
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November 13, 2025
YouTube video by CNN
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November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
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Sounds like a great turnout motivator.
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sounds like a great turnout motivator.
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Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
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We have officially reached the "he did it but it's not wrong" stage of this insanity.
Does @mmegynkelly.bsky.social apply this psychotic logic to her 14 yr old daughter? Why is Megyn defending men who rape children?
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We have officially reached the "he did it but it's not wrong" stage of this insanity.
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A pro-voting group sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) Tuesday, accusing him of launching a retaliation campaign meant to intimidate and suppress Latino voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Latino Voting Group Sues Texas AG Paxton Over Voter Retaliation, Intimidation Efforts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A pro-voting group sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) Tuesday, accusing him of launching a retaliation campaign meant to intimidate and suppress Latino voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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For far too many families, the cost of childcare is driving them out of the city they love.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For far too many families, the cost of childcare is driving them out of the city they love.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
New Yorkers deserve to be able to afford to raise families here.
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One-third of American museums have lost government grants or contracts since Trump took office, according to a new survey by the American Alliance of Museums.
This is all part of a larger plan by Trump — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.
This is all part of a larger plan by Trump — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One-third of American museums have lost government grants or contracts since Trump took office, according to a new survey by the American Alliance of Museums.
This is all part of a larger plan by Trump — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.
This is all part of a larger plan by Trump — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.
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Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
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👀 Could it be that the Epstein Files Transparency Act will actually pass both houses of Congress?
Sen. John Kennedy on Epstein: "I just don't think this issue is gonna go away until it's addressed and answered to the American people's satisfaction. And I may end up with a Sombrero on my head for saying that, but that's the way I see it."
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
👀 Could it be that the Epstein Files Transparency Act will actually pass both houses of Congress?
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More impunity for the elite, courtesy of the Trump regime.
There's a law on the books to make corporations pay taxes on the huge profits they report to shareholders.
The Trump admin has quietly decided not to enforce it.
This de facto corporate tax break will add hundreds of billions to the deficit.
Why is no one talking about this?
The Trump admin has quietly decided not to enforce it.
This de facto corporate tax break will add hundreds of billions to the deficit.
Why is no one talking about this?
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
More impunity for the elite, courtesy of the Trump regime.
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Today, the BBC bent the knee.
Yesterday, it came out that a NYT reporter had with emails from Jeffrey Epstein in 2015 that were highly damaging to Trump and were never disclosed to the public.
This is on top of WaPo, ABC, CBS all capitulating.
Support pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Yesterday, it came out that a NYT reporter had with emails from Jeffrey Epstein in 2015 that were highly damaging to Trump and were never disclosed to the public.
This is on top of WaPo, ABC, CBS all capitulating.
Support pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Today, the BBC bent the knee.
Yesterday, it came out that a NYT reporter had with emails from Jeffrey Epstein in 2015 that were highly damaging to Trump and were never disclosed to the public.
This is on top of WaPo, ABC, CBS all capitulating.
Support pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Yesterday, it came out that a NYT reporter had with emails from Jeffrey Epstein in 2015 that were highly damaging to Trump and were never disclosed to the public.
This is on top of WaPo, ABC, CBS all capitulating.
Support pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security. n.pr/47T995v
Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice
Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security. n.pr/47T995v
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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I attended today's court hearing in the Comey and James cases. Let's discuss. Join us on Substack live at 8:30 pm ET.
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LIVE SOON: Let's unpack what happened today in the Comey and James cases
Starting Nov 13 at 8:30 PM EST
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November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I attended today's court hearing in the Comey and James cases. Let's discuss. Join us on Substack live at 8:30 pm ET.
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
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Trump wants to stop millions of student loan borrowers who have worked for non-profits & other qualifying employers from Congressionally-guaranteed loan forgiveness.
@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
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@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
youtu.be/jffHAGJYoJU?...
Trump Hit With MASSIVE Lawsuit Over Student Loan SCANDAL
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Trump wants to stop millions of student loan borrowers who have worked for non-profits & other qualifying employers from Congressionally-guaranteed loan forgiveness.
@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
youtu.be/jffHAGJYoJU?...
@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
youtu.be/jffHAGJYoJU?...
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Had the privilege to join @johnfugelsang on stage for a Q & A about his remarkable book Separation on Church and Hate. The event is available on PPV this Saturday.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Had the privilege to join @johnfugelsang on stage for a Q & A about his remarkable book Separation on Church and Hate. The event is available on PPV this Saturday.
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"There is so much about the draft papers that have caused some who’ve seen it to privately complain that it reads like openly fascist European rantings from the first half of the 20th century."
Zeteo scoop on a "bonkers" national security strategy draft:
Zeteo scoop on a "bonkers" national security strategy draft:
Trump’s Unpublished National Security Strategy Is Stephen Miller’s Far-Right Wet Dream
The president’s new national-security draft document rants against migration and cultural “erasure” – and endorses far-right political parties abroad, sources tell Zeteo.
zeteo.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"There is so much about the draft papers that have caused some who’ve seen it to privately complain that it reads like openly fascist European rantings from the first half of the 20th century."
Zeteo scoop on a "bonkers" national security strategy draft:
Zeteo scoop on a "bonkers" national security strategy draft: