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Lifelong Democrat, singer/songwriter, socially and politically active.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
GOOD LUCK VISITING GRANDMA FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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Most major US airports are among 40 targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
GOOD LUCK VISITING GRANDMA FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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MAKING AMERICA SICK
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Foreign Food Safety Inspections Hit Historic Low After Trump Cuts
The dramatic shift in oversight comes at a time when the U.S. has never been more reliant on foreign food, which accounts for the vast majority of the nation’s seafood and more than half its fresh fru...
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
MAKING AMERICA SICK
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
'Disturbing', 'disgusting', 'unconstitutional': Judge says of Chicago ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
They'll do anything to stop us from voting
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Voters in some locations were directed to nearby polling places.
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Voters in some locations were directed to nearby polling places.
Non-credible bomb threats temporarily halt voting in Northern New Jersey
Voters in some locations were directed to nearby polling places.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
They'll do anything to stop us from voting
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Voters in some locations were directed to nearby polling places.
www.aol.com/articles/non...
Voters in some locations were directed to nearby polling places.
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Meet the 37 private donors for Trump’s ballroom—many of whom have ongoing governmental contracts or regulatory cases.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor. fortune.com/2025/10/26/3...
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor. fortune.com/2025/10/26/3...
Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $300 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks | Fortune
The list, reviewed by Fortune, did not mention specific dollar amounts offered by each contributor.
fortune.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Meet the 37 private donors for Trump’s ballroom—many of whom have ongoing governmental contracts or regulatory cases.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor. fortune.com/2025/10/26/3...
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor. fortune.com/2025/10/26/3...
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With Virginia and New Jersey’s gubernatorial elections just days away, the races will serve as the first major electoral test of Trump’s agenda. Plus, a new NBC poll shows Trump’s approval rating has continued to fall since the start of his second term. Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and
Devastating for Trump: NEW POLL shows majority want Dem-controlled Congress in midterms
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November 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
With Virginia and New Jersey’s gubernatorial elections just days away, the races will serve as the first major electoral test of Trump’s agenda. Plus, a new NBC poll shows Trump’s approval rating has continued to fall since the start of his second term. Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and
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November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."
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Sadly, we no longer live in a functioning democracy.
October 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sadly, we no longer live in a functioning democracy.
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Worst. President. EVER.
October 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Worst. President. EVER.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Please help my brother-in-law. He's had so many losses already. I can't let him lose his life
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Donate to Help me fight my stupid tumor, organized by Michael Reagan
My name is Michael Reagan and I have a 2.1 centimeter tumor the is impacting my right par… Michael Reagan needs your support for Help me fight my stupid tumor
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Please help my brother-in-law. He's had so many losses already. I can't let him lose his life
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The man who doesn’t read and can’t handle a briefing furloughed the people guarding America’s most dangerous weapons.
October 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The man who doesn’t read and can’t handle a briefing furloughed the people guarding America’s most dangerous weapons.
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I lived with my dad when I was very young and he didn’t apply for food stamps or free school lunches, though we qualified.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I lived with my dad when I was very young and he didn’t apply for food stamps or free school lunches, though we qualified.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.