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Dammit. The Sarah McLachlan music got me right in the feels 😭
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Dammit. The Sarah McLachlan music got me right in the feels 😭
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November 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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here's where the national gerrymandering battle stands now (thanks, texas)
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
Live Redistricting Tracker: All the Republican Gerrymanders — and Democrats’ Counter-Moves
Facing increasingly dire polls, President Donald Trump is determined to prevent Democrats from reclaiming the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections. So he’s pressuring Republican-controlled states ...
www.democracydocket.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
here's where the national gerrymandering battle stands now (thanks, texas)
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
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"But documents show that some of the technology may also be used to target what the administration regards as anti-ICE extremist groups."
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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ICE amps up its surveillance powers, targeting immigrants and antifa
Iris scanners, facial recognition apps, phone-hacking software and cellphone location data are among the agency’s recent technological purchases.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"But documents show that some of the technology may also be used to target what the administration regards as anti-ICE extremist groups."
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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As we hit Day 31 of this Republican government shutdown, I wanted to put a few websites here that can serve as resources (some of which are regionally specific) to those in need and those who want to help:
feedingamerica.org/find…
cityharvest.org
foodrecoverynetwork.org
feedingamerica.org/find…
cityharvest.org
foodrecoverynetwork.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
As we hit Day 31 of this Republican government shutdown, I wanted to put a few websites here that can serve as resources (some of which are regionally specific) to those in need and those who want to help:
feedingamerica.org/find…
cityharvest.org
foodrecoverynetwork.org
feedingamerica.org/find…
cityharvest.org
foodrecoverynetwork.org
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Johnson admits that Republicans refuse to fund SNAP because it would "reduce the pressure" on Democrats
October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Johnson admits that Republicans refuse to fund SNAP because it would "reduce the pressure" on Democrats
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WATCH — @balint.house.gov (D): “There are $5-6 BILLION sitting in a contingency fund. Trump is choosing to let people go hungry. Instead he’s more than happy to send $40 BILLION to Argentina, letting his own people go hungry.” @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
WATCH — @balint.house.gov (D): “There are $5-6 BILLION sitting in a contingency fund. Trump is choosing to let people go hungry. Instead he’s more than happy to send $40 BILLION to Argentina, letting his own people go hungry.” @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn
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Worth remembering…
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Worth remembering…
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Breaking news: The DOJ placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed a document in court that referred to the Jan. 6. attack on the U.S. Capitol as a “riot” carried out by a “mob,” two people familiar with the matter said.
Two U.S. prosecutors suspended after describing Jan. 6 attack as ‘mob’
The suspensions come in the case of a 2021 Capitol rioter who faces sentencing for unrelated weapons charges.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Breaking news: The DOJ placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed a document in court that referred to the Jan. 6. attack on the U.S. Capitol as a “riot” carried out by a “mob,” two people familiar with the matter said.
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BREAKING: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air Tuesday night after ABC pre-empted it due to comments that the show’s host made in a monologue following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
September 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
BREAKING: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air Tuesday night after ABC pre-empted it due to comments that the show’s host made in a monologue following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
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One group calling for Jimmy Kimmel's ouster is Sinclair media. Even if you don't pay attention to media conglomerates, you probably remember Sinclair for this:
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
One group calling for Jimmy Kimmel's ouster is Sinclair media. Even if you don't pay attention to media conglomerates, you probably remember Sinclair for this:
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"If there are ten steps to autocracy and authoritarianism, there are ten steps to freedom and power." @staceyabrams.com reviews ways to push back on Donald Trump's regime.
September 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
"If there are ten steps to autocracy and authoritarianism, there are ten steps to freedom and power." @staceyabrams.com reviews ways to push back on Donald Trump's regime.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Deník N nabízí všem čtenářkám a čtenářům do 26 let předvolební předplatné zdarma.
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Deník N nabízí všem čtenářkám a čtenářům do 26 let předvolební předplatné zdarma.
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Připravte se na budoucnost: předvolební předplatné pro mladé do 26 let zdarma
Vážení a milí přátelé, i když to zní jako klišé, nadcházející sněmovní volby opravdu budou mít zásadní vliv na naši budoucnost. Jejich výsledky logicky nejvíce pocítí nejmladší generace, protože její ...
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June 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Deník N nabízí všem čtenářkám a čtenářům do 26 let předvolební předplatné zdarma.
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Deník N nabízí všem čtenářkám a čtenářům do 26 let předvolební předplatné zdarma.
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The most important story of our time is not what Donald Trump wants to do, but what the people of this country allow him to do.
June 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The most important story of our time is not what Donald Trump wants to do, but what the people of this country allow him to do.
June 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Read David Pepper’s list of Trump grifts open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Trump's Top 10 Grifts as President
"Autocracy, Inc.", Trump Style
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June 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Read David Pepper’s list of Trump grifts open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
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BREAKING: ICE is preparing to deploy tactical units to five cities run by Democratic leaders, according to two sources familiar with the planning of future ICE operations.
June 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
BREAKING: ICE is preparing to deploy tactical units to five cities run by Democratic leaders, according to two sources familiar with the planning of future ICE operations.
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With math skills like this, it's no wonder Republicans get worked up about government spending...
June 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
With math skills like this, it's no wonder Republicans get worked up about government spending...
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"Data can be weaponized." @ronanfarrow.bsky.social talks with Jen Psaki about the red flags raised by the Supreme Court's ruling to allow DOGE access to Americans' Social Security data.
June 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"Data can be weaponized." @ronanfarrow.bsky.social talks with Jen Psaki about the red flags raised by the Supreme Court's ruling to allow DOGE access to Americans' Social Security data.
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great, provocative column from larry tye on what it took to defeat the american nightmare of joe mccarthy and the ism that bears his name.
along these lines, may i also point you to the 2nd season of my podcast, “ultra”:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
along these lines, may i also point you to the 2nd season of my podcast, “ultra”:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | This journalist was the real hero behind Joe McCarthy’s takedown
Drew Pearson rebuked Sen. Joseph McCarthy early and often. History gives him little credit for it.
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June 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
great, provocative column from larry tye on what it took to defeat the american nightmare of joe mccarthy and the ism that bears his name.
along these lines, may i also point you to the 2nd season of my podcast, “ultra”:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
along these lines, may i also point you to the 2nd season of my podcast, “ultra”:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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June 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Trump canceled: "a grant to Emory University and Georgia State University, where researchers had developed three potential drugs that showed promise against many RNA-based viruses, including coronaviruses, Ebola, avian influenza and measles.."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Gutting of America’s Medical Research: Here Is Every Canceled or Delayed N.I.H. Grant
Some cuts have been starkly visible, but the country’s medical grant-making machinery has also radically transformed outside the public eye.
www.nytimes.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump canceled: "a grant to Emory University and Georgia State University, where researchers had developed three potential drugs that showed promise against many RNA-based viruses, including coronaviruses, Ebola, avian influenza and measles.."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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“'I think mistakes were made,' said Lavingia, who worked at DOGE for nearly two months, 'I’m sure mistakes were made.'
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
Inside the AI Prompts DOGE Used to “Munch” Contracts Related to Veterans’ Health
Experts who reviewed the code for ProPublica found numerous and troubling flaws in the system, providing a disturbing glimpse into how the Trump administration is allowing artificial intelligence to g...
www.propublica.org
June 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“'I think mistakes were made,' said Lavingia, who worked at DOGE for nearly two months, 'I’m sure mistakes were made.'
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
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The Rachel Maddow Show - The Musical!!
April 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The Rachel Maddow Show - The Musical!!