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GenX disabled veteran who's very anti-Trump. A supporter of 420 & an easy going old hippie & PG13. I consider myself a socialist & an agnostic atheist. I peruse news articles on politics & world events to repost here.
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www.commondreams.org/opinion/gerr...
Blame the Escalating Gerrymander Wars on Chief Justice John Roberts | Common Dreams
Nobody has done more damage to US democracy and voting rights in the 21st Century than this one despicable jurist.
www.commondreams.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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slate.com/news-and-pol...
The Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule That It’s Racist to Remedy Racism
It's going to be an electoral bonanza for Republicans.
slate.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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www.thedailybeast.com/damning-poll...
Damning Poll Shows Voters Think Trump and RFK Jr. Have Made America Sicker
A majority of Americans say they’re more confused, less trusting, and increasingly wary of official health advice under the Trump administration’s watch.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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prospect.org/politics/202...
The 2026 Election Is Being Decided at the Supreme Court
A case heard Wednesday will go a long way to determining whether Republicans can gerrymander their way to a near-permanent House majority.
prospect.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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abcnews.go.com/US/trump-ove...
Trump overheard on 'hot mic' apparently talking business with Indonesian leader
President Trump was apparently overheard discussing what seemed to be a Trump family business venture with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
abcnews.go.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"
We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.
www.motherjones.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bondi labels Antifa ‘no different’ than MS-13 gang and cites MAGA influencers
‘Talk to all the influencers who have been threatened and beat up and their lives threatened from Antifa members’
www.independent.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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www.newsweek.com/young-republ...
Young Republicans hit with calls to resign as "vile" chats leaked
The uproar comes at a time of growing worries about political polarization and inflammatory language.
www.newsweek.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office
An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
www.politico.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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www.advocate.com/voices/young...
We now have solid proof that after Trump and Project 2025, the future of the GOP is Nazism
Opinion: Project 2025 is laying the groundwork for Nazism that is bubbling up in the next generation of Republican leaders, and texts revealed by Politico prove it, writes John Casey.
www.advocate.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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newrepublic.com/post/201788/...
Jack Smith Reveals He Had “Tons of Evidence” Against Trump
The former special counsel is speaking out against the Trump administration.
newrepublic.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals
The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Says Late Night Shows Aren't Allowed to Mock Him
The president suggested networks that 'hit Trump' should have their licenses taken away. The comments come in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air.
www.newsweek.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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He should sue the shit out of everyone involved for violating his First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech. He didn't say anything that was worthy of removal. Period.
people.com/jimmy-kimmel...
Jimmy Kimmel Asked to Apologize and Pay Charlie Kirk's Family if He Wants Suspension Lifted by Nation's Largest ABC Affiliate
Jimmy Kimmel has been given a list of demands for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return to air by Sinclair, the broadcasting company with the nation's largest ABC affiliate group, after the show was pulled i...
people.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Trump's NYT lawsuit dismissed by Republican-appointed judge
Judge Merryday, appointed by George H.W. Bush, said Trump's filing violated rules requiring a clear and concise explanation for relief.
www.newsweek.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
U.C. Berkeley Gives Names of Students and Faculty to Government for Antisemitism Probe
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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thehill.com/policy/defen...
September 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
U.S. says it will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory after Poland shoots down Russian drones
The U.S.-led military alliance said it would bolster defenses along its eastern flank after the incursion, the first of its kind since the Ukraine war began; Russia denied targeting Poland.
www.nbcnews.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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truthout.org/articles/new...
New Bill Would Allow Rubio to Strip US Citizens’ Passports Over Political Speech
The legislation would allow the Secretary of State to strip anyone’s US passport with no legal due process.
truthout.org
September 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
States must ax transgender references from sex ed or risk losing funds, Trump admin says
The mandate comes just days after the Trump administration terminated funding for a sex education program in California.
www.nbcnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
25 countries suspend postal services to U.S. over tariffs: UN
At least 25 countries have decided to suspend package deliveries to the United States, as concern grows over the impact of President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Army base used for WWII Japanese internment now nation's largest ICE detention center
Stewards of Japanese American history are calling out the use of Fort Bliss to detain immigrants.
www.usatoday.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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apnews.com/article/trum...
Judge blocks Trump from cutting money to Chicago, LA and other cities over 'sanctuary' policies
A judge has ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigrat...
apnews.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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www.barrons.com/news/meme-lo...
Meme-lord Newsom Riles Republicans With Trump-trolling Posts
All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump's Truth Social feed, but a new digital media strategy for California Governor Gavin Newso...
www.barrons.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Trump 'not happy' as Russia signals it’s not ready for peace talks with Ukraine
The United States president also said he has initiated preliminary steps toward arranging a summit between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, but the Russian foreign minister said on Friday that th...
www.sbs.com.au
August 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM