Smith Girl
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Trump destroys everything he touches.
Fired CDC Advisors Give New ACIP a Failing Grade
"[the new ACIP's] measurable insufficiency and extremist anti-public health agenda will lead to greater sorrow down the road from the preventable diseases that are already roaring back to life in our children and our elders."
"[the new ACIP's] measurable insufficiency and extremist anti-public health agenda will lead to greater sorrow down the road from the preventable diseases that are already roaring back to life in our children and our elders."
Fired CDC Advisors Give New ACIP a Failing Grade
New group rated poorly on measures of policy-making maturity
www.medpagetoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Fired CDC Advisors Give New ACIP a Failing Grade
"[the new ACIP's] measurable insufficiency and extremist anti-public health agenda will lead to greater sorrow down the road from the preventable diseases that are already roaring back to life in our children and our elders."
"[the new ACIP's] measurable insufficiency and extremist anti-public health agenda will lead to greater sorrow down the road from the preventable diseases that are already roaring back to life in our children and our elders."
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I assume it was the pending lawsuits and not a crisis of conscience that prompted the pivot.
November 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I assume it was the pending lawsuits and not a crisis of conscience that prompted the pivot.
'A confession': Onlookers stunned by new Trump military move that 'makes no sense'
www.rawstory.com/trump-admin-... is essentially a confession by administration that it committed murder."
www.rawstory.com/trump-admin-... is essentially a confession by administration that it committed murder."
'A confession': Onlookers stunned by new Trump military move that 'makes no sense'
Donald Trump's administration on Saturday shocked observers with a decision not to arrest two suspected peddlers of fentanyl.Trump over the weekend took the time to brag about a military strike, sayin...
www.rawstory.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
'A confession': Onlookers stunned by new Trump military move that 'makes no sense'
www.rawstory.com/trump-admin-... is essentially a confession by administration that it committed murder."
www.rawstory.com/trump-admin-... is essentially a confession by administration that it committed murder."
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Welcome to the largest day of peaceful protest we’ve ever seen in our lifetimes.
Today, we’re gonna speak out on a grander scale than Trump has ever seen. No Kings Day is going to be big, loud, boisterous, and joyful. Find your local event and let’s make history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE #NoKings
Today, we’re gonna speak out on a grander scale than Trump has ever seen. No Kings Day is going to be big, loud, boisterous, and joyful. Find your local event and let’s make history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Welcome to the largest day of peaceful protest we’ve ever seen in our lifetimes.
Today, we’re gonna speak out on a grander scale than Trump has ever seen. No Kings Day is going to be big, loud, boisterous, and joyful. Find your local event and let’s make history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE #NoKings
Today, we’re gonna speak out on a grander scale than Trump has ever seen. No Kings Day is going to be big, loud, boisterous, and joyful. Find your local event and let’s make history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE #NoKings
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May your protest today be peaceful and your message loud.
For the generations before you who fought against tyranny and fascism.
For the generations yet to come.
America has no need for Kings and Oligarchs.
For the generations before you who fought against tyranny and fascism.
For the generations yet to come.
America has no need for Kings and Oligarchs.
October 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
May your protest today be peaceful and your message loud.
For the generations before you who fought against tyranny and fascism.
For the generations yet to come.
America has no need for Kings and Oligarchs.
For the generations before you who fought against tyranny and fascism.
For the generations yet to come.
America has no need for Kings and Oligarchs.
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Donald Trump will keep trying to invade Illinois with troops — and we will keep defending the sovereignty of our state.
Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy.
What will come next?
Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy.
What will come next?
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over u...
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Donald Trump will keep trying to invade Illinois with troops — and we will keep defending the sovereignty of our state.
Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy.
What will come next?
Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy.
What will come next?
Excellent documentary. Lessons learned we need to repeat today.
“’Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far... and grace will lead me home...”
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | New documentary shows Andrew Young's singular role in MLK's circle
The 93-year-old Young had a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle that was different than everybody else’s, but no less necessary.
www.msnbc.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Excellent documentary. Lessons learned we need to repeat today.
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BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Trump may launch missiles from warships into California this Friday and Saturday as part of what is being described as a “vanity parade” and shut down portions of the I-5 during the No Kings protests meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...
October 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Trump may launch missiles from warships into California this Friday and Saturday as part of what is being described as a “vanity parade” and shut down portions of the I-5 during the No Kings protests meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...
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The crown jewel of the Dodd-Frank Act
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers
White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The crown jewel of the Dodd-Frank Act
BE THERE!
No Kings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
BE THERE!
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...
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Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.
Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.
Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.
Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.
Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.
'Bombing random buildings?' Alarm as Trump mulls 'antifa' foreign terrorist designation
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'Bombing random buildings?' Alarm as Trump mulls 'antifa' foreign terrorist designation
President Donald Trump’s interest in designating “antifa” as a foreign terrorist organization could provide the government with new tools to prosecute the amorphous left-wing movement and, one former ...
www.rawstory.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
'Bombing random buildings?' Alarm as Trump mulls 'antifa' foreign terrorist designation
www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
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More good work by Greg Sargent
JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule
He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.
newrepublic.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
More good work by Greg Sargent
'Hypocrite!' Pam Bondi's attack notes snapped by photographer during contentious hearing
www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-sh...
www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-sh...
'Hypocrite!' Pam Bondi's attack notes snapped by photographer during contentious hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi drew reactions from those watching her appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, when, instead of answering specific questions from Democrats, she turned ...
www.rawstory.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
'Hypocrite!' Pam Bondi's attack notes snapped by photographer during contentious hearing
www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-sh...
www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-sh...
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The greatest threat the US faces stood on stage in front of the collected leadership of our military and forced them to salute. He then made it very clear why he himself is the enemy within. And then the government shut down. Happy Trump Tuesday, everybody. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-gener...
Trump’s Generals Speech Proved to Be Dumb, Deluded... and Dangerous
President Trump and Pentagon Pete seem determined to declare war on America itself.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The greatest threat the US faces stood on stage in front of the collected leadership of our military and forced them to salute. He then made it very clear why he himself is the enemy within. And then the government shut down. Happy Trump Tuesday, everybody. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-gener...
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"Beckwith reminded him of the federal court order [restricting CBP operations]...
"At 10:57, she emailed him to reiterate she expected 'compliance with court orders and the Constitution.'
"Hours later, her work cellphone went dark. Then her computer did, too."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
"At 10:57, she emailed him to reiterate she expected 'compliance with court orders and the Constitution.'
"Hours later, her work cellphone went dark. Then her computer did, too."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"Beckwith reminded him of the federal court order [restricting CBP operations]...
"At 10:57, she emailed him to reiterate she expected 'compliance with court orders and the Constitution.'
"Hours later, her work cellphone went dark. Then her computer did, too."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
"At 10:57, she emailed him to reiterate she expected 'compliance with court orders and the Constitution.'
"Hours later, her work cellphone went dark. Then her computer did, too."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
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But John Fetterman told me not to call this "fascism"
September 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
But John Fetterman told me not to call this "fascism"
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The Free Speech Guy
I hadn’t seen this. Kirk, the moderate free speech guy who did politics the right way per some liberals (!), called for Biden to be executed.
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
Charlie Kirk: Joe Biden should be "put in prison and/or given the death penalty for crimes against America"
www.mediamatters.org
September 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Free Speech Guy
Snapshot: Trump’s Speech Escalates the Conflict
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
Snapshot: Trump’s Speech Escalates the Conflict
No, his Oval Office remarks were not a surprise, but they are a tragedy for a country on edge
open.substack.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Snapshot: Trump’s Speech Escalates the Conflict
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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Trump vs. the law
Use of the Alien Enemies Act to force deportations - illegal
Military invasions of American cities - illegal
Detentions without due process - illegal
Declaring fake national emergencies to bypass Congress - illegal
When you elect a criminal, you get a criminal presidency.
Use of the Alien Enemies Act to force deportations - illegal
Military invasions of American cities - illegal
Detentions without due process - illegal
Declaring fake national emergencies to bypass Congress - illegal
When you elect a criminal, you get a criminal presidency.
September 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Trump vs. the law
Use of the Alien Enemies Act to force deportations - illegal
Military invasions of American cities - illegal
Detentions without due process - illegal
Declaring fake national emergencies to bypass Congress - illegal
When you elect a criminal, you get a criminal presidency.
Use of the Alien Enemies Act to force deportations - illegal
Military invasions of American cities - illegal
Detentions without due process - illegal
Declaring fake national emergencies to bypass Congress - illegal
When you elect a criminal, you get a criminal presidency.
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This is the way.
To Donald Trump and his administration:
If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me — not time or political circumstance — from making sure you face justice under our constitutional rule of law.
If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me — not time or political circumstance — from making sure you face justice under our constitutional rule of law.
August 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is the way.