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Rachel
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Words matter.
The fact that I still get texts meant for my late father from GOP ghouls is really telling. They are desperate. And yes, I’ve asked repeatedly for his name to be removed from lists. They don’t care.
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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26 billionaires spent over $22 million to beat Zohran Mamdani.

Why? Because regular people came together around an agenda that prioritized making life easier for more people. It beat big money.

That is how we win.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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71.5% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to government data.

Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”

As Trump's regime terrorizes communities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of his biggest donors are private prison corporations.
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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This is great: a National Guardsman standing up to say every member of the National Guard and military "is legally obliged to disobey an illegal order."
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
August 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Everyone who voted for this to pass and anyone who voted for this admin and thus this bill to even exist can rot.
BREAKING

Trumps mega bill has passed.

All democrats voted NO and only two republicans voted no: Massie and Fitzpatrick.

Millions will lose their health insurance.
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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“You do not have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens,” Lander repeated, as the officers tightened handcuffs to his wrists.
Brad Lander Detained by Masked Federal Agents Inside Immigration Court
The arrest came in his latest visit to the courthouse to speak with migrants there.
www.thecity.nyc
June 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Let’s be clear: Israel, an occupier, has no authority under international law to board or divert the Madleen.

This is a hijacking, plain and simple. A hijacking of a UK-registered ship, with multiple *European* citizens on board.

Does the EU or UK government have anything to say? Anything??
June 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members

Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
zeteo.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Mistrial in the former GRPD officer Christopher Schurr murder trial of Patrick Lyoya. Jury officially deadlocked again, after a deadlock on Tuesday and being sent back to deliberate by the judge.
May 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If only people realized that what they see on TV isn't necessarily true (or listened to actual economic experts). Just because someone plays a character on TV (a successful business person as an example) doesn't mean they actually know shit about shit.
April 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
April 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’m a relatively to new to Sudoku. For real, that jingle when you solve a NYT Sudoku brings such a hit of joy! It’s kind of the best.
April 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I guess it’s head to the basement season in my area (tornado warning) at the moment. Aside from the storm sirens blaring, it’s eerily quiet. May everyone get through okay. 🤞
March 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Disgusted with my alma mater for not holding the line. Why aren't universities organizing against this BS?
NEW: The University of Michigan will end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives campus wide, the president said in an email
New story from me: Imani* was in class when she discovered a scholarship program she relied on had been shut down.

“I don’t come from wealth ... Ending the program puts a burden on individuals who don't have it like most of the wealthy people here at the University of Michigan"
March 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Being half Finn, it's always nice and not surprising to see Finland at the top of world happiness rankings. apnews.com/article/worl...
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position
A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world. The northern European country is leading the world in happiness for the eighth year in a row.
apnews.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Just used @resist.bot to email my senators urging them to vote NO on this disastrous funding bill. Please do the same!
March 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Mahmoud Khalil is a legal, permanent U.S. resident and is granted protection under the First Amendment.

He is currently being detained without being charged with a crime.

The reason for his arrest was due to his political speech.

This is a violation of the First Amendment.
March 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm sure it's pure coincidence that stock for those💩 cars was up today. Another day, another televised instance of blatant misuse of public office.
March 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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For the LOVE OF GOD PLEASE, Democratic leaders, learn from this example
Donald Trump is lying to you.
March 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Join in tomorrow - it's super easy, just don't buy anything from any major stores or online! Money talks, let's make them listen!
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”

I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Saw a video of someone opening up their air purifier and finding the filter wrapped in plastic. I thought, that couldn't be me I've been "using" mine for a while. It was me! Just opened it out of curiosity and the filter is still in plastic. Feeling like a dummy over here. 🫤
February 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Yep. I saw a house in my Michigan town flying a brand new (you could still see the creases in it) Canadian flag a few days ago. Won’t be surprised if I start seeing more of them. 🇨🇦🍁
Dear Canada,

A whole lot of us are horrified and doing our best as opposition....

and yeah, we're also super-embarrassed by how stupid Donald Trump is and how crassly normalizing the New York Times is.

sincerely,

your friend on the left coast
Canada as the 51st state? Trump thinks it would be a boon to his legacy. But it would also be a boon to Democrats, who would gain a lot more voters. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/u...
February 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
My last visit to Target was January 17 before they announced their DEI rollback. It's been a month and I've not been back. I've saved at least $200. That's not a lot to them, but I see that their stock is down 6.29% in the last month, so enough of us must be staying away.
February 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Seriously, these idiot CEOs are falling over themselves to eat some 🍊💩. Who is going to step up and be a true badass defying TFG?!
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, you should be ashamed of yourself. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on your app is embarrassing. I just deleted Google Maps. For now Apple Maps still lists it as the Gulf of Mexico, but I’ll be watching.

All that work to become a billionaire for nothing.
February 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Fun fact (because there are too few these days and we need to celebrate them when we find them). Finished watching American Primeval last night and thought the music throughout had a familiar vibe.
January 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM