Sister Stone (Unshackled)
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Sister of the Great Lakes. Creatures of the woods, sky and water are my friends. Democrat by nature and nurture. Here for politics and camaraderie. #Michigan
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40 people were killed.
The notion that the US military incursion into Venezuela and seizure of its leader wasn't a use of force under int'l law b/c it was a "law enforcement operation" is absurd.
In prior US military-LE capture ops abroad, USG definitely viewed such actions as uses of force under int'l law.
From 2014.
In prior US military-LE capture ops abroad, USG definitely viewed such actions as uses of force under int'l law.
From 2014.
January 4, 2026 at 11:14 PM
40 people were killed.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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The President is relying on the same legal theory for attacking Venezuela as he is for deploying US troops in American cities.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
January 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The President is relying on the same legal theory for attacking Venezuela as he is for deploying US troops in American cities.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), run by Oz and his boss, RFK Jr., will no longer require physicians to report vaccination rates.
Instead, they plan to start having doctors report if they’ve discussed “alternative” vaccine schedules.
Instead, they plan to start having doctors report if they’ve discussed “alternative” vaccine schedules.
CMS to stop requiring states to report childhood vaccination levels
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), run by Oz and his boss, RFK Jr., will no longer require physicians to report vaccination rates.
Instead, they plan to start having doctors report if they’ve discussed “alternative” vaccine schedules.
Instead, they plan to start having doctors report if they’ve discussed “alternative” vaccine schedules.
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Jack Smith Deposition quotes
December 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Jack Smith Deposition quotes
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“It’s like modern-day slavery.”
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
www.motherjones.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
“It’s like modern-day slavery.”
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
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The Venezuelan situation is a product of “America First”.
As in first dibs on Venezuelan oil #USDemocracy
As in first dibs on Venezuelan oil #USDemocracy
January 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Venezuelan situation is a product of “America First”.
As in first dibs on Venezuelan oil #USDemocracy
As in first dibs on Venezuelan oil #USDemocracy
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Black curtains don’t make it a SCIF?
Fuck.
Fuck.
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Black curtains don’t make it a SCIF?
Fuck.
Fuck.
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Every day that the pushback by Congress is muted, the more we can be sure Trump will take it asa green light to invade another country.
January 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Every day that the pushback by Congress is muted, the more we can be sure Trump will take it asa green light to invade another country.
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Cartoon by Nick Anderson
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Cartoon by Nick Anderson
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The American propaganda during NFL games is extra gross today.
January 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
The American propaganda during NFL games is extra gross today.
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Oof, military flyover at NFL game feels even more inappropriate today.
January 4, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Oof, military flyover at NFL game feels even more inappropriate today.
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So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
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Welcome to America, where we’ll arrest YOUR president for crimes but not OURS
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Welcome to America, where we’ll arrest YOUR president for crimes but not OURS
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How does an entire administration not understand this basic reality? Venezuelan oil is not profitable.
Heavy crude takes years to extract profitably. It requires massive upfront investment, specialized infrastructure, refineries configured for heavy oil, long timelines, and political stability.
1/2
Heavy crude takes years to extract profitably. It requires massive upfront investment, specialized infrastructure, refineries configured for heavy oil, long timelines, and political stability.
1/2
January 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
How does an entire administration not understand this basic reality? Venezuelan oil is not profitable.
Heavy crude takes years to extract profitably. It requires massive upfront investment, specialized infrastructure, refineries configured for heavy oil, long timelines, and political stability.
1/2
Heavy crude takes years to extract profitably. It requires massive upfront investment, specialized infrastructure, refineries configured for heavy oil, long timelines, and political stability.
1/2
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The super secure SCIF Mar-a-Lago. What a pack of careless, incompetent amateurs.
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The super secure SCIF Mar-a-Lago. What a pack of careless, incompetent amateurs.
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www.nbcmiami.com/news/nationa...
"Count Four: Conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices"
Is the NRA going to contribute to his defense fund?
They actually made the deal to sell to Venezuela
"Count Four: Conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices"
Is the NRA going to contribute to his defense fund?
They actually made the deal to sell to Venezuela
These are the charges Maduro and his wife face following their capture
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro and his wife will face criminal charges after an indictment in New York.
www.nbcmiami.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
www.nbcmiami.com/news/nationa...
"Count Four: Conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices"
Is the NRA going to contribute to his defense fund?
They actually made the deal to sell to Venezuela
"Count Four: Conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices"
Is the NRA going to contribute to his defense fund?
They actually made the deal to sell to Venezuela
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This new war is not only illegal, reckless and deeply corrupt, it is the latest in a series of increasingly desperate distractions from the EPSTEIN Files.
#ImpeachAndConvict47NOW
#ImpeachAndConvict47NOW
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
This new war is not only illegal, reckless and deeply corrupt, it is the latest in a series of increasingly desperate distractions from the EPSTEIN Files.
#ImpeachAndConvict47NOW
#ImpeachAndConvict47NOW
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GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
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Community. Note.
December 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Community. Note.
I just can't keep up. newrepublic.com/article/2045... via @newrepublic.com
The Right-Wing Campaign to Bring Back Gender Segregation in Schools
The people who brought you “Project 2025” sure seem to be ramping up an attack on equality in higher ed.
newrepublic.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I just can't keep up. newrepublic.com/article/2045... via @newrepublic.com
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Himes: "I was delighted to hear that Tom Cotton, chairmen of the Senate Intel Committee, has been in regular contact with the admin. I've had zero outreach and no D I'm aware of has. So apparently we're now in a world where the legal obligation to keep Congress informed only applies to your party."
January 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Himes: "I was delighted to hear that Tom Cotton, chairmen of the Senate Intel Committee, has been in regular contact with the admin. I've had zero outreach and no D I'm aware of has. So apparently we're now in a world where the legal obligation to keep Congress informed only applies to your party."
Trump the Destroyer is planning to destroy historic buildings on the grounds of St. Elizabeths in order to expand facilities for the Department of Homeland Security newrepublic.com/post/204805/...
Trump Already Knows Buildings He Wants to Take Wrecking Ball to Next
Apparently demolishing a chunk of the White House wasn’t enough for Donald Trump.
newrepublic.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Trump the Destroyer is planning to destroy historic buildings on the grounds of St. Elizabeths in order to expand facilities for the Department of Homeland Security newrepublic.com/post/204805/...