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"I wish Andrew Cuomo the best in private life." - Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
"I wish Andrew Cuomo the best in private life." - Mamdani
Spanberger in the all red power suit, sending a clear message.
📸: Politico
📸: Politico
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Spanberger in the all red power suit, sending a clear message.
📸: Politico
📸: Politico
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History Made: Mamdani Wins NYC
History Made: Mamdani Wins NYC
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November 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
History Made: Mamdani Wins NYC
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Spanberger Wins; First Female Governor of Virginia
Spanberger Wins; First Female Governor of Virginia
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November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Spanberger Wins; First Female Governor of Virginia
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I’ve drained my entire savings trying to survive. I cashed in what little retirement I had available at 38, just to keep a roof over my head. I sold things I loved. I took every gig, every scrap, every hustle I could find, even some I am ashamed of. I’m down to thirteen dollars in my bank account.
I Am An American On SNAP, and I’m NOT Lazy
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November 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I’ve drained my entire savings trying to survive. I cashed in what little retirement I had available at 38, just to keep a roof over my head. I sold things I loved. I took every gig, every scrap, every hustle I could find, even some I am ashamed of. I’m down to thirteen dollars in my bank account.
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I am beyond excited to be teaching tonight at CRGE's inaugural Representation in Action monthly virtual teach-in series!
This month, we break down the Powell Memo: the start of a 50 year plan for corporate-government takeover, show how it set the foundation for Project 2025 & Big Beautiful Bill.
This month, we break down the Powell Memo: the start of a 50 year plan for corporate-government takeover, show how it set the foundation for Project 2025 & Big Beautiful Bill.
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I am beyond excited to be teaching tonight at CRGE's inaugural Representation in Action monthly virtual teach-in series!
This month, we break down the Powell Memo: the start of a 50 year plan for corporate-government takeover, show how it set the foundation for Project 2025 & Big Beautiful Bill.
This month, we break down the Powell Memo: the start of a 50 year plan for corporate-government takeover, show how it set the foundation for Project 2025 & Big Beautiful Bill.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Free articles out this week on The Shatterpoint:
How Congressional Districts Are Drawn; And Why It Matters
How the World Votes…And What the U.S. Can Learn From It
The Invisible Force: How Political Parties Shape Who Gets Elected
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How Congressional Districts Are Drawn; And Why It Matters
How the World Votes…And What the U.S. Can Learn From It
The Invisible Force: How Political Parties Shape Who Gets Elected
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Free articles out this week on The Shatterpoint:
How Congressional Districts Are Drawn; And Why It Matters
How the World Votes…And What the U.S. Can Learn From It
The Invisible Force: How Political Parties Shape Who Gets Elected
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How Congressional Districts Are Drawn; And Why It Matters
How the World Votes…And What the U.S. Can Learn From It
The Invisible Force: How Political Parties Shape Who Gets Elected
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Peacemaker kills for "peace". America legislates it.
From Tulsa to Rosewood to Kent State, our obsession with “keeping the peace” has silenced justice for generations.
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From Tulsa to Rosewood to Kent State, our obsession with “keeping the peace” has silenced justice for generations.
I wrote an essay confronting this tension head-on. No apologies, no compromise.
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Peacemaker Isn’t a Hero. He’s America’s Conscience
JJ Hastings
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October 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Peacemaker kills for "peace". America legislates it.
From Tulsa to Rosewood to Kent State, our obsession with “keeping the peace” has silenced justice for generations.
I wrote an essay confronting this tension head-on. No apologies, no compromise.
Read it here FREE; please share 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#peacemaker
From Tulsa to Rosewood to Kent State, our obsession with “keeping the peace” has silenced justice for generations.
I wrote an essay confronting this tension head-on. No apologies, no compromise.
Read it here FREE; please share 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#peacemaker
Most Americans think they vote directly for president. But that’s not exactly true.
The system that really decides who wins is called the Electoral College, and it was built into our democracy long before television, telephones, or even trains. 👇🏻
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The system that really decides who wins is called the Electoral College, and it was built into our democracy long before television, telephones, or even trains. 👇🏻
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October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Most Americans think they vote directly for president. But that’s not exactly true.
The system that really decides who wins is called the Electoral College, and it was built into our democracy long before television, telephones, or even trains. 👇🏻
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The system that really decides who wins is called the Electoral College, and it was built into our democracy long before television, telephones, or even trains. 👇🏻
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Because From The River To The Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.
Because Black Lives WILL ALWAYS Matter.
Because "fearfully and wonderfully made" will ALWAYS include the lives of my Trans brothers and sisters.
And because La Raza unida, jamás será vencida!
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Because Black Lives WILL ALWAYS Matter.
Because "fearfully and wonderfully made" will ALWAYS include the lives of my Trans brothers and sisters.
And because La Raza unida, jamás será vencida!
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Notes from the Wreckage: Reborn
This morning I started a new household policy; every morning, I will walk my roommates to the bus stop and watch them get on the bus, and then walk down to meet them at the bus stop everyday when they...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Because From The River To The Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.
Because Black Lives WILL ALWAYS Matter.
Because "fearfully and wonderfully made" will ALWAYS include the lives of my Trans brothers and sisters.
And because La Raza unida, jamás será vencida!
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Because Black Lives WILL ALWAYS Matter.
Because "fearfully and wonderfully made" will ALWAYS include the lives of my Trans brothers and sisters.
And because La Raza unida, jamás será vencida!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/notes-...
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Understanding the Roads to U.S. Citizenship
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Gerrymandering is when political district lines are unfairly drawn to give one group or party more power in elections.
🚨BREAKING: The Texas Legislature will redraw its congressional maps beginning this summer, after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced he added mid-decade redistricting to the state’s upcoming special session agenda.
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Texas Plans Mid-Decade Redistricting After Pressure from White House
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Gerrymandering is when political district lines are unfairly drawn to give one group or party more power in elections.
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My situation hasn't gotten critical and any little bit helps.
Our roommate got laid off this month. I'm still trying to find work, book freelance gigs after 18 months of job searching, and we are in absolutely desperate need of assistance with our rent and phone bill.
I've got $4. I'm desperate.
Our roommate got laid off this month. I'm still trying to find work, book freelance gigs after 18 months of job searching, and we are in absolutely desperate need of assistance with our rent and phone bill.
I've got $4. I'm desperate.
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My situation hasn't gotten critical and any little bit helps.
Our roommate got laid off this month. I'm still trying to find work, book freelance gigs after 18 months of job searching, and we are in absolutely desperate need of assistance with our rent and phone bill.
I've got $4. I'm desperate.
Our roommate got laid off this month. I'm still trying to find work, book freelance gigs after 18 months of job searching, and we are in absolutely desperate need of assistance with our rent and phone bill.
I've got $4. I'm desperate.
For those not on TikTok, you can find our micro series on understanding and recognizing propaganda on this YouTube playlist.
We will continue to upload them as they are completed!
Pt 1 Mis/Dis/Malinfo
Pt2 10 Common Propaganda Techniques
Pt3 Mass Media & Visual Prop
Pt4 Ideological Propaganda
We will continue to upload them as they are completed!
Pt 1 Mis/Dis/Malinfo
Pt2 10 Common Propaganda Techniques
Pt3 Mass Media & Visual Prop
Pt4 Ideological Propaganda
Understanding Propaganda - YouTube
A micro series on understanding the common forms of propaganda with historical and modern examples.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
For those not on TikTok, you can find our micro series on understanding and recognizing propaganda on this YouTube playlist.
We will continue to upload them as they are completed!
Pt 1 Mis/Dis/Malinfo
Pt2 10 Common Propaganda Techniques
Pt3 Mass Media & Visual Prop
Pt4 Ideological Propaganda
We will continue to upload them as they are completed!
Pt 1 Mis/Dis/Malinfo
Pt2 10 Common Propaganda Techniques
Pt3 Mass Media & Visual Prop
Pt4 Ideological Propaganda