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FOLKS NEED TO REALIZE HOW HUGE THIS IS
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 AM
FOLKS NEED TO REALIZE HOW HUGE THIS IS
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
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Generative AI has been used to create nonconsensual porn for years—but Grok appears unique in its permissiveness, its lack of safeguards, and its ability to turn the images into viral phenomena, @matteowong.bsky.social writes.
Elon Musk’s Pornography Machine
On X, sexual harassment and perhaps even child abuse are the latest memes.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Generative AI has been used to create nonconsensual porn for years—but Grok appears unique in its permissiveness, its lack of safeguards, and its ability to turn the images into viral phenomena, @matteowong.bsky.social writes.
Ukraine’s fate in 2026 will define the international order www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“The tragedy is that the choice is not between peace and war. It is between a peace that prevents the next war and a peace that schedules it.” #StandWithUkraine
“The tragedy is that the choice is not between peace and war. It is between a peace that prevents the next war and a peace that schedules it.” #StandWithUkraine
Opinion | Ukraine’s fate in 2026 will define the international order
A flimsy peace would legitimize conquest. A durable one could still salvage deterrence.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Ukraine’s fate in 2026 will define the international order www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“The tragedy is that the choice is not between peace and war. It is between a peace that prevents the next war and a peace that schedules it.” #StandWithUkraine
“The tragedy is that the choice is not between peace and war. It is between a peace that prevents the next war and a peace that schedules it.” #StandWithUkraine
“If you read a book in 2025—just one book—you belong to an endangered species.”📚🤓
To get more young people to read, it’s best to treat the activity not as a public duty but as a vice, Adam Kirsch argues.
Reading Is a Vice
Being a reader means cultivating a relationship with the world that, by most standards, can seem pointless and counterproductive.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
“If you read a book in 2025—just one book—you belong to an endangered species.”📚🤓
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Nathan Cooper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Nathan Cooper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Why do we make resolutions, and how can we set ourselves up for success?
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Why We Make Resolutions (and Why They Fail)
It turns out that timing is important in determining whether our resolutions succeed.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why do we make resolutions, and how can we set ourselves up for success?
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What the KENNEDY Center used to be…
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
What the KENNEDY Center used to be…
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
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For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." https://to.pbs.org/4jhVQRk
Why PolitiFact has labeled 2025 the 'Year of the Lies'
For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." https://to.pbs.org/4jhVQRk
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On December 14th, I sat across from 142 New Yorkers as they shared their concerns, their dreams, the leadership they long for from City Hall. Our campaign was built around listening to the people of New York, and we will govern in the same way. Tomorrow, we get to work.
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THE MAYOR IS LISTENING
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
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December 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On December 14th, I sat across from 142 New Yorkers as they shared their concerns, their dreams, the leadership they long for from City Hall. Our campaign was built around listening to the people of New York, and we will govern in the same way. Tomorrow, we get to work.
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
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On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” climate change activist @billmckibben.bsky.social examines the remarkable growth of renewable energy and why it gives us a chance to fight climate change.
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
December 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” climate change activist @billmckibben.bsky.social examines the remarkable growth of renewable energy and why it gives us a chance to fight climate change.
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
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Jack Smith: I believe we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases.
December 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Jack Smith: I believe we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases.
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Half way through the Jack Smith transcript and it’s become abundantly clear why Jim Jordan didn’t want public testimony. Jordan spends a lot of time whining about the toll subpoenas, and Jack Smith shuts him down every time.
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Half way through the Jack Smith transcript and it’s become abundantly clear why Jim Jordan didn’t want public testimony. Jordan spends a lot of time whining about the toll subpoenas, and Jack Smith shuts him down every time.
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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In case you were wondering, Jack Smith's testimony was the *opposite* of "total exoneration."
December 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In case you were wondering, Jack Smith's testimony was the *opposite* of "total exoneration."
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership (Gift Article)
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Breaking News: The Trump administration must return hundreds of California National Guard troops to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s control, a federal appeals court ruled.
Trump Must Return Command of California National Guard to Newsom, Court Rules
The ruling is a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vigorously opposed President Trump’s moves to control California’s National Guard since the summer.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Breaking News: The Trump administration must return hundreds of California National Guard troops to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s control, a federal appeals court ruled.
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BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... What could possibly go wrong?😬 Meanwhile we supposedly can’t afford basic necessities in America like healthcare and food for people in need.
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... What could possibly go wrong?😬 Meanwhile we supposedly can’t afford basic necessities in America like healthcare and food for people in need.
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Rocked by pandemic politics, the nation’s shield against infectious disease is shrinking.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/inter... So horribly irresponsible just to prove some crazy conspiracy theory.🙄🤦🏼♀️
Rocked by pandemic politics, the nation’s shield against infectious disease is shrinking.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/inter... So horribly irresponsible just to prove some crazy conspiracy theory.🙄🤦🏼♀️
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Rocked by pandemic politics, the nation’s shield against infectious disease is shrinking.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/inter... So horribly irresponsible just to prove some crazy conspiracy theory.🙄🤦🏼♀️
Rocked by pandemic politics, the nation’s shield against infectious disease is shrinking.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/inter... So horribly irresponsible just to prove some crazy conspiracy theory.🙄🤦🏼♀️
www.kalb.com/2025/12/29/i... Surely another pardon by Trump is already being prepared. #HumanRights
Officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing ICE detainee at Louisiana facility
A former detention officer has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually abusing a detainee at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile.
www.kalb.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
www.kalb.com/2025/12/29/i... Surely another pardon by Trump is already being prepared. #HumanRights
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Trump continues kissing rich-guy butt while ignoring all his polling and he treats the Epstein files like they are fodder for his trolling and he falsely claimed autism stems from acetaminophen and raves routinely like an old man fully off his regimen…”
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Trump's calamitous 2025, summarized in one (long) sentence | Opinion
Thanks to President Donald Trump, this year has felt like 10 years, and if you’re not glad it’s over, you haven’t been paying attention.
www.usatoday.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Trump continues kissing rich-guy butt while ignoring all his polling and he treats the Epstein files like they are fodder for his trolling and he falsely claimed autism stems from acetaminophen and raves routinely like an old man fully off his regimen…”
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www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Trump’s funding cuts put America’s consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse - www.reuters.com/legal/litiga... #CFPB #TrumpEffect 😡
Trump’s funding cuts put America’s consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse
Consumers who had fallen on hard times, credit counselors and lawyers who work with the poor told Reuters the CFPB had been a lifeline for people facing hardship and they feared that, without it, many...
www.reuters.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump’s funding cuts put America’s consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse - www.reuters.com/legal/litiga... #CFPB #TrumpEffect 😡
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Israel becomes the first country in the world to ban the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders.
Let that sink in.
File under "Things you do when you are committing genocide"...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
Let that sink in.
File under "Things you do when you are committing genocide"...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
December 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Israel becomes the first country in the world to ban the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders.
Let that sink in.
File under "Things you do when you are committing genocide"...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
Let that sink in.
File under "Things you do when you are committing genocide"...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
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Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
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We are deeply concerned about the alarming pattern of attacks across Darfur and their catastrophic impact on civilians. MSF once again calls on all parties to respect the lives of civilians, humanitarian assistance and medical facilities.
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We are deeply concerned about the alarming pattern of attacks across Darfur and their catastrophic impact on civilians. MSF once again calls on all parties to respect the lives of civilians, humanitarian assistance and medical facilities.