Allen Laird
@allenlaird.bsky.social
Mountain Adventurer. Retired Staff Software Engineer. Mensch. I am working to make uncomfortable changes in my failing local community. It has a long history of public corruption and nepotism. We can do better. #Blue
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"The restrictions were intended to prevent a repeat of the Nazi rise to power, when anti-democratic forces were able to subvert democracy from within..."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"The restrictions were intended to prevent a repeat of the Nazi rise to power, when anti-democratic forces were able to subvert democracy from within..."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
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Yikes 😬 an official U.S. government account just referred to Americans as “imbecilic morons.” That’s… a choice.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Yikes 😬 an official U.S. government account just referred to Americans as “imbecilic morons.” That’s… a choice.
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WATCH Chris Hayes on Trump announcing tariff cuts due to high prices: "If only they could find the clown that imposed those tariffs in the first place." www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zR...
Trump announces tariff cuts on food, citing high prices
YouTube video by MSNBC
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November 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
WATCH Chris Hayes on Trump announcing tariff cuts due to high prices: "If only they could find the clown that imposed those tariffs in the first place." www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zR...
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Here is the searchable database of Epstein emails that Jen just mentioned: couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
We created a searchable database with all 20,000 files from Epstein’s Estate
Easily find every mention of Trump, Clinton, blackmail, and potential sex crimes in the thousands of private messages between Epstein and his close associates.
couriernewsroom.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Here is the searchable database of Epstein emails that Jen just mentioned: couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
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Federal workers: The government shutdown may have ended, but we know that many of you are still dealing with its lasting repercussions.
We want to hear from you. Here's how to securely reach out: https://propublica.org/tips
We want to hear from you. Here's how to securely reach out: https://propublica.org/tips
How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica
Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.
propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Federal workers: The government shutdown may have ended, but we know that many of you are still dealing with its lasting repercussions.
We want to hear from you. Here's how to securely reach out: https://propublica.org/tips
We want to hear from you. Here's how to securely reach out: https://propublica.org/tips
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What a difference a few years makes.
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
What a difference a few years makes.
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When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
November 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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Republicans would rather fund massive tax breaks for billionaires and wealthy corporations than health care for hardworking families.
It’s outrageous.
It’s outrageous.
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Republicans would rather fund massive tax breaks for billionaires and wealthy corporations than health care for hardworking families.
It’s outrageous.
It’s outrageous.
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Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
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Donald Trump’s White House says he is now going to “refocus” on the cost of living.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Donald Trump’s White House says he is now going to “refocus” on the cost of living.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
The issue he campaigned on and then ignored.
In favor of a golden ballroom, and Great Gatsby parties.
Americans deserve better.
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Has anyone asked lip-reading experts to decipher what Trump was whispering to his BFF Epstein as the pair was ogling those underaged babes to the loud disco music?
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Has anyone asked lip-reading experts to decipher what Trump was whispering to his BFF Epstein as the pair was ogling those underaged babes to the loud disco music?
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Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
It never was America first!
It never was America first!
America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
It never was America first!
It never was America first!
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At what point does the name change to the Trump files?
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
At what point does the name change to the Trump files?
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Megyn Kelly is not just problematic in her defense of Trump and Epstein…she is emblematic of the decline in humanity infesting the Republican Party. The double standard for the definition of a child. The excuses…the rot at the center of the GOP.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
Excusing Abuse as Political Strategy
Megyn Kelly and the rot within the GOP
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Megyn Kelly is not just problematic in her defense of Trump and Epstein…she is emblematic of the decline in humanity infesting the Republican Party. The double standard for the definition of a child. The excuses…the rot at the center of the GOP.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
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NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
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To all the weirdos defending Megyn Kelly: 15 year olds are underage, and that is statutory rape.
Pretty simple
Pretty simple
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
To all the weirdos defending Megyn Kelly: 15 year olds are underage, and that is statutory rape.
Pretty simple
Pretty simple
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BREAKING: There is now a searchable Epstein Document dump:
journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
Pinpoint - From the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein
journaliststudio.google.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
BREAKING: There is now a searchable Epstein Document dump:
journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
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Americans cannot afford food under Trump.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Americans cannot afford food under Trump.
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Jon Favreau and James Talarico discuss how Democrats can combat people like Nick Fuentes.
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Jon Favreau and James Talarico discuss how Democrats can combat people like Nick Fuentes.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Trump's HUD is preparing to gut federal support for long-term housing programs.
The changes could put 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of losing their housing — many of whom are disabled or over 50.
The cruelty is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
The changes could put 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of losing their housing — many of whom are disabled or over 50.
The cruelty is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Trump's HUD is preparing to gut federal support for long-term housing programs.
The changes could put 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of losing their housing — many of whom are disabled or over 50.
The cruelty is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
The changes could put 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of losing their housing — many of whom are disabled or over 50.
The cruelty is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...