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Amplify the good stuff. Bring attention to topics in danger of falling off the radar. Focus on legit news in need of amplification. Remember: Carl Bernstein says, "Truth is not neutral." Christiane Amanpour, says be "truthful, not neutral."
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‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
by Yesenia Amaro
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
by Yesenia Amaro
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
For Jackie Merlos, reuniting with her four young children has been bittersweet because her husband is now thousands of miles away in Honduras.
www.oregonlive.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
‘I was living day by day:’ Portland woman detained by immigration authorities for 4 months getting back on her feet
by Yesenia Amaro
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
by Yesenia Amaro
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Kyle Clark is incredible. He belongs on a national news stage. I love Colorado, but they need to stop hogging him.
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Kyle Clark is incredible. He belongs on a national news stage. I love Colorado, but they need to stop hogging him.
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People seeking federal pardons generally must file petitions through the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
But during Trump’s second term, only 10 of the roughly 1,600 people granted pardons had filed such petitions.
By @jeremykohler.bsky.social
But during Trump’s second term, only 10 of the roughly 1,600 people granted pardons had filed such petitions.
By @jeremykohler.bsky.social
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
People seeking federal pardons generally must file petitions through the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
But during Trump’s second term, only 10 of the roughly 1,600 people granted pardons had filed such petitions.
By @jeremykohler.bsky.social
But during Trump’s second term, only 10 of the roughly 1,600 people granted pardons had filed such petitions.
By @jeremykohler.bsky.social
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Every phone call matters.
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
🚨 🚨
BREAKING:
There are NOT the votes in the Indiana Senate to support Trump’s and Vance’s election-rigging (in advance) scheme!!
An amazing coalition across party lines made sure this happened.
Way to go all!!
Never stop fighting for democracy!!!
BREAKING:
There are NOT the votes in the Indiana Senate to support Trump’s and Vance’s election-rigging (in advance) scheme!!
An amazing coalition across party lines made sure this happened.
Way to go all!!
Never stop fighting for democracy!!!
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every phone call matters.
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
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🚨 🚨 BREAKING: when you tell voters they are lazy, medicore, and watch too much sports, they don’t like it.
Or you.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Or you.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Conservatives start to sour on Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor
Policy disputes and outright prejudice are turning some in the MAGA movement away from Ramaswamy’s Trump-endorsed campaign.
www.msnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
🚨 🚨 BREAKING: when you tell voters they are lazy, medicore, and watch too much sports, they don’t like it.
Or you.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Or you.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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A delightful chat…even if I got a little mad…
Hank Green has made a living riding the algorithmic waves of the social web. He joins @cwarzel.bsky.social to discuss the early promise of the internet—and what went wrong.
Listen to the inaugural episode of “Galaxy Brain”:
Listen to the inaugural episode of “Galaxy Brain”:
Galaxy Brain: The Internet Is a Misery Machine
Hank Green on outrage, creativity, and what, exactly, went wrong with the internet.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A delightful chat…even if I got a little mad…
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Garcia: The relationship between Steve Bannon and Epstein is becoming more clear… he clearly has information about Epstein and the relationship with Trump that is going to be important.
That is another person we’d be very interested in speaking with.
That is another person we’d be very interested in speaking with.
November 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Garcia: The relationship between Steve Bannon and Epstein is becoming more clear… he clearly has information about Epstein and the relationship with Trump that is going to be important.
That is another person we’d be very interested in speaking with.
That is another person we’d be very interested in speaking with.
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Budget bill’s inclusion of funds for senators to sue DOJ for up to $500,000 each for investigating them is the ultimate pork barrel legislation. I’ll discuss with @chrislhayes.bsky.social on @msnbc.com at 8:25 pm ET.
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Budget bill’s inclusion of funds for senators to sue DOJ for up to $500,000 each for investigating them is the ultimate pork barrel legislation. I’ll discuss with @chrislhayes.bsky.social on @msnbc.com at 8:25 pm ET.
This entire administration is a national security risk
As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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This entire administration is a national security risk
As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This entire administration is a national security risk
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“Unauthorized immigrants, you say?”
Breaking from us:
As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate.
Nisqually Indian Tribe is saying no.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate.
Nisqually Indian Tribe is saying no.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
ICE looks to WA tribes to house detained immigrants
The Nisqually Indian Tribe says it is turning down a request from ICE to house detained immigrants on tribal land.
www.seattletimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
“Unauthorized immigrants, you say?”
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BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say.
Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say
Health officials in Washington state said a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first human case in the U.S. since February.
cbsn.ws
November 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say.
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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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WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge blocks Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims.
November 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge blocks Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims.
7 minutes. Do listen. "This is a really big deal."
@kenlburns.bsky.social American Revolution
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@kenlburns.bsky.social American Revolution
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Ken Burns shares 3 thoughts on upcoming 'American Revolution' series
In his latest project, Ken Burns turns his lens to the American Revolution — an event he has called the most significant since the birth of Christ.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
7 minutes. Do listen. "This is a really big deal."
@kenlburns.bsky.social American Revolution
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@kenlburns.bsky.social American Revolution
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Kansas
"But even in a state that went for Trump by 16 percentage points in 2024, Republicans could not rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n... @npr.org Story by Zane Irwin
"But even in a state that went for Trump by 16 percentage points in 2024, Republicans could not rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n... @npr.org Story by Zane Irwin
In Kansas and elsewhere, some state lawmakers are skeptical of the redistricting rush
Kansas Republican leaders couldn't rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting. It's just one example of lawmakers pushing back on a new round of partisan gerrymandering.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Kansas
"But even in a state that went for Trump by 16 percentage points in 2024, Republicans could not rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n... @npr.org Story by Zane Irwin
"But even in a state that went for Trump by 16 percentage points in 2024, Republicans could not rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n... @npr.org Story by Zane Irwin
@stephruhle.bsky.social
"Despite the sums involved, this bailout required no authorization from Congress, because of the loan's source: an obscure pool of money called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. The ESF is essentially the Treasury Department's private slush fund."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
"Despite the sums involved, this bailout required no authorization from Congress, because of the loan's source: an obscure pool of money called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. The ESF is essentially the Treasury Department's private slush fund."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
Scott Bessent's $20 billion dollar gamble on Argentina : Planet Money
Last month, during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States had offered to functionally loan Argentina $20 billion. Despite th...
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
@stephruhle.bsky.social
"Despite the sums involved, this bailout required no authorization from Congress, because of the loan's source: an obscure pool of money called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. The ESF is essentially the Treasury Department's private slush fund."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
"Despite the sums involved, this bailout required no authorization from Congress, because of the loan's source: an obscure pool of money called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. The ESF is essentially the Treasury Department's private slush fund."
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
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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...
Anyone else wondering if corporations will lower their prices to consumers? Think a healthy dose of cynicism is to be expected given past practices. Eh? 👀
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Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Trump's executive order comes after voters in off-year elections this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jerse...
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Anyone else wondering if corporations will lower their prices to consumers? Think a healthy dose of cynicism is to be expected given past practices. Eh? 👀
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/g... @npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/g... @npr.org
"Burns thought it ideal for Miranda to appear with him at Trinity, if only because of all the interest in the revolution “in the wake of ‘Hamilton.’” Miranda added: “When Ken Burns calls, you say ‘Yes.’"
apnews.com/article/ken-... @kenlburns.bsky.social Lin Manuel Miranda
apnews.com/article/ken-... @kenlburns.bsky.social Lin Manuel Miranda
Ken Burns and Lin-Manuel Miranda offer history lesson to NYC students at Trinity Church
Hundreds of New York City high school students gathered at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan for a lesson led by filmmaker Ken Burns and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
apnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
"Burns thought it ideal for Miranda to appear with him at Trinity, if only because of all the interest in the revolution “in the wake of ‘Hamilton.’” Miranda added: “When Ken Burns calls, you say ‘Yes.’"
apnews.com/article/ken-... @kenlburns.bsky.social Lin Manuel Miranda
apnews.com/article/ken-... @kenlburns.bsky.social Lin Manuel Miranda
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"They were intimate enough for her to see him flossing his teeth, his dopp kit overflowing with prescriptions.
She writes that despite being 'sober' for decades, Kennedy [RFK Jr.] told her he still uses psychedelics, and smoked dimethyltryptamine, or DMT..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
She writes that despite being 'sober' for decades, Kennedy [RFK Jr.] told her he still uses psychedelics, and smoked dimethyltryptamine, or DMT..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"They were intimate enough for her to see him flossing his teeth, his dopp kit overflowing with prescriptions.
She writes that despite being 'sober' for decades, Kennedy [RFK Jr.] told her he still uses psychedelics, and smoked dimethyltryptamine, or DMT..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
She writes that despite being 'sober' for decades, Kennedy [RFK Jr.] told her he still uses psychedelics, and smoked dimethyltryptamine, or DMT..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
