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Republicans want to give ICE the power to strip-search immigrant children to look for so-called “gang tattoos” and send them to prison-like facilities.
Yes, the same ICE that sent men to El Salvador for soccer and autism awareness tattoos.
Yes, the same ICE that sent men to El Salvador for soccer and autism awareness tattoos.
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Republicans want to give ICE the power to strip-search immigrant children to look for so-called “gang tattoos” and send them to prison-like facilities.
Yes, the same ICE that sent men to El Salvador for soccer and autism awareness tattoos.
Yes, the same ICE that sent men to El Salvador for soccer and autism awareness tattoos.
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The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
December 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
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We don’t have a complete account of Donald Trump and his family’s finances. But a clear picture has emerged: enrichment of the First Family on a scale that is unprecedented in American history.
The Year in Trump Cashing In
In 2025, the President’s family has been making bank in myriad ways, many of which involve crypto and foreign money.
www.newyorker.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We don’t have a complete account of Donald Trump and his family’s finances. But a clear picture has emerged: enrichment of the First Family on a scale that is unprecedented in American history.
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Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) on GOPers letting ACA tax credits expire:
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) on GOPers letting ACA tax credits expire:
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
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Despite the fact that a significant number of swing-district Republicans want to join Dems to vote for a clean bill to extend ACA subsidies which would easily pass the House, Mike Johnson refuses to bring it to the floor. NBC:
December 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Despite the fact that a significant number of swing-district Republicans want to join Dems to vote for a clean bill to extend ACA subsidies which would easily pass the House, Mike Johnson refuses to bring it to the floor. NBC:
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Rob Reiner took the lawless hero — Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt, Batman — and reminded us that this is actually the bad guy. It’s a lesson worth remembering today.
Rob Reiner reminded us that lawless authoritarians are bad
The unconventional but needed message of "A Few Good Men"
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Rob Reiner took the lawless hero — Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt, Batman — and reminded us that this is actually the bad guy. It’s a lesson worth remembering today.
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CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
www.newschannel5.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
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This used to be a crime. Martha Stewart went to prison for the very same thing.
So are we going to charge and prosecute that little Nazi weasel???
So are we going to charge and prosecute that little Nazi weasel???
Big questions have been raised after Stephen Miller sold shares in a mining company shortly after it announced a major deal w/ 47's admin.
The day before the deal was announced, MP Materials’ share price stood at $30. It then rose to a historic high of $76.6 on 8/14, the day Miller sold his shares.
The day before the deal was announced, MP Materials’ share price stood at $30. It then rose to a historic high of $76.6 on 8/14, the day Miller sold his shares.
Stephen Miller Slammed Over Stock Sales Right After Big Trump Deal
Questions have been raised after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller sold shares in a mining company shortly
dnyuz.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This used to be a crime. Martha Stewart went to prison for the very same thing.
So are we going to charge and prosecute that little Nazi weasel???
So are we going to charge and prosecute that little Nazi weasel???
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"This administration is... actually weaponizing the power of the federal government to try to cut off access to the ballot.”
Scoop: New Justice Department voting rights chief had prior job suspension for ties to election deniers
California prosecutor Eric Neff relied on a right-wing group's intel to bring charges. Now, he's apparently in charge of voting rights at the DOJ.
www.motherjones.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"This administration is... actually weaponizing the power of the federal government to try to cut off access to the ballot.”
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They want our kids dead.
Brown University is the latest proof.
After Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde, Trump and the GOP weakened gun laws and flooded the country with weapons. Most shooters used legal guns, under laws Republicans defend.
This isn’t failure — it’s policy. READ MORE ⬇️
Brown University is the latest proof.
After Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde, Trump and the GOP weakened gun laws and flooded the country with weapons. Most shooters used legal guns, under laws Republicans defend.
This isn’t failure — it’s policy. READ MORE ⬇️
They Chose Guns Over Our Kids
How Trump and Republicans Made America Less Safe — On Purpose
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
They want our kids dead.
Brown University is the latest proof.
After Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde, Trump and the GOP weakened gun laws and flooded the country with weapons. Most shooters used legal guns, under laws Republicans defend.
This isn’t failure — it’s policy. READ MORE ⬇️
Brown University is the latest proof.
After Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde, Trump and the GOP weakened gun laws and flooded the country with weapons. Most shooters used legal guns, under laws Republicans defend.
This isn’t failure — it’s policy. READ MORE ⬇️
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At Brown University, exactly 13 years after the horrors of Sandy Hook Elementary, Conservative America’s abnormal adoration of guns continues to kill our children.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/sandy-hook...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/sandy-hook...
Sandy Hook Elementary, Brown University, and the Conservative Gun Lust Killing Our Children
Every allegiance has a cost.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
At Brown University, exactly 13 years after the horrors of Sandy Hook Elementary, Conservative America’s abnormal adoration of guns continues to kill our children.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/sandy-hook...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/sandy-hook...
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With the latest mass shooting at Brown University, this might be a good time to mention that Bill Clinton’s assault weapons ban reduced mass shooting deaths by 43% - but after George W Bush & Republicans let it expire, mass shooting deaths spiked by 239%.
It's the GUNS
-Joann Duman
It's the GUNS
-Joann Duman
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With the latest mass shooting at Brown University, this might be a good time to mention that Bill Clinton’s assault weapons ban reduced mass shooting deaths by 43% - but after George W Bush & Republicans let it expire, mass shooting deaths spiked by 239%.
It's the GUNS
-Joann Duman
It's the GUNS
-Joann Duman
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#Trumpflation & Corporate Greed
They pay less while you pay them more
Corporate Tax Rates before and after Trump's Big Fugly Bill:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
They pay less while you pay them more
Corporate Tax Rates before and after Trump's Big Fugly Bill:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#Trumpflation & Corporate Greed
They pay less while you pay them more
Corporate Tax Rates before and after Trump's Big Fugly Bill:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
They pay less while you pay them more
Corporate Tax Rates before and after Trump's Big Fugly Bill:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
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When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Germany’s chancellor warned of a “fundamental change” in transatlantic ties, said “Pax Americana” is “largely over,” and that Europe is “not at war” but “no longer simply” at peace today. If Ukraine falls, “Putin won’t stop.”
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/merz-warns...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/merz-warns...
German Chancellor Warns Pax Americana Is Over and Europe Is Entering a More Dangerous Era
In Munich, Merz said Pax Americana is largely over for Europe, urged a rethink of lasting U.S. policy shifts, and warned Russia won’t stop if Ukraine falls.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Germany’s chancellor warned of a “fundamental change” in transatlantic ties, said “Pax Americana” is “largely over,” and that Europe is “not at war” but “no longer simply” at peace today. If Ukraine falls, “Putin won’t stop.”
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/merz-warns...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/merz-warns...
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At 5:44, Trump posted that the Brown University shooting suspect was in custody
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
At 5:44, Trump posted that the Brown University shooting suspect was in custody
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
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Don't want to pay child support? Get the White House to deport your wife.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Trump is live tweeting the Brown University mass shooting, and he isn’t even getting the details correct.
This is appalling.
People are scared. Families aren’t sure if their kids have been hurt.
The President must let law enforcement do their job.
Someone take away his phone.
This is appalling.
People are scared. Families aren’t sure if their kids have been hurt.
The President must let law enforcement do their job.
Someone take away his phone.
December 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Trump is live tweeting the Brown University mass shooting, and he isn’t even getting the details correct.
This is appalling.
People are scared. Families aren’t sure if their kids have been hurt.
The President must let law enforcement do their job.
Someone take away his phone.
This is appalling.
People are scared. Families aren’t sure if their kids have been hurt.
The President must let law enforcement do their job.
Someone take away his phone.
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ICE snatched a human rights hero.
Guan Heng risked his life to capture video of Uyghur concentration camps. After escaping to the U.S., Guan was in hiding for years, not knowing his work had been crucial to substantiating China's mass detention practices.
On Monday, he has an asylum hearing in NY.
Guan Heng risked his life to capture video of Uyghur concentration camps. After escaping to the U.S., Guan was in hiding for years, not knowing his work had been crucial to substantiating China's mass detention practices.
On Monday, he has an asylum hearing in NY.
Our ex-BuzzFeed team has provided a testimonial to the immigration court about the value of Guan's work and his incredible bravery. I hope that this man - who I am in absolute awe of - is granted the asylum he needs and deserves. You can read more here: hrichina.substack.com/p/man-who-fi...
Man who filmed Uyghur concentration camps now fights for his own freedom in the United States
In 2020, Guan Heng embarked on a risky mission to prove the existence of concentration camp facilities used to imprison Uyghurs. Now, he faces the threat of deportation back to China, where he would f...
hrichina.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
ICE snatched a human rights hero.
Guan Heng risked his life to capture video of Uyghur concentration camps. After escaping to the U.S., Guan was in hiding for years, not knowing his work had been crucial to substantiating China's mass detention practices.
On Monday, he has an asylum hearing in NY.
Guan Heng risked his life to capture video of Uyghur concentration camps. After escaping to the U.S., Guan was in hiding for years, not knowing his work had been crucial to substantiating China's mass detention practices.
On Monday, he has an asylum hearing in NY.
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Until we get “gun” money out of politicians pockets, we will continue to have mass shootings.
Republicans don’t care about the issue, or the victims, they care about the money
Gun violence is an American problem. No where else do ppl have to live in fear of the next mass shooting
This is America
Republicans don’t care about the issue, or the victims, they care about the money
Gun violence is an American problem. No where else do ppl have to live in fear of the next mass shooting
This is America
December 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Until we get “gun” money out of politicians pockets, we will continue to have mass shootings.
Republicans don’t care about the issue, or the victims, they care about the money
Gun violence is an American problem. No where else do ppl have to live in fear of the next mass shooting
This is America
Republicans don’t care about the issue, or the victims, they care about the money
Gun violence is an American problem. No where else do ppl have to live in fear of the next mass shooting
This is America
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Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
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A font that works for dyslexic people *really is* DEI -- it is Inclusion. Trump personally ordered all government documents to use fonts that work less well for dyslexic people, explicitly because it is DEI. A hugely costly change for no purpose other than exclusion.
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A font that works for dyslexic people *really is* DEI -- it is Inclusion. Trump personally ordered all government documents to use fonts that work less well for dyslexic people, explicitly because it is DEI. A hugely costly change for no purpose other than exclusion.