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Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in just short of crossing the million-ride mark for the year.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Records Nationally and in Pacific Northwest » The Urbanist
# Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in ...
www.theurbanist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in just short of crossing the million-ride mark for the year.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
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One Congressional district to watch out for next year is definitely #VA01, a Republican-held seat covering eastern Virginia and the Richmond suburbs.
Spanberger won this Trump+5 district by three points last week and redistricting probably turns it into a Harris-won seat.
Spanberger won this Trump+5 district by three points last week and redistricting probably turns it into a Harris-won seat.
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
One Congressional district to watch out for next year is definitely #VA01, a Republican-held seat covering eastern Virginia and the Richmond suburbs.
Spanberger won this Trump+5 district by three points last week and redistricting probably turns it into a Harris-won seat.
Spanberger won this Trump+5 district by three points last week and redistricting probably turns it into a Harris-won seat.
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Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Just a reminder: there was a Biden administration investigation into Epstein and Maxwell's co-conspirators. Trump killed it in January, fired the prosecutors, stole the files, & ordered Bondi to open a new sham investigation, led by a handpicked prosecutor, so DOJ wouldn't have to release the files.
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just a reminder: there was a Biden administration investigation into Epstein and Maxwell's co-conspirators. Trump killed it in January, fired the prosecutors, stole the files, & ordered Bondi to open a new sham investigation, led by a handpicked prosecutor, so DOJ wouldn't have to release the files.
I won’t get “over” Trump’s destruction of the White House. Don’t think 🇺🇸 will either.
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New images show White House East Wing leveled for $300 million ballroom
For the first time since the government shutdown ended, the sweeping construction of the new White House ballroom is visible.
abcnews.go.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I won’t get “over” Trump’s destruction of the White House. Don’t think 🇺🇸 will either.
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JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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🇨🇦 Neil Young at 80: "Any hardcore metal band, he can crush ‘em with just an acoustic guitar"
#CanadianMusicLegend
#NeilYoung
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#CanadianMusicLegend
#NeilYoung
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Neil Young at 80: "Any hardcore metal band, he can crush ‘em with just an acoustic guitar" | Hotpress
To celebrate Neil Young's 80th birthday, we're revisiting some special reflections on his phenomenal life and legacy – all selected from the Hot Press arch...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
🇨🇦 Neil Young at 80: "Any hardcore metal band, he can crush ‘em with just an acoustic guitar"
#CanadianMusicLegend
#NeilYoung
www.hotpress.com/music/neil-y...
#CanadianMusicLegend
#NeilYoung
www.hotpress.com/music/neil-y...
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[Republican] U.S. Rep. Tim Moore of North Carolina said Thursday he is in support of U.S. Border Patrol operations in Charlotte, drawing a stark contrast to local [Democratic] elected officials who have pointed to “fear and uncertainty” among immigrants.
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace ncnewsline.com/2025/11/13/b...
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. What local, state leaders say • NC Newsline
Charlotte has emerged as the epicenter of already intense debates on how North Carolina should address immigration and crime.
ncnewsline.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
[Republican] U.S. Rep. Tim Moore of North Carolina said Thursday he is in support of U.S. Border Patrol operations in Charlotte, drawing a stark contrast to local [Democratic] elected officials who have pointed to “fear and uncertainty” among immigrants.
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Paris. It was not 'built like this.'
Thanks Anne Hidalgo, a DOER, for greening Paris. Along the way, showing the world's mayors that change is doable.
Situation Modification: it’s NOT willpower, but the wisdom to shape the situations that shape you. Angela Duckworth
Thanks Anne Hidalgo, a DOER, for greening Paris. Along the way, showing the world's mayors that change is doable.
Situation Modification: it’s NOT willpower, but the wisdom to shape the situations that shape you. Angela Duckworth
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Paris. It was not 'built like this.'
Thanks Anne Hidalgo, a DOER, for greening Paris. Along the way, showing the world's mayors that change is doable.
Situation Modification: it’s NOT willpower, but the wisdom to shape the situations that shape you. Angela Duckworth
Thanks Anne Hidalgo, a DOER, for greening Paris. Along the way, showing the world's mayors that change is doable.
Situation Modification: it’s NOT willpower, but the wisdom to shape the situations that shape you. Angela Duckworth
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ICE vs the clergy
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
ICE vs the clergy
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Senator Menendez is sitting in his cell at Allenwood right now because he took a 1kg gold bar from the Egyptians, among other forms of “lobbying.”
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Senator Menendez is sitting in his cell at Allenwood right now because he took a 1kg gold bar from the Egyptians, among other forms of “lobbying.”
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Um, why?!
The Trump administration is canceling a Biden plan that would have required airlines to pay passengers cash when their flight is disrupted and it’s the airline’s fault.
This would have put money back in Americans’ pockets. Not anymore.
This would have put money back in Americans’ pockets. Not anymore.
Trump admin drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights
The Trump administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan to require airlines pay passengers cash compensation for U.S. flight disruptions.
www.cnbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Um, why?!
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“What makes it possible for a totalitarian or any other dictatorship to rule is that people are not informed; how can you have an opinion if you are not informed?”
— Hannah Arendt
— Hannah Arendt
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“What makes it possible for a totalitarian or any other dictatorship to rule is that people are not informed; how can you have an opinion if you are not informed?”
— Hannah Arendt
— Hannah Arendt
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Good work by COURIER @couriernewsroom.bsky.social
One of many examples of the new journalistic models evolving to fill existing-journalism voids.
One of many examples of the new journalistic models evolving to fill existing-journalism voids.
This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
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Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
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 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Good work by COURIER @couriernewsroom.bsky.social
One of many examples of the new journalistic models evolving to fill existing-journalism voids.
One of many examples of the new journalistic models evolving to fill existing-journalism voids.
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State Department Erases 15 pages of Nuclear History — With No Warning
By Nate Jones
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed. @foianate.bsky.social Gift link!
By Nate Jones
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed. @foianate.bsky.social Gift link!
Analysis | State Department erases 15 pages of nuclear history — with no warning
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed without explanation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
State Department Erases 15 pages of Nuclear History — With No Warning
By Nate Jones
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed. @foianate.bsky.social Gift link!
By Nate Jones
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed. @foianate.bsky.social Gift link!
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Youth turnout in Virginia boosts Democrat Abigail Spanberger to victory, challenging Trump's affordability promises to Gen Z.
Analysis reveals 'mind-boggling' return of young men to the Democratic fold
Youth turnout in Virginia boosts Democrat Abigail Spanberger to victory, challenging Trump's affordability promises to Gen Z.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Youth turnout in Virginia boosts Democrat Abigail Spanberger to victory, challenging Trump's affordability promises to Gen Z.
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Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal
Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal
According to the ruling, Diana Santillana will be given a bond hearing in front of an immigration judge, who could order her released while her civil deportation case proceeds.
trib.al
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal
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Whenever Ken Starr returns to the news, it's fun to remember that one deputy investigating Bill Clinton (and Vice Foster) was ... Brett Kavanaugh!
Extra fun to remember that GWBush FL Recount team in 2000 included Brett K, J Roberts, AC Barrett.
Plus help from FL gov Jeb Bush. Good times!
Extra fun to remember that GWBush FL Recount team in 2000 included Brett K, J Roberts, AC Barrett.
Plus help from FL gov Jeb Bush. Good times!
Ken Starr emailing with Epstein in 2018 is a really interesting thing to learn about!!!!!!
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Whenever Ken Starr returns to the news, it's fun to remember that one deputy investigating Bill Clinton (and Vice Foster) was ... Brett Kavanaugh!
Extra fun to remember that GWBush FL Recount team in 2000 included Brett K, J Roberts, AC Barrett.
Plus help from FL gov Jeb Bush. Good times!
Extra fun to remember that GWBush FL Recount team in 2000 included Brett K, J Roberts, AC Barrett.
Plus help from FL gov Jeb Bush. Good times!
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Ya think?!
Spanberger’s victory may upend conservative push at Virginia universities trib.al/Tzq4wQy
Spanberger’s victory may upend conservative push at Virginia universities
The battle over public higher education has pitted legislative Democrats against Republican-appointed boards, primarily at the University of Virginia and two other public schools, George Mason Univ…
trib.al
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Ya think?!
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If you’re traveling, watch 👇🏼👇🏼, h/t & 🙏🏼 @norfolkology.bsky.social
Grateful for this Delta flight attendant for providing some clarity on the upcoming changes to flights during the holidays.
Listen in ⬇️
Listen in ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you’re traveling, watch 👇🏼👇🏼, h/t & 🙏🏼 @norfolkology.bsky.social
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🤣 “Maryland driver 🤣
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🤣 “Maryland driver 🤣
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People in #Virginia have been out-working VA Republicans since 2008 & 2016.
In 2017, grassroots & establishment VA Dems began whomping their butts DESPITE Republican gerrymandering.
👇🏼👇🏼 will continue.
In 2017, grassroots & establishment VA Dems began whomping their butts DESPITE Republican gerrymandering.
👇🏼👇🏼 will continue.
Virginia House seats won by Democrats this century, out of the chamber's 100 seats:
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
November 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
People in #Virginia have been out-working VA Republicans since 2008 & 2016.
In 2017, grassroots & establishment VA Dems began whomping their butts DESPITE Republican gerrymandering.
👇🏼👇🏼 will continue.
In 2017, grassroots & establishment VA Dems began whomping their butts DESPITE Republican gerrymandering.
👇🏼👇🏼 will continue.
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An endless opportunity to dunk on Republicans exists if you simply remember things that happened two weeks ago
November 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
An endless opportunity to dunk on Republicans exists if you simply remember things that happened two weeks ago
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Virginia House seats won by Democrats this century, out of the chamber's 100 seats:
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Virginia House seats won by Democrats this century, out of the chamber's 100 seats:
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64
in 2001: 32
in 2003: 34
in 2005: 40
in 2007: 44
in 2009: 39
in 2011: 32
in 2013: 33
in 2015: 34
in 2017: 49
in 2019: 55 (first Dem majority since 1999)
in 2021: 48
in 2023: 51
2025, i.e. this week: 64