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Musk’s Wealth
2012: $2 billion
2025: $493.8 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2025: $240.9 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2025: $226.9 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2025: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. — We’re in the thick of it.
2012: $2 billion
2025: $493.8 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2025: $240.9 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2025: $226.9 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2025: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. — We’re in the thick of it.
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Musk’s Wealth
2012: $2 billion
2025: $493.8 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2025: $240.9 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2025: $226.9 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2025: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. — We’re in the thick of it.
2012: $2 billion
2025: $493.8 billion
Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2025: $240.9 billion
Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2025: $226.9 billion
Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2025: $7.25
It’s not the start of an oligarchy. — We’re in the thick of it.
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I spoke to the New York Times in this great explainer piece by Charlie Savage
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I spoke to the New York Times in this great explainer piece by Charlie Savage
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
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"how can i make this about me"
Trump: "What a great honor to get those Purple Hearts. I guess in a certain way it wasn't that easy for me either, when you think of it."
August 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
"how can i make this about me"
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"When we're able to reverse partisan and racial gerrymandering, like we have a plan to do in this state, we're going to be able to guarantee free and fair elections."
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton explains her plan to revitalize the state's Democrats:
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton explains her plan to revitalize the state's Democrats:
Is there hope for North Carolina Democrats? Party Chair Anderson Clayton explains
"When we're able to reverse partisan and racial gerrymandering, like we have a plan to do in this state, we're going to
contrarian.substack.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"When we're able to reverse partisan and racial gerrymandering, like we have a plan to do in this state, we're going to be able to guarantee free and fair elections."
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton explains her plan to revitalize the state's Democrats:
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton explains her plan to revitalize the state's Democrats:
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🚨 President Donald Trump is pressuring Israel to cancel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trial, igniting backlash over political interference. Netanyahu, also indicted for war crimes by the ICC, faces charges of bribery and fraud.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
August 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 President Donald Trump is pressuring Israel to cancel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trial, igniting backlash over political interference. Netanyahu, also indicted for war crimes by the ICC, faces charges of bribery and fraud.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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1/2🧵
Remember Trump’s suggestion to oil and gas executives to donate $1B to his campaign while proposing environmental regulations rollbacks? Since then, he’s eliminated tax credits for EVs and solar, relaxed drilling regulations, and opened up millions of acres of land.🔄
Remember Trump’s suggestion to oil and gas executives to donate $1B to his campaign while proposing environmental regulations rollbacks? Since then, he’s eliminated tax credits for EVs and solar, relaxed drilling regulations, and opened up millions of acres of land.🔄
Trump orders NASA to kill 2 satellites that can function for many more years - the reason will shock all
Trump NASA satellite shutdown: The Trump administration has ordered the shutdown of two vital satellites monitoring carbon dioxide levels, raising concerns among scientists and environmentalists about...
m.economictimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
1/2🧵
Remember Trump’s suggestion to oil and gas executives to donate $1B to his campaign while proposing environmental regulations rollbacks? Since then, he’s eliminated tax credits for EVs and solar, relaxed drilling regulations, and opened up millions of acres of land.🔄
Remember Trump’s suggestion to oil and gas executives to donate $1B to his campaign while proposing environmental regulations rollbacks? Since then, he’s eliminated tax credits for EVs and solar, relaxed drilling regulations, and opened up millions of acres of land.🔄
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MAGA influencers are raving about Trump walking on a roof:
"An American original"
"🤣 Once in a lifetime president."
"79 years old and climbing on roofs! LOL!"
"Another classic 🤣"
"An American original"
"🤣 Once in a lifetime president."
"79 years old and climbing on roofs! LOL!"
"Another classic 🤣"
August 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
MAGA influencers are raving about Trump walking on a roof:
"An American original"
"🤣 Once in a lifetime president."
"79 years old and climbing on roofs! LOL!"
"Another classic 🤣"
"An American original"
"🤣 Once in a lifetime president."
"79 years old and climbing on roofs! LOL!"
"Another classic 🤣"
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Reporters shouted to ask what he was doing up there and he said he was "taking a little walk." He said something about the White House ballroom and made some gestures but it's not really making a ton of sense yet. Normal stuff
August 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Reporters shouted to ask what he was doing up there and he said he was "taking a little walk." He said something about the White House ballroom and made some gestures but it's not really making a ton of sense yet. Normal stuff
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It drives Jonathan Turley crazy when I remind everyone that he is just Mike Lindell with tenure. So, please make sure not to amplify this message.👇
Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
August 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It drives Jonathan Turley crazy when I remind everyone that he is just Mike Lindell with tenure. So, please make sure not to amplify this message.👇
Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
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And this is how it's done.
Texas Dems Offer Fiery Response After Abbott Threatens To Arrest And Expel Them For Leaving The State
That is how you do it 👏🏼
www.comicsands.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
And this is how it's done.
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"Once, if a president or his subordinates wanted to cover up a problem, even a crime, they made labored efforts at obfuscation and concealment. Coverups were, as the term implies, pursued under cover of darkness. The Epstein coverup is happening in broad daylight."
www.thebulwark.com/p/killing-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/killing-de...
Killing Democracy—And Not Bothering to Hide It
The assault is happening in plain sight, from the Epstein case to Texas reapportionment to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
www.thebulwark.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"Once, if a president or his subordinates wanted to cover up a problem, even a crime, they made labored efforts at obfuscation and concealment. Coverups were, as the term implies, pursued under cover of darkness. The Epstein coverup is happening in broad daylight."
www.thebulwark.com/p/killing-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/killing-de...
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Tammy Bruce: "Beginning August 20, nationals of Malawi and Zambia applying for B1, B2, business ,and tourist visas will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000."
August 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tammy Bruce: "Beginning August 20, nationals of Malawi and Zambia applying for B1, B2, business ,and tourist visas will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000."
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‘Has to sting’: MTG turned on GOP after Trump snubbed her ambitions to be governor, expert says
‘Has to sting’: MTG turned on GOP after Trump shut down governor hopes, expert says
www.independent.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
‘Has to sting’: MTG turned on GOP after Trump snubbed her ambitions to be governor, expert says
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DRW: Friday’s jobs number “didn’t just happen. .. The six-month average for payrolls has been trending down .. since the beginning of 2022.
“.. The July reading of the six-month average is +81k, and that measure of payrolls has not been so low since January 2011, not counting the pandemic era.”
“.. The July reading of the six-month average is +81k, and that measure of payrolls has not been so low since January 2011, not counting the pandemic era.”
August 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
DRW: Friday’s jobs number “didn’t just happen. .. The six-month average for payrolls has been trending down .. since the beginning of 2022.
“.. The July reading of the six-month average is +81k, and that measure of payrolls has not been so low since January 2011, not counting the pandemic era.”
“.. The July reading of the six-month average is +81k, and that measure of payrolls has not been so low since January 2011, not counting the pandemic era.”
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Here's how NYT explained that TRUMP'S FUCKING DEFENSE ATTORNEY went to meet the sex trafficker who "stole" his spa girls, turning one into a sex slave.
No mention of his name, no mention of his role as defense attorney, no mention that sex traffickers don't go to prison camps.
No mention of his name, no mention of his role as defense attorney, no mention that sex traffickers don't go to prison camps.
August 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Here's how NYT explained that TRUMP'S FUCKING DEFENSE ATTORNEY went to meet the sex trafficker who "stole" his spa girls, turning one into a sex slave.
No mention of his name, no mention of his role as defense attorney, no mention that sex traffickers don't go to prison camps.
No mention of his name, no mention of his role as defense attorney, no mention that sex traffickers don't go to prison camps.
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The siblings of one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers said they were shocked when Donald Trump said Epstein “stole her” from Mar-a-Lago—and asked that Trump share whatever else he knows, Sarah Fitzpatrick reports.
Virginia Giuffre’s Family Wants to Know What Trump Knows
The siblings of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers were shocked that the president referred to her as “stolen.”
bit.ly
July 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The siblings of one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers said they were shocked when Donald Trump said Epstein “stole her” from Mar-a-Lago—and asked that Trump share whatever else he knows, Sarah Fitzpatrick reports.
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I wonder which people connected to Trump made money on this.
July 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I wonder which people connected to Trump made money on this.
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🚨The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board warns Trump’s attacks on GOP senators could cost Republicans the Senate in 2026, potentially rendering his presidency ineffective by 2027. The rebuke signals growing concern from Murdoch-aligned conservative media.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
July 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🚨The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board warns Trump’s attacks on GOP senators could cost Republicans the Senate in 2026, potentially rendering his presidency ineffective by 2027. The rebuke signals growing concern from Murdoch-aligned conservative media.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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Despicable. The weakness being shown by the leaders of our universities, media companies and law firms reveals a problem that will long outlast Trump. We're like a patient at the end of life who enters organ failure. We are experiencing institutional failure across a wide swath of our society.
The “deal” that Brown made with the Trump admin is much more extreme than is being reported. It includes government oversight of course evaluations and no barrier to government interference in faculty hiring.
Read it for yourself here:
www.brown.edu/sites/defaul...
Read it for yourself here:
www.brown.edu/sites/defaul...
www.brown.edu
July 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Despicable. The weakness being shown by the leaders of our universities, media companies and law firms reveals a problem that will long outlast Trump. We're like a patient at the end of life who enters organ failure. We are experiencing institutional failure across a wide swath of our society.
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New tallies of the administration’s tax breaks and other incentives add up to tens of billions of dollars of benefits to the fossil fuel industry.
Huge tax breaks for oil billionaires. For ordinary Americans, not so much.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/c...
Huge tax breaks for oil billionaires. For ordinary Americans, not so much.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/c...
Candidate Trump Promised Oil Executives a Windfall. Now, They’re Getting It.
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
New tallies of the administration’s tax breaks and other incentives add up to tens of billions of dollars of benefits to the fossil fuel industry.
Huge tax breaks for oil billionaires. For ordinary Americans, not so much.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/c...
Huge tax breaks for oil billionaires. For ordinary Americans, not so much.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/c...
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Any weapon sold to Israel at this point, any dollar of aid given, compounds further our role aiding & abetting crimes against humanity. So too does our failure to use all the tools at our disposal to demand Israel withdraw from Gaza, feed its people, and underwrite its rebuilding. #twostatesolution
The Sanders resolutions are to end weapons sales to Israel, and every Senator expressing outrage about forced starvation in Gaza has a chance to live up to their words.
Votes Scheduled @ ~9 PM:
Discharge motion, S.J.Res.41, Sanders Resolution
Discharge motion, S.J.Res.34, Sanders Resolution
Cloture motion, Gadyaces Serralta, Director of the US Marshals Service.
Cloture motion, Matthew Kozma, Under Sec for Intel and Analysis, DHS
Discharge motion, S.J.Res.41, Sanders Resolution
Discharge motion, S.J.Res.34, Sanders Resolution
Cloture motion, Gadyaces Serralta, Director of the US Marshals Service.
Cloture motion, Matthew Kozma, Under Sec for Intel and Analysis, DHS
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Any weapon sold to Israel at this point, any dollar of aid given, compounds further our role aiding & abetting crimes against humanity. So too does our failure to use all the tools at our disposal to demand Israel withdraw from Gaza, feed its people, and underwrite its rebuilding. #twostatesolution
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Here’s the gift link
July 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Here’s the gift link
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I hope everyone notices that Trump is trying to normalize the idea of arresting political opponents for no reason
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
July 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I hope everyone notices that Trump is trying to normalize the idea of arresting political opponents for no reason
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
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Habba's future in the office now lies with the state’s district court judges, who have the ability to extend her time in office which is scheduled to end on Tuesday.
What do you think, will the district court judges save her?
www.rawstory.com/habba-us-att...
What do you think, will the district court judges save her?
www.rawstory.com/habba-us-att...
Alina Habba leaving behind angry staff and portraits of herself on the walls as job ends
Former Donald Trump attorney Alina Habba is all but certain to be headed for the door next week leaving behind portraits of herself on the walls and disgruntled staffers after her brief stint as a U.S...
www.rawstory.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Habba's future in the office now lies with the state’s district court judges, who have the ability to extend her time in office which is scheduled to end on Tuesday.
What do you think, will the district court judges save her?
www.rawstory.com/habba-us-att...
What do you think, will the district court judges save her?
www.rawstory.com/habba-us-att...