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Traveling this holiday season? There are steps you can take to safeguard your privacy if your phone or laptop is searched by immigration agents at the airport or other port of entry.
Know your rights and protect your information.
Know your rights and protect your information.
Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated. | ACLU
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when border agents can legally conduct searches of travelers’ electronic devices at international airports and other ports of entry. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple.
www.aclu.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Traveling this holiday season? There are steps you can take to safeguard your privacy if your phone or laptop is searched by immigration agents at the airport or other port of entry.
Know your rights and protect your information.
Know your rights and protect your information.
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I have so many paid bots following me claiming female adoration...
this must be how trump feels in thialand
this must be how trump feels in thialand
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I have so many paid bots following me claiming female adoration...
this must be how trump feels in thialand
this must be how trump feels in thialand
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
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The end goal is eugenicist. RFK and his ilk know that this will make vaccines more expensive and time-consuming — and therefore marginalized children are most likely to fall through the cracks.
This is about killing kids who aren't born to privilege.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
This is about killing kids who aren't born to privilege.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
U.S. plans to stop recommending most childhood vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The end goal is eugenicist. RFK and his ilk know that this will make vaccines more expensive and time-consuming — and therefore marginalized children are most likely to fall through the cracks.
This is about killing kids who aren't born to privilege.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
This is about killing kids who aren't born to privilege.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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In this week’s newsletter, I explain how Trump’s $1,776 payments is actually one of the most dangerous things he’s ever done. Armies loyal to a paycheck and not the government is how you get authoritarian overthrows of republics.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent explores the authoritarian threat beneath Trump’s bonuses for military families. Plus, a case for getting rid of the Second Amendment.
www.thenation.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In this week’s newsletter, I explain how Trump’s $1,776 payments is actually one of the most dangerous things he’s ever done. Armies loyal to a paycheck and not the government is how you get authoritarian overthrows of republics.
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Speaker Mike Johnson says his entire worldview comes from the Bible.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
December 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Speaker Mike Johnson says his entire worldview comes from the Bible.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
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This is so bad. I know it's not the ivies, so many won't care. But we all really should care more about what is happening at public universities.
The killing of these “regional centers” will make U.S. academia and society even more parochial and, ultimately, less competitive and safe.
UNC cuts all six area studies research centers, effective 2026
As part of the University's plan to make $70 million in budget cuts across the institution, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Nate Knuffman projected that cutting 14 centers and institutes in...
dailytarheel.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is so bad. I know it's not the ivies, so many won't care. But we all really should care more about what is happening at public universities.
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Murderers. And now moving on to killing American citizens next by taking away their healthcare.
THEY DON'T CARE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
THEY DON'T CARE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Murderers. And now moving on to killing American citizens next by taking away their healthcare.
THEY DON'T CARE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
THEY DON'T CARE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
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MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
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NEW: With the 2026 midterms 11 months away, the DOJ is frantically pressuring states to hand over the private data of millions of Americans. One expert speculates this unprecedented push is a "power grab and a fishing expedition...meant to undermine state authority over elections."
As DOJ Sues More States For Voter Rolls, Federal ‘Power Grab’ Comes into Focus
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
NEW: With the 2026 midterms 11 months away, the DOJ is frantically pressuring states to hand over the private data of millions of Americans. One expert speculates this unprecedented push is a "power grab and a fishing expedition...meant to undermine state authority over elections."
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Common sense right here.👇🏼
Kressly: So let’s talk about the contagiousness of hepatitis B. It can live on surfaces, and it can be spread through touch—from someone who is shedding the virus to someone else.
So when we’re in situations where we can’t know 100% who is at risk, the right answer is to protect everyone.
So when we’re in situations where we can’t know 100% who is at risk, the right answer is to protect everyone.
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Common sense right here.👇🏼
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Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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Today we honor late singer, pianist, and songwriter Little Richard on what would have been his 93rd birthday.
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today we honor late singer, pianist, and songwriter Little Richard on what would have been his 93rd birthday.
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David Paul Jones, Skokie’s first Black homeowner who became a village official, dies at 93
David Paul Jones, Skokie’s first Black homeowner who became a village official, dies at 93
Jones and his wife faced vandalism, arson and other crimes at their Skokie house, which they bought in 1961 with the help of a white couple.
trib.al
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
David Paul Jones, Skokie’s first Black homeowner who became a village official, dies at 93
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
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Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Please READ/SHARE our story on Mohammed Ibrahim, 16 yr old Palestinian American and the 300+ Palestinian children who Israel has locked in conditions of abuse, torture and medical neglect. Most are held w/ NO CHARGES or haven't had a trial
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This 16-Year-Old American Is Among Hundreds of Palestinian Children Jailed in Israel
Mohammed Ibrahim is one of more than 300 Palestinian children being held indefinitely in Israeli custody.
theintercept.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Please READ/SHARE our story on Mohammed Ibrahim, 16 yr old Palestinian American and the 300+ Palestinian children who Israel has locked in conditions of abuse, torture and medical neglect. Most are held w/ NO CHARGES or haven't had a trial
✍🏽 @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/10/26/m...
✍🏽 @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/10/26/m...
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Advocates against female genital mutilation and cutting are seeing their work co-opted by opponents of gender-affirming care. And the view that the two are the same is being backed by the White House, derailing a decades-old movement to stop a form of violence that primarily impacts young girls.
Anti-trans policies aren't preventing genital mutilation — they're disrupting efforts to stop it
The bipartisan movement against female genital mutilation and cutting is being co-opted by anti-trans activists, hindering urgent laws from being passed.
19thnews.org
October 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Advocates against female genital mutilation and cutting are seeing their work co-opted by opponents of gender-affirming care. And the view that the two are the same is being backed by the White House, derailing a decades-old movement to stop a form of violence that primarily impacts young girls.
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Latoya Gray-Sparks gave an excellent (and heartbreaking) talk about Urban Renewal history in #RVA tonight. RPL Memory Lab was a great host and put together these fantastic Sanborn map displays with monopoly pieces to show homes razed for Gilpin Court, I-95, and the downtown expressway.
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Latoya Gray-Sparks gave an excellent (and heartbreaking) talk about Urban Renewal history in #RVA tonight. RPL Memory Lab was a great host and put together these fantastic Sanborn map displays with monopoly pieces to show homes razed for Gilpin Court, I-95, and the downtown expressway.