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Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
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Men wearing Trump gear at the stock market are experiencing what John Lennon called "Instant Karma."
April 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Men wearing Trump gear at the stock market are experiencing what John Lennon called "Instant Karma."
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March 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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On this #PoisonedPlanet, the toxic load is only going to keep growing, for us and all other animals and ecosystems
#PFAS #PlanetaryBoundaries
phys.org/news/2025-02...
#PFAS #PlanetaryBoundaries
phys.org/news/2025-02...
Bird study finds much larger volumes of toxic PFAS chemicals than previously reported
Researchers studying birds and the food they eat are now finding much larger volumes of the toxic PFAS chemicals than before. The substances either never break down or degrade very slowly, which is wh...
phys.org
February 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
On this #PoisonedPlanet, the toxic load is only going to keep growing, for us and all other animals and ecosystems
#PFAS #PlanetaryBoundaries
phys.org/news/2025-02...
#PFAS #PlanetaryBoundaries
phys.org/news/2025-02...
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
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Years ago, after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, I interviewed a former fb employee, and I remember her continually emphasizing that these tech bros weren't evil geniuses, but were, in fact, dangerous because they were utterly clueless, totally reckless, and had too much power.
February 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Years ago, after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, I interviewed a former fb employee, and I remember her continually emphasizing that these tech bros weren't evil geniuses, but were, in fact, dangerous because they were utterly clueless, totally reckless, and had too much power.
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The border czar wants the FBI to arrest AOC.
A Fox News contributor is calling journalist Mehdi Hasan a terrorist.
Elon Musk said everyone at 60 Minutes should go to prison.
You all see how quickly we’re descending into madness, right? It’s not subtle, slow, or anything but a premeditated scheme.
A Fox News contributor is calling journalist Mehdi Hasan a terrorist.
Elon Musk said everyone at 60 Minutes should go to prison.
You all see how quickly we’re descending into madness, right? It’s not subtle, slow, or anything but a premeditated scheme.
Totally normal and acceptable stuff from non-racist conservatives:
Fox News Contributor Katie Pavlich Calls Mehdi Hasan a ‘Terrorist’
Conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky was banned from CNN last October when he implied Hasan, who is Muslim, was a terrorist during a debate.
www.mediaite.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The border czar wants the FBI to arrest AOC.
A Fox News contributor is calling journalist Mehdi Hasan a terrorist.
Elon Musk said everyone at 60 Minutes should go to prison.
You all see how quickly we’re descending into madness, right? It’s not subtle, slow, or anything but a premeditated scheme.
A Fox News contributor is calling journalist Mehdi Hasan a terrorist.
Elon Musk said everyone at 60 Minutes should go to prison.
You all see how quickly we’re descending into madness, right? It’s not subtle, slow, or anything but a premeditated scheme.
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"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president is charged by attorney general following police report that accused him of organising a conspiracy to stop Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva taking power.
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
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Could someone place an order for 100 more Jasmine Crocketts for overnight delivery to the Democratic Party
thx in advance
thx in advance
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
February 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Could someone place an order for 100 more Jasmine Crocketts for overnight delivery to the Democratic Party
thx in advance
thx in advance
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Just discovered that Don Bacon posted this last Friday.
February 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Just discovered that Don Bacon posted this last Friday.
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I can’t remember where I read this, but it’s important:
Why is it that when people think about traveling to the past, they worry about doing something small that will drastically change the present, but no one in the present thinks that doing something small today can drastically change the future?
Why is it that when people think about traveling to the past, they worry about doing something small that will drastically change the present, but no one in the present thinks that doing something small today can drastically change the future?
February 19, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I can’t remember where I read this, but it’s important:
Why is it that when people think about traveling to the past, they worry about doing something small that will drastically change the present, but no one in the present thinks that doing something small today can drastically change the future?
Why is it that when people think about traveling to the past, they worry about doing something small that will drastically change the present, but no one in the present thinks that doing something small today can drastically change the future?
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He didn't say that. And if he did, he didn’t mean it. And if he did mean it, you didn’t understand. And if you did, it’s not a big deal. And if it is, others have said worse.
February 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
He didn't say that. And if he did, he didn’t mean it. And if he did mean it, you didn’t understand. And if you did, it’s not a big deal. And if it is, others have said worse.
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It’s not politics as usual - and pretending that it is just makes us look weak and scared, with little agency and no self-conviction.
February 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s not politics as usual - and pretending that it is just makes us look weak and scared, with little agency and no self-conviction.
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Jasmine Crockett, after accusing colleagues of castrating their Constitutional duty, said, “My job is to make sure we don’t have any kings or queens in this country, but it seems like you all have decided it’s going to be Mr. King and his queen. And y’all can pick which one is which.”
February 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Jasmine Crockett, after accusing colleagues of castrating their Constitutional duty, said, “My job is to make sure we don’t have any kings or queens in this country, but it seems like you all have decided it’s going to be Mr. King and his queen. And y’all can pick which one is which.”
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The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
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CNN's Jim Acosta signing off:
"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.
Pass it on.
"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.
Pass it on.
January 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
CNN's Jim Acosta signing off:
"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.
Pass it on.
"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.
Pass it on.
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I’m proud to call the amazing cartoonist Ed Wexler a friend.
January 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I’m proud to call the amazing cartoonist Ed Wexler a friend.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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ICYMI — Sharpton led a buy-in to support Costco after they didn’t back down on DEI
January 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
ICYMI — Sharpton led a buy-in to support Costco after they didn’t back down on DEI
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FINALLY we are seeing some pushback from SOMEBODY! Lawyer up, Donnie
January 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
FINALLY we are seeing some pushback from SOMEBODY! Lawyer up, Donnie
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"Governor Newsom encounters smooth criminal"
January 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
"Governor Newsom encounters smooth criminal"
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And so it begins. Sam Kuffel, a meteorologist for CBS58, has reportedly been fired for criticizing Elon Musk’s arm gesture on her personal social media account.
CBS 58 weather reporter Sam Kuffel is out after criticizing Elon Musk arm gesture
Meteorologist Sam Kuffel criticized Elon Musk on social media for his straight-arm gesture some likened to a Nazi salute at the Trump inauguration.
www.jsonline.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
And so it begins. Sam Kuffel, a meteorologist for CBS58, has reportedly been fired for criticizing Elon Musk’s arm gesture on her personal social media account.