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This is why grassroots campaigns are the way forward! For too long power has concentrated in the hands of the few. For too long power has been taken away us, we prop this system up.
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Khanna calls for nationwide fraud investigation after wealth tax proposal caused firestorm
California Rep. Ro Khanna is navigating a difficult environment as one-time supporters turn on him due to his support of a wealth tax.
www.cnbc.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This is why grassroots campaigns are the way forward! For too long power has concentrated in the hands of the few. For too long power has been taken away us, we prop this system up.
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
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It is already 2026 for billions around the globe.
First Photos Of 2026: Global New Year’s Celebrations In Full Swing
It is already 2026 for billions around the globe.
www.forbes.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It is already 2026 for billions around the globe.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, launched a formal investigation into the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—found "widespread cronyism, financial mismanagement and corruption," according to The Guardian
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Trump accused of 'slush fund' by turning the Kennedy Center into a MAGA 'private club'
A top Democratic lawmaker revealed how an investigation has found that President Donald Trump and his allies have been accused of using the Kennedy Center for their own personal gains. Sen. Sheldon Wh...
www.rawstory.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, launched a formal investigation into the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—found "widespread cronyism, financial mismanagement and corruption," according to The Guardian
www.rawstory.com/investigatio...
www.rawstory.com/investigatio...
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As grocery prices continue to rise, many college students are turning to their campus food pantry to help make ends meet. n.pr/4pkenxQ
2 in 5 college students face food insecurity – colleges are working to help
As grocery prices continue to rise, many college students are turning to their campus food pantry to help make ends meet.
n.pr
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
As grocery prices continue to rise, many college students are turning to their campus food pantry to help make ends meet. n.pr/4pkenxQ
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As we close out the no good, horrible, very bad year that was 2025, we honor the NIH staff and extramural scientists who have stood up against the lawlessness of the current regime. So many people, some known, others faceless, care about the health of All Of Us.
January 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM
As we close out the no good, horrible, very bad year that was 2025, we honor the NIH staff and extramural scientists who have stood up against the lawlessness of the current regime. So many people, some known, others faceless, care about the health of All Of Us.
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Mar-a-Lago spa employees allegedly warned one another about Epstein after he exposed himself during appointments and pressured at least one for sex.
Spa Worker's Accusation Got Jeffrey Epstein Banned From Mar-A-Lago Spa, Report Says
Mar-a-Lago spa employees allegedly warned one another about Epstein after he exposed himself during appointments and pressured at least one for sex.
www.forbes.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Mar-a-Lago spa employees allegedly warned one another about Epstein after he exposed himself during appointments and pressured at least one for sex.
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The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
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Ukraine has denied Russia’s allegations of a drone attack on Putin’s residence Sunday night.
Trump Official Casts Doubt On Alleged Ukrainian Attack On Putin’s Residence—Contradicting Trump
Ukraine has denied Russia’s allegations of a drone attack on Putin’s residence Sunday night.
www.forbes.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Ukraine has denied Russia’s allegations of a drone attack on Putin’s residence Sunday night.
The Dems are a bunch of cheaters and thieves that never want to do what's good for America," Trump ranted in another message. "As an example, they refuse to even consider Voter Identification. Why??? Because they want to cheat…
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Raging Trump uncorks wild New Year's Eve meltdown at Dems: 'Cheaters and thieves!'
President Donald Trump spent his New Year's Eve lashing out at Democrats and vowing not to extend health care subsidies."Republicans: No more money to Fat Cat Insurance Companies. The money must go di...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Dems are a bunch of cheaters and thieves that never want to do what's good for America," Trump ranted in another message. "As an example, they refuse to even consider Voter Identification. Why??? Because they want to cheat…
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www.rawstory.com/trump-new-ye...
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BREAKING: Trump says he is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: Trump says he is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland
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Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable. n.pr/44SZfA5
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
n.pr
December 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable. n.pr/44SZfA5
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The president doesn't have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people.
apnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The president doesn't have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and artists who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world
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Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2025
Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and artists who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world
www.npr.org/2025/12/31/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/31/n...
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These drills are dangerous. China will likely use one to attack Taiwan. Disguising it as an exercise allows them to get all their pieces into place. Just like Russia did. And until then, it'll seem "routine". You'll hear, "they always do this...". Taiwan and its partners need to stay on edge.
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills reut.rs/4aE934M
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Taiwan stayed on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the island's coast guard said.
reut.rs
December 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM
These drills are dangerous. China will likely use one to attack Taiwan. Disguising it as an exercise allows them to get all their pieces into place. Just like Russia did. And until then, it'll seem "routine". You'll hear, "they always do this...". Taiwan and its partners need to stay on edge.
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Thank you to Chuck Redd, The Cookers, Doug Varone and Dancers, Rhiannon Giddens, and Kristy Lee for boycotting the Kennedy Center renaming and canceling their performances.
December 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Thank you to Chuck Redd, The Cookers, Doug Varone and Dancers, Rhiannon Giddens, and Kristy Lee for boycotting the Kennedy Center renaming and canceling their performances.
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Senator Bernie Sanders says he’ll be introducing a national wealth tax to emulate California’s — as billionaires park their yachts together for new year’s while health care premiums skyrocket for millions.
Fighting this insane inequality isn’t radical. Defending it is.
Fighting this insane inequality isn’t radical. Defending it is.
December 31, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Senator Bernie Sanders says he’ll be introducing a national wealth tax to emulate California’s — as billionaires park their yachts together for new year’s while health care premiums skyrocket for millions.
Fighting this insane inequality isn’t radical. Defending it is.
Fighting this insane inequality isn’t radical. Defending it is.
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Well, that took long enough. Every hospital in the country should become the property of their respective state governments. Every county should have a board to decide how those hospitals are administered and the US Government should be the only payer.
Billionaire Tom Steyer: “Bernie was right. Boy was I wrong. We don’t have a choice. We need single-payer.” #MedicareForAllNOW
December 31, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Well, that took long enough. Every hospital in the country should become the property of their respective state governments. Every county should have a board to decide how those hospitals are administered and the US Government should be the only payer.
The Social Security Administration is in crisis, with backlogs surpassing 6 million and basic services grinding to a halt, according to The Washington Post. Cuts by the Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
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Social Security plunges into chaos as backlogs hit 6M under Trump-era cuts
The Social Security Administration is in crisis, with backlogs surpassing 6 million and basic services grinding to a halt, according to The Washington Post. Cuts by the Trump-era Department of Governm...
www.rawstory.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Social Security Administration is in crisis, with backlogs surpassing 6 million and basic services grinding to a halt, according to The Washington Post. Cuts by the Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
www.rawstory.com/social-secur...
www.rawstory.com/social-secur...
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It's pretty clear. JD Vance isn't white enough for the Republican Extremist who voted Trump into office. Kirk's Widow doesn't want him, she's having fun. MAGA Civil War continues. #MAGA=Terrorist Neo-Nazis of MAGA/Republicans are very sad about the future of hate.
www.newsweek.com/gen-z-right-...
www.newsweek.com/gen-z-right-...
Right-wing Gen Z streamers blast JD Vance and back Gavin Newsom
Far-right influencers like Nick Fuentes have suggested they may not support Vance in 2028.
www.newsweek.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's pretty clear. JD Vance isn't white enough for the Republican Extremist who voted Trump into office. Kirk's Widow doesn't want him, she's having fun. MAGA Civil War continues. #MAGA=Terrorist Neo-Nazis of MAGA/Republicans are very sad about the future of hate.
www.newsweek.com/gen-z-right-...
www.newsweek.com/gen-z-right-...
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If the United States had sensible priorities and taxed billionaires and didn't waste so much money on useless toys for Pete Hegseth to pretend he's a he-man warrior, our country could, instead, have beautiful, clean, high-speed trains like they have in Europe.
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
If the United States had sensible priorities and taxed billionaires and didn't waste so much money on useless toys for Pete Hegseth to pretend he's a he-man warrior, our country could, instead, have beautiful, clean, high-speed trains like they have in Europe.
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It’s unconscionable that the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and public radio station WBEZ laid off staff while outgoing CEO Matt Moog pocketed more than $900,000.
The nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ paid its outgoing CEO more than $900,000 in 2024, new tax filings show, as it engaged in staff cuts and other measures to deal with declining revenue.
Ex-CEO of Chicago Public Media saw $900,000 payout in 2024, IRS filings show
chicago.suntimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:48 AM
It’s unconscionable that the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and public radio station WBEZ laid off staff while outgoing CEO Matt Moog pocketed more than $900,000.
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And yet the President of the United States is claiming that affordbability is a "hoax."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Americans are feeling the pain of the affordability crisis: ‘There’s not any wiggle room’
The costs of groceries, housing, childcare, education and healthcare have become intolerable to many
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
And yet the President of the United States is claiming that affordbability is a "hoax."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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I worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in multiple countries to bring medical care to refugees and other populations at risk. There are a 100% committed, professional, non-political organization.
Netanyahu banning them from Gaza is an unspeakable outrage. People will die.
Netanyahu banning them from Gaza is an unspeakable outrage. People will die.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in multiple countries to bring medical care to refugees and other populations at risk. There are a 100% committed, professional, non-political organization.
Netanyahu banning them from Gaza is an unspeakable outrage. People will die.
Netanyahu banning them from Gaza is an unspeakable outrage. People will die.