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At least some people have courage.
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 15 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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it is BUCK WILD that they are just texting this shit to each other
March 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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WorldPride DC 2025 - WorldPride Washington, DC 2025
May 17 – June 8, 2025
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March 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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They’re breaking Social Security so they can say “see, it’s inefficient so we should privatize it”
Washington Post: The Social Security Administration said Tuesday it has implemented new measures that would require Americans who start their claims by phone to verify their identity using the online system or provide documentation in person at a field office beginning March 31. The change is expected to significantly disrupt Social Security operations and could pose major challenges for Americans who might have difficulty reaching a field office in person, such as the elderly and disabled. It would require people applying for retirement and disability benefits for the first time to verify their identities in person if they're unable to do so through an online system. The Trump administration said Tuesday that the steps would improve security and "further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity." Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Lee Dudek in a statement framed the change as better protecting Americans while "expediting service." In an internal memo, however - reported by The Post on Monday - acting deputy commissioner for operations Doris Diaz told Dudek the change would cause longer wait times, longer processing times and "increased challenges for vulnerable populations" and estimated that 75,000 to 85,000 customers per week would be diverted to local field offices. The agency will train employees over two weeks, the SSA said, before implementing
March 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The perfect allegory does not exis... nm
Passengers stranded on the wing of a smoking American Airlines airplane
March 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Gaga and Joaquin. Joker Folie á Deux. Incredible!
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March 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.

Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Wikipedia image of Major General (Ret.) Charles C. Rogers Defense.gov google return: Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers Defense.gov 404 - Page Not Found https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2824721/deimedal-of-honor-monday-army-maj-gen-charles-calvin-rogers/
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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March 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Not good. Horrifying actually.
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February 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Visit the Holocaust and Humanitarian Museum this weekend for Holocaust Rememberance. Free for students and likely educators too.

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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum offers free admission for students ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Museum is offering free entry for students this weekend to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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January 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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THIS is Christianity.
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Matthew Shepard to be Interred at Washington National Cathedral - Matthew Shepard Foundation
CONTACT Tony Franquiz West End Strategy Team cathedral@westendstrategy.com (202) 776-7700 Matthew Shepard to be Interred at Washington National Cathedral Family of the Wyoming student, who was murdere...
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January 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Just some random things that make me happy. 😎
January 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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hrc.org Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · Jan 24
We know Trump’s anti-trans executive action is creating fear, confusion, and chaos for so many in our community.

Here is what we know about federal identity documents as of Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. We will continue to provide updates from our experts as more information is released.
January 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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January 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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When will we care more about our kids and educators than we do about our guns?
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Antioch, Tennessee school shooting updates: everything we know
Police are on the scene at Antioch High School near Nashville after shots were fired in the building on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Patriarchy!
a cartoon character with the words burn baby burn on the bottom
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January 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM