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Earlier this week, the unconfirmed head of OIRA issued an executive memorandum attempting to speed up deregulation.  I somewhat doubt it will accomplish that but in the long run the memo is another stake in the heart of regulatory benefit-cost analysis  www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u... (1/8)
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October 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Pursued relentlessly by the government of Vladimir Putin, the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison. He left behind an account of his final years—and an admonition to his country and the world.
Alexei Navalny’s Prison Diaries
The Russian opposition leader’s account of his last years and his admonition to his country and the world.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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So let me get this straight: masks are bad and un-American if worn to fight a pandemic, but good if worn by people claiming to be government agents when they kidnap people off the street
May 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The situation between India and Pakistan remained volatile on Thursday, with reports of heavy overnight shelling and strikes on both sides clouding an international diplomatic push to contain the risk of all-out war. Here's the latest.
Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan
The United States and other regional players converged to try to head off war between the neighboring nuclear powers. But more clashes seemed to keep hostilities roiling.
nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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A 90-second failure of Newark Airport’s air-traffic safety systems, which blacked out communication to planes carrying thousands of passengers, has exposed a new level of crisis in U.S. air travel.

Listen to "The Daily."
A Frightening Moment to Fly
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May 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Barry Blitt’s cover for this week’s issue, “The First Hundred Days.” #NewYorkerCovers nyer.cm/ysrCZ47
April 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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A MUST READ.

DEMOCRATS - We're all frightened and already, spending less, holding tight to our hard earned savings. We are being told the coming recession to hurt us badly because of #47 and his corrupt administration.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue

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Former US Congresswoman Liz Cheney issues urgent call to Democrats: “stop fundraising and start fighting”
In the US, as political tensions reach a boiling point and democratic norms continue to erode under what many now
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April 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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🚨BREAKING: Judge finds flying migrants to El Salvador after orders not to "demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt."

Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.
April 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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This is what democracy looks like. DC!!!
April 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
DC Scene
April 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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As we begin the week, my law firm is litigating 46 voting and election cases in 20 states. I expect additional litigation to be filed this week.
March 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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#MorningVibe

✨Have you been calling your members of Congress? (202-224-3121)
✨Have you been participating in @resist.bot
campaigns?
✨Have you been going to town hall meetings?
✨Have you been doing something to save our democracy?

Good job! Listen to Pedro. 🔊
March 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.

It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.

They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.

I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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February 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM