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I voted once for Trump in 2016 - I've learned right wing media is just a propaganda machine... ask yourself if the principles of this administration are actually in line with the teachings of Jesus. All they're doing is exploiting the poor for the benefit of the billionaires.
December 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I voted once for Trump in 2016 - I've learned right wing media is just a propaganda machine... ask yourself if the principles of this administration are actually in line with the teachings of Jesus. All they're doing is exploiting the poor for the benefit of the billionaires.
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US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks.
The SDNY US Attorney and the FBI have informed the DoJ about the discovery and turned over the documents.
The SDNY US Attorney and the FBI have informed the DoJ about the discovery and turned over the documents.
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks".
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks.
The SDNY US Attorney and the FBI have informed the DoJ about the discovery and turned over the documents.
The SDNY US Attorney and the FBI have informed the DoJ about the discovery and turned over the documents.
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"Police said the agents approached a white van, but the vehcile attempted to run them over". First off, LOL. Second, ICE is a domestic terrorist organization, and these people wouldn't have been shot at if ICE would go the fuck away and leave people alone. Fuck ICE. apnews.com/article/mary...
ICE agents shoot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring 2
County police in Maryland say federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve during an enforcement and removal action.
apnews.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Police said the agents approached a white van, but the vehcile attempted to run them over". First off, LOL. Second, ICE is a domestic terrorist organization, and these people wouldn't have been shot at if ICE would go the fuck away and leave people alone. Fuck ICE. apnews.com/article/mary...
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After a Ukrainian choir performed it at Carnegie Hall in 1921, an American arranger added new English lyrics. The melody went global. The origins got lost.
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Carol of the Bells: The unknown Ukrainian folksong that everyone knows
There's a Ukrainian folksong that you know. Except that you don't know that it's Ukrainian, and a folksong. The enchanting music that became known to the world as "Carol of the Bells" from the pen…
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After a Ukrainian choir performed it at Carnegie Hall in 1921, an American arranger added new English lyrics. The melody went global. The origins got lost.
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
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The lyrics aren't about bells ringing — they're about a swallow flying into a farmhouse and promising the master good sheep, money, and a beautiful wife.
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The lyrics aren't about bells ringing — they're about a swallow flying into a farmhouse and promising the master good sheep, money, and a beautiful wife.
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You've definitely heard "Carol of the Bells" this month — it's everywhere.
What you probably don't know: it's Ukrainian.
Composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the original in 1904, based on a folk song called "Shchedryk."
What you probably don't know: it's Ukrainian.
Composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the original in 1904, based on a folk song called "Shchedryk."
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
You've definitely heard "Carol of the Bells" this month — it's everywhere.
What you probably don't know: it's Ukrainian.
Composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the original in 1904, based on a folk song called "Shchedryk."
What you probably don't know: it's Ukrainian.
Composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the original in 1904, based on a folk song called "Shchedryk."
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Over five years — 150 cities, three continents.
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
Inside Ukraine’s lost sovereignty battle that created world’s favorite Christmas song
A century ago, Ukraine's desperate fight for independence from Russia led to the boldest soft power gamble in history — and gave birth to the world’s most iconic Christmas hit.
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Over five years — 150 cities, three continents.
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
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Carol of the Bells wasn't just a song — it was Ukraine's wildest bet against Russia.
In 1919, Russian forces were closing in on Kyiv. Ukraine's dying government sent its best choir to Europe with $20 million from its last funds. Win Western hearts. Survive.
The choir fled on the last train out.
In 1919, Russian forces were closing in on Kyiv. Ukraine's dying government sent its best choir to Europe with $20 million from its last funds. Win Western hearts. Survive.
The choir fled on the last train out.
December 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Carol of the Bells wasn't just a song — it was Ukraine's wildest bet against Russia.
In 1919, Russian forces were closing in on Kyiv. Ukraine's dying government sent its best choir to Europe with $20 million from its last funds. Win Western hearts. Survive.
The choir fled on the last train out.
In 1919, Russian forces were closing in on Kyiv. Ukraine's dying government sent its best choir to Europe with $20 million from its last funds. Win Western hearts. Survive.
The choir fled on the last train out.
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A pagan New Year’s folk tale called “Shchedryk” (meaning bountiful in Ukrainian) composed by Ukrainian music teacher Mykola Leontovych became one of the most famous Christmas songs in modern times — “Carol of the Bells.”
Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
The timeless classic was first performed during a Christmas concert by the student choir of the University of Kyiv in 1916.
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A pagan New Year’s folk tale called “Shchedryk” (meaning bountiful in Ukrainian) composed by Ukrainian music teacher Mykola Leontovych became one of the most famous Christmas songs in modern times — “Carol of the Bells.”
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Don't forget what real leadership looks like...
December 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Don't forget what real leadership looks like...
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Leadership isn't a gala with billionaires at Mar-a-Lago; it’s a surprise visit to a children’s hospital. Remember which one actually served the people.
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Leadership isn't a gala with billionaires at Mar-a-Lago; it’s a surprise visit to a children’s hospital. Remember which one actually served the people.
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It’s satisfying to watch them reach their own downfall; all they had to do was keep talking until the truth became undeniable.
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It’s satisfying to watch them reach their own downfall; all they had to do was keep talking until the truth became undeniable.
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Think your mail is private? In Columbus, ICE is playing "Postmaster General."
December 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Think your mail is private? In Columbus, ICE is playing "Postmaster General."
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We need your help to see the full picture of how the dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is affecting students, parents, school employees and their wider communities.
Here's how to reach out:
Here's how to reach out:
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We need your help to see the full picture of how the dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is affecting students, parents, school employees and their wider communities.
Here's how to reach out:
Here's how to reach out:
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Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation.
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
www.propublica.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation.
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
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“.. We need to get better at treating this like a business,” ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said .. as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: “Like Prime, but with human beings.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
December 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“.. We need to get better at treating this like a business,” ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said .. as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: “Like Prime, but with human beings.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Another immigrant died in ICE custody, aka GEO Group private prison.
Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, a 46-year-old Eritrean imam and lawful permanent resident from Ohio, died while in U.S.
ICE custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on December 14, 2025.
Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, a 46-year-old Eritrean imam and lawful permanent resident from Ohio, died while in U.S.
ICE custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on December 14, 2025.
December 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Another immigrant died in ICE custody, aka GEO Group private prison.
Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, a 46-year-old Eritrean imam and lawful permanent resident from Ohio, died while in U.S.
ICE custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on December 14, 2025.
Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, a 46-year-old Eritrean imam and lawful permanent resident from Ohio, died while in U.S.
ICE custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on December 14, 2025.
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Even people living above 400% of the poverty line will be affected—particularly older enrollees and those living in higher-premium locations—as they will lose their credits entirely. Around half of those who would lose eligibility are between the ages of 50 and 64. trib.al/ZZVapV0
Here’s What Happens Now That We’re Going Over the Obamacare Cliff
ACA marketplace enrollees are set to see their health insurance costs spike. But when premium tax credits expire, profound systemic shocks will be felt well beyond individual customers.
trib.al
December 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Even people living above 400% of the poverty line will be affected—particularly older enrollees and those living in higher-premium locations—as they will lose their credits entirely. Around half of those who would lose eligibility are between the ages of 50 and 64. trib.al/ZZVapV0
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No Peace on Earth: ICE Swarm Walmart Parking Lot for Christmas Eve kidnapping.
Camerawoman calls out their lies about letting detainees call loved ones. Yakima, Washington.
Camerawoman calls out their lies about letting detainees call loved ones. Yakima, Washington.
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
No Peace on Earth: ICE Swarm Walmart Parking Lot for Christmas Eve kidnapping.
Camerawoman calls out their lies about letting detainees call loved ones. Yakima, Washington.
Camerawoman calls out their lies about letting detainees call loved ones. Yakima, Washington.
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Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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trib.al/6h1Tuwk
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1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
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In our deep dive into Stephen Miller, we report that Miller praised Coolidge's 1924 restrictions even though an unpublished history of Miller's ancestry authored by his grandmother explicitly talked about how it closed the door on people like Miller's relatives:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
December 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In our deep dive into Stephen Miller, we report that Miller praised Coolidge's 1924 restrictions even though an unpublished history of Miller's ancestry authored by his grandmother explicitly talked about how it closed the door on people like Miller's relatives:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
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The irony and the stupidity….pulling the ladder up.
In our deep dive into Stephen Miller, we report that Miller praised Coolidge's 1924 restrictions even though an unpublished history of Miller's ancestry authored by his grandmother explicitly talked about how it closed the door on people like Miller's relatives:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The irony and the stupidity….pulling the ladder up.
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Leavitt: “These are heinous monsters.”
Reality: Half had no charges, “ICE’s own records say only 3% had been sentenced for a violent crime”
Reality: Half had no charges, “ICE’s own records say only 3% had been sentenced for a violent crime”
December 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Leavitt: “These are heinous monsters.”
Reality: Half had no charges, “ICE’s own records say only 3% had been sentenced for a violent crime”
Reality: Half had no charges, “ICE’s own records say only 3% had been sentenced for a violent crime”