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The second, third and fourth bombing of that boat killing the two young men clinging to rubble, why? Pete H, DJT, and all the republicans backing this, justifying this, they all have blood on their hands!
December 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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It drives Jonathan Turley crazy when I remind everyone that he is just Mike Lindell with tenure. So, please make sure not to amplify this message.👇

Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
August 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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"Across most of the South and Midwest [including Oklahoma], state laws bar local governments from requiring employers to provide paid sick leave, effectively stripping cities of the power to enact their own labor protections."

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Oklahoma among 18 states that stops cities from enacting paid leave standards, report finds • Oklahoma Voice
Across most of the South and Midwest, state laws bar local governments from requiring employers to provide paid sick leave, effectively stripping cities of the power to enact their own labor protectio...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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"[T]here are a lot of high-status people who are very interested in covering up their association with the disgraced financier .... [T]he US has a two-tier justice system where rich and powerful people can do terrible things and face no consequences."

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Ghislaine Maxwell was not Jeffrey Epstein’s sole enabler. So why is she the only one in prison? | Arwa Mahdawi
This weekend, the Trump administration officially closed the file on the notorious billionaire Epstein. Maga aren’t the only ones who should be outraged, writes Arwa Mahdawi
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.

A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.

If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
July 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This is unbelievable! We are the wealthiest country in the world and we can’t share with our most vulnerable. Shame on Congress! Shame on the GOP!
Weird thing for a Republican congressman to be celebrating but at least he's being honest
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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The ICE arrest was a death sentence for this hardworking, 40-year resident of the US, family oriented, never been in trouble, unauthorized immigrant.

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‘Ticking time bomb’: Ice detainee dies in transit as experts say more deaths likely
Guardian reporting reveals confusing and contradictory events surrounding death of Abelardo Avellaneda Delgado
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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"SEATTLE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the U.S. out of an agreement with Washington, Oregon and four American Indian tribes to work together to restore salmon populations and boost tribal clean energy development in the Pacific Northwest ...."

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Trump administration pulls US out of agreement to help restore salmon in the Columbia River
President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the U.S. out of an agreement with Washington, Oregon and four American Indian tribes to work together to restore salmon populations and boost tribal energy de...
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June 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I stand with the good people of LA, California, Governor Newsom.
June 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Why am I even surprised this is in the discussion phase? This is a disgusting idea.

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DHS considering reality show in which immigrants compete for citizenship
By Amy B Wang — The Department of Homeland Security is vetting a pitch for a reality television show in which immigrants would compete against one another for U.S. citizenship. The proposed r…
nm.news
May 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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March 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Protecting trans is protecting human beings, trans or not.
March 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Teen Vogue: remains braver than almost any other news outlet at this time.
Vivian Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Going Viral, and Protecting Trans Youth
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter is coming into her own.
www.teenvogue.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Virtual Event coming up on April 2nd: Future Dreaming and Your Advocacy Superpower for Queer Folks and Allies

There are countless ways to be an advocate, and we'll discuss how to use the skills you already have to make a difference.

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March 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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🏳️‍⚧️💕Updated Casa Lola wish list!💕🏳️‍⚧️

Casa Lola is a transitional housing program to provide a safer, affirming place to stabilize while working toward personal goals. You can help today by purchasing something from our wish list, and by sharing.

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#transjoy #housing
March 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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One of the ways I try to show my allyship is by writing. I cranked out this short piece this morning. Hoping my fellow mental health professionals will also speak out in whatever ways they can.

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Conversion Therapy Is an Abomination
The Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that challenges Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy.” As the name suggests, conversion therapy is an alleged treatment that attempts to change a...
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March 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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EGGSistence is resistance! :D
March 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Trump’s anti- DEI policies are racism for all to see. I would like to see the marine band they were supposed to play with refuse to play at the White House for events in protest of this nonsense.
U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
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March 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM