@ecshep.bsky.social
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just. brutal.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
just. brutal.
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it's good that we have hellfire missiles to defend ourselves from two guys hanging on to a capsized boat, who knows what might have happened otherwise
WELKER: Lawmakers say the 2 men appeared to raise their arms potentially to surrender. Why did Admiral Bradley interpret these actions as anything other than them trying to survive?
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
it's good that we have hellfire missiles to defend ourselves from two guys hanging on to a capsized boat, who knows what might have happened otherwise
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Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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This is, unsurprisingly, nonsensical. Is he suggesting eliminating health insurance and giving people a few thousand dollars instead? And then when they get a cancer diagnosis they just go bankrupt?
He is so unserious. That's why we are shut down and Americans know it.
He is so unserious. That's why we are shut down and Americans know it.
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is, unsurprisingly, nonsensical. Is he suggesting eliminating health insurance and giving people a few thousand dollars instead? And then when they get a cancer diagnosis they just go bankrupt?
He is so unserious. That's why we are shut down and Americans know it.
He is so unserious. That's why we are shut down and Americans know it.
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This is what oligarchy looks like:
If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.
If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.
Obscene.
If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.
If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.
Obscene.
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is what oligarchy looks like:
If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.
If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.
Obscene.
If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.
If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.
Obscene.
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"Hey, man, what message should we push today as we deliberately deny millions of Americans their food benefits?"
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Hey, man, what message should we push today as we deliberately deny millions of Americans their food benefits?"
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Hey ChatGPT: Please generate an image of a man thoroughly devoid of any and all human empathy.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hey ChatGPT: Please generate an image of a man thoroughly devoid of any and all human empathy.
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It is clearly deeply annoying for a sociopath when a human collapses nearby and distracts attention from him.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It is clearly deeply annoying for a sociopath when a human collapses nearby and distracts attention from him.
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Jeffries on Mike Johnson likening Democrats to terrorists: "That type of language is reckless, irresponsible, and it's gonna get someone killed."
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Jeffries on Mike Johnson likening Democrats to terrorists: "That type of language is reckless, irresponsible, and it's gonna get someone killed."
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The "ceasefire" does not seem to be going great
October 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The "ceasefire" does not seem to be going great
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Donald Trump wants to lend $20 billion of our money to bail out a political ally and his global investors before an election.
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Bessent Says US in Talks With Argentina Over $20 Billion Lifeline
The US plans to extend a $20 billion swap line to Argentina and is ready to buy the country’s foreign bonds, providing much-needed financial support to President Javier Milei as he tries to regain inv...
www.bloomberg.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Donald Trump wants to lend $20 billion of our money to bail out a political ally and his global investors before an election.
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
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📽️ WATCH: Epidemiologist Erin McCanlies spent much of the past 20 years studying how parents’ exposure to toxic chemicals affects the chances that they will have an autistic child.
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
September 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📽️ WATCH: Epidemiologist Erin McCanlies spent much of the past 20 years studying how parents’ exposure to toxic chemicals affects the chances that they will have an autistic child.
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
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NEW: Microsoft told @propublica.org that it disclosed details of the escort program to the U.S. government.
But the Pentagon’s IT agency was unaware until reporter @reneedudley.bsky.social asked for comment.
“Literally no one seems to know anything about this,” a spokesperson said.
But the Pentagon’s IT agency was unaware until reporter @reneedudley.bsky.social asked for comment.
“Literally no one seems to know anything about this,” a spokesperson said.
A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Chinese Hackers
The Pentagon bans foreign citizens from accessing highly sensitive data, but Microsoft bypasses this by using engineers in China and elsewhere to remotely instruct American “escorts” who may lack expe...
www.propublica.org
July 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
NEW: Microsoft told @propublica.org that it disclosed details of the escort program to the U.S. government.
But the Pentagon’s IT agency was unaware until reporter @reneedudley.bsky.social asked for comment.
“Literally no one seems to know anything about this,” a spokesperson said.
But the Pentagon’s IT agency was unaware until reporter @reneedudley.bsky.social asked for comment.
“Literally no one seems to know anything about this,” a spokesperson said.
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According to Chuck Todd, this is the most dangerous thing about the Trump era
July 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
According to Chuck Todd, this is the most dangerous thing about the Trump era
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This is exactly what the data in San Diego bear out, per @sandiegouniontribune.com reporting.
"While 20% of arrests in April were of individuals without criminal convictions or charges, it rose to 62% in May and 76% in early June, according to the data."
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/w...
"While 20% of arrests in April were of individuals without criminal convictions or charges, it rose to 62% in May and 76% in early June, according to the data."
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/w...
July 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is exactly what the data in San Diego bear out, per @sandiegouniontribune.com reporting.
"While 20% of arrests in April were of individuals without criminal convictions or charges, it rose to 62% in May and 76% in early June, according to the data."
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/w...
"While 20% of arrests in April were of individuals without criminal convictions or charges, it rose to 62% in May and 76% in early June, according to the data."
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/w...
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“Things will be missed,” former FDA inspector Patrick Stone said about the layoffs. “We are going to have a lot less safe drugs.” @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/fda-...
www.propublica.org/article/fda-...
FDA Layoffs Could Compromise Safety of Medications Made at Foreign Factories, Inspectors Say
Beyond staff cuts, the departures of some longtime investigators in recent months have left less experienced people tasked with rooting out dangerous manufacturing practices.
www.propublica.org
July 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“Things will be missed,” former FDA inspector Patrick Stone said about the layoffs. “We are going to have a lot less safe drugs.” @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/fda-...
www.propublica.org/article/fda-...
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Between broken tree limbs and muddied cabins, a father looks for his missing child
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
July 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Between broken tree limbs and muddied cabins, a father looks for his missing child
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Crucial roles were vacant at local National Weather Service offices as severe rainfall hit parts of Central Texas on Friday morning. Some experts question whether it hurt coordination with emergency officials.
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
trib.al
July 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Crucial roles were vacant at local National Weather Service offices as severe rainfall hit parts of Central Texas on Friday morning. Some experts question whether it hurt coordination with emergency officials.
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Oh, is that all you know how to do, Mike?
Mike Johnson on Texas floods: "In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does ... all we know to do at this moment is pray."
July 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Oh, is that all you know how to do, Mike?
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the basic message of the republican party is “fuck you, you’re on your own.”
Mike Johnson on Texas floods: "In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does ... all we know to do at this moment is pray."
July 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
the basic message of the republican party is “fuck you, you’re on your own.”
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This horrid bill which has been described as “corrupt,” “a crime scene,” and “immoral,” by Senators who reviewed it could still be stopped if the House GOP was not so afraid of Trump.
June 30, 2025
"This is the most deeply immoral piece of legislation I have ever voted on in my entire time in Congress,” said Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT).
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This horrid bill which has been described as “corrupt,” “a crime scene,” and “immoral,” by Senators who reviewed it could still be stopped if the House GOP was not so afraid of Trump.
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I just talked with Roger from Virginia. He is here protesting Trump. This looks like a Proud Boys shirt but it is actually merch from the AME church damaged by Enrique Tarrio and others who won the right to use Proud Boys logos in subsequent court cases. They made BLM merch like this.
June 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I just talked with Roger from Virginia. He is here protesting Trump. This looks like a Proud Boys shirt but it is actually merch from the AME church damaged by Enrique Tarrio and others who won the right to use Proud Boys logos in subsequent court cases. They made BLM merch like this.