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Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
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“… The @nytimes.com editorial board has complied a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion, with help from scholars… The sobering reality is that the U.S. has regressed… on all 12.”
Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
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Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Opinion | ‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’
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December 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
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The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
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Good morning. Please enjoy this Thanksgiving composition by a burgeoning young writer.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Good morning. Please enjoy this Thanksgiving composition by a burgeoning young writer.
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This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all who defend democracy—on the streets, in the courts, at the polls, and in the daily work required to uphold our Constitution.
Democracy can't defend itself. Thank you for standing up for democracy and American communities.
Democracy can't defend itself. Thank you for standing up for democracy and American communities.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all who defend democracy—on the streets, in the courts, at the polls, and in the daily work required to uphold our Constitution.
Democracy can't defend itself. Thank you for standing up for democracy and American communities.
Democracy can't defend itself. Thank you for standing up for democracy and American communities.
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“We most humbly beseech him to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed.”
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
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— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
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Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“We most humbly beseech him to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed.”
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
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— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
www.mountvernon.org/education/pr...
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
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More remarkable findings by a federal judge about the lack of credibility of members of the current administration.....
THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
More remarkable findings by a federal judge about the lack of credibility of members of the current administration.....
‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Opinion | ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
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“And so “distrust and verify” should be the motto going forward. Congress, the media, the survivors—everyone committed to the truth come out—needs to be prepared to keep the pressure on, and to scream from the rooftops if there seems to be evasion or stonewalling.
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-epstei...
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Saga Has Only Just Begun
The next phase will involve ensuring Trump complies with the disclosures. Let us distrust and verify.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“And so “distrust and verify” should be the motto going forward. Congress, the media, the survivors—everyone committed to the truth come out—needs to be prepared to keep the pressure on, and to scream from the rooftops if there seems to be evasion or stonewalling.
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www.thebulwark.com/p/the-epstei...
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If I have a spring in my step today, it's because we were able to take a much needed break last night from the madness of our politics to enjoy the divine madness of the GOAT, Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, in a fine Washington National Opera production. 🧑🎤 👏
www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/202...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
If I have a spring in my step today, it's because we were able to take a much needed break last night from the madness of our politics to enjoy the divine madness of the GOAT, Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, in a fine Washington National Opera production. 🧑🎤 👏
www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/202...
www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/202...
This by @kkdumez.bsky.social is a must-read, connecting some really sordid threads I've never seen anywhere else.
“Epstein is at the heart of the MAGA movement.” Writes @kkdumez.bsky.social
That one sentence alone just absolutely explains why all of us with “TDS” had such a visceral reaction the moment the man rode that escalator. I think something in us knew how deep and dark this all was.
That one sentence alone just absolutely explains why all of us with “TDS” had such a visceral reaction the moment the man rode that escalator. I think something in us knew how deep and dark this all was.
Epstein is the key
Exposing the plan
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This by @kkdumez.bsky.social is a must-read, connecting some really sordid threads I've never seen anywhere else.
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From the description, this particular incident appears to be a targeted enforcement operation; they were looking for a specific person. That he was at church at the time is no longer an obstacle under this administration.
Fifteen-year-old Miguel Vazquez was one of the people who took off running when federal agents arrived. “I thought, ‘Wait, why am I running? I’m a citizen,’” Vazquez said.
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ICE Agents Raid a Church With No Explanation
Operation “Charlotte’s Web” continues.
newrepublic.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
From the description, this particular incident appears to be a targeted enforcement operation; they were looking for a specific person. That he was at church at the time is no longer an obstacle under this administration.
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“The church loves to remind suffering people that “it was people that hurt you, not God” ...
... To say “it was people, not God” is convenient, and has some truth to it, but it also forces us to divorce Christ from the people who are supposed to be “in Christ.”
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... To say “it was people, not God” is convenient, and has some truth to it, but it also forces us to divorce Christ from the people who are supposed to be “in Christ.”
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November 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“The church loves to remind suffering people that “it was people that hurt you, not God” ...
... To say “it was people, not God” is convenient, and has some truth to it, but it also forces us to divorce Christ from the people who are supposed to be “in Christ.”
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... To say “it was people, not God” is convenient, and has some truth to it, but it also forces us to divorce Christ from the people who are supposed to be “in Christ.”
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The Epstein emails are a “skeleton key” for understanding a culture “in which the wealthy and powerful appear not as master operators but as bumbling sycophants, eager to cozy up to influence no matter how villainous or depraved,” @cwarzel.bsky.social argues.
The Dumb Truth at the Heart of the Epstein Scandal
When QAnon meets Veep
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Epstein emails are a “skeleton key” for understanding a culture “in which the wealthy and powerful appear not as master operators but as bumbling sycophants, eager to cozy up to influence no matter how villainous or depraved,” @cwarzel.bsky.social argues.
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"Right now, ICE is acting like instilling fear is it's goal. But fear doesn’t make for good policing."
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I was a police chief in seven cities. Here’s how ICE undermines local law enforcement.
A career cop on why Trump’s strong-arm tactics are destined to backfire.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Right now, ICE is acting like instilling fear is it's goal. But fear doesn’t make for good policing."
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newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/i-was-a-po...
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If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
Undaunted
Rep. Robert Garcia shows Democrats how to fight MAGA
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November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
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Dread is creeping into the White House as the Epstein story returns during the weakest moment of Trump’s second term, @JonLemire.bsky.social reports.
Epstein Returns at the Worst Time for Trump
The president is desperate to make the questions go away, but there is no sign they will.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dread is creeping into the White House as the Epstein story returns during the weakest moment of Trump’s second term, @JonLemire.bsky.social reports.
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The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
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sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
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Trump's pardon of allies who helped him try to subvert the 2020 election is important. It's a permission slip--no, it's an encouragement, even an order--to allies to be ready to try to subvert the elections in 2026, and 2028.
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Trump pardons top allies who aided bid to subvert the 2020 election
Pardon recipients include Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman and dozens more.
politi.co
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Trump's pardon of allies who helped him try to subvert the 2020 election is important. It's a permission slip--no, it's an encouragement, even an order--to allies to be ready to try to subvert the elections in 2026, and 2028.
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In recent years, lots of churches (esp rural ones) saved money by moving clergy, etc off of traditional group health insurance to the ACA exchanges.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In recent years, lots of churches (esp rural ones) saved money by moving clergy, etc off of traditional group health insurance to the ACA exchanges.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
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Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
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November 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...