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the most important case in the history of western jurisprudence
“This case, ladies and gentleman of the jury, is about a sandwich.”
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
the most important case in the history of western jurisprudence
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“Gringos, go home”: Latin America reacts to Trump’s expanding military campaign
“Gringos, go home”: Latin America reacts to Trump’s expanding military campaign
"It could inflame South America."
www.motherjones.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“Gringos, go home”: Latin America reacts to Trump’s expanding military campaign
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Canadian modesty means that the many sensible policies coming out of Ottawa these days remain unheard of abroad - for @foreignpolicy.com I argue that this is a shame, as Canada is offering a blueprint for rich economies to respond to the Trump and China challenges
Canada Shows How to Neutralize Trump’s Trade Attacks
Ottawa’s latest reforms are a blueprint for Washington’s victims around the world.
foreignpolicy.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Canadian modesty means that the many sensible policies coming out of Ottawa these days remain unheard of abroad - for @foreignpolicy.com I argue that this is a shame, as Canada is offering a blueprint for rich economies to respond to the Trump and China challenges
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We’ve known for a while but this makes it official: Trump is a shit-poster.
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We’ve known for a while but this makes it official: Trump is a shit-poster.
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A political expert flagged what she called a "dumb move" by the Justice Department in its prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey, who has submitted a filing alleging that the case against him is vindictive or selective prosecution.
'Dumb move': Expert highlights major slip-up by Comey prosecutor
A political expert flagged what she called a "dumb move" by the Justice Department in its prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey, who has submitted a filing alleging that the case against him is vindictive or selective prosecution.Among the documents in the Monday filing were 60 pages o...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A political expert flagged what she called a "dumb move" by the Justice Department in its prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey, who has submitted a filing alleging that the case against him is vindictive or selective prosecution.
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What the hell is wrong with this man? He's so mad that he didn't get into Harvard, he wants to turn it into a trade school?
Trump on Harvard: "We reached a concept of a deal but it's pretty complicated bc under this deal it would be $500m, they're gonna open up trade schools. I love the idea of trade & trade schools by Harvard. You know, they get into like a vocational-type school... we may just charge them a $500m fine"
October 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What the hell is wrong with this man? He's so mad that he didn't get into Harvard, he wants to turn it into a trade school?
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The Dumbest Administration in History.
Here is a map showing the exact spot a CHP vehicle was struck by shrapnel after a shell detonated over I-5 during the Trump-Vance missile firings at Camp Pendleton:
Here is a map showing the exact spot a CHP vehicle was struck by shrapnel after a shell detonated over I-5 during the Trump-Vance missile firings at Camp Pendleton:
October 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Dumbest Administration in History.
Here is a map showing the exact spot a CHP vehicle was struck by shrapnel after a shell detonated over I-5 during the Trump-Vance missile firings at Camp Pendleton:
Here is a map showing the exact spot a CHP vehicle was struck by shrapnel after a shell detonated over I-5 during the Trump-Vance missile firings at Camp Pendleton:
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I've never met a good person who went out of their way to belittle waiters
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I've never met a good person who went out of their way to belittle waiters
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Not a single mention of this across the Sunday shows as far as I could tell
October 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Not a single mention of this across the Sunday shows as far as I could tell
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We just live in a john carpenter movie now.
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We just live in a john carpenter movie now.
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Journalists covering the aid air drops say they have been warned by Israel not to film Gaza from the air or the air drops will stop. (Do they not want us to see the scale of the damage?)
“International journalists have not been allowed inside Gaza.”
“International journalists have not been allowed inside Gaza.”
July 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Journalists covering the aid air drops say they have been warned by Israel not to film Gaza from the air or the air drops will stop. (Do they not want us to see the scale of the damage?)
“International journalists have not been allowed inside Gaza.”
“International journalists have not been allowed inside Gaza.”
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It's pretty obvious that a lot of US mainstream media either doesn't recognise authoritarianism or doesn't want to call it out. Either way, it's an excellent way to destroy trust in your institution.
June 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It's pretty obvious that a lot of US mainstream media either doesn't recognise authoritarianism or doesn't want to call it out. Either way, it's an excellent way to destroy trust in your institution.
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To be super clear:
CTV Your Morning *approached* @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to do a weekly segment
CTV announced on *national TV* she would be returning each week
Then CTV *cancels* her segment after Poilievre’s staffer denounces the announcement on X
pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancelle...
CTV Your Morning *approached* @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to do a weekly segment
CTV announced on *national TV* she would be returning each week
Then CTV *cancels* her segment after Poilievre’s staffer denounces the announcement on X
pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancelle...
Absolutely shameful that CTV caved to a disingenuous right-wing pressure campaign instead of standing their ground. It presents even more red flags about the state of the media in Canada.
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social did not deserve to be treated this way.
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social did not deserve to be treated this way.
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
April 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
To be super clear:
CTV Your Morning *approached* @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to do a weekly segment
CTV announced on *national TV* she would be returning each week
Then CTV *cancels* her segment after Poilievre’s staffer denounces the announcement on X
pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancelle...
CTV Your Morning *approached* @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to do a weekly segment
CTV announced on *national TV* she would be returning each week
Then CTV *cancels* her segment after Poilievre’s staffer denounces the announcement on X
pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancelle...
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Intuitive Machines' second moon lander was launched atop a SpaceX rocket, setting off for the latest private US moonshot one year after the company's first attempt ended early with a lopsided landing reut.rs/4ibM8hu
Intuitive Machines embarks on second moon landing mission with Athena lander
Intuitive Machines' second moon lander was launched on Wednesday atop a SpaceX rocket, setting off for the latest private U.S. moonshot one year after the company's first attempt ended early with a lopsided landing.
reut.rs
February 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Intuitive Machines' second moon lander was launched atop a SpaceX rocket, setting off for the latest private US moonshot one year after the company's first attempt ended early with a lopsided landing reut.rs/4ibM8hu
Danielle Smith and her Health Minister face serious corruption allegations for interfering in major contracts that favored private surgery providers, benefiting friends and insiders. www.corruptcare.ca
UCP Government's CorruptCare Scandal
Danielle Smith's UCP government faces serious allegations of corruption related to AHS contracts for private surgeries. It's time for Albertans to demand real answers. The UCP government cannot be tru...
www.corruptcare.ca
February 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Danielle Smith and her Health Minister face serious corruption allegations for interfering in major contracts that favored private surgery providers, benefiting friends and insiders. www.corruptcare.ca
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The clearest explanation of tariffs I’ve ever heard
Did not realize this address from Trudeau was going to be aimed at us
February 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The clearest explanation of tariffs I’ve ever heard
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honestly that was an extraordinary speech which I kinda recommend watching in full (starts 1:14)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada's response to U.S. tariffs – February 1, 2025
YouTube video by cpac
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February 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
honestly that was an extraordinary speech which I kinda recommend watching in full (starts 1:14)
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Mexican President Sheinbaum announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. after Trump announces tariffs on Mexico, Canada & China
"I instruct the Secretary of Economy to implement the plan B that we have been working on, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of the interests of Mexico”
"I instruct the Secretary of Economy to implement the plan B that we have been working on, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of the interests of Mexico”
February 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Mexican President Sheinbaum announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. after Trump announces tariffs on Mexico, Canada & China
"I instruct the Secretary of Economy to implement the plan B that we have been working on, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of the interests of Mexico”
"I instruct the Secretary of Economy to implement the plan B that we have been working on, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of the interests of Mexico”
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President of Mexico 🇲🇽 Sheinbaum posted this on X addressing Trump and his newly imposed tariffs ⬇️
February 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
President of Mexico 🇲🇽 Sheinbaum posted this on X addressing Trump and his newly imposed tariffs ⬇️
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The Anti-Defamation League has bent the knee to Elon Musk and betrayed those they swore to protect.
@aoc.bsky.social calls them out.
@aoc.bsky.social calls them out.
January 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Anti-Defamation League has bent the knee to Elon Musk and betrayed those they swore to protect.
@aoc.bsky.social calls them out.
@aoc.bsky.social calls them out.
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Margaret Thatcher's stupid neoliberal ideology failed society in every conceivable way. Maybe I'll start to take liberals a bit seriously when they stop venerating that fucking ghoul.
Before Chrystia became an MP, she said that "Canada needs a Margaret Thatcher and that we just haven't found her yet." Margaret Thatcher doubled child poverty and brought neoliberalism into the UK and is the mother of the housing crisis there. Privatizing council houses and making life unaffordable.
December 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Margaret Thatcher's stupid neoliberal ideology failed society in every conceivable way. Maybe I'll start to take liberals a bit seriously when they stop venerating that fucking ghoul.
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I just wept and wept and am still weeping. Watch this, and don't be afraid when they see a blanket, it's ok. My heart.
December 12, 2024 at 1:15 AM
I just wept and wept and am still weeping. Watch this, and don't be afraid when they see a blanket, it's ok. My heart.
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
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While Moo Deng was gestating in her mother’s womb, a 31-year-old zookeeper was hatching a plan to make the pygmy hippo a star — tapping into a worldwide culture well-versed in capitalizing on internet virality — and save the financially strapped zoo while he was at it.
Moo Deng is a worldwide phenomenon. How long can this global love affair last?
Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who rose to fame on social media, is still attracting visitors and licensing deals, but celebrity can be fleeting. How long will it take for another cute baby animal to wear ...
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:20 PM
While Moo Deng was gestating in her mother’s womb, a 31-year-old zookeeper was hatching a plan to make the pygmy hippo a star — tapping into a worldwide culture well-versed in capitalizing on internet virality — and save the financially strapped zoo while he was at it.