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How the word ‘womyn’ dragged the National Spelling Bee into the US culture wars
How the word ‘womyn’ dragged the National Spelling Bee into the US culture wars
In an age of division where authoritarianism is seeping into every corner of American discourse, the Spelling Bee offers up a reminder of what America should truly be
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
How the word ‘womyn’ dragged the National Spelling Bee into the US culture wars
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The ignorant, fragile man-child who couldn't admit he lost an election also can't admit he doesn't know how tariffs work.
This is why we're screwed.
This is why we're screwed.
May 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The ignorant, fragile man-child who couldn't admit he lost an election also can't admit he doesn't know how tariffs work.
This is why we're screwed.
This is why we're screwed.
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When the President of the United States says he doesn’t know if he should uphold the Constitution, it should be a searing red line for every American.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
May 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
When the President of the United States says he doesn’t know if he should uphold the Constitution, it should be a searing red line for every American.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
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UNDERWOOD: Do you believe that the US government has the authority to deport American citizens
NOEM: No, and we are not deporting US citizens
UNDERWOOD: Several American citizens have been deported
NOEM: No, and we are not deporting US citizens
UNDERWOOD: Several American citizens have been deported
May 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
UNDERWOOD: Do you believe that the US government has the authority to deport American citizens
NOEM: No, and we are not deporting US citizens
UNDERWOOD: Several American citizens have been deported
NOEM: No, and we are not deporting US citizens
UNDERWOOD: Several American citizens have been deported
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A race played out across the globe, from Europe to the Middle East and the U.S., led by Eric Trump & Don Trump Jr. as they pushed new ways to profit off of the Trump name & Trump's status as POTUS. The NYT today investigates this extraordinary drive to cash in. nyti.ms/4iNzTYv
Donald Jr. and Eric Trump Pursue New Deals That Would Enrich President Trump (Gift Article)
The president’s older sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing deals, many of which will financially benefit their father.
nyti.ms
May 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A race played out across the globe, from Europe to the Middle East and the U.S., led by Eric Trump & Don Trump Jr. as they pushed new ways to profit off of the Trump name & Trump's status as POTUS. The NYT today investigates this extraordinary drive to cash in. nyti.ms/4iNzTYv
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But Hunter Biden….
May 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
But Hunter Biden….
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There are at least three private security people & five uniformed law enforcement officers involved in this. What the hell?
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
There are at least three private security people & five uniformed law enforcement officers involved in this. What the hell?
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Cory Booker.
That’s the post. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That’s the post. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
April 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Cory Booker.
That’s the post. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That’s the post. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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It was never America First.
It was always Trump First.
It was always Trump First.
March 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It was never America First.
It was always Trump First.
It was always Trump First.
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The author of this piece was an associate WH counsel under Reagan. He has a very polite way of explaining that what Trump is doing with DOGE is a coup. wapo.st/4hSE7Ox
February 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The author of this piece was an associate WH counsel under Reagan. He has a very polite way of explaining that what Trump is doing with DOGE is a coup. wapo.st/4hSE7Ox
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More of this, America.
February 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
More of this, America.
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Yale Law wants its degree back.
And Vance needs to go back to school to learn about separation of powers…
And Vance needs to go back to school to learn about separation of powers…
February 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yale Law wants its degree back.
And Vance needs to go back to school to learn about separation of powers…
And Vance needs to go back to school to learn about separation of powers…
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A fake billionaire is letting a fake genius destroy America because a bunch of fake patriots are too stupid, too entitled and too hateful to understand the difference between what is fake news and what is fact.
February 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A fake billionaire is letting a fake genius destroy America because a bunch of fake patriots are too stupid, too entitled and too hateful to understand the difference between what is fake news and what is fact.
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It's ILLEGAL for special government employees to do government work that affects their own financial interests!
Musk's companies got $3.3 BILLION in US government contracts in 2024, and now he's deciding who gets federal funding.
House Judiciary Dems are calling on the DOJ to investigate NOW.
Musk's companies got $3.3 BILLION in US government contracts in 2024, and now he's deciding who gets federal funding.
House Judiciary Dems are calling on the DOJ to investigate NOW.
February 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's ILLEGAL for special government employees to do government work that affects their own financial interests!
Musk's companies got $3.3 BILLION in US government contracts in 2024, and now he's deciding who gets federal funding.
House Judiciary Dems are calling on the DOJ to investigate NOW.
Musk's companies got $3.3 BILLION in US government contracts in 2024, and now he's deciding who gets federal funding.
House Judiciary Dems are calling on the DOJ to investigate NOW.
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When you solve for the wrong problem, not only do you not get the solution, you can cause harm. The President wasted water that was being saved for farmers for a PR stunt.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
February 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
When you solve for the wrong problem, not only do you not get the solution, you can cause harm. The President wasted water that was being saved for farmers for a PR stunt.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
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Republicans are going to pass a budget with one of the biggest deficits in world history.
February 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Republicans are going to pass a budget with one of the biggest deficits in world history.
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
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Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID
Musk announced the planned closure of the foreign assistance agency early Monday morning on social media.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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This guy should have no role in running our government. We didn’t elect him. He’s not a gov’t employee who is accountable. He hasn’t taken an oath to uphold the constitution or work on behalf of the American people. He’s in it for himself not for us.
February 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This guy should have no role in running our government. We didn’t elect him. He’s not a gov’t employee who is accountable. He hasn’t taken an oath to uphold the constitution or work on behalf of the American people. He’s in it for himself not for us.
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Reuters: Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
reuters.com
www.reuters.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reuters: Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
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“Now, as fears emerge Trump’s administration is ‘dangerously’ undermining the U.S. dollar, Musk has confirmed he wants to put the U.S. Treasury on a blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies—including Musk’s pet project dogecoin.”
www.forbes.com/sites/digita...
www.forbes.com/sites/digita...
‘This Needs To Stop Now’—Elon Musk Confirms Radical Doge U.S. Treasury Plan
Elon Musk has confirmed he wants to put the U.S. Treasury on a blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies...
www.forbes.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“Now, as fears emerge Trump’s administration is ‘dangerously’ undermining the U.S. dollar, Musk has confirmed he wants to put the U.S. Treasury on a blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies—including Musk’s pet project dogecoin.”
www.forbes.com/sites/digita...
www.forbes.com/sites/digita...
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Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"
February 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"