Eugene Desyatnik, CDMP
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If Mid East is to have post-empire nation-states, lsrael should remain one of them. Anti settlements &invasion
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If Mid East is to have post-empire nation-states, lsrael should remain one of them. Anti settlements &invasion
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The MOST CORRUPT SCOTUS EVER!!!
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The MOST CORRUPT SCOTUS EVER!!!
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Particularly in this moment of federal fiscal retrenchment—with deep cuts to redistributive programs like Medicaid & education funding—the amount of taxable wealth within municipal boundaries (local fiscal capacity) is likely to become an even more important determinant of life outcomes.
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Particularly in this moment of federal fiscal retrenchment—with deep cuts to redistributive programs like Medicaid & education funding—the amount of taxable wealth within municipal boundaries (local fiscal capacity) is likely to become an even more important determinant of life outcomes.
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These municipalities often function as tax shelters for their residents & corporations, providing locally-exclusive services (and access to the metro economy)—while avoiding contributions to redistributive programs for local neighbors outside jurisdiction. prospect.org/2020/07/06/t...
The Structural Violence of Municipal Hoarding - The American Prospect
High-wealth communities segregate and protect their treasure from municipal redistribution.
prospect.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
These municipalities often function as tax shelters for their residents & corporations, providing locally-exclusive services (and access to the metro economy)—while avoiding contributions to redistributive programs for local neighbors outside jurisdiction. prospect.org/2020/07/06/t...
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Trump Admin is planning to ask Congress to dramatically cut funding for transit as part of the 2026 infrastructure law.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump Admin is planning to ask Congress to dramatically cut funding for transit as part of the 2026 infrastructure law.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
This is what was at stake during the budget impasse.
Ultimately no districts shut down, but some like this one and others (see below) came close.
Ultimately no districts shut down, but some like this one and others (see below) came close.
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is what was at stake during the budget impasse.
Ultimately no districts shut down, but some like this one and others (see below) came close.
Ultimately no districts shut down, but some like this one and others (see below) came close.
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As someone who is a product of the Philadelphia public school system, this is a great read. mindsitenews.org/philadelphia...
Philadelphia School Closings: The Link to Neighborhood Violence
Advocates says Philadelphia school closings contribute to neighborhood violence and the city's festering gun crisis.
mindsitenews.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
As someone who is a product of the Philadelphia public school system, this is a great read. mindsitenews.org/philadelphia...
Every year HIAS PA typically helps our newest arrivals celebrate their first Thanksgiving by inviting them to a meal prepared and served by our volunteers.
However, this year newcomers cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to danger.
So instead, a teach in:
However, this year newcomers cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to danger.
So instead, a teach in:
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Every year HIAS PA typically helps our newest arrivals celebrate their first Thanksgiving by inviting them to a meal prepared and served by our volunteers.
However, this year newcomers cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to danger.
So instead, a teach in:
However, this year newcomers cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to danger.
So instead, a teach in:
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Yeah, we have real issues like all the food banks losing funding.
The federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) USDA program, canceled in late 2024, took away many boxes.
So now with SNAP, so
e residents have even fewer places to turn.
He's not banning private grocers from operating, anyway.
The federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) USDA program, canceled in late 2024, took away many boxes.
So now with SNAP, so
e residents have even fewer places to turn.
He's not banning private grocers from operating, anyway.
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Yeah, we have real issues like all the food banks losing funding.
The federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) USDA program, canceled in late 2024, took away many boxes.
So now with SNAP, so
e residents have even fewer places to turn.
He's not banning private grocers from operating, anyway.
The federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) USDA program, canceled in late 2024, took away many boxes.
So now with SNAP, so
e residents have even fewer places to turn.
He's not banning private grocers from operating, anyway.
Running on economic anxieties and pocketbook issues works.
Making certain segments feel "seen" and validating their unaddressed concerns drives turnout.
A successful formula for both parties.
Making certain segments feel "seen" and validating their unaddressed concerns drives turnout.
A successful formula for both parties.
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Running on economic anxieties and pocketbook issues works.
Making certain segments feel "seen" and validating their unaddressed concerns drives turnout.
A successful formula for both parties.
Making certain segments feel "seen" and validating their unaddressed concerns drives turnout.
A successful formula for both parties.
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Wow. US Marshall shot by an ICE agent.
"US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement in LA"
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement operation in LA, reports say
A U.S. Marshal was shot while assisting an immigration enforcement operation, according to several reports.
www.kktv.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Wow. US Marshall shot by an ICE agent.
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NBC News finds that:
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting
The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources to...
www.nbcnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NBC News finds that:
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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The CDC Diaspora Fights Back
How America’s scientific army is trying to stand up for public health—and stand up for itself.
www.thebulwark.com/p/cdc-diaspo...
How America’s scientific army is trying to stand up for public health—and stand up for itself.
www.thebulwark.com/p/cdc-diaspo...
The CDC Diaspora Fights Back
How America’s scientific army is trying to stand up for public health—and stand up for itself.
www.thebulwark.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The CDC Diaspora Fights Back
How America’s scientific army is trying to stand up for public health—and stand up for itself.
www.thebulwark.com/p/cdc-diaspo...
How America’s scientific army is trying to stand up for public health—and stand up for itself.
www.thebulwark.com/p/cdc-diaspo...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Kada Scott case: DA Larry Krasner to give update after human remains found amid search for missing Philadelphia woman
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-pa/8831/
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Two weeks after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared while working her overnight shift at a senior…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-pa/8831/
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Two weeks after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared while working her overnight shift at a senior…
Kada Scott case: DA Larry Krasner to give update after human remains found amid search for missing Philadelphia woman - Pennsylvania News Beep
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two weeks after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared while working her overnight shift at a senior living community in Chestnut Hill,
www.newsbeep.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Kada Scott case: DA Larry Krasner to give update after human remains found amid search for missing Philadelphia woman
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-pa/8831/
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Two weeks after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared while working her overnight shift at a senior…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-pa/8831/
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Two weeks after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared while working her overnight shift at a senior…
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The rapture? On Rosh Hashanah? A Rosh Hashanah Rapture? Nisht geshtoygn un nisht gefloygn!
September 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The rapture? On Rosh Hashanah? A Rosh Hashanah Rapture? Nisht geshtoygn un nisht gefloygn!
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I often go to NYC for Rosh Hashanah with family. Never had so much trouble getting a hotel room. Why is this year different? The opening of the UN General Assembly is on the same days.
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I often go to NYC for Rosh Hashanah with family. Never had so much trouble getting a hotel room. Why is this year different? The opening of the UN General Assembly is on the same days.
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Artist Isaiah Zagar before one of his South Street murals.
September 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Artist Isaiah Zagar before one of his South Street murals.
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Anti wind energy fossil fuel coalition pressures professor: Washington-based firm, Marzulla Law, who for decades now, have been representing extractive firms, lumbering firms, mining firms, oil and gas companies, including some of the largest ones. www.ripbs.org/news-and-cul...
Amid Pressure to Retract His Research, a Brown University Professor Says It’s Important to ‘Be Brave’
J. Timmons Roberts led work documenting the connections between the fossil fuel industry and groups opposed to offshore wind farms
www.ripbs.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Anti wind energy fossil fuel coalition pressures professor: Washington-based firm, Marzulla Law, who for decades now, have been representing extractive firms, lumbering firms, mining firms, oil and gas companies, including some of the largest ones. www.ripbs.org/news-and-cul...
rent assistance > rent freeze
A Philly cash assistance program is proving successful at keeping low-income renters housed. Will it continue? whyy.org/articles/phi...
Philadelphia rental assistance program helps low-income tenants stay housed
A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.
whyy.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
rent assistance > rent freeze
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AND NOW THE SENIOR CDC LEADERS HAVE JOINED THE WALK OUT! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ7Q...
LIVE: CDC staff plan walkout at Atlanta HQ after Trump firings
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
AND NOW THE SENIOR CDC LEADERS HAVE JOINED THE WALK OUT! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ7Q...
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Some remarkable quotes from these CDC resignation letters:
Wow
August 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Some remarkable quotes from these CDC resignation letters: