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French polling on Ukraine
Macron is giving a televised address tonight, likely on defence and security
So here's polling from this week on how French people see the war in Ukraine
First, 73% say the US isn't an ally of France
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So here's polling from this week on how French people see the war in Ukraine
First, 73% say the US isn't an ally of France
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March 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
French polling on Ukraine
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Senator Elissa Slotkin, a first-term Democrat from Michigan, delivered a simple message as her party’s official response to President Trump’s combative address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night: Trump, she said, was “going to make you pay in every part of your life.”
Slotkin Warns Trump ‘Will Make You Pay’ in Democrats’ Response to Speech
The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, opted for a simple and brief response to President Trump’s speech, arguing that his agenda would be costly for Americans and leave them less safe.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Senator Elissa Slotkin, a first-term Democrat from Michigan, delivered a simple message as her party’s official response to President Trump’s combative address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night: Trump, she said, was “going to make you pay in every part of your life.”
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Examining President Trump’s claims vs President Biden’s economic record. Is Trump’s take on weakness accurate? Let’s check the facts and compare administrations. As for Trump’s second term, it’s still too soon to judge, a lot can happen.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Examining President Trump’s claims vs President Biden’s economic record. Is Trump’s take on weakness accurate? Let’s check the facts and compare administrations. As for Trump’s second term, it’s still too soon to judge, a lot can happen.
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I still get shocked.
February 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I still get shocked.
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“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
Zelensky Walked Into a Trap
Donald Trump and J. D. Vance appear to have entered today’s Oval Office meeting with the goal of generating a pretext for a diplomatic break with Ukraine.
theatln.tc
February 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
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-Fed GDP predictions went negative, predicting recession
-Trump is firing 50% of Social Security Administration
-Medicare telehealth for seniors is on track to disappear this month because Trump killed the bill to extend it
-every Republican house member voted to slash Medicaid health insurance
-Trump is firing 50% of Social Security Administration
-Medicare telehealth for seniors is on track to disappear this month because Trump killed the bill to extend it
-every Republican house member voted to slash Medicaid health insurance
February 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
-Fed GDP predictions went negative, predicting recession
-Trump is firing 50% of Social Security Administration
-Medicare telehealth for seniors is on track to disappear this month because Trump killed the bill to extend it
-every Republican house member voted to slash Medicaid health insurance
-Trump is firing 50% of Social Security Administration
-Medicare telehealth for seniors is on track to disappear this month because Trump killed the bill to extend it
-every Republican house member voted to slash Medicaid health insurance
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President Trump has promised that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will impose few, if any, costs on the U.S. and rake in huge sums of revenue. But experts point out that many of his goals contradict and undermine one another.
When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
President Trump has promised that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will impose few, if any, costs on the U.S. and rake in huge sums of revenue. But experts point out that many of his goals contradict and undermine one another.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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The Atlantic asked every GOP member of Congress two straightforward questions: Did Russia invade Ukraine? And is Putin a dictator? A few said yes; one responded with an interaction with a chatbot; most didn’t respond at all. theatln.tc/C9Sz9dk4
Did Russia Invade Ukraine? Is Putin a Dictator? We Asked Every Republican Member of Congress
Two simple questions, few straight answers
theatln.tc
February 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Atlantic asked every GOP member of Congress two straightforward questions: Did Russia invade Ukraine? And is Putin a dictator? A few said yes; one responded with an interaction with a chatbot; most didn’t respond at all. theatln.tc/C9Sz9dk4
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Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are threatening the health care of 3.4 million Illinoisans to give tax breaks to the rich.
People will be stripped of lifesaving care. People will die – and blood will be on their hands.
People will be stripped of lifesaving care. People will die – and blood will be on their hands.
February 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are threatening the health care of 3.4 million Illinoisans to give tax breaks to the rich.
People will be stripped of lifesaving care. People will die – and blood will be on their hands.
People will be stripped of lifesaving care. People will die – and blood will be on their hands.
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Holy crap.
EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
February 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Holy crap.
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“I am ashamed for my nation; even if Congress acts to support and aid Ukraine, it cannot restore the American honor lost today.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social captures this shameful episode and treatment of an ally.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
@radiofreetom.bsky.social captures this shameful episode and treatment of an ally.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
It Was an Ambush
Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“I am ashamed for my nation; even if Congress acts to support and aid Ukraine, it cannot restore the American honor lost today.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social captures this shameful episode and treatment of an ally.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
@radiofreetom.bsky.social captures this shameful episode and treatment of an ally.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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I don’t believe this is true.
The American people have also switched sides. Not all of them, but a significant enough percentage that it might as well be a flat majority.
If Americans were still with Ukraine then Trump’s approval rating would drop 10 points by Monday.
It won’t.
The American people have also switched sides. Not all of them, but a significant enough percentage that it might as well be a flat majority.
If Americans were still with Ukraine then Trump’s approval rating would drop 10 points by Monday.
It won’t.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...
kyivindependent.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I don’t believe this is true.
The American people have also switched sides. Not all of them, but a significant enough percentage that it might as well be a flat majority.
If Americans were still with Ukraine then Trump’s approval rating would drop 10 points by Monday.
It won’t.
The American people have also switched sides. Not all of them, but a significant enough percentage that it might as well be a flat majority.
If Americans were still with Ukraine then Trump’s approval rating would drop 10 points by Monday.
It won’t.
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Anger. Righteous anger. We need more of it in this country.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Anger. Righteous anger. We need more of it in this country.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Ramadan Mubarak! As the holy month begins, I’m wishing all those who observe in New Jersey and across the world a meaningful fast and a blessed month with family and friends.
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ramadan Mubarak! As the holy month begins, I’m wishing all those who observe in New Jersey and across the world a meaningful fast and a blessed month with family and friends.
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With disinformation playing a major role in Virginia’s 2024 elections, pro-democracy organizers are bracing for another election rife in 2025 with right-wing disinformation. Here's what you should know.
Disinformation Plagued Virginia’s Last Election. Could It Be Worse in 2025?
Disinformation around noncitizen voting plagued Virginia last year and many voting rights experts and advocates fear a repeat in 2025.
www.democracydocket.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
With disinformation playing a major role in Virginia’s 2024 elections, pro-democracy organizers are bracing for another election rife in 2025 with right-wing disinformation. Here's what you should know.
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Donald Trump has disgraced the United States of America in countless ways since he first entered political life ten years ago.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Donald Trump has disgraced the United States of America in countless ways since he first entered political life ten years ago.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
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"Without a realistic business model, it will be impossible for filmmakers like Corbet and Baker—and the dozens of people they employ on every production—to get paid their full worth."
Oscar-Nominated and Broke
Two directors nominated for Academy Awards shine a light on the worsening economics of indie film.
www.thebulwark.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"Without a realistic business model, it will be impossible for filmmakers like Corbet and Baker—and the dozens of people they employ on every production—to get paid their full worth."
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susan collins? Thom Tillis? Silent? This is why Among many reasons Maine and NC can do better in 20206. They are cowards.
February 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
susan collins? Thom Tillis? Silent? This is why Among many reasons Maine and NC can do better in 20206. They are cowards.
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Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist.
He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.
He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.
February 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist.
He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.
He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.
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Zelensky is a hero.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Zelensky is a hero.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
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Republicans don’t care about working people—they care about not getting primaried.
Mike Johnson dismisses town hall voters as “Democrat plants.” Like they don’t matter, but these are real Americans with real fears.
Nothing changes until GOP voters feel the pain and realize they got conned.
Mike Johnson dismisses town hall voters as “Democrat plants.” Like they don’t matter, but these are real Americans with real fears.
Nothing changes until GOP voters feel the pain and realize they got conned.
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Republicans don’t care about working people—they care about not getting primaried.
Mike Johnson dismisses town hall voters as “Democrat plants.” Like they don’t matter, but these are real Americans with real fears.
Nothing changes until GOP voters feel the pain and realize they got conned.
Mike Johnson dismisses town hall voters as “Democrat plants.” Like they don’t matter, but these are real Americans with real fears.
Nothing changes until GOP voters feel the pain and realize they got conned.