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It really is such masculine energy to blame things on a woman who no longer works at the company www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/u...
January 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It really is such masculine energy to blame things on a woman who no longer works at the company www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/u...
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And here it is.
Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And here it is.
Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
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1. Federal employees who own stock in a company are prohibited from being involved in any matter related to the company's financial interests.
Members of Congress are involved in matters that financially impact all companies
But they are free to trade any stock
And some members make a killing
Members of Congress are involved in matters that financially impact all companies
But they are free to trade any stock
And some members make a killing
These lawmakers made a fortune in the stock market last year
Federal government employees who own stock in a company are prohibited by law from being involved in any matter that may impact the financial interests of the company — whether or not the matter can p...
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January 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
1. Federal employees who own stock in a company are prohibited from being involved in any matter related to the company's financial interests.
Members of Congress are involved in matters that financially impact all companies
But they are free to trade any stock
And some members make a killing
Members of Congress are involved in matters that financially impact all companies
But they are free to trade any stock
And some members make a killing
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The world may be slowly descending into madness, but making tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold winter's day somehow makes everything a little bit better, if only for a moment.
January 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The world may be slowly descending into madness, but making tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold winter's day somehow makes everything a little bit better, if only for a moment.
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Yes, some Democrats have unpopular positions.
But Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary just said he SUPPORTED extending massive tax cuts for the wealthy and OPPOSED raising the minimum wage
Those are two VERY unpopular positions
But Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary just said he SUPPORTED extending massive tax cuts for the wealthy and OPPOSED raising the minimum wage
Those are two VERY unpopular positions
January 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Yes, some Democrats have unpopular positions.
But Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary just said he SUPPORTED extending massive tax cuts for the wealthy and OPPOSED raising the minimum wage
Those are two VERY unpopular positions
But Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary just said he SUPPORTED extending massive tax cuts for the wealthy and OPPOSED raising the minimum wage
Those are two VERY unpopular positions
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“Deaths from bombs and other traumatic injuries during the first nine months of the war in Gaza may have been underestimated by more than 40 percent, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet.”
Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says
Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
“Deaths from bombs and other traumatic injuries during the first nine months of the war in Gaza may have been underestimated by more than 40 percent, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet.”
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January 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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An all-timer
GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
January 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
An all-timer
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Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense does not know where South East Asia is
Duckworth: How many nations are in ASEAN?
Hegseth: We have allies in South Korea, Japan, and Australia
Duckworth: None of those countries are in ASEAN
Hegseth: We have allies in South Korea, Japan, and Australia
Duckworth: None of those countries are in ASEAN
January 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense does not know where South East Asia is
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United States dementia cases estimated to double by 2060
Anticipated jump especially large for women, Blacks, and those over age 75
The risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Anticipated jump especially large for women, Blacks, and those over age 75
The risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
January 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
United States dementia cases estimated to double by 2060
Anticipated jump especially large for women, Blacks, and those over age 75
The risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Anticipated jump especially large for women, Blacks, and those over age 75
The risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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I have struggled with my role is as an Arabic speaker with a platform, in the face of the need in Gaza. I have decided to start a series I'm calling “Voices of Gaza” that tells a fuller story of people’s lives and dreams beyond victimhood.
I hope you'll help amplify.
I hope you'll help amplify.
January 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I have struggled with my role is as an Arabic speaker with a platform, in the face of the need in Gaza. I have decided to start a series I'm calling “Voices of Gaza” that tells a fuller story of people’s lives and dreams beyond victimhood.
I hope you'll help amplify.
I hope you'll help amplify.
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These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
January 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
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The largest wildfire in California history -- the August Complex Fire, which burned more than 1 million acres -- occurred during the Trump administration
January 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The largest wildfire in California history -- the August Complex Fire, which burned more than 1 million acres -- occurred during the Trump administration
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Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?
January 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?
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Day 1050 of my 3 day war. 800,000 casualties don't matter if you are willing to take 2 million.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
January 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Day 1050 of my 3 day war. 800,000 casualties don't matter if you are willing to take 2 million.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
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Everyone can choose their own path but I completely reject the idea that the country is “cooked” because Trump won the election
There are many possible directions for the country and the world from this point and much of it depends on who stays engaged
There are many possible directions for the country and the world from this point and much of it depends on who stays engaged
December 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Everyone can choose their own path but I completely reject the idea that the country is “cooked” because Trump won the election
There are many possible directions for the country and the world from this point and much of it depends on who stays engaged
There are many possible directions for the country and the world from this point and much of it depends on who stays engaged
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"Let me take that off your plate" is a strong love language unless cheese is involved, in which case, and let me be clear, get away from my cheese with your awful hate language
December 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
"Let me take that off your plate" is a strong love language unless cheese is involved, in which case, and let me be clear, get away from my cheese with your awful hate language
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The precedent set today should upset every American who believes in our democratic form of government.
It appears that from now on no major legislation can be passed without the approval of the wealthiest person in this country.
That’s not democracy, that’s oligarchy.
It appears that from now on no major legislation can be passed without the approval of the wealthiest person in this country.
That’s not democracy, that’s oligarchy.
December 21, 2024 at 12:57 PM
The precedent set today should upset every American who believes in our democratic form of government.
It appears that from now on no major legislation can be passed without the approval of the wealthiest person in this country.
That’s not democracy, that’s oligarchy.
It appears that from now on no major legislation can be passed without the approval of the wealthiest person in this country.
That’s not democracy, that’s oligarchy.
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Between the shutdown, the drones, and them perp walking Luigi like he’s the goddamn Joker, I think it’s clear the writers are officially out of ideas and are just grabbing whatever was left in the cutting room floor.
December 20, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Between the shutdown, the drones, and them perp walking Luigi like he’s the goddamn Joker, I think it’s clear the writers are officially out of ideas and are just grabbing whatever was left in the cutting room floor.
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Across this country, working people are fed up with CEOs and corporations working us to death so they can continue to get richer.
We’re with Starbucks & Amazon workers demanding a fair contract now & an end to all unfair labor practices!
#NoContractNoCoffee #SolidaritySeason
We’re with Starbucks & Amazon workers demanding a fair contract now & an end to all unfair labor practices!
#NoContractNoCoffee #SolidaritySeason
December 20, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Across this country, working people are fed up with CEOs and corporations working us to death so they can continue to get richer.
We’re with Starbucks & Amazon workers demanding a fair contract now & an end to all unfair labor practices!
#NoContractNoCoffee #SolidaritySeason
We’re with Starbucks & Amazon workers demanding a fair contract now & an end to all unfair labor practices!
#NoContractNoCoffee #SolidaritySeason