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Trump doesn't see the world like I do. He divides the world into strong /weak leaders and and those who praise him/don't. That is bad for America's national interests. Discussing the ideas in my new book Autocrats vs. Democrats on @lastword.msnbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Trump doesn't see the world like I do. He divides the world into strong /weak leaders and and those who praise him/don't. That is bad for America's national interests. Discussing the ideas in my new book Autocrats vs. Democrats on @lastword.msnbc.com
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The first Gilded Age was an era of conspicuous consumption.
The second Gilded Age that we're living in is an era of conspicuous corruption.
Look no further than the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom — and what business they have with the government.
The second Gilded Age that we're living in is an era of conspicuous corruption.
Look no further than the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom — and what business they have with the government.
Here’s What Trump’s Ballroom Donors Want - The American Prospect
The price tag on Donald Trump’s garish White House ballroom, now up to $350 million, keeps increasing. That’s because th
prospect.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The first Gilded Age was an era of conspicuous consumption.
The second Gilded Age that we're living in is an era of conspicuous corruption.
Look no further than the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom — and what business they have with the government.
The second Gilded Age that we're living in is an era of conspicuous corruption.
Look no further than the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom — and what business they have with the government.
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Trump is refusing to use contingency funds to fund SNAP — even though his own administration’s guidance said he had the legal authority to do so.
But he’ll find a way to bail out Argentina, conduct extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and build a vanity ballroom.
Priorities.
But he’ll find a way to bail out Argentina, conduct extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and build a vanity ballroom.
Priorities.
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trump is refusing to use contingency funds to fund SNAP — even though his own administration’s guidance said he had the legal authority to do so.
But he’ll find a way to bail out Argentina, conduct extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and build a vanity ballroom.
Priorities.
But he’ll find a way to bail out Argentina, conduct extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and build a vanity ballroom.
Priorities.
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So food assistance for 42 million Americans is not considered essential during a government shutdown, but paychecks for congresspeople who have worked 12 days in the last three months are.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
So food assistance for 42 million Americans is not considered essential during a government shutdown, but paychecks for congresspeople who have worked 12 days in the last three months are.
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While the shutdown has led to some canceled vacations, locals say they are worried about the long-term health of the National Park Service.
Government shutdown latest challenge for Glacier National Park, surrounding communities
While the shutdown has led to some canceled vacations, locals say they are worried about the long-term health of the National Park Service.
montanafreepress.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
While the shutdown has led to some canceled vacations, locals say they are worried about the long-term health of the National Park Service.
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As the country’s second-longest government shutdown hits day 27, air traffic controllers are calling in sick and “wearing thin”—leading to flight delays in major U.S. hubs.
Monday Air Traffic Staffing Issues Cause Flight Delays In Atlanta, Los Angeles
As the country’s second-longest government shutdown hits day 27, air traffic controllers are calling in sick and “wearing thin”—leading to flight delays in major U.S. hubs.
www.forbes.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As the country’s second-longest government shutdown hits day 27, air traffic controllers are calling in sick and “wearing thin”—leading to flight delays in major U.S. hubs.
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My two takeaways on this:
1. CNN's CEO is utterly craven. No surprise there.
2. The White House is getting very nervous about how poorly the demolition of the East Wing is going over with most Americans. Good.
1. CNN's CEO is utterly craven. No surprise there.
2. The White House is getting very nervous about how poorly the demolition of the East Wing is going over with most Americans. Good.
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
My two takeaways on this:
1. CNN's CEO is utterly craven. No surprise there.
2. The White House is getting very nervous about how poorly the demolition of the East Wing is going over with most Americans. Good.
1. CNN's CEO is utterly craven. No surprise there.
2. The White House is getting very nervous about how poorly the demolition of the East Wing is going over with most Americans. Good.
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I obtained ~dozens of hours~ of previously unreported recordings of Russ Vought's briefings from 2021 to 2024.
Want to hear the recordings yourself? Watch @propublica.org's
new mini-documentary about Vought 👇
THE SHADOW PRESIDENT www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Lu...
Want to hear the recordings yourself? Watch @propublica.org's
new mini-documentary about Vought 👇
THE SHADOW PRESIDENT www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Lu...
Russell Vought: The Shadow President
YouTube video by ProPublica
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October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I obtained ~dozens of hours~ of previously unreported recordings of Russ Vought's briefings from 2021 to 2024.
Want to hear the recordings yourself? Watch @propublica.org's
new mini-documentary about Vought 👇
THE SHADOW PRESIDENT www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Lu...
Want to hear the recordings yourself? Watch @propublica.org's
new mini-documentary about Vought 👇
THE SHADOW PRESIDENT www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Lu...
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Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
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"At this moment in time, of course, the release of the TRUMPSTEIN Files is really the public's main priority."
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"At this moment in time, of course, the release of the TRUMPSTEIN Files is really the public's main priority."
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THIS IS NOTHING LESS THAN A SAVAGE REBELLION AGAINST MODESTY.
THE PRESIDENT MUST INVOKE THE INSURRECTION ACT IMMEDIATELY!!
THANK YOU FOR AVERTING YOUR EYES FROM THIS MATTER
buff.ly/iCcDTvD
THE PRESIDENT MUST INVOKE THE INSURRECTION ACT IMMEDIATELY!!
THANK YOU FOR AVERTING YOUR EYES FROM THIS MATTER
buff.ly/iCcDTvD
October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
THIS IS NOTHING LESS THAN A SAVAGE REBELLION AGAINST MODESTY.
THE PRESIDENT MUST INVOKE THE INSURRECTION ACT IMMEDIATELY!!
THANK YOU FOR AVERTING YOUR EYES FROM THIS MATTER
buff.ly/iCcDTvD
THE PRESIDENT MUST INVOKE THE INSURRECTION ACT IMMEDIATELY!!
THANK YOU FOR AVERTING YOUR EYES FROM THIS MATTER
buff.ly/iCcDTvD
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Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.
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The Republican party of "family values" is at it again😡
"Multiple sources also questioned the legality of the cuts to OSERS. Federal law requires that there be an Office of Special Education Programs"
"[An employee] wondered: "Who will families go to when there's nobody left?"
Heartless bastards.
"Multiple sources also questioned the legality of the cuts to OSERS. Federal law requires that there be an Office of Special Education Programs"
"[An employee] wondered: "Who will families go to when there's nobody left?"
Heartless bastards.
Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.
www.npr.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Republican party of "family values" is at it again😡
"Multiple sources also questioned the legality of the cuts to OSERS. Federal law requires that there be an Office of Special Education Programs"
"[An employee] wondered: "Who will families go to when there's nobody left?"
Heartless bastards.
"Multiple sources also questioned the legality of the cuts to OSERS. Federal law requires that there be an Office of Special Education Programs"
"[An employee] wondered: "Who will families go to when there's nobody left?"
Heartless bastards.
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🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
October 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
For the first time, Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
montanafreepress.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
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Can someone put me in contact with George Soros? I've yet to see a dime for any of the protests I've attended.
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Can someone put me in contact with George Soros? I've yet to see a dime for any of the protests I've attended.
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A cartoon by Barry Blitt.
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A cartoon by Barry Blitt.
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I'm relieved to see familes reuniting today in Israel, as Hamas has finally released the remaining Israeli hostages after more than 700 days of horrible captivity.
May this important and overdue moment pave the way to a full and lasting end to these years of bloodshed.
May this important and overdue moment pave the way to a full and lasting end to these years of bloodshed.
Hamas releases all 20 living hostages held in Gaza for more than 2 years
Scenes of relief and celebration in Israel as the first phase of the truce appears to be holding, but major hurdles remain before the Israel-Hamas war can be considered over.
www.msnbc.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I'm relieved to see familes reuniting today in Israel, as Hamas has finally released the remaining Israeli hostages after more than 700 days of horrible captivity.
May this important and overdue moment pave the way to a full and lasting end to these years of bloodshed.
May this important and overdue moment pave the way to a full and lasting end to these years of bloodshed.
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Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.
YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.
YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
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October 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM