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"The most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done. Not close.”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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How Trump team turned a dinner invite into a crypto boon worth millions
iNearly two dozen crypto wallets acquired more than 100,000 $TRUMP meme coins, worth roughly $100 million, after the team said top buyers could join the president for dinner.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
"The most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done. Not close.”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
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Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
WASHINGTON—As the Trump administration continues to alter the version of American history that appears in government publications, sources confirmed Monday that a page on the National Parks website had been revised to describe Harriet Tubman as a human trafficker. “Operating between 1851 and 1862, the notorious human trafficker Harriet Tubman stole approximately 70 African Americans […]
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April 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
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Holy moly this is awesome. For any journalists looking to add interesting local anecdotes to your articles - check this out:
Want to catch up on all—yes, *all*—the #HandsOff protests this weekend? @donnermaps.bsky.social has collected Bluesky posts of photos from more than 1,100 cities great and small on this interactive map -->
April 5, 2025 Protests: Bluesky Links | Created with Datawrapper
See pictures and videos from protests around the country! Click on a dot to anchor the pop-up, then click on link. Adding more constantly! Started with threads of 450 cities by Aram Sinnreich and Rac...
www.datawrapper.de
April 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Holy moly this is awesome. For any journalists looking to add interesting local anecdotes to your articles - check this out:
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In the wealthiest nation on earth, 25% of seniors should not be living on $15,000 a year or less.
We should EXPAND Social Security, not cut it. I will soon be introducing legislation to significantly raise Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the program.
We should EXPAND Social Security, not cut it. I will soon be introducing legislation to significantly raise Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the program.
February 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In the wealthiest nation on earth, 25% of seniors should not be living on $15,000 a year or less.
We should EXPAND Social Security, not cut it. I will soon be introducing legislation to significantly raise Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the program.
We should EXPAND Social Security, not cut it. I will soon be introducing legislation to significantly raise Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the program.
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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🚨🚨☢️☢️🐓🐓
🐓USDA says it "accidentally fired" officials working on H5N1 bird flu and is now trying to rehire them buff.ly/3X8o5bc
☢️Friday, Trump admin tried to bring back some Nuclear Safety employees that they fired, but they can't because they don't have their contact info.
#medsky 🛟 🧪
🐓USDA says it "accidentally fired" officials working on H5N1 bird flu and is now trying to rehire them buff.ly/3X8o5bc
☢️Friday, Trump admin tried to bring back some Nuclear Safety employees that they fired, but they can't because they don't have their contact info.
#medsky 🛟 🧪
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
buff.ly
February 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🚨🚨☢️☢️🐓🐓
🐓USDA says it "accidentally fired" officials working on H5N1 bird flu and is now trying to rehire them buff.ly/3X8o5bc
☢️Friday, Trump admin tried to bring back some Nuclear Safety employees that they fired, but they can't because they don't have their contact info.
#medsky 🛟 🧪
🐓USDA says it "accidentally fired" officials working on H5N1 bird flu and is now trying to rehire them buff.ly/3X8o5bc
☢️Friday, Trump admin tried to bring back some Nuclear Safety employees that they fired, but they can't because they don't have their contact info.
#medsky 🛟 🧪
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Overturning Sullivan has at least two votes on the Supreme Court — Thomas and Alito. Maybe more. I can’t overstate how catastrophic that would be for free expression in America in an environment where political and performative defamation litigation are common.
Trump megadonor Steve Wynn has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn the landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, which protects the media's ability to aggressively cover public officials. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
February 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Overturning Sullivan has at least two votes on the Supreme Court — Thomas and Alito. Maybe more. I can’t overstate how catastrophic that would be for free expression in America in an environment where political and performative defamation litigation are common.
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This might be the most heartbreaking image I’ve seen come out of this weekend.
January 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This might be the most heartbreaking image I’ve seen come out of this weekend.
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Thats the point. If Unions become a solution for non-union, healthcare for small/medium businesses, the profile of Unions change immediately and the quality of care options go up immediately for those non union workers
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
This would be great, but most Americans don't have a union job! But universal health care would be best. Def a human right.
February 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thats the point. If Unions become a solution for non-union, healthcare for small/medium businesses, the profile of Unions change immediately and the quality of care options go up immediately for those non union workers
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
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Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth
Join us as we honor and celebrate Black Excellence and the Impact that this community has made in shaping a brighter future.
Join us as we honor and celebrate Black Excellence and the Impact that this community has made in shaping a brighter future.
February 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth
Join us as we honor and celebrate Black Excellence and the Impact that this community has made in shaping a brighter future.
Join us as we honor and celebrate Black Excellence and the Impact that this community has made in shaping a brighter future.