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Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Social Security Disability Insurance, Particularly for Older Workers | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Social Security Disability Insurance, Particularly for Older Workers | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment - CBS News
. In early September, the number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits hit about 263,000, the highest mark since October 2021.
. In early September, the number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits hit about 263,000, the highest mark since October 2021.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment - CBS News
. In early September, the number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits hit about 263,000, the highest mark since October 2021.
. In early September, the number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits hit about 263,000, the highest mark since October 2021.
www.facebook.com/share/1BMSpd... here goes the voting machines for sale
Redirecting...
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October 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
www.facebook.com/share/1BMSpd... here goes the voting machines for sale
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... is this normal ?
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... is this normal ?
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’ - WBEZ Chicago
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’ - WBEZ Chicago
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The Trump administration is waging a secret war against undisclosed enemies without the consent of Congress, according to a confidential notice that was sent to several congressional committees this week and obtained by The Intercept.
Leaked Document Justifies Boat Strikes as “Non-International Armed Conflict”
“The Trump administration is saying that one person — the president — now decides if the United States is going to war.”
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October 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Trump administration is waging a secret war against undisclosed enemies without the consent of Congress, according to a confidential notice that was sent to several congressional committees this week and obtained by The Intercept.
Trump Was Told He Is in the Epstein Files by DOJ: Report
No surprise but least there talking about it
No surprise but least there talking about it
July 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Trump Was Told He Is in the Epstein Files by DOJ: Report
No surprise but least there talking about it
No surprise but least there talking about it
After months of touting the impending release of new, blockbuster information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a "client list" or was murdered. cnn.it/4lFTpIk
July 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump Policies Will Cost The U.S. Up To $29 Billion In Tourism
No real shocker here, but big hit to many businesses
No real shocker here, but big hit to many businesses
July 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Trump Policies Will Cost The U.S. Up To $29 Billion In Tourism
No real shocker here, but big hit to many businesses
No real shocker here, but big hit to many businesses
Ferguson’s Law: Debt Service, Military Spending, and the Fiscal Limits of Power | Hoover Institution Ferguson’s Law: Debt Service, Military Spending, and the Fiscal Limits of Power
June 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ferguson’s Law: Debt Service, Military Spending, and the Fiscal Limits of Power | Hoover Institution Ferguson’s Law: Debt Service, Military Spending, and the Fiscal Limits of Power
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Court documents show Trump officials are quietly helping bank executives kill state laws preventing credit card companies from fleecing you with even higher interest rates.
Trump’s Gift To Loan Sharks
Trump promised caps on credit card rates — but his regulators are helping banks kill state initiatives to impose those caps.
www.levernews.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is a national security issue, not "just" an attack on science. 🧪
Exclusive: Science has learned that grant termination letters went out last night to principal investigators of 29 awards made by NIAID, including nine grants that were part of a program hoping to deliver antiviral drugs to prevent future pandemics. scim.ag/4iVm7mY
March 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Nice explainer on why letting H5N1 rip (yes, it was proposed by RFK Jr.) is a terrible, ignorant, and flat-out dangerous idea for many reasons...
Kudos to @drjenndowd.bsky.social 🛟📉🧪 policy
Kudos to @drjenndowd.bsky.social 🛟📉🧪 policy
"Let it rip" for chickens? Don't put your eggs in that basket.
The Great Birdington Declaration
jenndowd.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It’s freedom of speech damn it www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It’s freedom of speech damn it www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I’m sure all these properties, some in major cities will sell for Pennie’s on the dollar
I’m sure all these properties, some in major cities will sell for Pennie’s on the dollar
We also put together an interactive map of the hundreds of government buildings the GSA plans to sell (in a now-deleted list they published on Tuesday.)
Use our interactive tools to see where they are—and the congressional districts they're in: www.wired.com/story/map-fo...
Use our interactive tools to see where they are—and the congressional districts they're in: www.wired.com/story/map-fo...
March 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I’m sure all these properties, some in major cities will sell for Pennie’s on the dollar
I’m sure all these properties, some in major cities will sell for Pennie’s on the dollar
Hyacinths are coming
February 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hyacinths are coming
Trump says he may take control of the US Postal Service. Here's what to know | AP News
He’s been after privatizing the US postal since last run in office, when he left all the mail sorting machines out in the rain
He’s been after privatizing the US postal since last run in office, when he left all the mail sorting machines out in the rain
February 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Trump says he may take control of the US Postal Service. Here's what to know | AP News
He’s been after privatizing the US postal since last run in office, when he left all the mail sorting machines out in the rain
He’s been after privatizing the US postal since last run in office, when he left all the mail sorting machines out in the rain
“Statistical forgery is usually associated with autocratic and illiberal governments, as well as economically unsuccessful and extremely corrupt administrations.” www.liberalcurrents.com/can-we-trust...
Can We Trust Government Statistics Under Trump?
What statistical forgery in other regimes can tell us about what to expect.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM