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The United States has half of all the guns in existence and less than 5% of the population, and people are still trying to pretend we don’t have a gun problem.
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The United States has half of all the guns in existence and less than 5% of the population, and people are still trying to pretend we don’t have a gun problem.
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
I really don’t recognize the world anymore. It is exponentially becoming more irrational and dangerous, and I implore everyone to touch grass and get offline as much as possible.
September 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I really don’t recognize the world anymore. It is exponentially becoming more irrational and dangerous, and I implore everyone to touch grass and get offline as much as possible.
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Melissa Hortman practiced politics the right way.
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Melissa Hortman practiced politics the right way.
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congrats to pizzagate for making the main epstein guy president
September 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
congrats to pizzagate for making the main epstein guy president
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The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
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had a conversation with a prominent pundit recently who did not seem to realize that the departments of the executive branch are congressional creations, so not surprised at this
This @washingtonpost.com editorial doesn’t make it past the second paragraph without a glaring (and telling) factual error.
President Washington didn’t create the War Department in 1789; *Congress* did:
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
President Washington didn’t create the War Department in 1789; *Congress* did:
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
September 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
had a conversation with a prominent pundit recently who did not seem to realize that the departments of the executive branch are congressional creations, so not surprised at this
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Miss me with the 'Kamala wasn't up to my perfection standards' takes.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
August 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Miss me with the 'Kamala wasn't up to my perfection standards' takes.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
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CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
stillcoviding.ca
August 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
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Don’t look away
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Don’t look away
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Republicans keep telling us not to "politicize" these shootings, but that's only because they understand that these shootings were entirely motivated by the political arguments they themselves have been making and entirely facilitated by the political campaign against gun control that they have led.
The Minneapolis shooter was apparently a fan of several mass murderers who were motivated by the same "Great Replacement Theory" that has pretty much taken over the Republican Party.
After showing his guns emblazoned with racial slurs, far-right slogans, Minneapolis shooting suspect displayed a message "Hail Breivik. Hail Brenton."
Neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed 77 in Norway in 2011. Brenton Tarrant killed 51 in shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand in 2019.
Neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed 77 in Norway in 2011. Brenton Tarrant killed 51 in shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand in 2019.
August 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Republicans keep telling us not to "politicize" these shootings, but that's only because they understand that these shootings were entirely motivated by the political arguments they themselves have been making and entirely facilitated by the political campaign against gun control that they have led.
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I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
New C.D.C. Director Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
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We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.
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After a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured at least 17 other people, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve criticized the inaction to reduce gun violence.
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
August 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
After a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured at least 17 other people, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve criticized the inaction to reduce gun violence.
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
Far beyond time for common sense gun regulations. Full stop.
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Far beyond time for common sense gun regulations. Full stop.
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The median amount of cash was $881 a month, and it cut homelessness by about two-thirds. It was also tested against vouchers, which did not do as well (19% at 18 mos). One reason the cash was better was because they could use it. One out of four voucher recipients couldn't find anyone to accept it.
August 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The median amount of cash was $881 a month, and it cut homelessness by about two-thirds. It was also tested against vouchers, which did not do as well (19% at 18 mos). One reason the cash was better was because they could use it. One out of four voucher recipients couldn't find anyone to accept it.
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still wild to me that UBI isn’t like the default left of center position
BREAKING: A new experiment in Philly shows cash rental assistance slashed homelessness rates by 57–67%.
August 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
still wild to me that UBI isn’t like the default left of center position
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2. Large language models are not (and never will be) accurate. ‘The so-called ‘hallucinations’ (i.e. making statements that are lies) that happen are really the model working as intended, which is to produce something that looks and sounds plausible, rather than pursue ‘truth’ (McQuillan, 2022).’
August 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
2. Large language models are not (and never will be) accurate. ‘The so-called ‘hallucinations’ (i.e. making statements that are lies) that happen are really the model working as intended, which is to produce something that looks and sounds plausible, rather than pursue ‘truth’ (McQuillan, 2022).’
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For all those rightwingers crying about how “DeMoCrAtS GerRyMaNdEr ToO,” just ask them if they support a nationwide ban on gerrymandering. We do. They don’t. They’re not mad at the concept of gerrymandering, they’re mad that they don’t get to be the only party wielding it anymore.
August 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
For all those rightwingers crying about how “DeMoCrAtS GerRyMaNdEr ToO,” just ask them if they support a nationwide ban on gerrymandering. We do. They don’t. They’re not mad at the concept of gerrymandering, they’re mad that they don’t get to be the only party wielding it anymore.
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“We take vaccines so for granted in the United States” ...“Women in the developing world know the power of [vaccines]. They will walk 10 kilometers in the heat with their child and line up to get a vaccine because they have seen death.”
Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates
August 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“We take vaccines so for granted in the United States” ...“Women in the developing world know the power of [vaccines]. They will walk 10 kilometers in the heat with their child and line up to get a vaccine because they have seen death.”
Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates
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A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
Some American Jews whose families fled Nazis are now seeking German citizenship. Here's why
A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
n.pr
August 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.
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The bottom line is the Permian-Triassic extinction event that killed around 90% of all life on this planet.
The red line is our current trajectory.
These. Are. Not. Normal. Times.
The red line is our current trajectory.
These. Are. Not. Normal. Times.
August 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The bottom line is the Permian-Triassic extinction event that killed around 90% of all life on this planet.
The red line is our current trajectory.
These. Are. Not. Normal. Times.
The red line is our current trajectory.
These. Are. Not. Normal. Times.
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2016 was the last time anything made sense.
August 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
2016 was the last time anything made sense.
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Firing the BLS Commissioner — the wonk in charge of the statisticians who track economic reality — is an authoritarian four alarm fire.
It will also backfire: You can't bend economic reality, but you can break the trust of markets. And biased data yields worse policy.
It will also backfire: You can't bend economic reality, but you can break the trust of markets. And biased data yields worse policy.
August 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Firing the BLS Commissioner — the wonk in charge of the statisticians who track economic reality — is an authoritarian four alarm fire.
It will also backfire: You can't bend economic reality, but you can break the trust of markets. And biased data yields worse policy.
It will also backfire: You can't bend economic reality, but you can break the trust of markets. And biased data yields worse policy.
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Heard we’re discussing re-drawing districts so I wanted to drop an idea
July 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Heard we’re discussing re-drawing districts so I wanted to drop an idea
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Reporter: The EPA is now looking to repeal a 2009 study linking man-made climate change to health hazards. Doing so could strip the government of its most powerful way to control pollution and fight climate change. It is a golden age for polluters
July 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reporter: The EPA is now looking to repeal a 2009 study linking man-made climate change to health hazards. Doing so could strip the government of its most powerful way to control pollution and fight climate change. It is a golden age for polluters