John Saavedra
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Person of interests: religion, art, politics, history, humor, film, TV, Marvel, DC, Eastern Catholic, Social Democrat.
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Stand down federal law enforcement in DC
In an unprecedented and unwarranted move, President Trump declared that he’s taking over the Metropolitan D.C. police and sending the National Guard into the city. DC needs Congress to do everything i...
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August 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Trump’s playbook is simple: punish anyone who stands in his way.
This ain’t law and order—it’s a rise of authoritarianism in real time.
This ain’t law and order—it’s a rise of authoritarianism in real time.
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for obstruction of ICE agents, Kash Patel says
In a post he quickly deleted, Patel said that Dugan obstructed "an immigration arrest operation last week."
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April 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Trump’s playbook is simple: punish anyone who stands in his way.
This ain’t law and order—it’s a rise of authoritarianism in real time.
This ain’t law and order—it’s a rise of authoritarianism in real time.
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The current crisis builds on decades of neoliberal plunder and economic austerity authored by both conservative and liberal politicians.
#PowerOfThePoor #OrganizedToTake
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#PowerOfThePoor #OrganizedToTake
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Trump Is Waging War on the Poor
The current crisis builds on decades of neoliberal plunder and economic austerity authored by both conservative and liberal politicians.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The current crisis builds on decades of neoliberal plunder and economic austerity authored by both conservative and liberal politicians.
#PowerOfThePoor #OrganizedToTake
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#PowerOfThePoor #OrganizedToTake
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A cap on federal spending for enrollees covered by the ACA Medicaid expansion would compound over time and effectively lower the federal share of spending for this group, which will increase pressure on states to eliminate expansion coverage:
A Medicaid Per Capita Cap on the ACA Expansion Population: State by State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts on states and Medicaid enrollees of implementing a per capita cap on the federal share of Medicaid spending for the ACA Medicaid expansion population only,...
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April 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A cap on federal spending for enrollees covered by the ACA Medicaid expansion would compound over time and effectively lower the federal share of spending for this group, which will increase pressure on states to eliminate expansion coverage:
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April 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
April 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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“A coffee shop should be authentic, but Starbucks is inherently fake, offering faux-fresh pastries, faux-ethical coffee, & faux-Italian trappings. The problems with Starbucks stem from the structure of the mega-corporation.”
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Starbucks Is Everything Wrong With American Capitalism
Bad labor practices, bad coffee, bad food, bad vibes. The faceless corporate behemoth shows exactly how coffee shops shouldn’t operate. We deserve better.
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March 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“A coffee shop should be authentic, but Starbucks is inherently fake, offering faux-fresh pastries, faux-ethical coffee, & faux-Italian trappings. The problems with Starbucks stem from the structure of the mega-corporation.”
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Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX
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Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX
A North Dakota senator has raised questions about the U.S. Space Force potentially canceling planned military satellite development contracts in favor of SpaceX-produced satellites called Starshield.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects effort to block Musk's $1M giveaways
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects effort to block Musk's $1M giveaways
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects effort to block Musk's $1M giveaways
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Donald Trump 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations
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Liar tRump talks to the POS all the time.
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Liar tRump talks to the POS all the time.
Donald Trump 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations
It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Donald Trump 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations
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Liar tRump talks to the POS all the time.
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Liar tRump talks to the POS all the time.
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CWA, AFGE, UAW... the labor movement is ready to fight back. Join our call in 2 hrs!
March 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
CWA, AFGE, UAW... the labor movement is ready to fight back. Join our call in 2 hrs!
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Raskin: "Look at how sick that is. Basically anybody who has rendered any ruling they disapprove of they think should be removed from the bench. Any lawyer who has ever represented a party adverse to them they think should be cleared out of the way. That is in naked opposition to the rule of law."
March 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Raskin: "Look at how sick that is. Basically anybody who has rendered any ruling they disapprove of they think should be removed from the bench. Any lawyer who has ever represented a party adverse to them they think should be cleared out of the way. That is in naked opposition to the rule of law."
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The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
April 10, 2025 issue
April 10, 2025 issue
Christian Hair | Miri Rubin
The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
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March 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
April 10, 2025 issue
April 10, 2025 issue
The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
April 10, 2025 issue
April 10, 2025 issue
Christian Hair | Miri Rubin
The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
www.nybooks.com
March 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The historical claim that Christianity replaced Judaism as a superior faith resulted in laws and language that persecuted Jews—and laid a foundation for white supremacy, too, a new book argues.
April 10, 2025 issue
April 10, 2025 issue
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Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump (Gift Article)
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best ...
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March 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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New from me @thenation.com: "There’s nothing new in right-wing troll comedy; it’s a throwback to the shock radio world where Trump began his media career 30 years ago. In those heady days of “just kidding” racism, Don Imus’ show was even simulcast on liberal MSNBC." www.thenation.com/article/cult...
The Not-So-Golden Age of MAGA Troll Comedy
In a blind rush to appease a phantom Trump demographic, media executives and billionaire owners are granting influential platforms to bigots, hacks, and panderers.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New from me @thenation.com: "There’s nothing new in right-wing troll comedy; it’s a throwback to the shock radio world where Trump began his media career 30 years ago. In those heady days of “just kidding” racism, Don Imus’ show was even simulcast on liberal MSNBC." www.thenation.com/article/cult...
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Trump Admin Threatens to Stop Social Security If DOGE Can't Have Personal Data
Lee Dudek, Trump’s interim Social Security chief, says he wants to turn off the program if Musk and DOGE can’t access Americans’ most sensitive data.
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March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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