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Jo-Z Pina
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Trying to defend the Constitution & expose lies. Truth matters!
Retired TV talk show writer/producer & boutique medical practice manager. Ivy League dropout. Know a little about a lot & want to learn more.
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Look at stock prices for for- profit prison companies right after the election.
Corecivic Inc. stock price graph covering the last six months showing a price jump after the November 4 election. Current price of 22.08 is a 65.52% increase in the past 6 months. Geo Group Inc. stock price graph covering the last six months showing a price jump after the November 4 election. Current price of 30.94 is a 94.10% increase in the past 6 months.
January 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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And once upon a time, they were pets.
Picture of a Pet Rock, its packaging, and its manual.
January 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Why the ef didn't they do this in 2023?
Page from Henrico Doctors' Hospital, with announcement highlighted. "An update to our NICU safety measures We have taken immediate steps to enhance safety measures in our NICU." It also includes an announcement that the Joint Commission will conduct an unannounced survey of the hospital.
January 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Now that President Biden has protected millions of acres against offshore drilling, 47 can't reverse it UNLESS Congress changes the law. Make sure your legislators know where you stand.
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January 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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It was referred to every committee on the list... and never came out of any of them while we had the majority!
Web page from congress.gov. "H.R.1177 - U.S. Citizenship Act 117th Congress (2021-2022) Bill Hide Overview Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (Introduced 02/18/2021) Committees: House - Judiciary; Ways and Means; Armed Services; Education and Labor; House Administration; Financial Services; Natural Resources; Oversight and Reform; Foreign Affairs; Homeland Security; Intelligence (Permanent Select); Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 04/28/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (All Actions) Tracker: Introduced More on This Bill Constitutional Authority Statements CBO Cost Estimates [0] Subject — Policy Area:
January 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Some difference.
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January 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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My word for 2025 is "euphoric." I'm going to take it as a good omen!
The word "euphoric" in black type over a blue background, with the Merriam-Webster logo in the lower right corner.
January 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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So, I read Matt Pearce's article, then saw another post with a quote from @timothysnyder.bsky.social's book "On Tyranny" & had a 💡 moment.

Please defend an institution you care about any way you can... with your voice, your time &/or your money.

#DemCast
Page from Timothy Snyder's book "On Tyranny": 2 Defend institutions. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of "our institutions" unless you make them yours by acting on their behalf. Institutions do not protect themselves. They fall one after the other unless each is defended from the beginning. So choose an institution you care about - a court, A newspaper, a law, a labor union - and take its side. 22 [14 pictures of historical people and events] Donation confirmation Monthly donation amount: [blue blob] You are now logged into your AP account where you can see your donation history, update your payment details, and make changes to your payment amount at any time. You can access your account by visiting apnews.com/myaccount. Thank you for your contribution to The Associated Press. As an independent, not-for-profit news organization, every dollar we earn helps us produce fact-based journalism seen by 4 billion people every day. Thank you for helping us advance the power of facts. Return home
January 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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I had no problem.
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Home page for Future of Stem Scholars Initiative.
January 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Thank you for this list. I signed up as a monthly donor.
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January 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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An inauguration rally the same day as the People's March?!? Oy!
Peoplesmarch.com
White lettering on a black background. "THE FUTURE IS OURS - FIGHT FOR IT. NATIONAL PEOPLE'S MARCH JANUARY 18, 2025 Washington DC & Everywhere"
December 30, 2024 at 8:33 AM
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Yep. It's no coincidence that for-profit prison companies' stock prices jumped just after the election.
Graph showing stock price of Corecivic Inc. growing 84.88% over the last 6 months, with a significant jump after the election. Price at closing on December 23: $22.15 Price on November 4: $13.19. Graph showing stock price of Geo Group Inc. growing 118.15% over the last 6 months, with a significant jump after the election. Price at closing on December 23: $28.01 Price on November 4: $14.18
December 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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It was all a distraction to try to camouflage what it was he really wanted to kill.
Dust jacket "Poirot solves The ABC MURDERS Agatha Christie"
December 22, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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THIS!
Everything other than the China tech investment restrictions was camouflage! It's a classic Agatha Christie plot.
Dust jacket "Poirot solves The ABC MURDERS Agatha Christie"
December 22, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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It was all meant as a distraction.
Dust jacket "Poirot solves The ABC MURDERS Agatha Christie"
December 22, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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I was just thinking the same thing!
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December 22, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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He didn't fail. He got the only thing he actually wanted: no restrictions on tech investments in China. Everything else was a smokescreen.
Dust jacket "Poirot solves The ABC MURDERS Agatha Christie"
December 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM
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Unfortunately, he wasn't. He got the only thing he actually wanted: no restrictions on tech investments in China. Everything else was a smokescreen.
Dust jacket "Poirot solves The ABC MURDERS Agatha Christie"
December 21, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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Just gonna leave this here...
Graph of "Presidential Vote Margin Over Last 60 Years" Johnson's 22.60, Nixon's 23.20 [second term], and Reagan's 18.20 [second term] are circled and labeled "Mandate." An arrow labeled "Not a mandate" points to Trump's 1.47.
December 19, 2024 at 4:50 AM
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Getting less than 50% of the popular vote is NOT a mandate!
Graph of "Presidential Vote Margin Over Last 60 Years" Johnson's 22.60, Nixon's 23.20 [second term], and Reagan's 18.20 [second term] are circled and labeled "Mandate." An arrow labeled "Not a mandate" points to Trump's 1.47.
December 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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No, it's not!
Graph of "Presidential Vote Margin Over Last 60 Years" Johnson's 22.60, Nixon's 23.20 [second term], and Reagan's 18.20 [second term] are circled and labeled "Mandate." An arrow labeled "Not a mandate" points to Trump's 1.47.
December 18, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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(POGO logo in upper right corner) Philanthropy 'The act of giving time, money, or talent to help others' To me, true philanthropy is helping others without continuously bleeding about it, and characterized by a selfless concern for others and a desire to do good. Some individuals immediately spring to mind: Dolly Parton, MacKenzie Scott, Taylor Swift. In the mail ledger: Keanu Reeves, Jason Statham. I'm sure, there are many others, but these are the ones I know about. Let me know of any other unsung philanthropic champions.
December 17, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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Women's March is the lead organizing group, but they've named it the "People's March."
www.womensmarch.com
www.peoplesmarch.com
THE FUTURE IS OURS - FIGHT FOR IT. NATIONAL PEOPLE'S MARCH JANUARY 18, 2025 Washington DC & Everywhere
December 16, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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Also, another district judge was confirmed.
Screen shot of United States Senate website: "Floor Proceedings Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2029." Screenshot of United States Senate website: Roll Call Votes 118th Congress - 2nd Session (2024) Vote (Tally): 317 (48-44) Result: Confirmed Question/Description: On the Nomination: Confirmation: Tiffany Rene Johnson, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia Issue: PN2016 Date: Dec 09
December 10, 2024 at 12:58 AM
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Meet our rescue cat, George. He was an indoor cat who got out one day & now loves roaming the backyard. He hasn't yet realized he can go potty outside, so he knocks on the storm door, with varying degrees of intensity, to be let in to use his litter box.
Picture of a Siamese cat with blue eyes.
December 9, 2024 at 10:05 AM