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In 2026 Democrats can be both warriors for working people against oligarchy *and* proud patriots fighting for democracy here and abroad. My latest essay 👇

www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-2026-de...
In 2026 Democrats Can Be Both Warriors For Working People Against Oligarchy AND Proud Patriots Fighting For Democracy Here And Abroad
In recent weeks the threat Trump represents to democracy here and abroad has become far more clear. Pro-democracy forces must forcefully rise to the challenge in the months ahead
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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“There’s power in numbers, and now that people have seen we’ve successfully stopped abductions, I hope they can get out there too...”

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘There’s power in numbers’: New Yorkers are banding together to protect street vendors from ICE
With ICE targeting vendors and fear rising, community groups are organising fast to keep New Yorkers working on the streets safe
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Leaders of a Catholic church in Massachusetts kept a Nativity display with an anti-ICE message in place on Monday, defying an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The display shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus missing, replaced by a sign reading “ICE WAS HERE.” trib.al/adPW46y
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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We've been watching this movie long enough that we really shouldn't be surprised to see the "mortgage fraud" charges boomerang back on Trump.
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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in a survey roughly half of macroeconomists said they don't expect core inflation to get below 2% until 2028 at the earliest.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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What is a commander to do with an order that may be illegal? Said one retired judge advocate, "That requires a set of balls, because the next thing that might happen is you’re fired. And if you don’t like that risk, don’t take the job, Admiral.”

My latest.

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A Few Bad Men
Experts are debating whether a war crime was committed when the U.S. military executed a double-tap strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, killing the survivors. But who is ultimately respo...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six More States in Sweeping Push to Obtain Unredacted Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Is your infrastructure ready for the “new Industrial Revolution”? #GwenaelleAviceHuet of #SchneiderElectric told me in an exclusive interview that corporate infrastructure is too “rigid” to adapt. Here’s why and what to do about it:

#Forbes & #ForbesWomen
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‘An Industrial Revolution Unlike Any Before.’ But Rigid Infrastructure Is Holding It Back
"It's a moment of immense opportunity" but the grid & infrastructure are holding it back, says Schneider Electric's EVP Avice-Huet, issuing a call for bold leadership.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.”

—FDR, 1944
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian sea drones disabled two of the "shadow fleet" tankers carrying Russian oil. No doubt the start of a campaign
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-na...
'Successful' Ukrainian naval drone strike disables 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Also: Ukrainian sea drones disabled one of Russia's most important oil terminals www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk halts operations after sea drone attack
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium's (CPC) marine terminal in Novorossiysk has suspended oil loadings after an attack by Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels on the morning of 29 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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"There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military—one of which is the risk of endangering them"

From @juliettekayyem.bsky.social

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.
Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.
www.theatlantic.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Thank you #AliVelshi for featuring #Rep.ChrissyHoulahan on your show for reminding active military they r not to follow illegal orders.

She has also been defending our right to clean energy & climate resilience, as she told me on #ElectricLadiesPodcast: electricladiespodcast.com/2025/05/20/p...
The Politics Of Progress On Climate And Energy – U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) - Electric Ladies
The U.S. Congress is set to debate legislation that includes funding for climate action and clean energy from the Inflation Reduction Act.
electricladiespodcast.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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In an historic betrayal a weakened and desperate Trump has taken Putin's side, and we must fight this with everything we got👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/after-his-...
After His Electoral and Epstein Humiliations, Trump Takes Putin's Side In Ukraine, Threatens To Hang Democrats In Congress, Preps For War With Venezuela
As he grows weaker and his many manifest failures impossible to ignore, our malevolent and desperate leader is becoming more dangerous
www.hopiumchronicles.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This 👇👇👇
Andrew Johnson — a Jan. 6 rioter who went by "Am🇺🇸rican T🇺🇸rrorist” on Elon Musk’s platform — has been arrested on child molestation charges, with police saying he used the promise of a taxpayer-funded payout from Trump's DOJ to try and keep one of the victims silent.

theintercept.com/2025/11/17/p...
Pardoned Capitol Rioter Tried to Hush Child Sex Victim With Promise of Jan. 6 Reparation Money, Police Say
Pardoned Capitol rioter Andrew Johnson tried to keep a child sex abuse victim quiet with claimed $10 million Jan. 6 reparations, police say.
theintercept.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A lot of us are looking to find a new way in our careers - or at least clues in what to do now.

Here’s insightful advice from 5 extraordinary women I spoke with recently on #ElectricLadiesPodcast - from different industries.

@forbes.com @workiva.bsky.social
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Career Advice For Difficult Times From 5 Extraordinary Women Leaders
It’s easy to feel off-kilter now & wonder about your career. Here’s advice from 5 accomplished women from different industries, different perspectives & different roles.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
City leaders are on the front lines helping their communities thrive and making them more climate resilient - in creative ways.

Here are 6 strategies my panelists at @SmartCityExpo2025 last week in Barcelona talked about using:

In @Forbes
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6 Strategies For Urban Climate Action That Work – From Women Changemakers At Smart City Expo
4 billion people live in cities. How can they thrive in the age of climate change? Here are 6 strategies from women leaders in 4 countries from Smart City Expo 2025.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
If you putting together a #Halloween costume, enjoy your creativity & read this for ideas on how to make it sustainable. In @Forbes #immigration (these kids are in costumes as they are sworn in as US citizens!)
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Halloween’s Creative Fun Is An Ecological Nightmare. What To Do About It.
Halloween costumes & decorations are an ecological nightmare & expensive at a time when families are struggling financially. Here are more ecofriendly & cheaper ideas.
www.forbes.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#AI is great but it does make mistakes. Can it make our bridges & buildings #safer? Experts give tips #BentleySystems #infrastructure conference: @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/joanmi...
Does A.I. Make Our Bridges, Roads, Buildings Safer, Smarter And More Resilient?
Hundreds of cities & towns across the globe are redesigning their infrastructure, and A.I. is now a critical and transformative tool to do so. But does it make them safe?
www.forbes.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Check out these great insights for female founders about seeking #ventureCapital from veteran VC #CecileBlilious on #ElectricLadiesPodcast

These are especially relevant to women #entrepreneurs in #climate #energy #sustainability & #ESG
@Forbes @ForbesWomen #ventureESG

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Advice For Female Founders In ESG From A Veteran Venture Capitalist
What do female founders seeking venture capital need to know? Here’s advice I took away from an in-depth exclusive interview with veteran VC Cecile Blilious.
www.forbes.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM