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A society that fear taxing people because a few people might move, shows that it has grown too dependent on those few people and needs to fix that by other means than not raising taxes.
Also please check my pinned post*
*) Short version of that: Everyone is better off in a more equal society
Also please check my pinned post*
*) Short version of that: Everyone is better off in a more equal society
January 8, 2026 at 10:41 AM
A society that fear taxing people because a few people might move, shows that it has grown too dependent on those few people and needs to fix that by other means than not raising taxes.
Also please check my pinned post*
*) Short version of that: Everyone is better off in a more equal society
Also please check my pinned post*
*) Short version of that: Everyone is better off in a more equal society
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House Republicans Buried the Jack Smith Transcript on New Year’s Eve. I Read It So You Don’t Have To.
open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
House Republicans Buried the Jack Smith Transcript on New Year’s Eve. I Read It So You Don’t Have To.
12 takeaways from Smith's closed-door testimony
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
House Republicans Buried the Jack Smith Transcript on New Year’s Eve. I Read It So You Don’t Have To.
open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
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Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation finds
People are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.
The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
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BREAKING: Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s and will serve 6 months in prison.
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child
Under a negotiated plea agreement, he was given a ten year sentence, but he will only serve six months in county jail.
nbcnews.to
October 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s and will serve 6 months in prison.
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“Jose said Santiago first called their mother when she was released, telling her something along the lines of ‘ya estoy afuera, no se preocupen,’ or, ‘I’m free now, don’t worry.’” elpasomatters.org/2025/10/02/e... #HomeIsHere
‘A huge victory’: ICE can’t ignore DACA protections, legal advocates say after El Paso area federal court rulings
The rulings by two federal judges should send a message to Trump’s administration that it can’t arbitrarily detain individuals protected from deportation by law under the DACA policy, attorneys say.
elpasomatters.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“Jose said Santiago first called their mother when she was released, telling her something along the lines of ‘ya estoy afuera, no se preocupen,’ or, ‘I’m free now, don’t worry.’” elpasomatters.org/2025/10/02/e... #HomeIsHere
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The look I saw on my 9-year-old son’s face when he saw Yosemite for the first time was unforgettable.
This is why we need to protect our natural lands. We cannot let Republicans sell out America’s natural world to the cheapest bidder.
This is why we need to protect our natural lands. We cannot let Republicans sell out America’s natural world to the cheapest bidder.
September 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The look I saw on my 9-year-old son’s face when he saw Yosemite for the first time was unforgettable.
This is why we need to protect our natural lands. We cannot let Republicans sell out America’s natural world to the cheapest bidder.
This is why we need to protect our natural lands. We cannot let Republicans sell out America’s natural world to the cheapest bidder.
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"As childhood vaccination rates fall, we'll see more diseases like measles," Dr. Sean O'Leary, an infectious diseases expert with the American Academy of Pediatrics, said about the findings.
"And we'll see more children – tragically – from diseases that are essentially entirely preventable."
"And we'll see more children – tragically – from diseases that are essentially entirely preventable."
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"As childhood vaccination rates fall, we'll see more diseases like measles," Dr. Sean O'Leary, an infectious diseases expert with the American Academy of Pediatrics, said about the findings.
"And we'll see more children – tragically – from diseases that are essentially entirely preventable."
"And we'll see more children – tragically – from diseases that are essentially entirely preventable."
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Kash Patel, the “manifestly unqualified” F.B.I. director installed by Donald Trump, “is just as heartless an opportunist as his boss, but much less adept at making his comportment match the words exiting his mouth,” Vinson Cunningham writes.
Kash Patel Plays a G-Man on TV
In his press conference announcing the capture of Charlie Kirk’s killer, the F.B.I. director revealed himself.
www.newyorker.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Kash Patel, the “manifestly unqualified” F.B.I. director installed by Donald Trump, “is just as heartless an opportunist as his boss, but much less adept at making his comportment match the words exiting his mouth,” Vinson Cunningham writes.
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The Western Apache and a coalition of environmental groups have fought for years against the Resolution Copper mine, which would become one of the country’s largest at the cost of a site revered by the tribe.
Court delays land transfer that would enable copper mine at Oak Flat - High Country News
The Western Apache and a coalition of environmental groups have fought for years against the Resolution Copper mine, which would become one of the country’s largest at the cost of a site revered by…
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September 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Western Apache and a coalition of environmental groups have fought for years against the Resolution Copper mine, which would become one of the country’s largest at the cost of a site revered by the tribe.
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... The government appeals to the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority.
"And then the Supreme Court, in emergency rulings, swiftly rejects the judges’ decisions with little to no explanation.
"'It is inexcusable,' a judge said of the Supreme Court justices."
"And then the Supreme Court, in emergency rulings, swiftly rejects the judges’ decisions with little to no explanation.
"'It is inexcusable,' a judge said of the Supreme Court justices."
September 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
... The government appeals to the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority.
"And then the Supreme Court, in emergency rulings, swiftly rejects the judges’ decisions with little to no explanation.
"'It is inexcusable,' a judge said of the Supreme Court justices."
"And then the Supreme Court, in emergency rulings, swiftly rejects the judges’ decisions with little to no explanation.
"'It is inexcusable,' a judge said of the Supreme Court justices."
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"A dozen federal judges—appointed by Democratic and Republican presidents, including Trump, and serving around the country — pointed to a pattern they say has recently emerged: ...
NEW: In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases.
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases
Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.
www.nbcnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"A dozen federal judges—appointed by Democratic and Republican presidents, including Trump, and serving around the country — pointed to a pattern they say has recently emerged: ...
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Doug Wilson co-authored a “history” book about the South that claimed that slavery was “a relationship based upon mutual affection and confidence”. He withdrew the book because he plagiarized it. One of his acolytes is the driving force behind the movement to brand empathy a “sin”
August 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Doug Wilson co-authored a “history” book about the South that claimed that slavery was “a relationship based upon mutual affection and confidence”. He withdrew the book because he plagiarized it. One of his acolytes is the driving force behind the movement to brand empathy a “sin”
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WOW. Internal emails obtained by @haleaziz.bsky.social reveal how the State Department scrambled to figure out a PR strategy after they realized the implications of having gotten a triple murderer released from prison decades early.
He is current living free in the U.S. thanks to the Trump admin.
He is current living free in the U.S. thanks to the Trump admin.
August 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
WOW. Internal emails obtained by @haleaziz.bsky.social reveal how the State Department scrambled to figure out a PR strategy after they realized the implications of having gotten a triple murderer released from prison decades early.
He is current living free in the U.S. thanks to the Trump admin.
He is current living free in the U.S. thanks to the Trump admin.
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“Ninety-five percent of the state’s population growth over the past decade came from people of color, but the state drew two new seats in areas with white majorities instead.”
Trump’s Texas gerrymander would give Republicans nearly 80% of seats in state where he got 56% of vote
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Texas gerrymander Is supercharging a new war on democracy
Texas Republicans just unveiled a shocking plan to give their party five new House seats.
www.motherjones.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Ninety-five percent of the state’s population growth over the past decade came from people of color, but the state drew two new seats in areas with white majorities instead.”
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It's a perfect reflection of MAGA doctrine, really — a rejection of nature, an assertion of entitlement to dominate whatever they see.
mfer really took all the trees and put up a tree museum
A look back at the White House Rose Garden as Trump's paved makeover nears completion
President Donald Trump’s paved makeover of the White House’s Rose Garden is nearly finished.
apnews.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's a perfect reflection of MAGA doctrine, really — a rejection of nature, an assertion of entitlement to dominate whatever they see.
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I've successfully pressed Flock, a license plate surveillance company, to protect Oregonians from abusive queries of data by out-of-state law enforcement. This surveillance is a massive privacy problem, and I'll keep working to expand these same protections to every American.
Wyden secures deal to shield Oregonians from out-of-state surveillance via traffic cams
The agreement is aimed at protecting Oregonians' data from being misused by law enforcement agencies in other states, such as in cases with abortion and immigration.
www.kgw.com
July 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I've successfully pressed Flock, a license plate surveillance company, to protect Oregonians from abusive queries of data by out-of-state law enforcement. This surveillance is a massive privacy problem, and I'll keep working to expand these same protections to every American.
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Russia pummeled Kyiv with drones in an all-night attack, injuring at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure and setting buildings and cars on fire throughout the city, authorities in the Ukrainian capital said reut.rs/44x0u6W
Russia's all-night drone attack on Kyiv injures 23, Ukraine says
Damage was recorded in six of Kyiv's 10 districts on both sides of the Dnipro River.
reut.rs
July 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Russia pummeled Kyiv with drones in an all-night attack, injuring at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure and setting buildings and cars on fire throughout the city, authorities in the Ukrainian capital said reut.rs/44x0u6W
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Our top story: The desiccation of the Rio Conchos is partly to blame for unprecedented water shortages experienced by Rio Grande Valley farmers in South Texas that threaten an annual agricultural economy estimated at $887 million.
‘With What Water?’: Texas, Mexico, and the Disappearing Rio Conchos
Drought has hollowed out Chihuahua’s Conchos Valley and bred civil unrest as South Texas demands the water it’s owed.
www.texasobserver.org
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our top story: The desiccation of the Rio Conchos is partly to blame for unprecedented water shortages experienced by Rio Grande Valley farmers in South Texas that threaten an annual agricultural economy estimated at $887 million.
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Russian authorities confirmed the death of Mikhail Gudkov.
Ukraine kills top Russian navy commander who Putin just promoted
www.newsweek.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Russian authorities confirmed the death of Mikhail Gudkov.
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“We see ICE for what it is: a tool of state violence,” said Village Church pastor and Washington Interfaith Network member James Tait. “We see Trump and hear his rhetoric for what it is … the same hate that once haunted our ancestors.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/faith-lead...
Faith Leaders Bring Moral Clarity As They Stand In Solidarity With Immigrants
“In Scripture and in my faith tradition, it says the two greatest commandments are to love the Lord your God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself."
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“We see ICE for what it is: a tool of state violence,” said Village Church pastor and Washington Interfaith Network member James Tait. “We see Trump and hear his rhetoric for what it is … the same hate that once haunted our ancestors.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/faith-lead...
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So much winning…
(Or is it wheezing? 🤷♂️)
(Or is it wheezing? 🤷♂️)
June 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So much winning…
(Or is it wheezing? 🤷♂️)
(Or is it wheezing? 🤷♂️)
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Chris Christie: “He’s got categories of pardons … But all of them have one thing in common, which is you’ve got to be whole hog for Donald Trump. Never before have we seen a president who makes it a gate to getting to a pardon to be a political supporter of his, a vocal current political supporter.”
June 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Chris Christie: “He’s got categories of pardons … But all of them have one thing in common, which is you’ve got to be whole hog for Donald Trump. Never before have we seen a president who makes it a gate to getting to a pardon to be a political supporter of his, a vocal current political supporter.”