Bakablonde
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Waiting for the K/DA comeback...
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Exclusive: The Kennedy Center adopted bylaws earlier this year that limited voting to presidentially appointed trustees, a move that preceded a unanimous decision this month by board members installed by President Donald Trump to add his name to the center.
Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name
The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Exclusive: The Kennedy Center adopted bylaws earlier this year that limited voting to presidentially appointed trustees, a move that preceded a unanimous decision this month by board members installed by President Donald Trump to add his name to the center.
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probably not a great sign that Trump's assistant AG for civil rights uses a slur for people with disabilities
December 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
probably not a great sign that Trump's assistant AG for civil rights uses a slur for people with disabilities
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this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
share.google
December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
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After Texas banned abortion in cases where embryonic cardiac activity could be detected, Texas saw a 12.9% increase in infant deaths, compared with 1.8% for the rest of the country.
A growing body of research indicates that Texas's restrictive abortion bans have negatively impacted the health and lives of Texas women and babies in multiple ways. Across the board, pregnancy outcomes and complications have worsened.
What researchers have discovered about maternal, infant health under Texas' abortion laws
In the more than four years since the state of Texas significantly restricted access to abortion, medical researchers have been studying the health effects of that policy change.
medicalxpress.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After Texas banned abortion in cases where embryonic cardiac activity could be detected, Texas saw a 12.9% increase in infant deaths, compared with 1.8% for the rest of the country.
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
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🚨 NEW: Justice Department Targets Companies on DEI, escalating Trump's Project 2025 war against the largest corporation in the U.S.
Google and Verizon are among firms being investigated under novel interpretation of law.
Verizon had capitulated in May. Targeted anyhow.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Google and Verizon are among firms being investigated under novel interpretation of law.
Verizon had capitulated in May. Targeted anyhow.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Justice Department Using Fraud Law to Target Companies on DEI
Google and Verizon are among those being investigated under the novel interpretation of a law applying to government contractors.
www.wsj.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨 NEW: Justice Department Targets Companies on DEI, escalating Trump's Project 2025 war against the largest corporation in the U.S.
Google and Verizon are among firms being investigated under novel interpretation of law.
Verizon had capitulated in May. Targeted anyhow.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Google and Verizon are among firms being investigated under novel interpretation of law.
Verizon had capitulated in May. Targeted anyhow.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Aaron Rodgers continues to be immunized to winning important football games.
December 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Aaron Rodgers continues to be immunized to winning important football games.
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Aaron Rodgers has lost to Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders lol
December 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Aaron Rodgers has lost to Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders lol
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Trump gets his instructions.
December 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Trump gets his instructions.
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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New reporting says Don Jr. directly facilitated the pardon of a crypto whale who had promoted the Trump's family crypto. Jr. brought the pardon lawyer to the White House, and introduced him directly to his Dad. Pardon occurred right after. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
December 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
New reporting says Don Jr. directly facilitated the pardon of a crypto whale who had promoted the Trump's family crypto. Jr. brought the pardon lawyer to the White House, and introduced him directly to his Dad. Pardon occurred right after. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
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DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.
December 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.
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271,000 people have lost their jobs and federal spending has ctually increased. So people get less services, while we added debt paying for private jets for Kristi Noem, bulletproof cars for Kash Patel. This is what the rust belt voters demanded.
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
271,000 people have lost their jobs and federal spending has ctually increased. So people get less services, while we added debt paying for private jets for Kristi Noem, bulletproof cars for Kash Patel. This is what the rust belt voters demanded.
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Trump said Ukraine “has nothing unless I approve it”, it is pure arrogance. Ukraine is not a bargaining chip and Zelensky is not a subordinate waiting for permission.
People need to understand this invasion is not about Trump’s ego or dealmaking fantasies with Putin.
Fuck Trump.
People need to understand this invasion is not about Trump’s ego or dealmaking fantasies with Putin.
Fuck Trump.
December 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Trump said Ukraine “has nothing unless I approve it”, it is pure arrogance. Ukraine is not a bargaining chip and Zelensky is not a subordinate waiting for permission.
People need to understand this invasion is not about Trump’s ego or dealmaking fantasies with Putin.
Fuck Trump.
People need to understand this invasion is not about Trump’s ego or dealmaking fantasies with Putin.
Fuck Trump.
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Dear POTUS -- how come you haven't been bombing Russia since Putin has been killing Christians in Ukraine for 4 years?
December 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Dear POTUS -- how come you haven't been bombing Russia since Putin has been killing Christians in Ukraine for 4 years?
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😡🇨🇳 China's satellite imagery coincided with Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, — Zelensky
"Unfortunately, there were correlations between Chinese satellite imagery of Ukraine and Russian strikes on relevant energy facilities."
"Unfortunately, there were correlations between Chinese satellite imagery of Ukraine and Russian strikes on relevant energy facilities."
December 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
😡🇨🇳 China's satellite imagery coincided with Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, — Zelensky
"Unfortunately, there were correlations between Chinese satellite imagery of Ukraine and Russian strikes on relevant energy facilities."
"Unfortunately, there were correlations between Chinese satellite imagery of Ukraine and Russian strikes on relevant energy facilities."
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Stephen Miller melts down on Fox News, demanding that 60 Minutes producers be fired for the CECOT story Trump didn’t like... that didn't even air.
This is how press freedom dies in USA. Meanwhile the Trump admin put a ban on 5 EU people because of their freedom of speech
This is how press freedom dies in USA. Meanwhile the Trump admin put a ban on 5 EU people because of their freedom of speech
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Stephen Miller melts down on Fox News, demanding that 60 Minutes producers be fired for the CECOT story Trump didn’t like... that didn't even air.
This is how press freedom dies in USA. Meanwhile the Trump admin put a ban on 5 EU people because of their freedom of speech
This is how press freedom dies in USA. Meanwhile the Trump admin put a ban on 5 EU people because of their freedom of speech
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Illegal arrests by masked agents. No warrants - Now locked courtrooms, hidden hearings. This is fascism.
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Every immigrant. Every citizen. Know your rights.
#PAXIS #StopICE #KnowYourRights
PAXIS helps communities stand lawfully, together. gofund.me/e12413275
Every immigrant. Every citizen. Know your rights.
#PAXIS #StopICE #KnowYourRights
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Illegal arrests by masked agents. No warrants - Now locked courtrooms, hidden hearings. This is fascism.
PAXIS helps communities stand lawfully, together. gofund.me/e12413275
Every immigrant. Every citizen. Know your rights.
#PAXIS #StopICE #KnowYourRights
PAXIS helps communities stand lawfully, together. gofund.me/e12413275
Every immigrant. Every citizen. Know your rights.
#PAXIS #StopICE #KnowYourRights
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Trump has named Louisiana governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy for Greenland, underscoring his determination to take control of the resources rich island from Denmark, the FT reports.
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Trump has named Louisiana governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy for Greenland, underscoring his determination to take control of the resources rich island from Denmark, the FT reports.
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HHS has abruptly terminated 7 grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics for initiatives such as reducing sudden infant deaths, improving adolescent health, preventing fetal alcohol syndrome, and early detection of autism.
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
HHS has abruptly terminated 7 grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics for initiatives such as reducing sudden infant deaths, improving adolescent health, preventing fetal alcohol syndrome, and early detection of autism.
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The TikTok algorithm is about to be handed to right-wing billionaires.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake.
December 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The TikTok algorithm is about to be handed to right-wing billionaires.
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The US TikTok sale has been signed. The company will be controlled by a joint venture including Oracle, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, Abu Dhabi-based MGX. Adding a UAE company really makes it clear that this was never about national security concerns.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga
The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The US TikTok sale has been signed. The company will be controlled by a joint venture including Oracle, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, Abu Dhabi-based MGX. Adding a UAE company really makes it clear that this was never about national security concerns.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...