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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Posse Comitatus! Anyone recognize this man? Enemy of democracy?
This image was posted on X today by a Chicago Tribune reporter. Trump’s government has declared war on the American people — or some of them, based on race.
October 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Posse Comitatus! Anyone recognize this man? Enemy of democracy?
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CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
October 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
War zone!
October 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
War zone!
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
With attacks on speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, President Trump has ordered the summary execution of people who may not have committed the crime of which he accused them, the editorial board says. “It is a violation of legal due process that should alarm all Americans.”
With attacks on speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, President Trump has ordered the summary execution of people who may not have committed the crime of which he accused them, the editorial board says. “It is a violation of legal due process that should alarm all Americans.”
Opinion | No President Should Have This Kind of Power
Even if the allegations are correct, blowing up the boats is a lawless exercise in the use of deadly force.
nyti.ms
September 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
With attacks on speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, President Trump has ordered the summary execution of people who may not have committed the crime of which he accused them, the editorial board says. “It is a violation of legal due process that should alarm all Americans.”
With attacks on speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, President Trump has ordered the summary execution of people who may not have committed the crime of which he accused them, the editorial board says. “It is a violation of legal due process that should alarm all Americans.”
One of the last.
Donald McPherson, one of the last surviving combat aces from World War II, took down five Japanese aircraft and helped save a destroyer during the Battle of Okinawa. He has died at 103.
Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103
One of the last surviving combat aces from the war, he took down five Japanese aircraft and helped save a destroyer during the Battle of Okinawa.
nyti.ms
August 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
One of the last.
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Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, will not seek re-election next year, according to two people familiar with her plans, creating an opening that could lead to a competitive race in a key state next year.
Iowa’s Joni Ernst Will Not Seek Re-election, Putting a Competitive Senate Seat in Play
Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate.
nyti.ms
August 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, will not seek re-election next year, according to two people familiar with her plans, creating an opening that could lead to a competitive race in a key state next year.
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Not their precious guns!
MAGA Melts Down After Fox News Host Dares To Suggest Gun Control After Minneapolis School Shooting
www.comicsands.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Not their precious guns!
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The Transportation Department on Friday said it was terminating or withdrawing $679 million in federal funding for 12 projects around the country intended to support the development of offshore wind power.
Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry.
nyti.ms
August 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Transportation Department on Friday said it was terminating or withdrawing $679 million in federal funding for 12 projects around the country intended to support the development of offshore wind power.
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Some perspective…
August 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Some perspective…
No tweets or posting on social media. Politics without the drama. No followers on kool-aid with the last president.
March 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
No tweets or posting on social media. Politics without the drama. No followers on kool-aid with the last president.
She knows.
March 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
She knows.
You cannot rely on children to …well … maybe the republicans can. Use their children!
March 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You cannot rely on children to …well … maybe the republicans can. Use their children!
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People respond to “call your Senator” with “but mine are both Republicans.”
Precisely.
The only way anything will change is with PRESSURE.
Signalgate is a serious breach & display of lying & incompetence at the highest levels.
Call them! 202-224-3121
www.armed-services.senate.gov/about/member...
Precisely.
The only way anything will change is with PRESSURE.
Signalgate is a serious breach & display of lying & incompetence at the highest levels.
Call them! 202-224-3121
www.armed-services.senate.gov/about/member...
Committee Membership | United States Senate Committee on Armed Services
United States Senate Committee on Armed Services
www.armed-services.senate.gov
March 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
People respond to “call your Senator” with “but mine are both Republicans.”
Precisely.
The only way anything will change is with PRESSURE.
Signalgate is a serious breach & display of lying & incompetence at the highest levels.
Call them! 202-224-3121
www.armed-services.senate.gov/about/member...
Precisely.
The only way anything will change is with PRESSURE.
Signalgate is a serious breach & display of lying & incompetence at the highest levels.
Call them! 202-224-3121
www.armed-services.senate.gov/about/member...
Wow. So not good.
The Health and Human Services Department will lay off 10,000 employees, the Trump administration announced on Thursday, as part of a major reorganization designed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nyti.ms/42c2osH
March 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Wow. So not good.
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The incompetence of this administration is staggering.
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public
A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
www.wired.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The incompetence of this administration is staggering.
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Hello Bluesky! This is my first post, and I'm starting with a story I published today, about FEMA halting almost all its grant funding. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/us/politics/musk-fema-immigrations-doge-freeze-aid.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7E4.IepP.vPJ_HHn4Amqb&smid=bs-share
Musk Targeted FEMA. Disaster-Stricken Communities Are Paying a Price. (Gift Article)
A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hello Bluesky! This is my first post, and I'm starting with a story I published today, about FEMA halting almost all its grant funding. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/us/politics/musk-fema-immigrations-doge-freeze-aid.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7E4.IepP.vPJ_HHn4Amqb&smid=bs-share