F. Lee
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The Indiana House passed Trump’s 9R–0D congressional map in a 57–41 vote, plan that would wipe out every Democratic seat in state.🤬
The Indiana Senate convenes Monday to make “final decision” on redistricting. Doesn't appear there's enough support for the maps to pass, but things can always change.
The Indiana Senate convenes Monday to make “final decision” on redistricting. Doesn't appear there's enough support for the maps to pass, but things can always change.
December 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Indiana House passed Trump’s 9R–0D congressional map in a 57–41 vote, plan that would wipe out every Democratic seat in state.🤬
The Indiana Senate convenes Monday to make “final decision” on redistricting. Doesn't appear there's enough support for the maps to pass, but things can always change.
The Indiana Senate convenes Monday to make “final decision” on redistricting. Doesn't appear there's enough support for the maps to pass, but things can always change.
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'I shouldn't have felt guilty for my miscarriages'
'I shouldn't have felt guilty for my miscarriages'
A study by Queen's University Belfast (QUB) found women frequently reported feelings of isolation and guilt following miscarriage.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
'I shouldn't have felt guilty for my miscarriages'
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Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications and Halts Visas for Afghans
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
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RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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An extraordinary, beautiful, and heartbreaking piece by writer & environmentalist Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter).
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
An extraordinary, beautiful, and heartbreaking piece by writer & environmentalist Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter).
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Again: what cruelty animates this action; even if it were legal, why would you do something this inhumane?
NEW: A federal judge said the decision by Trump WH to end sign language interpretation at briefings by Trump and Leavitt likely violated the Rehabilitation Act and harmed deaf people who communicate in ASL.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Judge orders White House to restore sign language interpreters at briefings by Trump, Leavitt
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali said the White House’s decision to end ASL interpretation illegally excluded deaf Americans from crucial updates from the government.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Again: what cruelty animates this action; even if it were legal, why would you do something this inhumane?
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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Once upon a time, American soldiers handed out food to Germans because *they* had followed a fascist madman into national ruin.
How times change.
How times change.
NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Once upon a time, American soldiers handed out food to Germans because *they* had followed a fascist madman into national ruin.
How times change.
How times change.
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The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
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Yup. It turns out massively destabilizing trade in and out of the country is bad for people importing to build factories in order to export stuff.
Also, they’ve pretty much killed CHIPS and Science, the largest domestic manufacturing bill in recent history.
Also, they’ve pretty much killed CHIPS and Science, the largest domestic manufacturing bill in recent history.
Domestic manufacturing rose sharply under Biden and is falling under Trump
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yup. It turns out massively destabilizing trade in and out of the country is bad for people importing to build factories in order to export stuff.
Also, they’ve pretty much killed CHIPS and Science, the largest domestic manufacturing bill in recent history.
Also, they’ve pretty much killed CHIPS and Science, the largest domestic manufacturing bill in recent history.
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Week 6 of the shutdown and we want solutions – not images of Trump's Halloween party or an empty House chamber.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Week 6 of the shutdown and we want solutions – not images of Trump's Halloween party or an empty House chamber.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
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Go celebrate Zohran’s win by watching Mississippi Masala on @criterion.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Go celebrate Zohran’s win by watching Mississippi Masala on @criterion.bsky.social
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All three winning candidates in the major races are active on Bluesky: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @abigailspanberger.com & @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
Politicians should probably get on Bluesky to get better in touch with the American electorate.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
All three winning candidates in the major races are active on Bluesky: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @abigailspanberger.com & @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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President Donald Trump held a "Roaring 20's" themed party as food aid for 42 million low-income Americans was set to expire.
Trump held 'Gatsby'-themed Halloween party as SNAP benefits were due to be cut off
President Donald Trump held a "Roaring 20's" themed party as food aid for 42 million low-income Americans was set to expire.
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
President Donald Trump held a "Roaring 20's" themed party as food aid for 42 million low-income Americans was set to expire.
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Coffee prices are up 21%.
Ground beef prices up 13%.
Big reason why?
Trump’s chaotic tariffs on Brazil.
I voted to repeal these tariffs along with every Democrat and a few Republicans, and it PASSED the Senate.
All eyes now on House Republicans who are still on vacation.
Ground beef prices up 13%.
Big reason why?
Trump’s chaotic tariffs on Brazil.
I voted to repeal these tariffs along with every Democrat and a few Republicans, and it PASSED the Senate.
All eyes now on House Republicans who are still on vacation.
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Coffee prices are up 21%.
Ground beef prices up 13%.
Big reason why?
Trump’s chaotic tariffs on Brazil.
I voted to repeal these tariffs along with every Democrat and a few Republicans, and it PASSED the Senate.
All eyes now on House Republicans who are still on vacation.
Ground beef prices up 13%.
Big reason why?
Trump’s chaotic tariffs on Brazil.
I voted to repeal these tariffs along with every Democrat and a few Republicans, and it PASSED the Senate.
All eyes now on House Republicans who are still on vacation.
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missed this from yesterday. www.wwnytv.com/2025/10/27/n...
NY fast-tracks $30M as federal SNAP benefits won’t be paid on Nov. 1
The state is fast-tracking $30 million in emergency food aid to help New Yorkers who receive SNAP benefits.
www.wwnytv.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
missed this from yesterday. www.wwnytv.com/2025/10/27/n...
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CORRECTION bsky.app/profile/stev...
Trump policy seems to have caused an economic contraction in Iowa (6.1% drop in GDP) that is substantially bigger in magnitude than that of the Great Recession
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
In Trump-Friendly Iowa, the President’s Policies Have Hit Hard
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
CORRECTION bsky.app/profile/stev...
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Lawsuit requests a declaratory judgment saying that if Johnson won't administer the oath, it can instead by administered "by any person authorized by law to administer oaths under the law of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the State of Arizona"
October 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Lawsuit requests a declaratory judgment saying that if Johnson won't administer the oath, it can instead by administered "by any person authorized by law to administer oaths under the law of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the State of Arizona"
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Two female and one male mosquitoes 🦟 (Culiseta annulata) have been found on Iceland 🇮🇸 – one of the few places on earth that has no native mosquito species.
It's not yet known if they'll be able to establish themselves there.
🌍🪲🪳🧪
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
It's not yet known if they'll be able to establish themselves there.
🌍🪲🪳🧪
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
Des moustiques observés pour la première fois en Islande
Trois moustiques de l'espèce « Culiseta annulata », deux femelles et un mâle, ont été découverts au nord de la capitale islandaise Reykjavik.
ici.radio-canada.ca
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Two female and one male mosquitoes 🦟 (Culiseta annulata) have been found on Iceland 🇮🇸 – one of the few places on earth that has no native mosquito species.
It's not yet known if they'll be able to establish themselves there.
🌍🪲🪳🧪
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
It's not yet known if they'll be able to establish themselves there.
🌍🪲🪳🧪
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
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Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia another 30 year old ‘Young Republican’ NAZI withdraws after rare Republican pushback over text messages.
October 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia another 30 year old ‘Young Republican’ NAZI withdraws after rare Republican pushback over text messages.