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Americans seeking retirement or survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration will no longer be able to apply over the phone, starting next week.
New Social Security rules will create hurdles for millions of seniors, report finds
A new report from a left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that upcoming changes to Social Security will amount to a "45-mile trip for some 6 million seniors."
www.npr.org
April 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Americans seeking retirement or survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration will no longer be able to apply over the phone, starting next week.
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Well, tomorrow is going to be fun 🧪⚛️
April 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Well, tomorrow is going to be fun 🧪⚛️
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Even if these belligerent policies and rhetoric were magically reversed, and we all said "Oops, sorry about that", it will be a long time (or some serious heavy lifting) before any country takes us seriously as a reliable partner again.
April 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Even if these belligerent policies and rhetoric were magically reversed, and we all said "Oops, sorry about that", it will be a long time (or some serious heavy lifting) before any country takes us seriously as a reliable partner again.
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I’m mad at myself that this stuff still makes me laugh out loud.
April 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m mad at myself that this stuff still makes me laugh out loud.
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We deserved some good news!
April 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We deserved some good news!
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Again—illegal annexation is illegal. It’s why there has been war in Europe for 11 yrs
Let’s keep that context. It’s not a real estate deal. It’s an autonomous territory under Denmark and a people that have made it clear they have no interest
Changing borders by force or under coercion is illegal
Let’s keep that context. It’s not a real estate deal. It’s an autonomous territory under Denmark and a people that have made it clear they have no interest
Changing borders by force or under coercion is illegal
Scoop: White House officials are studying the costs of taking over Greenland, attempting to determine price-tag to maintain & what revenue could be gained, per sources
Government officials working on Greenland
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Government officials working on Greenland
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights
It’s the most concrete effort yet to turn President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the Danish territory into actionable policy, despite widespread international outrage.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Again—illegal annexation is illegal. It’s why there has been war in Europe for 11 yrs
Let’s keep that context. It’s not a real estate deal. It’s an autonomous territory under Denmark and a people that have made it clear they have no interest
Changing borders by force or under coercion is illegal
Let’s keep that context. It’s not a real estate deal. It’s an autonomous territory under Denmark and a people that have made it clear they have no interest
Changing borders by force or under coercion is illegal
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The New Jersey Democrat spent more than 25 hours criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. He ended his marathon speech shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cory Booker breaks a 68-year-old Senate record with a 25-hour speech
The New Jersey Democrat spent more than 25 hours criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. He ended his marathon speech sh...
www.npr.org
April 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The New Jersey Democrat spent more than 25 hours criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. He ended his marathon speech shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
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It will show we did not let the chaos and division go unanswered.
It will show that when our president chose to spread lies and sow fear, we chose to come together, to work together, and to rise together.
It will show that when our president chose to spread lies and sow fear, we chose to come together, to work together, and to rise together.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It will show we did not let the chaos and division go unanswered.
It will show that when our president chose to spread lies and sow fear, we chose to come together, to work together, and to rise together.
It will show that when our president chose to spread lies and sow fear, we chose to come together, to work together, and to rise together.
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When home heating is less affordable, more people die each winter. That's what our analysis found for a period when LIHEAP was in place. Without LIHEAP, the effect would presumably much larger.
Ungated copy of the study here: bit.ly/2JrJfxR
Ungated copy of the study here: bit.ly/2JrJfxR
April 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
When home heating is less affordable, more people die each winter. That's what our analysis found for a period when LIHEAP was in place. Without LIHEAP, the effect would presumably much larger.
Ungated copy of the study here: bit.ly/2JrJfxR
Ungated copy of the study here: bit.ly/2JrJfxR
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Cory Booker will break the record for longest Senate floor speech at 7:19 PM EDT. Fewer than 2 hours from now. The record is held by Strom Thurmond, who was arguing for segregation. GO CORY, GO!
April 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Cory Booker will break the record for longest Senate floor speech at 7:19 PM EDT. Fewer than 2 hours from now. The record is held by Strom Thurmond, who was arguing for segregation. GO CORY, GO!
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The Trump administration called it an “administrative error.” But that error led to a nightmare for Maryland Resident Abrego Garcia.
April 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Trump administration called it an “administrative error.” But that error led to a nightmare for Maryland Resident Abrego Garcia.
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Was able to speak for a while this morning as @booker.senate.gov enters Hour 13 of holding the Senate floor.
With two glasses of water and sheer determination, he’s telling the world that America is fighting back against this President.
Go Cory!
With two glasses of water and sheer determination, he’s telling the world that America is fighting back against this President.
Go Cory!
April 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Was able to speak for a while this morning as @booker.senate.gov enters Hour 13 of holding the Senate floor.
With two glasses of water and sheer determination, he’s telling the world that America is fighting back against this President.
Go Cory!
With two glasses of water and sheer determination, he’s telling the world that America is fighting back against this President.
Go Cory!
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
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Sen. @corybooker has committed to filibustering the business of the Senate to bring attention to the lawlessness of the Trump Administration until he can no longer stand or speak.
The least we can do is keep him company for awhile.
Watching www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
The least we can do is keep him company for awhile.
Watching www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Sen. @corybooker has committed to filibustering the business of the Senate to bring attention to the lawlessness of the Trump Administration until he can no longer stand or speak.
The least we can do is keep him company for awhile.
Watching www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
The least we can do is keep him company for awhile.
Watching www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
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Oh wow, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social did it
March 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Oh wow, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social did it
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Don’t come to the United States now. I know that’s capitulation, because the fascist trash that runs the country wants to go full blood and soil and keep you out, but it’s not safe. Don’t do it.
“‘I was put in a cell, and I had to sleep on a mat with no blanket, no pillow, with an aluminum foil wrapped over my body like a dead body for two and a half days.’”
Canadian woman put in chains, detained by ICE after entering San Diego border
A Canadian entrepreneur detained by ICE is speaking out after she got arrested while trying to enter the San Diego border to obtain a visa last Monday.
www.10news.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Don’t come to the United States now. I know that’s capitulation, because the fascist trash that runs the country wants to go full blood and soil and keep you out, but it’s not safe. Don’t do it.
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Britain will ban entry to people who provide significant support to Russia or owe their wealth to the Russian state, under new sanctions set to be announced on Monday, three years after Russia invaded Ukraine reut.rs/41fR8uG
Britain to ban more individuals with Kremlin links in show of support for Ukraine
Britain will ban entry to individuals who provide significant support to the Russian state or owe their wealth to the Russian state, under new sanctions set to be announced on Monday, exactly three years after Russia invaded Ukraine.
reut.rs
February 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Britain will ban entry to people who provide significant support to Russia or owe their wealth to the Russian state, under new sanctions set to be announced on Monday, three years after Russia invaded Ukraine reut.rs/41fR8uG
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because "free speech"
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
February 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
because "free speech"
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Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
February 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
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Important reading for any teacher struggling to deal with the impact of AI in the classroom and contribute to institutional policy regarding AI use.
Microsoft's own research confirms something that was already pretty obvious: relying on a text generating machine to come up with answers erodes critical thinking, and is a method favoured by those who never liked doing critical thinking in the first place
advait.org/files/lee_20...
advait.org/files/lee_20...
advait.org
February 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Important reading for any teacher struggling to deal with the impact of AI in the classroom and contribute to institutional policy regarding AI use.
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“America’s competitors will relish this self-inflicted wound. We urge NIH leaders to rescind this dangerous policy before its harms are felt by Americans.” 🧪
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
“America’s competitors will relish this self-inflicted wound. We urge NIH leaders to rescind this dangerous policy before its harms are felt by Americans.” 🧪
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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We know what’s going on here.
February 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We know what’s going on here.
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Mark Zaid holds a security clearance to rep intelligence professionals in legal matters.
He has repped individuals across all parties, including RFK Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox.
This move clearly targets an attorney who repped whistleblowers in the previous admin and continues to do so.
He has repped individuals across all parties, including RFK Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox.
This move clearly targets an attorney who repped whistleblowers in the previous admin and continues to do so.
1/My statement on learning through news reports that my #securityclearance has just been revoked.
February 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Mark Zaid holds a security clearance to rep intelligence professionals in legal matters.
He has repped individuals across all parties, including RFK Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox.
This move clearly targets an attorney who repped whistleblowers in the previous admin and continues to do so.
He has repped individuals across all parties, including RFK Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox.
This move clearly targets an attorney who repped whistleblowers in the previous admin and continues to do so.
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Slash and burn: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
Researchers say it would hurt facilities that work on medical issues such as cancer research and heart disease. Elon Musk contends the old policy was ‘a ripoff.’
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Slash and burn: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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"Here’s the thing: When we get to that final showdown, it’s for all the marbles. If Trump can successfully defy a SCOTUS order, then American democracy is over."
Elon Musk and the League of Shadows
America gets government by vigilante.
www.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"Here’s the thing: When we get to that final showdown, it’s for all the marbles. If Trump can successfully defy a SCOTUS order, then American democracy is over."