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It’s 2 am and we’re still marking up massive cuts to Medicaid.
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
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While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
HAPPENING NOW: Republicans are putting health care on the chopping block / X
HAPPENING NOW: Republicans are putting health care on the chopping block
x.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It’s 2 am and we’re still marking up massive cuts to Medicaid.
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
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NOAA announced that will stop tracking "billion dollar disasters," which have been increasing since its record began in 1980.
Without the database, researchers, insurers and government agencies will be "flying blind." And it's not easy to replace.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
Without the database, researchers, insurers and government agencies will be "flying blind." And it's not easy to replace.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NOAA announced that will stop tracking "billion dollar disasters," which have been increasing since its record began in 1980.
Without the database, researchers, insurers and government agencies will be "flying blind." And it's not easy to replace.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
Without the database, researchers, insurers and government agencies will be "flying blind." And it's not easy to replace.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
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House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for President Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land
Republicans to Pay for Trump Tax Cuts With Sales of Public Land
House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for US President Donald Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land — a politically charged idea that has drawn opposition from some in their own party.
bloom.bg
May 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for President Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land
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“the moment when the regime begins to really earn money is also often the moment when they really feel the need to crack down on civil liberties."
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
www.theatlantic.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“the moment when the regime begins to really earn money is also often the moment when they really feel the need to crack down on civil liberties."
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
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Chicago is on to something.
May 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Chicago is on to something.
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Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) called for the arrest of "100 more judges", days after authorities arrested a Wisconsin judge, saying she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid immigration agents.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Rep. Clay Higgins Calls For Arrest Of More Judges, Says He Has A 'List' For DOJ
www.huffpost.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) called for the arrest of "100 more judges", days after authorities arrested a Wisconsin judge, saying she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid immigration agents.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Donald Trump and co-president Elon Musk are making backdoor cuts to the Social Security benefits you’ve paid into your entire working life.
I’m fighting back.
I’m fighting back.
Donald Trump and co-president Elon Musk are making backdoor cuts to the Social Security benefits.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
www.youtube.com
April 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Donald Trump and co-president Elon Musk are making backdoor cuts to the Social Security benefits you’ve paid into your entire working life.
I’m fighting back.
I’m fighting back.
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NEW: PublicSquare, a website that lets you search for businesses in your community that explicitly want you to know they endorse Trump/MAGA values, is backfiring as people use it to boycott those businesses. www.huffpost.com/entry/public...
Website For MAGA-Friendly Businesses Backfires As People Use It For Boycotts
Social media posts about PublicSquare have gone viral as Trump critics use it to find companies not to support – the opposite of what the site was set up for.
www.huffpost.com
April 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NEW: PublicSquare, a website that lets you search for businesses in your community that explicitly want you to know they endorse Trump/MAGA values, is backfiring as people use it to boycott those businesses. www.huffpost.com/entry/public...
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When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
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President Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates, but his Administration just rubber-stamped the creation of the nation's largest credit card company––meaning higher interest rates and junk fees.
Another win for Trump's Wall Street friends at the expense of consumers.
Another win for Trump's Wall Street friends at the expense of consumers.
Capital One Deal for Discover Wins Approval From US Regulators
Capital One Financial Corp. received approval from US regulators to buy Discover Financial Services, a deal that creates the nation’s biggest credit-card issuer by loan volume.
www.bloomberg.com
April 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
President Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates, but his Administration just rubber-stamped the creation of the nation's largest credit card company––meaning higher interest rates and junk fees.
Another win for Trump's Wall Street friends at the expense of consumers.
Another win for Trump's Wall Street friends at the expense of consumers.
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Why did so many MAGA folks skip civics and government in school?
April 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why did so many MAGA folks skip civics and government in school?
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Here’s the story behind this outrageous demand. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
April 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here’s the story behind this outrageous demand. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Fake ICE agents are now targeting immigrants, creating dangerous and chaotic situations. Americans have Second Amendment rights, and people won’t just stand by while masked men grab young women off college campuses. If you’re making an arrest, show a warrant and ID. Period.
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Fake ICE agents are now targeting immigrants, creating dangerous and chaotic situations. Americans have Second Amendment rights, and people won’t just stand by while masked men grab young women off college campuses. If you’re making an arrest, show a warrant and ID. Period.
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This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
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The Trump administration has attempted to justify the illegal “deportation” of Abrego Garcia by claiming he was a member of the MS-13 gang, but new evidence casts doubt on the shoddy accusation.
Trump Admin’s Claim That Kilmar Abrego Garcia Was A Gang Member Is Further Negated
www.huffpost.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Trump administration has attempted to justify the illegal “deportation” of Abrego Garcia by claiming he was a member of the MS-13 gang, but new evidence casts doubt on the shoddy accusation.
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If you paid $1 In federal income taxes, you paid more than:
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
April 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If you paid $1 In federal income taxes, you paid more than:
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
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L'université Aix-Marseille veut « inverser la fuite des cerveaux » et rêve de devenir la terre d’asile des chercheurs américains licenciés par le gouvernement charliehebdo.fr/2025...
« On inverse la fuite des cerveaux » : Aix-Marseille, terre d’asile des chercheurs américains licenciés
Face aux attaques de l’administration Trump contre des milliers de scientifiques, qui voient notamment leurs financements coupés ou leurs postes supprimés, car leurs sujets de recherche ne rentrent plus dans l’agenda conservateur du nouveau président, la France se pose en terre d’asile. Ce jeudi 7 mars, l’université Aix-Marseille (AMU) lançait son programme « Safe place […]
charliehebdo.fr
April 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
L'université Aix-Marseille veut « inverser la fuite des cerveaux » et rêve de devenir la terre d’asile des chercheurs américains licenciés par le gouvernement charliehebdo.fr/2025...
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EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices
www.irishtimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
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People Travelling To US Told To Delete Comments Criticising Thin Skinned Cunt
People Travelling To US Told To Delete Comments Criticising Thin Skinned Cunt
IRISH tourists hopeful of travelling to the Land of the Free in the wake of President Trump restoring free speech have been advised to delete all criticism of the thin-skinned cunt from their phones o...
waterfordwhispersnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
People Travelling To US Told To Delete Comments Criticising Thin Skinned Cunt
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”
“Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”
Opinion | A Lot About Trump Doesn’t Add Up
A very petty man in a very powerful job.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”
“Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”
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"This is a humiliating month to be an American," our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | With Trump’s Prostration to Putin, Expect a More Dangerous World
This is a humiliating month to be an American.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"This is a humiliating month to be an American," our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
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Ukraine peace plan latest
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
February 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Ukraine peace plan latest
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
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Critics also slammed the move as “full-blown dictator stuff."
Donald Trump’s New Executive Order Sparks Fierce Backlash: ‘Full-Blown Power Grab’
Critics also slammed the move as “full-blown dictator stuff."
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Critics also slammed the move as “full-blown dictator stuff."