@laurak100.bsky.social
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Sex trafficking on Meta platforms was both difficult to report and widely tolerated. Instagram’s former head of safety testified that when she joined Meta in 2020 she was shocked to learn the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the “trafficking of humans for sex.”
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Sex trafficking on Meta platforms was both difficult to report and widely tolerated. Instagram’s former head of safety testified that when she joined Meta in 2020 she was shocked to learn the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the “trafficking of humans for sex.”
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This kid is brilliant. Voice of a generation.
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This kid is brilliant. Voice of a generation.
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare for All Explained | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
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Republicans want Democrats' help in fucking over 22 million Americans. Absolutely not.
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Republicans want Democrats' help in fucking over 22 million Americans. Absolutely not.
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Democrats are being asked to fund a government that just openly pledged to use the military to murder Democrats
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Democrats are being asked to fund a government that just openly pledged to use the military to murder Democrats
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79. American citizen.
September 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
79. American citizen.
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Should this man be in any law enforcement position?
Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman?
We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603
www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman?
We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603
www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Should this man be in any law enforcement position?
Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman?
We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603
www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman?
We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603
www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
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The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
August 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
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Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
August 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
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After raking in billions in profits and spending big on shareholder payouts, major health insurance companies want to significantly raise premiums. www.levernews.com/eye-popping-...
Eye-popping Rate Hikes After Eyebrow-Raising Profits
After raking in billions in profits and spending big on shareholder payouts, major health insurance companies want to significantly raise premiums.
www.levernews.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
After raking in billions in profits and spending big on shareholder payouts, major health insurance companies want to significantly raise premiums. www.levernews.com/eye-popping-...
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz after touring "Alligator Alcatraz": "These detainees are living in cages. The pictures you've seen don't do it just. They are essentially packed into cages. 34 detainees per cage...they get their drinking water & they brush their teeth where they poop, in the same unit"
July 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz after touring "Alligator Alcatraz": "These detainees are living in cages. The pictures you've seen don't do it just. They are essentially packed into cages. 34 detainees per cage...they get their drinking water & they brush their teeth where they poop, in the same unit"
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Bass: I just signed an executive directive that puts all city departments and leadership on notice to protect Angelenos—essentially from the federal government.
We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?
We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?
July 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Bass: I just signed an executive directive that puts all city departments and leadership on notice to protect Angelenos—essentially from the federal government.
We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?
We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.
Will we listen to his words today?
Will we listen to his words today?
July 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.
Will we listen to his words today?
Will we listen to his words today?
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CNN is reporting the FEMA response was delayed 3 days because of Noem’s cost controls, and FEMA officials were “taken aback” by how limited the agency’s response was.
July 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
CNN is reporting the FEMA response was delayed 3 days because of Noem’s cost controls, and FEMA officials were “taken aback” by how limited the agency’s response was.
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Forensic Copies of Voting Software Were Made. The Machines Are Still in Use.
open.substack.com/pub/dissenti...
open.substack.com/pub/dissenti...
Forensic Copies of Voting Software Were Made. The Machines Are Still in Use.
An investigative report connecting election breaches, certifier failures, and the quiet collapse of public trust.
open.substack.com
July 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Forensic Copies of Voting Software Were Made. The Machines Are Still in Use.
open.substack.com/pub/dissenti...
open.substack.com/pub/dissenti...
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"Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials," per NYT.
July 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials," per NYT.
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NEW: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek permission to file an amended complaint in his civil case in Maryland.
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
July 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
NEW: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek permission to file an amended complaint in his civil case in Maryland.
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
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"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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My God. Please make sure everyone you know knows this.
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
My God. Please make sure everyone you know knows this.
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McGovern: Listen to this quote from Murkowski who just caved and voted for this. "My hope is that the house is going to look at this and recognize we are not there yet."
If you really believe that, why the hell did you vote for the bill?
If you really believe that, why the hell did you vote for the bill?
July 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
McGovern: Listen to this quote from Murkowski who just caved and voted for this. "My hope is that the house is going to look at this and recognize we are not there yet."
If you really believe that, why the hell did you vote for the bill?
If you really believe that, why the hell did you vote for the bill?
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There is no moral equivalence between bullies and the bullied, between tyranny and democracy, or between brutality and decency. No individual can be free in a society devoid of justice. There can be no liberty where brutality reigns.
June 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
There is no moral equivalence between bullies and the bullied, between tyranny and democracy, or between brutality and decency. No individual can be free in a society devoid of justice. There can be no liberty where brutality reigns.