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Context you rarely hear: global stocks are up about 30% over the past year. U.S. stocks? Around 18%. That means American investors underperformed the world by about 12 percentage points, even while headlines called it a “fantastic year.”
December 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Context you rarely hear: global stocks are up about 30% over the past year. U.S. stocks? Around 18%. That means American investors underperformed the world by about 12 percentage points, even while headlines called it a “fantastic year.”
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“Trump’s presidency is enabled, normalized, and protected by a wide class of political, legal, media, and economic elites who chose caution, self-interest, or fear over civic responsibility… The most conspicuous retreat came from Republicans in Congress.” open.substack.com/pub/marcfrie...
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
“Trump’s presidency is enabled, normalized, and protected by a wide class of political, legal, media, and economic elites who chose caution, self-interest, or fear over civic responsibility… The most conspicuous retreat came from Republicans in Congress.” open.substack.com/pub/marcfrie...
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A Trump-appointed judge was so upset with the living conditions in which ICE detained an immigrant in Long Island, New York, that he threatened to hold the government in contempt.
“I have never encountered anything like this." trib.al/MUDsbeq
“I have never encountered anything like this." trib.al/MUDsbeq
December 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A Trump-appointed judge was so upset with the living conditions in which ICE detained an immigrant in Long Island, New York, that he threatened to hold the government in contempt.
“I have never encountered anything like this." trib.al/MUDsbeq
“I have never encountered anything like this." trib.al/MUDsbeq
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This should be the bombshell news that ends his presidency. But we’re living in an alternate reality.
December 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This should be the bombshell news that ends his presidency. But we’re living in an alternate reality.
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This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
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Since I’m getting “what did I miss” from alot, Paramount Plus, owner of CBS spiked the El Salvador CECOT prison story yesterday on 60 minutes because it made the White House look bad. Cancel paramount plus
Censorship. Bari Weiss
Censorship. Bari Weiss
December 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Since I’m getting “what did I miss” from alot, Paramount Plus, owner of CBS spiked the El Salvador CECOT prison story yesterday on 60 minutes because it made the White House look bad. Cancel paramount plus
Censorship. Bari Weiss
Censorship. Bari Weiss
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Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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HUGE NEWS from the new Epstein files:
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Epstein Files Include 1996 Child Porn Complaint That F.B.I. Ignored
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
HUGE NEWS from the new Epstein files:
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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It's hard to fathom but we are now *here* on this path to fascism.
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It's hard to fathom but we are now *here* on this path to fascism.
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Republicans fought release of Epstein materials every step of the way, are now refusing to release the second strike boat video, and won’t let Jack Smith testify in public. They constantly hide everything they are doing from the American people.
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Republicans fought release of Epstein materials every step of the way, are now refusing to release the second strike boat video, and won’t let Jack Smith testify in public. They constantly hide everything they are doing from the American people.
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📌The ugly, vile Russell Vought is the oldest-looking 49-year-old in American history, and the grotesque face of a Republican Party that is purposely weakening this country so billionaires around the world can feed on us.
He is a genuine enemy of the United States and a monster who belongs in a cage.
He is a genuine enemy of the United States and a monster who belongs in a cage.
Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency
The Trump administration said on Tuesday evening it will dissolve a key federal climate science research center in Colorado, its latest effort to defund such research.
www.reuters.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
📌The ugly, vile Russell Vought is the oldest-looking 49-year-old in American history, and the grotesque face of a Republican Party that is purposely weakening this country so billionaires around the world can feed on us.
He is a genuine enemy of the United States and a monster who belongs in a cage.
He is a genuine enemy of the United States and a monster who belongs in a cage.
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Despite the fact that a significant number of swing-district Republicans want to join Dems to vote for a clean bill to extend ACA subsidies which would easily pass the House, Mike Johnson refuses to bring it to the floor. NBC:
December 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Despite the fact that a significant number of swing-district Republicans want to join Dems to vote for a clean bill to extend ACA subsidies which would easily pass the House, Mike Johnson refuses to bring it to the floor. NBC:
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Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
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During the Vanity Fair photo session, Vance cracked: “I’ll give you $100 for every person you make look really shitty compared to me. And $1,000 if it’s Marco.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
December 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
During the Vanity Fair photo session, Vance cracked: “I’ll give you $100 for every person you make look really shitty compared to me. And $1,000 if it’s Marco.”
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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We are failing our kids
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are failing our kids
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Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
New findings reveal why skills-based hiring is growing more slowly than expected and how employers are balancing degrees, certificates and real-world experience.
www.forbes.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
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America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
Trump Has Awakened America's Sleeping Giant
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
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Per the Rhode Island AG: the evidence “now points in a different direction”
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Police release man detained earlier in connection with deadly Brown University shooting, mayor says | CNN
The person of interest detained in connection with yesterday’s deadly shooting at Brown University has been identified as 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson of Wisconsin, multiple law enforcement sources t...
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Per the Rhode Island AG: the evidence “now points in a different direction”
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
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13 years ago today.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
13 years ago today.
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TSA is forwarding names, photos, and flight info to ICE
TSA is forwarding names, photos, and flight info to ICE
The secret airport deportation program denies victims any semblance of due process.
www.motherjones.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
TSA is forwarding names, photos, and flight info to ICE
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This is not normal, and continued and ever-increasing rhetoric like this should not be treated as normal. #holdfast #steadystate
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is not normal, and continued and ever-increasing rhetoric like this should not be treated as normal. #holdfast #steadystate