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A very blue dot in a red state. Resist! Pro Democracy, pro Union. Part time photographer and traveler.
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News: Pentagon inspector general finds that the classified information Pete Hegseth shared in a Signal chat with @TheAtlantic could have put U.S. forces at risk. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages
An inspector general report finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.
www.theatlantic.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
News: Pentagon inspector general finds that the classified information Pete Hegseth shared in a Signal chat with @TheAtlantic could have put U.S. forces at risk. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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I've been saying for the better part of a year that Trump is on a mission to decriminalize corruption. To make it the legal equivalent of jaywalking.
I feel that more strongly now than I ever had.
I feel that more strongly now than I ever had.
Trump announces a pardon of Henry Cuellar: "I am hereby announcing my full and unconditional PARDON of beloved Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, and Imelda. Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!"
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've been saying for the better part of a year that Trump is on a mission to decriminalize corruption. To make it the legal equivalent of jaywalking.
I feel that more strongly now than I ever had.
I feel that more strongly now than I ever had.
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The 79-year-old told reporters he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago” before being pictured nodding off several times as his loyal Cabinet members praised him during the lengthy meeting.
See Every Angle of Trump, 79, Nodding Off in Cabinet Meeting
The president complained about the focus on his health, then promptly drifted off.
trib.al
December 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The 79-year-old told reporters he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago” before being pictured nodding off several times as his loyal Cabinet members praised him during the lengthy meeting.
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“The latest example of Trump’s stiffing those in need is in rural northern Michigan, where the power grid suffered severe damage from an ice storm last March… FEMA has turned down the state’s request for aid, in an unprecedented break with past policies.”
Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead.
Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead
Sorry, but we don’t help the little people
paulkrugman.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“The latest example of Trump’s stiffing those in need is in rural northern Michigan, where the power grid suffered severe damage from an ice storm last March… FEMA has turned down the state’s request for aid, in an unprecedented break with past policies.”
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Guess who suggested that illegal orders should be ignored when Obama was president?
2016 video shows Hegseth saying the military cannot carry out unlawful orders | CNN
Hegseth described the refusal of illegal commands as part of the military’s ethos — a message he now condemns Democrats for spreading.
www.cnn.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Guess who suggested that illegal orders should be ignored when Obama was president?
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Where's the 24-7 coverage on Trump's declining health, inability to stay awake DURING TELEVISED events, cankles, two MRIs, and lack of stamina?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
December 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Where's the 24-7 coverage on Trump's declining health, inability to stay awake DURING TELEVISED events, cankles, two MRIs, and lack of stamina?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
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Freed from prison by Trump on his last day in office in 2021, a $200 million fraudster started a new Ponzi scheme within months.
*A Bloomberg Big Take*
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*A Bloomberg Big Take*
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Freed by Trump, a $200 Million Fraudster Started a New Scam
Eli Weinstein promised to reform — but after his release he took on an alias and started another Ponzi scheme.
www.bloomberg.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Freed from prison by Trump on his last day in office in 2021, a $200 million fraudster started a new Ponzi scheme within months.
*A Bloomberg Big Take*
FREE Gift Link:
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
*A Bloomberg Big Take*
FREE Gift Link:
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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I genuinely do not understand why ‘RFK Jr wants to kill thousands of American kids and make millions sick’ isn’t in the news basically every day. Also, why are Republicans OK with killing kids? Is it because they’re so busy covering for pedophiles that they’ve given up on kids entirely?
Breaking news: Federal vaccine advisers selected by Health Secretary RFK Jr. are planning to vote on ending the practice of vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B and to examine whether shots are behind the rise of allergies and autoimmune disorders.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers plan biggest change yet to childhood schedule
The new chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said the panel plans to vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and to scrutinize if childhood shots cause allergies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I genuinely do not understand why ‘RFK Jr wants to kill thousands of American kids and make millions sick’ isn’t in the news basically every day. Also, why are Republicans OK with killing kids? Is it because they’re so busy covering for pedophiles that they’ve given up on kids entirely?
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DUI Hire, Pete Hegseth, has been methodically destroying the prior JAG corp to remake its lawyers to be more aggressive and lawless.
I've got the details of the red flags since earlier this year and why enabling JAGs will make it easier for Hegseth’s illegal maneuvers.
youtu.be/H-u2gcbGVRQ?...
I've got the details of the red flags since earlier this year and why enabling JAGs will make it easier for Hegseth’s illegal maneuvers.
youtu.be/H-u2gcbGVRQ?...
Trump PANICS as Hegseth RIPS APART Administration After Plans BACKFIRE
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
DUI Hire, Pete Hegseth, has been methodically destroying the prior JAG corp to remake its lawyers to be more aggressive and lawless.
I've got the details of the red flags since earlier this year and why enabling JAGs will make it easier for Hegseth’s illegal maneuvers.
youtu.be/H-u2gcbGVRQ?...
I've got the details of the red flags since earlier this year and why enabling JAGs will make it easier for Hegseth’s illegal maneuvers.
youtu.be/H-u2gcbGVRQ?...
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The #BrokenPost suddenly wakes up: Golly gee, y'think health insurance costs could rise? Who'da'thunk?
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely
With a ticking clock and no clear bipartisan path forward, extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is becoming more challenging.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The #BrokenPost suddenly wakes up: Golly gee, y'think health insurance costs could rise? Who'da'thunk?
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Your constant reminder that fascist republicans gerrymandered the shit out of Tennessee, so a Democratic candidate even coming into to play in a deeply red state doesn’t bode well for them. Fuck fascism.
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Your constant reminder that fascist republicans gerrymandered the shit out of Tennessee, so a Democratic candidate even coming into to play in a deeply red state doesn’t bode well for them. Fuck fascism.
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JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
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A +14 shift to the Dems in a very red district applied nationwide next year means a solidly blue House and a chance to retake the Senate against an extremely unfavorable map.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A +14 shift to the Dems in a very red district applied nationwide next year means a solidly blue House and a chance to retake the Senate against an extremely unfavorable map.
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Federal Government Announces Racial Profiling Campaign, Explains It’s Because of the President’s Personal Bigotry
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Federal Government Announces Racial Profiling Campaign, Explains It’s Because of the President’s Personal Bigotry
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BREAKING: President Trump declared that all of former President Biden’s pardons are now “invalid.” There is no legal mechanism for presidents to revoke their predecessors’ pardons but if Trump is taken seriously, thousands could be thrown into legal chaos.
Trump Claims Former President Joe Biden’s Pardons Are Invalid
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
BREAKING: President Trump declared that all of former President Biden’s pardons are now “invalid.” There is no legal mechanism for presidents to revoke their predecessors’ pardons but if Trump is taken seriously, thousands could be thrown into legal chaos.
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Polls are now closed in Georgia, where I'm watching: 3 mayoral elections in the metro Atlanta region, & 4 local elections in Atlanta
(details on each my guide, though if you've been following me the last few days you know about them! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...)
stay tuned for returns & results
(details on each my guide, though if you've been following me the last few days you know about them! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...)
stay tuned for returns & results
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Polls are now closed in Georgia, where I'm watching: 3 mayoral elections in the metro Atlanta region, & 4 local elections in Atlanta
(details on each my guide, though if you've been following me the last few days you know about them! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...)
stay tuned for returns & results
(details on each my guide, though if you've been following me the last few days you know about them! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...)
stay tuned for returns & results
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NEW: Indiana Republicans are trying to make sure no judge can stop their new gerrymander, adding provisions in their bill to ban temporary blocks, bypass lower courts and force every challenge straight to the conservative-majority state Supreme Court.
Indiana Republicans Aim to Sideline Courts to Protect their Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
NEW: Indiana Republicans are trying to make sure no judge can stop their new gerrymander, adding provisions in their bill to ban temporary blocks, bypass lower courts and force every challenge straight to the conservative-majority state Supreme Court.
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If you get turned away from your polling place because staff at the polling locations are telling you that you were redistricted out of TN-7 despite what the online information is indicating, please request a provisional ballot. Call the hot line number, 1-833-DEM-VOTE if there are any issues.
Hey TN today is your chance to flip this seat and elect @aftynbehn.bsky.social. She’ll fight: to lower grocery bills, for better roads, and to save rural hospitals! Polls are open until 7 PM CST! Make a plan to vote and bring with you or tell friends to vote for her! See below if you need a ride.
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If you get turned away from your polling place because staff at the polling locations are telling you that you were redistricted out of TN-7 despite what the online information is indicating, please request a provisional ballot. Call the hot line number, 1-833-DEM-VOTE if there are any issues.
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The Trump administration plans to block Democratic-controlled states from accessing billions of dollars they need to run their food stamp programs unless governors turn over benefits rolls to federal officials.
Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Trump administration plans to block Democratic-controlled states from accessing billions of dollars they need to run their food stamp programs unless governors turn over benefits rolls to federal officials.
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are you all about Tennessee tonight?
here are three other elections you should keep an eye on:
1️⃣ a flip opportunity for Dems in Georgia:
here are three other elections you should keep an eye on:
1️⃣ a flip opportunity for Dems in Georgia:
Here's one office Dems could flip on Tuesday.
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
are you all about Tennessee tonight?
here are three other elections you should keep an eye on:
1️⃣ a flip opportunity for Dems in Georgia:
here are three other elections you should keep an eye on:
1️⃣ a flip opportunity for Dems in Georgia:
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This is why labor laws are so important — and exactly why big corporations spend so much money lobbying against them.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
NEW: For years, NYC Starbucks workers have claimed that the company has arbitrarily cut their hours, denying them stable schedules. In a historic settlement announced today, Starbucks has to pay out $35 million to 15,000 workers.
This is the power of labor laws.
This is the power of labor laws.
Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law
New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is why labor laws are so important — and exactly why big corporations spend so much money lobbying against them.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
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Trump's eyes are closing and he's dozing off. But he still has enough in the tank to jerk awake every few seconds.
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Trump's eyes are closing and he's dozing off. But he still has enough in the tank to jerk awake every few seconds.
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Note: He is expressly saying "the murders we are doing are with the President's express approval" and the President is nodding along as he says it; this is not going to be a complicated war crimes trial if the Hague ever gets its hands on either of them
Hegseth: "We've only just begun striking narco boats and putting narcoterrorists at the bottom of the ocean"
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Note: He is expressly saying "the murders we are doing are with the President's express approval" and the President is nodding along as he says it; this is not going to be a complicated war crimes trial if the Hague ever gets its hands on either of them
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Of all the things destructive to the constitutional order of the United States, one of the worst is wealthy sociopaths feeling entitled to be free of criticism, and the willingness of sleazy lawyers to take their money to enforce that feeling of entitlement.
Over on x, David sacks is melting down about The New York Times reporting on his many conflicts of interest
December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Of all the things destructive to the constitutional order of the United States, one of the worst is wealthy sociopaths feeling entitled to be free of criticism, and the willingness of sleazy lawyers to take their money to enforce that feeling of entitlement.
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Greetings from the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, where the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments over a lower court's order to release of hundreds of Operation Midway Blitz detainees.
Background here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...
Background here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...
Federal appeals court temporarily halts release of hundreds of Operation Midway Blitz detainees
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the release on bond of hundreds of immigrants whose arrests during Operation Midway Blitz are being challenged under a consent decree.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Greetings from the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, where the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments over a lower court's order to release of hundreds of Operation Midway Blitz detainees.
Background here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...
Background here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...