Maddie G
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…Uh they say I'm so low key, I'm socially awkward
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1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
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ICE agents arrested dozens of U.S. citizens, accusing them of immigration violations, in 2025.
ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report
A new investigation by ProPublica finds over 40 cases of immigration agents using potentially fatal chokeholds and other moves that can cut off breathing. “These arrests are playing out around the cou...
www.democracynow.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
ICE agents arrested dozens of U.S. citizens, accusing them of immigration violations, in 2025.
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Democrats must refuse to vote for any funding bill that increases ICE’s budget and refuse to fund DHS until ICE’s abuses of power are stopped.
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Democrats must refuse to vote for any funding bill that increases ICE’s budget and refuse to fund DHS until ICE’s abuses of power are stopped.
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
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President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
n.pr
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
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The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
n.pr
January 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
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Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
The president’s comments to The Atlantic come after Delcy Rodriguez signaled she’ll resist U.S. involvement in the country.
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
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QUID: Trump asks US Oil companies to give him $1 billion to retake the White House.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
QUID: Trump asks US Oil companies to give him $1 billion to retake the White House.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
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In the first year of Trump’s second term, he imposed his thuggery on the United States. In the second year, apparently he will impose it on the hemisphere.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
January 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In the first year of Trump’s second term, he imposed his thuggery on the United States. In the second year, apparently he will impose it on the hemisphere.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
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After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tren de Aragua to the U.S., according to fact-checking by @politifact.bsky.social.
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
Fact-checking Trump's claims after U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture of Maduro
After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tre...
www.pbs.org
January 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tren de Aragua to the U.S., according to fact-checking by @politifact.bsky.social.
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
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Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
Trump bombarded schools with a flurry of investigations and demands that they adopt policies aligned with his political agenda. His second year will focus on making them last.
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram reut.rs/48ZgrVP
Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A Reuters reporter created ads promising unrealistic investment returns and easily placed them on Meta's social media platforms.
reut.rs
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram reut.rs/48ZgrVP
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New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
The annual soiree took place as young Republican groups across the country are reeling from POLITICO’s reporting on a racist and antisemitic chat group among prominent leaders.
dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
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The chemical industry has launched a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to influence Trump, including on regulations related to "forever chemicals."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
The Trump administration has nearly doubled the amount of formaldehyde considered safe to inhale under EPA regulations.
Formaldehyde causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Formaldehyde causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Under Former Chemical Industry Insiders, Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale
Chemical industry lobbyists have long pushed the government to adopt a less stringent approach to gauging the cancer risk from chemicals, one that would help ease regulations on companies that make or...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The chemical industry has launched a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to influence Trump, including on regulations related to "forever chemicals."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Brendan Loper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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"There's Something About Zohran" - ?
♥️ This is the romcom we all needed. What should we call it?
Zo Actually
While Don was Sleeping
When Zohran Met Donny
Zo Actually
While Don was Sleeping
When Zohran Met Donny
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"There's Something About Zohran" - ?
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Cartoon by @billbramhall.bsky.social.
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Cartoon by @billbramhall.bsky.social.
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BREAKING: Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules to avoid Democratic delays.
Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules
The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans acted for the first time under new rules to clear a backlog of executive branch positions that had been delayed by Democrats.
bit.ly
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
BREAKING: Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules to avoid Democratic delays.
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"Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, two sources who’ve worked in the federal government and have personally dealt with Miller tell Rolling Stone that his berating has made them each cry at work."
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, two sources who’ve worked in the federal government and have personally dealt with Miller tell Rolling Stone that his berating has made them each cry at work."
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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An excerpt from Randi Weingarten’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” reveals why Trump and the far right are demeaning teachers, slashing school funding, and rewriting history.
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
An excerpt from Randi Weingarten’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” reveals why Trump and the far right are demeaning teachers, slashing school funding, and rewriting history.
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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The VA is down 600 doctors and about 1,900 nurses so far this year, the first time the agency has seen net losses in years.
At several facilities, more than a third of the positions for doctors are unfilled.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @vernalcoleman.bsky.social @ericumansky.bsky.social
At several facilities, more than a third of the positions for doctors are unfilled.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @vernalcoleman.bsky.social @ericumansky.bsky.social
Veterans’ Care at Risk Under Trump as Hundreds of Doctors and Nurses Reject Working at VA Hospitals
Amid concerns about the stability of the agency, records show nearly 40% of the doctors offered jobs at the VA from January through March of this year turned them down — quadruple the rate of rejectio...
www.propublica.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The VA is down 600 doctors and about 1,900 nurses so far this year, the first time the agency has seen net losses in years.
At several facilities, more than a third of the positions for doctors are unfilled.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @vernalcoleman.bsky.social @ericumansky.bsky.social
At several facilities, more than a third of the positions for doctors are unfilled.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @vernalcoleman.bsky.social @ericumansky.bsky.social
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UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.
UC Berkeley professor warns of 'unprecedented crackdown' on academic freedom
UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.
n.pr
September 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.
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Another question: At a club with over 150 employees, how did Donald Trump know that a 15-year-old girl was no longer working in the spa? He said he knew when Epstein "stole" her. It's not like Donald is a man known for paying attention to every little detail.
August 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Another question: At a club with over 150 employees, how did Donald Trump know that a 15-year-old girl was no longer working in the spa? He said he knew when Epstein "stole" her. It's not like Donald is a man known for paying attention to every little detail.