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🚨 BREAKING: John Major says Brexit was an act of collective folly.
It made 🇬🇧 poorer, weaker and cut off from 🌍 biggest market.
He’s right and it’s exactly what the data, job losses, exodus of 🇬🇧 citizens, collapsing industries and EU’s new demands all show.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...
It made 🇬🇧 poorer, weaker and cut off from 🌍 biggest market.
He’s right and it’s exactly what the data, job losses, exodus of 🇬🇧 citizens, collapsing industries and EU’s new demands all show.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...
Former Tory PM Brands Brexit 'An Act Of Collective Folly' In Outspoken Attack
John Major said "our enemies celebrated and our friends despaired" at the vote to leave the European Union.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
🚨 BREAKING: John Major says Brexit was an act of collective folly.
It made 🇬🇧 poorer, weaker and cut off from 🌍 biggest market.
He’s right and it’s exactly what the data, job losses, exodus of 🇬🇧 citizens, collapsing industries and EU’s new demands all show.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...
It made 🇬🇧 poorer, weaker and cut off from 🌍 biggest market.
He’s right and it’s exactly what the data, job losses, exodus of 🇬🇧 citizens, collapsing industries and EU’s new demands all show.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...
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Without overdoing it, last night’s “SNL” captured something fundamental about the growing cultural resentment surrounding AI, writes Michael Tedder:
AI Anxiety Hits ‘SNL’
A memorable sketch tackled what happens when cutting-edge technology ends up disappointing Grandma.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Without overdoing it, last night’s “SNL” captured something fundamental about the growing cultural resentment surrounding AI, writes Michael Tedder:
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“A democracy whose citizens operate with fundamentally different understandings of the past and its implications cannot sustain itself,” @clintsmithiii.bsky.social writes:
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“A democracy whose citizens operate with fundamentally different understandings of the past and its implications cannot sustain itself,” @clintsmithiii.bsky.social writes:
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If you're a professor at Texas A&M, you'll need to receive written authorization from the university president before discussing this incident on campus.
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If you're a professor at Texas A&M, you'll need to receive written authorization from the university president before discussing this incident on campus.
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Ghislaine Maxwell is a child rapist who assaulted girls as young as 14. And she is getting special favors in federal prison, including room service and use of a private office.
November 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell is a child rapist who assaulted girls as young as 14. And she is getting special favors in federal prison, including room service and use of a private office.
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Aurora, Colorado, saw a political shift as progressive candidates won city council seats, ousting conservative incumbents who focused on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
Trump said gangs invaded this city. Voters booted the officials who agreed.
Liberals who won in Aurora, Colorado, say voters were focused on affordability, trash and other local issues.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Aurora, Colorado, saw a political shift as progressive candidates won city council seats, ousting conservative incumbents who focused on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
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Analysis by Karen Tumulty: The so-called Epstein files have driven a deep wedge into President Donald Trump’s base — to the point where some in MAGA have been willing to make common cause with Democrats.
Analysis | Epstein is the one issue that persistently splits Trump from his base
Trump promised during the 2024 election to release the Justice Department’s “Epstein files,” but his administration has resisted doing so.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Analysis by Karen Tumulty: The so-called Epstein files have driven a deep wedge into President Donald Trump’s base — to the point where some in MAGA have been willing to make common cause with Democrats.
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“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
24% of SNAP spending ultimately goes to Walmart. Nearly a quarter of its cashiers are SNAP recipients. The Walton family is worth over $400 billion. One could argue that the Waltons are truly SNAP's greatest beneficiaries—America must do better
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/u...
‘I’m Going to Stretch It’: SNAP Recipients Face Shrinking Funds and Hard Choices
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
24% of SNAP spending ultimately goes to Walmart. Nearly a quarter of its cashiers are SNAP recipients. The Walton family is worth over $400 billion. One could argue that the Waltons are truly SNAP's greatest beneficiaries—America must do better
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/u...
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I wouldn't be surprised if 2028 is a mad dash to the center. Once Trump is gone, extremists on either side will appear "Trumpish" and people will be tired of that.
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if 2028 is a mad dash to the center. Once Trump is gone, extremists on either side will appear "Trumpish" and people will be tired of that.
If Trump wants California to secede, drilling off its coast will set up Blue State secession www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/c...
Trump Is Said to Propose Opening California Coast to Oil Drilling
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If Trump wants California to secede, drilling off its coast will set up Blue State secession www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/c...
Love for a fellow progressive to explain to me at point would Trump squirm and give in to the Democrats' demand to restore the ACA subsidies slashed under the BBB? Another week? Another month? Longer? What of SNAP recipients left to starve?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Age Is the Issue That Democrats Can’t Shut Down
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Love for a fellow progressive to explain to me at point would Trump squirm and give in to the Democrats' demand to restore the ACA subsidies slashed under the BBB? Another week? Another month? Longer? What of SNAP recipients left to starve?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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@bcappelbaum.bsky.social argues the future of the Democratic Party resides in leaders like Josh Shapiro, who regularly proves that pragmatism wins over pure progressivism in Purple States, while not so quietly testing Josh Shapiro's name for 2028.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/o...
Opinion | Mamdani Isn’t the Future of the Democrats. This Guy Is.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
@bcappelbaum.bsky.social argues the future of the Democratic Party resides in leaders like Josh Shapiro, who regularly proves that pragmatism wins over pure progressivism in Purple States, while not so quietly testing Josh Shapiro's name for 2028.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/o...
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"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
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People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
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I won’t pretend to understand the legal arguments for granting Trump permission to stop funding SNAP.
I’m not a legal expert.
I just know this…
Feeding people is always the right choice.
Fighting to avoid feeding people is always the wrong choice.
Fund SNAP. Enough games.
I’m not a legal expert.
I just know this…
Feeding people is always the right choice.
Fighting to avoid feeding people is always the wrong choice.
Fund SNAP. Enough games.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I won’t pretend to understand the legal arguments for granting Trump permission to stop funding SNAP.
I’m not a legal expert.
I just know this…
Feeding people is always the right choice.
Fighting to avoid feeding people is always the wrong choice.
Fund SNAP. Enough games.
I’m not a legal expert.
I just know this…
Feeding people is always the right choice.
Fighting to avoid feeding people is always the wrong choice.
Fund SNAP. Enough games.
Kim Davis is tonight's worst person in the world. search.app/xaqEa
Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday will consider the appeal of former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who has asked the justices to overturn same-sex marriage rights.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Kim Davis is tonight's worst person in the world. search.app/xaqEa
Why is the Trump administration trying so hard to avoid accountability? The evidence is.... trying to disappear. Public records laws need teeth — personal responsibility...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
To Preserve Records, Homeland Security Now Relies on Officials to Take Screenshots
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Why is the Trump administration trying so hard to avoid accountability? The evidence is.... trying to disappear. Public records laws need teeth — personal responsibility...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
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Trump is appealing the court order to fund SNAP.
“they’re clearly pushing the narrative that no one ‘deserves’ food assistance. That you should pull yourself up by your bootstraps and be ‘productive’ or prepare to starve to death.
It’s full on Nazi rhetoric, and it’s not going away”
“they’re clearly pushing the narrative that no one ‘deserves’ food assistance. That you should pull yourself up by your bootstraps and be ‘productive’ or prepare to starve to death.
It’s full on Nazi rhetoric, and it’s not going away”
No One "Deserves" to Starve
SNAP funding is set to expire at the end of the month, meaning 42 million Americans will go hungry. A large percentage of those on SNAP are disabled, and many won't be able to stand in a bread line.
www.disabledginger.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Trump is appealing the court order to fund SNAP.
“they’re clearly pushing the narrative that no one ‘deserves’ food assistance. That you should pull yourself up by your bootstraps and be ‘productive’ or prepare to starve to death.
It’s full on Nazi rhetoric, and it’s not going away”
“they’re clearly pushing the narrative that no one ‘deserves’ food assistance. That you should pull yourself up by your bootstraps and be ‘productive’ or prepare to starve to death.
It’s full on Nazi rhetoric, and it’s not going away”
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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UPDATE: Here's the written district court order that the Trump administration pay full SNAP benefit payments for this month by Friday. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
DOJ has already filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
DOJ has already filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
UPDATE: Here's the written district court order that the Trump administration pay full SNAP benefit payments for this month by Friday. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
DOJ has already filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
DOJ has already filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Over the past decade, there has been a rush of scholars moving across the Pacific to China, drawn by Beijing’s drive to become a scientific superpower.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
China is attracting American scientific talent, especially in STEM fields, partly due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Over the past decade, there has been a rush of scholars moving across the Pacific to China, drawn by Beijing’s drive to become a scientific superpower.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
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“The story of this country is the story of patience in tribulation, and hope in the face of fear,” Nancy Pelosi argues. “What we choose to do in this hour of our history will determine the shape of America and the world for decades.”
America Is Great When America Is Good
Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things we hold dearest.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
“The story of this country is the story of patience in tribulation, and hope in the face of fear,” Nancy Pelosi argues. “What we choose to do in this hour of our history will determine the shape of America and the world for decades.”
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Judge McConnell tells the Trump admin that failing to fully fund November SNAP is a direct violation of his court order.
They now have until tomorrow to send funds to the states.
Imagine being so callous that you need a judge to order you, multiple times, to not starve millions of people?
They now have until tomorrow to send funds to the states.
Imagine being so callous that you need a judge to order you, multiple times, to not starve millions of people?
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Judge McConnell tells the Trump admin that failing to fully fund November SNAP is a direct violation of his court order.
They now have until tomorrow to send funds to the states.
Imagine being so callous that you need a judge to order you, multiple times, to not starve millions of people?
They now have until tomorrow to send funds to the states.
Imagine being so callous that you need a judge to order you, multiple times, to not starve millions of people?