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"Trump also seeks political control over agencies that have long operated at arm’s length from the White House, like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Federal Reserve. That, too, has echoes of China where the bureaucracy is fully subordinate to the ruling party..."
www.wsj.com/economy/the-...
www.wsj.com/economy/the-...
August 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Trump also seeks political control over agencies that have long operated at arm’s length from the White House, like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Federal Reserve. That, too, has echoes of China where the bureaucracy is fully subordinate to the ruling party..."
www.wsj.com/economy/the-...
www.wsj.com/economy/the-...
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“When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it.”
-Justice Sonia Sotomayor
-Justice Sonia Sotomayor
July 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it.”
-Justice Sonia Sotomayor
-Justice Sonia Sotomayor
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Definitely slavery
July 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Definitely slavery
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Republican Rep. Robert Bresnahan sold shares in a Medicaid health provider just weeks before voting for the Big Ugly Bill — which of course slashes Medicaid.
Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
July 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Republican Rep. Robert Bresnahan sold shares in a Medicaid health provider just weeks before voting for the Big Ugly Bill — which of course slashes Medicaid.
Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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"Harvard University has spent the last year slowly dismantling a religious-studies program that critics said was biased against Israel." www.chronicle.com/article/in-p...
June 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Harvard University has spent the last year slowly dismantling a religious-studies program that critics said was biased against Israel." www.chronicle.com/article/in-p...
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OMG! TOO CUTE??? ❤️ Scientists taught rats to drive tiny cars and found that even when they didn't give them treats, they would still intentionally get into car crashes for the purpose of sexual gratification
June 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
OMG! TOO CUTE??? ❤️ Scientists taught rats to drive tiny cars and found that even when they didn't give them treats, they would still intentionally get into car crashes for the purpose of sexual gratification
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"The bill directs what is likely the largest single sale of national public lands in modern history..."
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR bill
The bill mandates disposal of over 2 million acres of BLM and National Forest lands; public lands eligible for sale in the bill encompass over 250 million acres, including local recreation areas, wild...
www.wilderness.org
June 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
"The bill directs what is likely the largest single sale of national public lands in modern history..."
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
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Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Glyphosate, an herbicide linked to cancer, is also abundant in the United States.
www.motherjones.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
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"'If they attempt to deport the Afghans, you’re going to see actual physical conflict between U.S. veterans and ICE,' he predicted..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Veterans recoil at Trump plan to end Afghans’ deportation protection
The Trump administration claims conditions in Afghanistan have markedly improved under Taliban rule. Those who fought in the war say that’s ‘laughable.’
www.washingtonpost.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"'If they attempt to deport the Afghans, you’re going to see actual physical conflict between U.S. veterans and ICE,' he predicted..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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We only have two statewide primaries this cycle. Voters deserve more info. Why wouldn't @vademocrats.bsky.social sponsor a TV debate as in the past? What's different? Join me @levarstoney.bsky.social, Dr. Lateef, @alexbastaniva.bsky.social, & @senatorhashmi.bsky.social in support of a 2nd TV debate.
At least one Democratic LG candidate (@victorforvirginia.bsky.social) wants another televised debate and the ability for the candidates to question each other...but says "DPVA is refusing to host one this cycle" bluevirginia.us/2025/05/virg... h/t @jaaavis.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We only have two statewide primaries this cycle. Voters deserve more info. Why wouldn't @vademocrats.bsky.social sponsor a TV debate as in the past? What's different? Join me @levarstoney.bsky.social, Dr. Lateef, @alexbastaniva.bsky.social, & @senatorhashmi.bsky.social in support of a 2nd TV debate.
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Las tres "E"s que buscamos todos: Educacion, Empresa, y Equidad ante la ley. Vamos juntos Virginia!
May 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Las tres "E"s que buscamos todos: Educacion, Empresa, y Equidad ante la ley. Vamos juntos Virginia!
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Trump’s HHS is canceling a contract to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, even as the disease continues to spread through dairy cows across the U.S.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develo
www.npr.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump’s HHS is canceling a contract to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, even as the disease continues to spread through dairy cows across the U.S.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
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mazel tov! great news — and a great series. well done!!
The Lever's audio series MASTER PLAN has just won the 2025 National Press Club Award.
The series exposes the secret plot to legalize corruption: MasterPlanPodcast.com
This is a huge honor for our newsroom & for independent accountability journalism.
The series exposes the secret plot to legalize corruption: MasterPlanPodcast.com
This is a huge honor for our newsroom & for independent accountability journalism.
The Lever Wins The 2025 National Press Club Award
This award is a major milestone not just for The Lever’s newsroom, but for all independent news outlets competing with the world’s biggest media conglomerates.
www.levernews.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
mazel tov! great news — and a great series. well done!!
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The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
April 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
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"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
The CFPB Has Been Gutted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated the positions of 1,406 employees at the congressionally mandated agency.
www.wired.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
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(1,3) My book Find The Helpers is ultimately a message of resilience and finding hope. The final paragraph says "to the future leaders and heroes, you will have many moments in your life, some bigger than others.
April 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
(1,3) My book Find The Helpers is ultimately a message of resilience and finding hope. The final paragraph says "to the future leaders and heroes, you will have many moments in your life, some bigger than others.
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The Governor has handed down vetoes that will hurt hardworking Virginians. With these vetoes, he has chosen corporations and Big Pharma over Virginians already facing rising inflation and federal job cuts. The fight isn't over, and we are dedicated to continuing the fight for an affordable Virginia.
March 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Governor has handed down vetoes that will hurt hardworking Virginians. With these vetoes, he has chosen corporations and Big Pharma over Virginians already facing rising inflation and federal job cuts. The fight isn't over, and we are dedicated to continuing the fight for an affordable Virginia.