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· Nov 19
You don't need to be a voice for the voiceless. Just pass the mic. ~Su‘ad Abdul Khabeer
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Funny, how MAGA is *outraged* over someone who is simply a Muslim in the New York City mayor's mansion, but has no comment about a Muslim who is an actual murderer in the White House.
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Funny, how MAGA is *outraged* over someone who is simply a Muslim in the New York City mayor's mansion, but has no comment about a Muslim who is an actual murderer in the White House.
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Putting aside the (big) questions about Greene's motivations and sincerity, I feel compelled to say that, in breaking with Trump, she's doing it in exactly the way I would tell her to do it if I were her political consultant.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Putting aside the (big) questions about Greene's motivations and sincerity, I feel compelled to say that, in breaking with Trump, she's doing it in exactly the way I would tell her to do it if I were her political consultant.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
AI Is Hollowing Out Higher Education
Olivia Guest & Iris van Rooij urge teachers and scholars to reject tools that commodify learning, deskill students, and promote illiteracy.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
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I've made the point in the past that Trump's support is based on a coalition of disordered counterpublics which distrust institutions, such as anti-vaxxers, Pizzagate truthers, and the like. Their primary loyalty is to their individual causes, not Trump, and this is the coalition fracturing.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I do support him and his administration ... his remarks of course have been hurtful ... unfortunately it has all come down to the Epstein files ... I will continue to do my small part to get the files released."
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I've made the point in the past that Trump's support is based on a coalition of disordered counterpublics which distrust institutions, such as anti-vaxxers, Pizzagate truthers, and the like. Their primary loyalty is to their individual causes, not Trump, and this is the coalition fracturing.
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She schooled Megan Kelly and I hope she runs for office in 10 years. This girl is so inspirational that it gives me hope for the future. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles!
SugarRhi~ (@sugarrhi)
👏 👏 👏
substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
She schooled Megan Kelly and I hope she runs for office in 10 years. This girl is so inspirational that it gives me hope for the future. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles!
Oregon has more than inflatable frogs & naked bike riders.
We don’t f#ck around with fascists.
We don’t f#ck around with fascists.
“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman.
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility
A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing evidence...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Oregon has more than inflatable frogs & naked bike riders.
We don’t f#ck around with fascists.
We don’t f#ck around with fascists.
The war should be against pedophiles, misogynists and racists…not Venezuela
November 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The war should be against pedophiles, misogynists and racists…not Venezuela
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
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Shaking my head at the national conversation-including whether Trump performed a sex act on Bill Clinton while Megyn Kelly defends pedophiles and Pam Bondi prosecutes Trump’s enemies to cover up possible crimes he committed with Jeffrey Epstein
This president debases America more and more every day
This president debases America more and more every day
#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #Pinks
Megyn Kelly is a fool if she thinks this absolves Epstein and friends from being pedophiles: “there’s a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old.” Yeah Megyn, there is a difference but both are still children. MAGA, Stop defending pedos! #ReleaseTheFiles
Megyn Kelly is a fool if she thinks this absolves Epstein and friends from being pedophiles: “there’s a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old.” Yeah Megyn, there is a difference but both are still children. MAGA, Stop defending pedos! #ReleaseTheFiles
November 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Shaking my head at the national conversation-including whether Trump performed a sex act on Bill Clinton while Megyn Kelly defends pedophiles and Pam Bondi prosecutes Trump’s enemies to cover up possible crimes he committed with Jeffrey Epstein
This president debases America more and more every day
This president debases America more and more every day
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those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. If you have the means to give, this team could use the support! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...
Donate to Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs, organized by Mya Abraham
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling S… Mya Abraham needs your support for Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs
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November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
NEW: At Pope Leo’s Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump’s Raids
Nearly all U.S. Catholic bishops united in Baltimore to denounce the Trump administration’s “inhumane” deportation campaign — a near-unanimous, unprecedented moral stand against a sitting president.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
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Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
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Powerful wealthy pedos. An epidemic.
“The list of suspected abusers around Epstein was not segregated by the left or the right — The common denominator was not politics or ideology, but that they were powerful and wealthy men.”
• Chris Hedges
“American Satyricon”
• Chris Hedges
“American Satyricon”
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Powerful wealthy pedos. An epidemic.
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She doesn’t even say his name.
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
She doesn’t even say his name.
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Nikalie is blowing up on TikTok. She is calling churches all over the country to see if they would help feed a starving baby. She has a 2 month old crying in the background and asked for one can a formula.
Most. Say. No.
Most. Say. No.
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Nikalie is blowing up on TikTok. She is calling churches all over the country to see if they would help feed a starving baby. She has a 2 month old crying in the background and asked for one can a formula.
Most. Say. No.
Most. Say. No.
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The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
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Mavis Staples Creates A Soul Canon All Her Own
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
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The shutdown isn’t about budgets. It’s about covering up the Epstein files.
Families are going hungry. Flights are grounded.
All to protect billionaires tied to Epstein.
Keep the pressure on.
Release.The.Epstein.Files‼️
Families are going hungry. Flights are grounded.
All to protect billionaires tied to Epstein.
Keep the pressure on.
Release.The.Epstein.Files‼️
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The shutdown isn’t about budgets. It’s about covering up the Epstein files.
Families are going hungry. Flights are grounded.
All to protect billionaires tied to Epstein.
Keep the pressure on.
Release.The.Epstein.Files‼️
Families are going hungry. Flights are grounded.
All to protect billionaires tied to Epstein.
Keep the pressure on.
Release.The.Epstein.Files‼️
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A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
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It is the responsibility of all of us to return the nation to a path that is morally sustainable.
Trump is threatening the basic needs of poor Americans. How low he has sunk | Robert Reich
The president has put Snap benefits in jeopardy amid a fight over Medicaid. The nation has lost its moral authority
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It is the responsibility of all of us to return the nation to a path that is morally sustainable.
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Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.