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“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Good News For Us, Horrible News For Trump
Onward.
www.dworkinsubstack.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
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With inflation rising, confidence plummeting & Trump tariffs looming, the last thing America needs is a GOP shutdown. But with funding expiring March 14, chaos is likely on the horizon. Jim Kessler urges Dems to be strategic—offer reasonableness. Let the GOP own the mess.
Democrats: Be a fox, not a possum, on the budget
Shrewd plays can show the American people that Democrats are on their side.
contrarian.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
With inflation rising, confidence plummeting & Trump tariffs looming, the last thing America needs is a GOP shutdown. But with funding expiring March 14, chaos is likely on the horizon. Jim Kessler urges Dems to be strategic—offer reasonableness. Let the GOP own the mess.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Director Tate-Nadeau has served the State with dedication and pride since the beginning of our administration.
Today, we congratulate her on a successful career and thank her for her leadership at IEMA — which will positively impact employees and Illinoisans for years to come.
Today, we congratulate her on a successful career and thank her for her leadership at IEMA — which will positively impact employees and Illinoisans for years to come.
March 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Director Tate-Nadeau has served the State with dedication and pride since the beginning of our administration.
Today, we congratulate her on a successful career and thank her for her leadership at IEMA — which will positively impact employees and Illinoisans for years to come.
Today, we congratulate her on a successful career and thank her for her leadership at IEMA — which will positively impact employees and Illinoisans for years to come.
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As a measles outbreak spreads across western Texas, Dr. Ana Montanez is trying to convince some parents that vitamin A, touted by vaccine critics as effective against the highly contagious virus, will not protect their children reut.rs/4kxgvRC
Doctors push back as parents embrace Kennedy and vitamin A in Texas measles outbreak
Dr. Ana Montanez is working overtime in Lubbock to contact vaccine-hesitant parents, explaining the grave risks posed by a disease that most American families have never seen, and one that can be prevented through immunization.
reut.rs
March 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a measles outbreak spreads across western Texas, Dr. Ana Montanez is trying to convince some parents that vitamin A, touted by vaccine critics as effective against the highly contagious virus, will not protect their children reut.rs/4kxgvRC
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Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire
BREAKING NEWS: Canadian Premier Wab Kinew of Manitoba MOCKS Trump by signing a “beautiful” order that officially removes ALL American liquor from Canadian stores in his province.
Donald Trump just caused massive economic damage to our country. How sad and embarrassing.
Donald Trump just caused massive economic damage to our country. How sad and embarrassing.
March 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire
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Women's rights are human rights.
They aren't negotiable on International Women's Day or any day.
Here in Illinois, we celebrate the contributions of the incredible women in Illinois' history and honor them by continuing to push our state forward.
They aren't negotiable on International Women's Day or any day.
Here in Illinois, we celebrate the contributions of the incredible women in Illinois' history and honor them by continuing to push our state forward.
March 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Women's rights are human rights.
They aren't negotiable on International Women's Day or any day.
Here in Illinois, we celebrate the contributions of the incredible women in Illinois' history and honor them by continuing to push our state forward.
They aren't negotiable on International Women's Day or any day.
Here in Illinois, we celebrate the contributions of the incredible women in Illinois' history and honor them by continuing to push our state forward.
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Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn’t to blame for mass firings of federal workers
Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn’t to blame for mass firings of federal workers
Trump and Musk appear to make parallel efforts to distance tech billionaire from radical job slashing in government
Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers in private meetings that he is not to blame for the mass firings of federal workers that are…
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn’t to blame for mass firings of federal workers
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“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
March 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at imposing potentially steep costs on parties that seek to block his policies in court reut.rs/3F6HcMN
Trump directs government to ask for bond in lawsuits challenging policies
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at imposing potentially steep costs on parties that seek to block his policies in court.
reut.rs
March 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at imposing potentially steep costs on parties that seek to block his policies in court reut.rs/3F6HcMN
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“Harming veterans isn’t efficient, it’s un-American. That’s what DOGE is doing. We must stop it now.”
Veterans who rely on the VA & other gov't agencies are already being harmed by DOGE cuts. According to Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, the real Trump/Musk objective appears to be cruelty over efficiency.
Veterans who rely on the VA & other gov't agencies are already being harmed by DOGE cuts. According to Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, the real Trump/Musk objective appears to be cruelty over efficiency.
DOGE's cuts are harming veterans
That's not efficient. It's cruel, it's wrong, and it's unAmerican.
contrarian.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“Harming veterans isn’t efficient, it’s un-American. That’s what DOGE is doing. We must stop it now.”
Veterans who rely on the VA & other gov't agencies are already being harmed by DOGE cuts. According to Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, the real Trump/Musk objective appears to be cruelty over efficiency.
Veterans who rely on the VA & other gov't agencies are already being harmed by DOGE cuts. According to Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, the real Trump/Musk objective appears to be cruelty over efficiency.
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Don't miss our coverage of the Democracy Movement—highlighting how Americans all across the country are stepping up to defend democracy. Today’s feature includes resistance in Vermont + Tesla protests in Ohio, New York, and Michigan.
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Monday: Vance meets the resistance in Vermont, plus Tesla protests in Ohio, New York, and Michigan.
contrarian.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don't miss our coverage of the Democracy Movement—highlighting how Americans all across the country are stepping up to defend democracy. Today’s feature includes resistance in Vermont + Tesla protests in Ohio, New York, and Michigan.
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Study: False news spreads faster than the truth | MIT Sloan
About 6 times as fast.
mitsloan.mit.edu
March 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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According to an MIT study, fake news spreads 6x faster than real news on social media. 🔎⚠️
On platforms like X and Facebook, algorithms boost lies for engagement while independent journalism struggles to keep up. 💔📰
✏️ By Markus Grolik
#FakeNews #PressFreedom #Misinformation
On platforms like X and Facebook, algorithms boost lies for engagement while independent journalism struggles to keep up. 💔📰
✏️ By Markus Grolik
#FakeNews #PressFreedom #Misinformation
March 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
According to an MIT study, fake news spreads 6x faster than real news on social media. 🔎⚠️
On platforms like X and Facebook, algorithms boost lies for engagement while independent journalism struggles to keep up. 💔📰
✏️ By Markus Grolik
#FakeNews #PressFreedom #Misinformation
On platforms like X and Facebook, algorithms boost lies for engagement while independent journalism struggles to keep up. 💔📰
✏️ By Markus Grolik
#FakeNews #PressFreedom #Misinformation
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#USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #canada #MidasMighty #america #FuckTrump #fucktrumpmusk #NeverTrump #fuckmaga #Anti-Fascist #antifa #RESIST #history #AntiTrump #AntiMAGA #AntiMusk #tuckfrump #coup #coupdetat #musk #elon #chaos #disorder #confusion #fascistfelon #authoritarians
March 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Trump's Canada tariff threats have pushed economic concerns to the forefront, shaking the Conservatives' once-dominant lead.
Canada election shock as Liberals pull ahead: Poll
www.newsweek.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Trump's Canada tariff threats have pushed economic concerns to the forefront, shaking the Conservatives' once-dominant lead.
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Columnist Michael Schaffer writes: "It’s a matter of dollars and cents. If readers don’t trust a publication’s name, no amount of Pulitzer-worthy scoops will fix it. For Bezos, a guy who believes that the Post needs to gain a broad-based audience, it’s a baffling blind spot."
Dying in Darkness: Jeff Bezos Turns Out the Lights in the Washington Post’s Opinion Section
The tech mogul’s decision to revamp the editorial pages around his own views threatens not only independent journalism, but the Post’s business future.
www.politico.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Columnist Michael Schaffer writes: "It’s a matter of dollars and cents. If readers don’t trust a publication’s name, no amount of Pulitzer-worthy scoops will fix it. For Bezos, a guy who believes that the Post needs to gain a broad-based audience, it’s a baffling blind spot."
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Column: Jeff Bezos threw the Washington Post under the MAGA bus. His decision to revamp its opinion section threatens not just independent journalism, but the Post's business future, writes our senior editor Michael Schaffer.
Dying in Darkness: Jeff Bezos Turns Out the Lights in the Washington Post’s Opinion Section
The tech mogul’s decision to revamp the editorial pages around his own views threatens not only independent journalism, but the Post’s business future.
www.politico.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Column: Jeff Bezos threw the Washington Post under the MAGA bus. His decision to revamp its opinion section threatens not just independent journalism, but the Post's business future, writes our senior editor Michael Schaffer.
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