Mnk716
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When the history of this cruel era is written, the shame should be no less than the shame we now feel about the roundups and detention of Japanese Americans in World War II. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-brazen-cruelty-of-the-trump-regime
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When the history of this cruel era is written, the shame should be no less than the shame we now feel about the roundups and detention of Japanese Americans in World War II. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-brazen-cruelty-of-the-trump-regime
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Needless to say, we should not let this tactic succeed.
December 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Needless to say, we should not let this tactic succeed.
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When the Trump administration began to root out “illegal” DEI efforts, it opened the door to funding cuts for would-be offenders.
This created a “chilling effect through fear, intimidation and confusion,” said one lawyer.
By @emsimani.bsky.social, design by @zisiga.bsky.social
This created a “chilling effect through fear, intimidation and confusion,” said one lawyer.
By @emsimani.bsky.social, design by @zisiga.bsky.social
Under Trump, More Than 1,000 Nonprofits Strip DEI Language From Tax Forms
As the Trump administration ordered agencies to eradicate “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed such language from the mission statem...
www.propublica.org
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When the Trump administration began to root out “illegal” DEI efforts, it opened the door to funding cuts for would-be offenders.
This created a “chilling effect through fear, intimidation and confusion,” said one lawyer.
By @emsimani.bsky.social, design by @zisiga.bsky.social
This created a “chilling effect through fear, intimidation and confusion,” said one lawyer.
By @emsimani.bsky.social, design by @zisiga.bsky.social
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"As a rule, coverups are difficult in free societies. They are routine for authoritarian governments. The Epstein coverup will be an indicator of how far we are down the road to authoritarianism. The success of a coverup would take us much further down that road." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Why the Epstein Coverup Matters
In free societies, government coverups are difficult. In authoritarian ones, they’re routine.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"As a rule, coverups are difficult in free societies. They are routine for authoritarian governments. The Epstein coverup will be an indicator of how far we are down the road to authoritarianism. The success of a coverup would take us much further down that road." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Newly discovered recordings show how far Donald Trump went to attempt overturning the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/FZJT8e2
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/FZJT8e2
December 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Newly discovered recordings show how far Donald Trump went to attempt overturning the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/FZJT8e2
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/FZJT8e2
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Yes, an email from an assistant U.S. attorney said Trump had flown on Epstein's jet "many more times than previously reported" and "on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996." www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
Trump took Epstein's jet 'many more times than previously reported,' according to assistant US attorney
A 2020 email from a federal prosecutor, released by the Department of Justice, said Trump flew on the sex offender's jet "at least" eight times.
www.snopes.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Yes, an email from an assistant U.S. attorney said Trump had flown on Epstein's jet "many more times than previously reported" and "on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996." www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
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“Like prime, but with human beings”
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Like prime, but with human beings”
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In the 60 Minutes controversy, Weiss is likely doing what she always does: producing a line of propaganda masquerading as news coverage that serves the interest of her patrons–in this case, David Ellison, whose interests are served by protecting Donald Trump.
https://bit.ly/45bGW9m
https://bit.ly/45bGW9m
Bari Weiss's Counter-Journalistic Crusade Targets “60 Minutes”
The new editor in chief at CBS News has shown she's not merely stupendously unqualified--she's ideologically opposed to the practice of good journalism.
bit.ly
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In the 60 Minutes controversy, Weiss is likely doing what she always does: producing a line of propaganda masquerading as news coverage that serves the interest of her patrons–in this case, David Ellison, whose interests are served by protecting Donald Trump.
https://bit.ly/45bGW9m
https://bit.ly/45bGW9m
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CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
Deported and Imprisoned Archives
A case-by-case investigation that examines the Trump administration’s claims that these immigrants are all “sick criminals” and “terrorists” and that shows what they suffered during months in one of t...
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
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There's a lot of focus on how the dripping antisemitism on the right has created a useful rupture in various parts of Trump's support, and that's true.
But I really worry that EVEN those on the less hateful side of that split are ignoring how dangerous some of these terrorists are.
But I really worry that EVEN those on the less hateful side of that split are ignoring how dangerous some of these terrorists are.
A violent Neo Nazi organization with close ties to and funding from the Kremlin appears suddenly to get a green light from Kash Patel's FBI.
Neo-Nazi terror group steps up US operations as FBI pulls back
Online activity shows the Base, headed by alleged Russian asset Rinaldo Nazzaro, sees US and Ukraine as key centers
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
There's a lot of focus on how the dripping antisemitism on the right has created a useful rupture in various parts of Trump's support, and that's true.
But I really worry that EVEN those on the less hateful side of that split are ignoring how dangerous some of these terrorists are.
But I really worry that EVEN those on the less hateful side of that split are ignoring how dangerous some of these terrorists are.
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Since Trump took office:
Overall employment for workers without college degrees fell by 361,000 jobs.
58,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost.
The cost of electricity and food is rising.
Trump’s war on working America continues.
Overall employment for workers without college degrees fell by 361,000 jobs.
58,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost.
The cost of electricity and food is rising.
Trump’s war on working America continues.
December 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Since Trump took office:
Overall employment for workers without college degrees fell by 361,000 jobs.
58,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost.
The cost of electricity and food is rising.
Trump’s war on working America continues.
Overall employment for workers without college degrees fell by 361,000 jobs.
58,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost.
The cost of electricity and food is rising.
Trump’s war on working America continues.
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In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
December 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
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Donald Trump admitted that his ballroom vanity project is a “monument” to himself, seeing as he can’t imagine getting one any other way.
Trump Admits No One Wants to Build Him a Monument
The president told Jesse Watters that he had to take matters into his own hands and build the “big beautiful ballroom” as a “monument to himself.”
trib.al
December 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Donald Trump admitted that his ballroom vanity project is a “monument” to himself, seeing as he can’t imagine getting one any other way.
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Captain G.M. Gilbert, the U.S. Army psychologist assigned to watch the Nazi defendants at the Nuremberg trials in 1945, spent hours interrogating the architects of the Holocaust. He sought the root of their monstrosity. His conclusion was chilling in its simplicity.
“Evil,” Gilbert observed, “is th
“Evil,” Gilbert observed, “is th
The Nuremberg Diagnosis: What Trump’s Evil Misfits Are Missing
The Grim Shadow Over Trump’s White House
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Captain G.M. Gilbert, the U.S. Army psychologist assigned to watch the Nazi defendants at the Nuremberg trials in 1945, spent hours interrogating the architects of the Holocaust. He sought the root of their monstrosity. His conclusion was chilling in its simplicity.
“Evil,” Gilbert observed, “is th
“Evil,” Gilbert observed, “is th
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The DOJ is continuing to redact more mentions of Donald Trump found in the Epstein files.
On the left the original version, on the right today’s version.
Source: justice.gov/multimedia/C...
#OpDeathEaters
On the left the original version, on the right today’s version.
Source: justice.gov/multimedia/C...
#OpDeathEaters
December 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The DOJ is continuing to redact more mentions of Donald Trump found in the Epstein files.
On the left the original version, on the right today’s version.
Source: justice.gov/multimedia/C...
#OpDeathEaters
On the left the original version, on the right today’s version.
Source: justice.gov/multimedia/C...
#OpDeathEaters
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December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
On November 19, 2025, Congress passed H.R.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
December 20, 2025
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“The New York Times contacted Ms. Farmer about a report stamped with the date of Sept. 3, 1996. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
HUGE NEWS from the new Epstein files:
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Epstein Files Include 1996 Child Porn Complaint That F.B.I. Ignored
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
“The New York Times contacted Ms. Farmer about a report stamped with the date of Sept. 3, 1996. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
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Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress — not a generous new White House program.
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress — not a generous new White House program.
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One of my happy shocks in 2025 is how smoothly elections have unfolded despite Republican electoral carnage.
And Bondi's DOJ is working quickly to make sure that doesn't happen again.
And Bondi's DOJ is working quickly to make sure that doesn't happen again.
DOJ Replaces Voting Section Chief With Lawyer Tied to Election Conspiracists
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
One of my happy shocks in 2025 is how smoothly elections have unfolded despite Republican electoral carnage.
And Bondi's DOJ is working quickly to make sure that doesn't happen again.
And Bondi's DOJ is working quickly to make sure that doesn't happen again.
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Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) on GOPers letting ACA tax credits expire:
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
"We live in the richest country in the history of the world. We have a trillionaire.... And yet we're being told millions of people need to lose their health care because we can't afford it? That's obscene."
December 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
👍
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🚨 House GOP Bill: No #ACA tax credit extension after all; CBO projects 300K to lose coverage due to end of #SilverLoading in mostly red states:
acasignups.net/25/12/16/hou...
acasignups.net/25/12/16/hou...
House GOP bill: No tax credit extension after all; CBO projects 300K to lose coverage due to end of Silver Loading in mostly red states
Welp. In a development which should surprise absolutely no one, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that the bipartisan "Fitzpatrick Bill" which would include a 2-year extension of the enhanc...
acasignups.net
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🚨 House GOP Bill: No #ACA tax credit extension after all; CBO projects 300K to lose coverage due to end of #SilverLoading in mostly red states:
acasignups.net/25/12/16/hou...
acasignups.net/25/12/16/hou...
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We miss having a thoughtful, intelligent president who makes appropriate comments and understands the weight of his words and the importance of the office when it comes to leading his country by example.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We miss having a thoughtful, intelligent president who makes appropriate comments and understands the weight of his words and the importance of the office when it comes to leading his country by example.
Don’t forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
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"We suffer through daily reminders of the weakness of his mind, but the U.S. has muddled along with other dim presidents. Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity. The man is a moral abomination, and so are his defenders."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Psych-Ward Presidency
The president has no moral core. And, according to his own chief of staff, he’s surrounded by amateurs, opportunists, and drug users.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"We suffer through daily reminders of the weakness of his mind, but the U.S. has muddled along with other dim presidents. Where Trump occupies a category all his own is in his breathtaking moral depravity. The man is a moral abomination, and so are his defenders."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...