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"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the right of the other forty-nine " Thomas Jefferson
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Baby White Bellied Sea Eagle out doing some flight training, yesterday.
First time I’ve spotted this one.
First time I’ve spotted this one.
November 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Baby White Bellied Sea Eagle out doing some flight training, yesterday.
First time I’ve spotted this one.
First time I’ve spotted this one.
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In honour of Jane Austen's upcoming birthday, I made one of her favourite dishes: cheese toast.
My version: egg, dijon mustard, cheddar, Stilton, homemade bread
My version: egg, dijon mustard, cheddar, Stilton, homemade bread
December 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
In honour of Jane Austen's upcoming birthday, I made one of her favourite dishes: cheese toast.
My version: egg, dijon mustard, cheddar, Stilton, homemade bread
My version: egg, dijon mustard, cheddar, Stilton, homemade bread
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My law firm is currently litigating 11 redistricting cases in 10 states. We are also litigating an additional 54 voting and election cases in 27 states.
This is as many cases as we typically handle going into the final months of the election. 2026 will almost certain be a record breaking year.
This is as many cases as we typically handle going into the final months of the election. 2026 will almost certain be a record breaking year.
November 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My law firm is currently litigating 11 redistricting cases in 10 states. We are also litigating an additional 54 voting and election cases in 27 states.
This is as many cases as we typically handle going into the final months of the election. 2026 will almost certain be a record breaking year.
This is as many cases as we typically handle going into the final months of the election. 2026 will almost certain be a record breaking year.
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Sunday caption contest: Liberty and Justice...
Caption it on my Substack. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-libertys-lament
Caption it on my Substack. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-libertys-lament
Sunday caption contest: Liberty and Justice
And last week's winner
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December 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Sunday caption contest: Liberty and Justice...
Caption it on my Substack. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-libertys-lament
Caption it on my Substack. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-libertys-lament
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
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💯. It's not these patriotic citizens' fault they're being used as performative props by a corrupt, mendacious, and deranged president. They deserve our kindness and respect, and now, devastatingly, our deepest concern and sympathy. 😢
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
💯. It's not these patriotic citizens' fault they're being used as performative props by a corrupt, mendacious, and deranged president. They deserve our kindness and respect, and now, devastatingly, our deepest concern and sympathy. 😢
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Taken last week at the lake. It was a very cold wait for the sun to appear but it was worth it. 🧡💛
#Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin
#Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin
November 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Taken last week at the lake. It was a very cold wait for the sun to appear but it was worth it. 🧡💛
#Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin
#Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin
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Yesterday’s moon… she’s taken a few hits
November 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Yesterday’s moon… she’s taken a few hits
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Some in the Democratic Party want to you think we must choose between social justice and economic populism.
Rubbish.
The only path forward is embracing both.
Rubbish.
The only path forward is embracing both.
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Some in the Democratic Party want to you think we must choose between social justice and economic populism.
Rubbish.
The only path forward is embracing both.
Rubbish.
The only path forward is embracing both.
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El Matador de Segovia
Ignacio Zuloaga.
Juan Belmonte, 1924.
Museo Zuloaga, San Juan de los Caballeros. Segovia.
Juan Belmonte, 1924.
Museo Zuloaga, San Juan de los Caballeros. Segovia.
December 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
El Matador de Segovia
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a Kp index of four out of nine Saturday night.
Northern Lights Forecast: These 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Saturday
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a Kp index of four out of nine Saturday night.
www.forbes.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a Kp index of four out of nine Saturday night.
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Two most unlikely costars you can think of for a movie that wasn't ever made.
I'll go first:
Michael Caine and Minnie Pearl.
I'll go first:
Michael Caine and Minnie Pearl.
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Two most unlikely costars you can think of for a movie that wasn't ever made.
I'll go first:
Michael Caine and Minnie Pearl.
I'll go first:
Michael Caine and Minnie Pearl.
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Since we aren't in a war, Pete Hegseth isn't technically a war criminal. He's just a garden-variety mass murderer.
November 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Since we aren't in a war, Pete Hegseth isn't technically a war criminal. He's just a garden-variety mass murderer.
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Millions of workers are toiling away from their families this holiday weekend.
So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail.
Pay all workers a living wage.
So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail.
Pay all workers a living wage.
November 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Millions of workers are toiling away from their families this holiday weekend.
So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail.
Pay all workers a living wage.
So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail.
Pay all workers a living wage.
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Because look how well not prosecuting trump turned out for the country. Because not prosecuting and imprisoning Netanyahu has led to him levelling Palestine, killing thousands upon thousands of Palestinian people. No one can be above the law. Hot him, not trump. Not Putin.
Because look how well not prosecuting trump turned out for the country. Because not prosecuting and imprisoning Netanyahu has led to him levelling Palestine, killing thousands upon thousands of Palestinian people. No one can be above the law. Hot him, not trump. Not Putin.
Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial | CBC News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country’s president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges — seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nati...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Because look how well not prosecuting trump turned out for the country. Because not prosecuting and imprisoning Netanyahu has led to him levelling Palestine, killing thousands upon thousands of Palestinian people. No one can be above the law. Hot him, not trump. Not Putin.
Because look how well not prosecuting trump turned out for the country. Because not prosecuting and imprisoning Netanyahu has led to him levelling Palestine, killing thousands upon thousands of Palestinian people. No one can be above the law. Hot him, not trump. Not Putin.
Trump's tags are to remind him who he is.
Look at his face, an old man, sleepy Trump.
Look at his face, an old man, sleepy Trump.
This tired, deeply-damaged man is so needy. He has to have references to him being president on his hat, on his shirt, and on a golf-framed placard next to his overcooked cheeseburger he's almost too-out-of-it to eat.
November 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Trump's tags are to remind him who he is.
Look at his face, an old man, sleepy Trump.
Look at his face, an old man, sleepy Trump.
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Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
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Judge considers holding Kristi Noem in contempt of court over El Salvador deportations - NewsBreak
Washington DC - A federal judge has launched in inquiry that could result in potential contempt charges against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Ba
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November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
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Source: TAG24
share.newsbreak.com/g4aog365
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This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 260. Everything you need to know about what happened this weekend in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 260. 11/30/25
… Ukraine’s peace negotiators met with the US delegation today, which was led by Sec of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner. After multiple recent revela...
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November 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 260. Everything you need to know about what happened this weekend in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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As Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated military clashes and closed their borders, the Pakistani authorities have intensified mass expulsions of Afghans.
Fed Up With the Taliban, Pakistan Expels Masses of Afghans
Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has forced out about a million this year, depriving them of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.
nyti.ms
November 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
As Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated military clashes and closed their borders, the Pakistani authorities have intensified mass expulsions of Afghans.
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Bash: "Do you believe if there was a second strike to eliminate any survivors that it constitutes a war crime?"
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
November 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Bash: "Do you believe if there was a second strike to eliminate any survivors that it constitutes a war crime?"
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
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"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.”
—FDR, 1944
—FDR, 1944
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.”
—FDR, 1944
—FDR, 1944
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Van Hollen: "It's either murder from the first strike if their whole theory is wrong, and I think the weight of the legal opinion is they've concocted this ridiculous legal theory. But even if you accept it, then it is a war crime. I do believe the secretary of defense should be held accountable"
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Van Hollen: "It's either murder from the first strike if their whole theory is wrong, and I think the weight of the legal opinion is they've concocted this ridiculous legal theory. But even if you accept it, then it is a war crime. I do believe the secretary of defense should be held accountable"
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Today, local authorities confirmed the victims of the Stockton shooting were just 8, 9, 14, and 21 years old — and that the attack was likely targeted. Our hearts break for their families and the entire Stockton community.
November 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, local authorities confirmed the victims of the Stockton shooting were just 8, 9, 14, and 21 years old — and that the attack was likely targeted. Our hearts break for their families and the entire Stockton community.
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“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”