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"The collapse of a superpower into a regime of bullies and mean girls and comic-book guys explains much about why American democracy is on the ropes, reeling from the attacks of people who in a better time would never have been allowed near the government of the United States."
Now that Pete Hegseth is making cartoon jokes about the accusations that he gave illegal "no quarter" orders, good time to reup this:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Confederacy of Toddlers
The Trump administration is a regime of troubled children.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"The collapse of a superpower into a regime of bullies and mean girls and comic-book guys explains much about why American democracy is on the ropes, reeling from the attacks of people who in a better time would never have been allowed near the government of the United States."
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"Change happens because we make it happen. Because we understand and use our power as citizens. We’ve protested. We’ve contacted our elected officials, even when it didn’t seem like they were listening. We’ve educated our friends, neighbors, and families. It’s cumulative."
It’s another week where there is too much going on to keep track of. Here’s the background you need to stay on top of it!
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Week Ahead
November 30, 2025
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
"Change happens because we make it happen. Because we understand and use our power as citizens. We’ve protested. We’ve contacted our elected officials, even when it didn’t seem like they were listening. We’ve educated our friends, neighbors, and families. It’s cumulative."
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I originally decorated it with multicolor lights but had to redo it because a bunch of them blinked out. Now the two shades of white. Grr.
You would think that “warm white” lights from the same company would match. But no. That would be too easy. Trying to decide if I’m enough of a perfectionist to buy more and fix it. But it’s still a great tree if I do say so myself. 🎄
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I originally decorated it with multicolor lights but had to redo it because a bunch of them blinked out. Now the two shades of white. Grr.
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❗️Throughout November 2025, 🇺🇦Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 9,707 🇷🇺Russian aerial targets:
▪️ 11 aerobalistic Kh-47M2 "Kinzhаl" missiles
▪️ 51 Kh-101 cruise missiles
▪️ 15 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
▪️ 11 aerobalistic Kh-47M2 "Kinzhаl" missiles
▪️ 51 Kh-101 cruise missiles
▪️ 15 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
❗️Throughout November 2025, 🇺🇦Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 9,707 🇷🇺Russian aerial targets:
▪️ 11 aerobalistic Kh-47M2 "Kinzhаl" missiles
▪️ 51 Kh-101 cruise missiles
▪️ 15 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
▪️ 11 aerobalistic Kh-47M2 "Kinzhаl" missiles
▪️ 51 Kh-101 cruise missiles
▪️ 15 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
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2/very difficult time. This could be a decisive week for diplomacy. Yesterday we heard that the talks in America were difficult but productive. The results are not yet known, but today I will speak with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.”
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
2/very difficult time. This could be a decisive week for diplomacy. Yesterday we heard that the talks in America were difficult but productive. The results are not yet known, but today I will speak with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.”
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❗️This week could become decisive for diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine, — EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
“It is obvious that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we must make Ukraine as strong as possible to prepare it for the possibility of standing up for itself in this very,
“It is obvious that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we must make Ukraine as strong as possible to prepare it for the possibility of standing up for itself in this very,
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
❗️This week could become decisive for diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine, — EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
“It is obvious that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we must make Ukraine as strong as possible to prepare it for the possibility of standing up for itself in this very,
“It is obvious that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we must make Ukraine as strong as possible to prepare it for the possibility of standing up for itself in this very,
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian troops from the 3rd Battalion "Svoboda" attack 🇷🇺Russian bridgelayer MTU-20 in the Pokrovsk direction
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian troops from the 3rd Battalion "Svoboda" attack 🇷🇺Russian bridgelayer MTU-20 in the Pokrovsk direction
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❗️The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of 🇺🇦Ukraine have published video footage of sabotage operations targeting relay cabinets and locomotives of 🇷🇺Russian railways.
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
❗️The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of 🇺🇦Ukraine have published video footage of sabotage operations targeting relay cabinets and locomotives of 🇷🇺Russian railways.
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3/Among the institute’s developments are the LTD-4-1 laser target designator and other products for the military, which is why the institute is included in the U.S. and EU sanctions lists.
December 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
3/Among the institute’s developments are the LTD-4-1 laser target designator and other products for the military, which is why the institute is included in the U.S. and EU sanctions lists.
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2/The SUV belonged to a 41-year-old Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and specialist in quantum electronics, an employee of the M.F. Stelmakh «Polyus» Research Institute.
December 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
2/The SUV belonged to a 41-year-old Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and specialist in quantum electronics, an employee of the M.F. Stelmakh «Polyus» Research Institute.
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In 🇷🇺Moscow, a car belonging to an employee of the Research Institute of the «Rostec» corporation, which manufactures military-grade laser systems, exploded.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado burned down completely; there was no one inside.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado burned down completely; there was no one inside.
December 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In 🇷🇺Moscow, a car belonging to an employee of the Research Institute of the «Rostec» corporation, which manufactures military-grade laser systems, exploded.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado burned down completely; there was no one inside.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado burned down completely; there was no one inside.
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"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
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Community notes don’t get much more brutal than this
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Community notes don’t get much more brutal than this
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian forces are engaged in street fighting with 🇷🇺Russian troops in Myrnohrad (Pokrovsk direction)
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian forces are engaged in street fighting with 🇷🇺Russian troops in Myrnohrad (Pokrovsk direction)
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like a rabid racoon that slipped into your house through the dog door tripping across your home office keyboard at 2AM
Trump, 79, Reposts Unhinged Typo-Filled Late-Night Rant
The president deleted his post but the internet never forgets.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
like a rabid racoon that slipped into your house through the dog door tripping across your home office keyboard at 2AM
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❗️In 🇺🇦Ukraine, a ground drone called Sirko-S1 has been developed, equipped with the TROPIYA demining system, capable of neutralizing minefields remotely.
The platform performs remote demining, clearing safe corridors for infantry and vehicles without risking personnel.
The platform performs remote demining, clearing safe corridors for infantry and vehicles without risking personnel.
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
❗️In 🇺🇦Ukraine, a ground drone called Sirko-S1 has been developed, equipped with the TROPIYA demining system, capable of neutralizing minefields remotely.
The platform performs remote demining, clearing safe corridors for infantry and vehicles without risking personnel.
The platform performs remote demining, clearing safe corridors for infantry and vehicles without risking personnel.
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❗️Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland
The President and First Lady of Ukraine will visit Ireland for the first time on 2 December, according to a statement from the Department of the Irish Prime Minister.
The President and First Lady of Ukraine will visit Ireland for the first time on 2 December, according to a statement from the Department of the Irish Prime Minister.
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
❗️Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland
The President and First Lady of Ukraine will visit Ireland for the first time on 2 December, according to a statement from the Department of the Irish Prime Minister.
The President and First Lady of Ukraine will visit Ireland for the first time on 2 December, according to a statement from the Department of the Irish Prime Minister.
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❗️🇸🇪Sweden has ordered an additional 94 🇫🇮Finnish Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
❗️🇸🇪Sweden has ordered an additional 94 🇫🇮Finnish Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers
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I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
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One third of the country supported the January 6 2021 attempted take over the government & are the same ones who voted him back in. They are traitors in my book.
November 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
One third of the country supported the January 6 2021 attempted take over the government & are the same ones who voted him back in. They are traitors in my book.