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Pope Leo: "Someone who says I am against abortion but I am in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don’t know if that’s pro-life.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Catholic Church and the Trump Administration Are Not Getting Along
The religion’s call to radical love can’t countenance this much cruelty.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Donald Trump is now going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to take SNAP food benefits away from Americans in need.

California won't back down in court from supporting the tens of millions of Americans the Trump Administration seemingly wants to starve.
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hey I just discovered my Thanksgiving meal is gonna cost less* this year under Trump than it did last year under BIDEN.

*this year I bought 5 fewer items and I’m hoping to find a Turkey on the subway.
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Jon unpacks Election Day 2025 and is joined by Chris Hayes and David Plouffe on an all-new pod tomorrow!
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Just wrote an upbeat (!) Morning Shots.

I mean, if not today, when?

We should relish this moment. For a few hours. Because we should realize that these results are going to make the Trump administration even more aggressive about tilting the 2026 playing field, and we need to be ready for that.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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AOC: I have to tell you, in my traveling across the country, I am hearing and have been seeing consistent things from everyday people. And it is that they are terrified, they are frustrated, they are angry, and they are shocked by a president violating the values that we hold dear
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.

That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.

Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Democratic women have made history tonight:

Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.

Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.

I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Trump Throws Gatsby Party as SNAP Funding Expires, Makes It Rain on Argentina

youtu.be/JWfUcyPUl48
Trump Throws Gatsby Party as SNAP Funding Expires, Makes It Rain on Argentina | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Wow. That seals the deal. Cuomo should concede.
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Trump's incoherent answers to Norah O'Donnell raise new questions about Joe Biden's mental fitness.
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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#Thugs

"Leaving his home in Ontario to work at a food bank Thursday morning, Carlos Jimenez pulled over to warn a group of federal agents that they should wrap up their stop of a car quickly because school-age children would soon gather there to take the bus, his lawyers said Sunday."
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Trump Job Approval Among 18-29 Year Olds:

🔴 Disapprove: 75% (+38)
🟢 Approve: 20% (-22)

YouGov / Oct 27, 2025

(% Change With Feb 4, 2025)
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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November 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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In Donald Trump's mind, there is only him. He is everything. Everything is his. Everything is about him. Nothing else, no one else, matters.

In his own mind, he is the law. Everyone must follow him. He is the only one who gets to say what is right and what is wrong. ...
November 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..
November 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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With Donald Trump's government shutdown halting SNAP food benefits, California is stepping up.

We've fast-tracked $80 million to food banks across the state and deployed hundreds of California National Guard service members to help make sure Californians in need don't go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Tim Walz: "People are gonna be lined up out here to get food, and we're talking about a damn ballroom. Don't lose the plot."
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM