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ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.

Democrat Eric Gisler will defeat Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District. https://cnn.it/4qjT3cT
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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For nearly three decades, Miami’s mayoral office has been a Republican stronghold, a symbol of continuity in a city that has otherwise evolved into a vibrant, diverse, and rapidly changing metropolis. That streak is over.
Eileen Higgins will win Miami mayor’s race, CNN projects, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold | CNN Politics
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak in holding the nonpartisan seat and giving D...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."

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December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
@richeisenshow.bsky.social you hit the nail in the head.
- División 1 is 8 groups of 12 teams
- Each group winner to the playoffs
- Last place teams relegated to next lowest division
- First place of Division 2 moves up
- Second to last teams in Division 1 play second place teams in Division 2
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
@unsportsmanlike.bsky.social the blame at Baltimore is with Lamar and in Pittsburgh with Tomlin. Say it! It is obvious why.
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Jonathan Turley is obsessed with me to the point that it's creepy. I suppose I can't expect more from a guy who is essentially just Mike Lindell with tenure.
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back. n.pr/4oHEI8L
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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The Supreme Court greenlit Texas Trump-approved congressional gerrymander, determining that the measure was a partisan — as opposed to an illegal racial — gerrymander. The map will now be used in next year’s midterms.
https://bit.ly/4pmuueY
SCOTUS Allows Texas to Use Racially Gerrymandered Map in 2026 Midterm Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Thank you to everyone who offered kind words of support.
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Polish Foreign Minister replies to Musk: 🇵🇱
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Translation: I was paid to lie before.
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Thinking this is wrong isn’t radical.
Thinking it isn’t is.
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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REP. HIMES: “The video was enormously disturbing… the example given in the DOD manual is of shipwrecked sailors. You do not kill them.”
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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It is shameful-and expected-that the Supreme Court has chosen to side with those who seek to undermine our democracy and disenfranchise voters of color.
December 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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The two men killed as they floated holding onto their capsized boat in a secondary strike against a suspected drug vessel in early September did not appear to have radio or other communications devices, the top military official overseeing the strike told lawmakers. Read more: https://cnn.it/4pnSxdI
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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It's not surprising that a rapist's presidential administration is removing standards intended to prevent rape.

www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
www.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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In a meeting punctuated by conflict and confusion, the independent vaccine advisers to the CDC again delayed a vote that could dramatically change hepatitis B vaccination practice in the United States.
CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting | CNN
In a meeting punctuated by conflict and confusion, the independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday again delayed a vote that could dramatically change...
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Pastor David Black was brutally shot by ICE w/pepper balls hitting him in the head & body. But he still returns w/other faith leaders to protest & to even pray for federal agents.

He talks about witnessing a “revival of faith” & how “democracy is not a spectator sport.”

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Trump PANICS as CHURCH Leaders REVOLT Over WEAPONIZED Religion
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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December 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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@kamlager-dove.house.gov takes the fight to wherever it needs to be, demanding accountability from the Trump Regime.

She explains what’s going on with the vote to extend ACA tax subsidies & how she’s forcing Kash Patel to pony up for his joyrides on a private jet.

youtu.be/cN9RCEYFCwI?...
Trump FACES RECKONING as Congress Turns UP THE HEAT
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Why are the richest people the biggest heartless dicks to the people in desperate circumstances?

You will have to face your creator someday who clearly said “what you do to the least of these you do to me”

I used to like Phil. Saudi sellout
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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The Supreme Court on allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that ...
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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What did minimum wage get you each decade? In 2025, it buys you nothing but exhaustion.

There’s not a single place in America where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford even a modest 2-bedroom. Not one. That’s the economy we’re living in. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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"This explains why the administration refuses to declassify the memo...If the public saw how flimsy the legal footing is, they’d see the president is using wartime powers he does not have to kill civilians he cannot legally target..." open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
NEWS: Leaked memo exposes flimsy legal basis for Trump boat strikes
DOJ's classified, "legal authorization" for the missile attacks is beginning to collapse.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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These are good moments to remember that the CEOs of all the biggest companies in America are happy to go to White House dinners and slap this guy’s back. They do not care about this. Remember this, years from now, when they want you to forget.
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM