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It's the Festive Season at last!
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It's the Festive Season at last!
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I found this terribly sad. A young woman with her life ahead of her, and she becomes one of the last American victims of the Long War.
November 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I found this terribly sad. A young woman with her life ahead of her, and she becomes one of the last American victims of the Long War.
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Bari’s big idea is the famous Harvard Law professor whose annual vacation tantrum on the Vineyard is treated as national news doesn’t have enough access to press.
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"
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November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Bari’s big idea is the famous Harvard Law professor whose annual vacation tantrum on the Vineyard is treated as national news doesn’t have enough access to press.
god damnit Jeff
"Look at your dumb fat face in the mirror for a half hour." - haircuts
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
god damnit Jeff
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In the manner of a what now?
the food equivalent of the infamous sixth borough story. NYT has to stop writing about Philly
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
the food equivalent of the infamous sixth borough story. NYT has to stop writing about Philly
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In the manner of a what now?
the food equivalent of the infamous sixth borough story. NYT has to stop writing about Philly
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
the food equivalent of the infamous sixth borough story. NYT has to stop writing about Philly
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
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The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
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DOGE was always a very thinly disguised con to dress up data theft and extraction class destruction of federal corporate oversight as innovative, and it's important to remember that part of the reason it worked so well is that the press helped legitimize it
hey don't be so hard on yourselves; it delivered oceans of sensitive government and citizen data to billionaires
Musk’s DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing
The agency disbanded eight months ahead of schedule.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
DOGE was always a very thinly disguised con to dress up data theft and extraction class destruction of federal corporate oversight as innovative, and it's important to remember that part of the reason it worked so well is that the press helped legitimize it
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“Christian nationalists are teaming with Trump in a bid to torch a rule preventing churches from donating to campaigns” By Andrew Seidel, 11/24/25
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Court Case That Could Blow the Roof Off Political Spending
Christian nationalists are teaming up with Donald Trump's administration to argue that churches should be able to spend on political campaigns.
www.rollingstone.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Christian nationalists are teaming with Trump in a bid to torch a rule preventing churches from donating to campaigns” By Andrew Seidel, 11/24/25
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is horrendous
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office 11/10/25 … 1/ fortworthreport.org/2025/11/10/f...
A Texas church’s online class trains Christians to run for office. Now it may go national
Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture Church aims to get more conservative Christians elected through its online Campaign University.
fortworthreport.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This is horrendous
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Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
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The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
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Uhhhh this story is absolutely insane
A New Jersey woman who worked as a congressional staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew has been charged in connection with staging a fake political attack that included writing and scarring on her body.
Former House GOP aide charged with faking a violent political attack on herself
Police found Natalie Greene with her shirt pulled over her head, her hands and feet zip-tied and derogatory words written across her stomach, according to court documents.
nbcnews.to
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Uhhhh this story is absolutely insane
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Very good Stone Roses documentary free on youtube:
youtu.be/GOu8LpC4aFw?...
youtu.be/GOu8LpC4aFw?...
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Very good Stone Roses documentary free on youtube:
youtu.be/GOu8LpC4aFw?...
youtu.be/GOu8LpC4aFw?...
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
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NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Experts say the changes will cost lives.
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
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CENTRAL JERSEY (it exists), come on down to Revilla Grooves this Thursday night to see my pal Ray’s photo retrospective and/or me play my last solo set of the year! Event from 7-11 PM, I’ll probably play around 8:00.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
CENTRAL JERSEY (it exists), come on down to Revilla Grooves this Thursday night to see my pal Ray’s photo retrospective and/or me play my last solo set of the year! Event from 7-11 PM, I’ll probably play around 8:00.
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You don't often see this at the end of a whistleblower story:
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
You don't often see this at the end of a whistleblower story:
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NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
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Republican Scott Leinendecker is now the “sole owner of Dominion” > making the deal contingent on “dropping”remaining lawsuits against OANN & “prominent conservatives.” Leiendecker told the Caller that “remaining litigation” w/ Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani & Sidney Powell will also be “dropped.” 1/
Republican Buys Dominion Voting Systems, Forces Them To Drop Lawsuits Against Conservatives
Dominion Voting systems has been acquired by former GOP election reform advocate and the founder and chairman of Liberty Vote Scott Leiendecker.
dailycaller.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Republican Scott Leinendecker is now the “sole owner of Dominion” > making the deal contingent on “dropping”remaining lawsuits against OANN & “prominent conservatives.” Leiendecker told the Caller that “remaining litigation” w/ Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani & Sidney Powell will also be “dropped.” 1/
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Is he bringing his bone saw
BREAKING: Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say.
Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Is he bringing his bone saw
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We wanted to know what it was like to own a Cybertruck. So @zoeschiffer.bsky.social went to the desert got this absolutely amazing quotes (and Michelle Groskopf took the pictures!) www.wired.com/story/owning...
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We wanted to know what it was like to own a Cybertruck. So @zoeschiffer.bsky.social went to the desert got this absolutely amazing quotes (and Michelle Groskopf took the pictures!) www.wired.com/story/owning...
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NEW: From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russ Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term.
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NEW: From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russ Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term.
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
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Samuel Alito preparing to raise absolutely the craziest flag you've ever seen at his Long Beach Island compound.
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV is set to effectively disband Opus Dei in the coming weeks.
This would be the most sweeping internal reform of his pontificate — and a dramatic continuation of Pope Francis’s legacy.
This would be the most sweeping internal reform of his pontificate — and a dramatic continuation of Pope Francis’s legacy.
NEW: Pope Leo Set To Break Up Opus Dei
If Pope Leo does indeed approves a plan that effectively dissolves Opus Dei’s structure, it would be the most significant internal action of his short pontificate to date.
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Samuel Alito preparing to raise absolutely the craziest flag you've ever seen at his Long Beach Island compound.
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My latest for @newjerseymonitor.com: Columbus is now an Italian American myth. Let’s name the day after someone else newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/13/r...
Columbus is now an Italian American myth. Let’s name the day after someone else. • New Jersey Monitor
Writer Jen A. Miller says she's proud of her Italian American heritage — but thinks Columbus Day in name has to go.
newjerseymonitor.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
My latest for @newjerseymonitor.com: Columbus is now an Italian American myth. Let’s name the day after someone else newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/13/r...
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“The labor movement’s survival — and any hope of a wider revival — depends on rediscovering the militancy that once fueled its most transformative victories.”
Conor Lynch writes about the collective action and solidarity needed in this perilous moment.
Conor Lynch writes about the collective action and solidarity needed in this perilous moment.
The Answer to Trump’s Anti-Worker Shutdown Is Solidarity and Labor Militancy
The GOP’s assault on federal employees amid the government shutdown is far more extreme than Reagan’s PATCO union busting. The labor movement needs a more effective response this time.
inthesetimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“The labor movement’s survival — and any hope of a wider revival — depends on rediscovering the militancy that once fueled its most transformative victories.”
Conor Lynch writes about the collective action and solidarity needed in this perilous moment.
Conor Lynch writes about the collective action and solidarity needed in this perilous moment.