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MSNBC fired Matthew Dowd and yet Fox News is just going to let this guy stay.
In a shocking on-air moment, a “Fox and Friends” co-host said homeless people suffering from mental health issues who refuse help should be killed
'Just Kill 'Em': Fox Host Makes Shocking Comment On Homeless People
"Fox and Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade made a jaw-dropping remark while discussing homelessness and mental health.
www.huffpost.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
MSNBC fired Matthew Dowd and yet Fox News is just going to let this guy stay.
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Gavin Newsom is anti-trans and I will never, ever vote for him.
Gavin Newsom suggesting that 25 years of age is too young to transition and agreeing to right-wing entryism of concern trolling about trans people in sports. This is your opposition leader?
I will never vote for Gavin Newsom anyone who thinks trans people are actual humans will follow suit.
I will never vote for Gavin Newsom anyone who thinks trans people are actual humans will follow suit.
August 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Gavin Newsom is anti-trans and I will never, ever vote for him.
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Ted Cruz: ‘Vacationing Is How I Grieve’
July 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Ted Cruz: ‘Vacationing Is How I Grieve’
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Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
June 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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Protesters Urged Not To Give Trump Administration Pretext For What It Already Doing
Protesters Urged Not To Give Trump Administration Pretext For What It Already Doing
LOS ANGELES—Responding to escalating clashes between civilian activists and militarized immigration authorities, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly urged protesters Monday not to give the Trump adm...
theonion.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Protesters Urged Not To Give Trump Administration Pretext For What It Already Doing
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David Huerta, a dear friend and SEIU CA President/USWW President, was arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
We are calling for his immediate release and the release of all of the protesters standing up for targeted communities.
We are calling for his immediate release and the release of all of the protesters standing up for targeted communities.
June 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
David Huerta, a dear friend and SEIU CA President/USWW President, was arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
We are calling for his immediate release and the release of all of the protesters standing up for targeted communities.
We are calling for his immediate release and the release of all of the protesters standing up for targeted communities.
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Dozens of companies who sponsored Pride marches last year have pulled out this year, including:
Dyson
Nivea
Tiffany & Co.
Capital One
UPS
Disney
DoorDash
Live Nation
Nissan
Citi
Corporate Pride was always a hoax. https://popular.info/p/pride-and-prejudice-in-corporate
Dyson
Nivea
Tiffany & Co.
Capital One
UPS
Disney
DoorDash
Live Nation
Nissan
Citi
Corporate Pride was always a hoax. https://popular.info/p/pride-and-prejudice-in-corporate
19 companies pulling back their support for Pride
For years, major corporations publicly celebrated the LGBTQ community.
popular.info
June 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dozens of companies who sponsored Pride marches last year have pulled out this year, including:
Dyson
Nivea
Tiffany & Co.
Capital One
UPS
Disney
DoorDash
Live Nation
Nissan
Citi
Corporate Pride was always a hoax. https://popular.info/p/pride-and-prejudice-in-corporate
Dyson
Nivea
Tiffany & Co.
Capital One
UPS
Disney
DoorDash
Live Nation
Nissan
Citi
Corporate Pride was always a hoax. https://popular.info/p/pride-and-prejudice-in-corporate
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Oh look at that, capitulating to Trump does nothing. Despite Newsom and CIF banning a trans girl from competing in the same category as her cisgender peers, California is still being investigated for not discriminating hard enough.
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ma...
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ma...
California hit with Justice Department probe of transgender athlete policy
The Justice Department has joined the federal investigation into whether California violated federal law by allowing male-born athletes to compete in girls’ scholastic sports, raising the stakes ahead...
www.washingtontimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Oh look at that, capitulating to Trump does nothing. Despite Newsom and CIF banning a trans girl from competing in the same category as her cisgender peers, California is still being investigated for not discriminating hard enough.
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ma...
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ma...
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Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
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The Nakba didn’t end in 1948—it has been ongoing. From the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians to the genocide of Gaza, from bulldozed villages to bombed hospitals, from refugee tents in Ramla to refugee tents in Rafah.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
May 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Nakba didn’t end in 1948—it has been ongoing. From the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians to the genocide of Gaza, from bulldozed villages to bombed hospitals, from refugee tents in Ramla to refugee tents in Rafah.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
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1. The Supreme Court has allowed a military ban that calls transgender people inherently "dishonorable" to go into effect.
This is a devastating ruling that opens the door for much worse.
I detail what this means for trans servicemembers in my latest.
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This is a devastating ruling that opens the door for much worse.
I detail what this means for trans servicemembers in my latest.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
SCOTUS Allows Military Ban That Calls Trans People "Dishonorable" To Go Into Effect
The decision was opposed by justices Kagan, Jackson, and Sotomayor.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
1. The Supreme Court has allowed a military ban that calls transgender people inherently "dishonorable" to go into effect.
This is a devastating ruling that opens the door for much worse.
I detail what this means for trans servicemembers in my latest.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
This is a devastating ruling that opens the door for much worse.
I detail what this means for trans servicemembers in my latest.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Gavin Newsom calls Kilmer Abrego Garcia a “distraction” @washingtonpost.com
What an absolute disgrace he has become.
Beyond repulsive and shameful.
What an absolute disgrace he has become.
Beyond repulsive and shameful.
April 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Gavin Newsom calls Kilmer Abrego Garcia a “distraction” @washingtonpost.com
What an absolute disgrace he has become.
Beyond repulsive and shameful.
What an absolute disgrace he has become.
Beyond repulsive and shameful.
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Israeli forces killed Palestinian rescue workers in Gaza’s Rafah, firing on one ambulance after another. The Red Crescent wants an international probe.
So who were the medics Israel ambushed on March 23?
🔗: aje.io/fwi3yj
So who were the medics Israel ambushed on March 23?
🔗: aje.io/fwi3yj
April 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Israeli forces killed Palestinian rescue workers in Gaza’s Rafah, firing on one ambulance after another. The Red Crescent wants an international probe.
So who were the medics Israel ambushed on March 23?
🔗: aje.io/fwi3yj
So who were the medics Israel ambushed on March 23?
🔗: aje.io/fwi3yj
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The UN says at least 100 children have been killed or injured every day in Gaza since Israeli attacks resumed on March 18, even as the US underscores continued support for Israel.
UN says 100 children killed or injured in Gaza every day since war resumed
Palestinian and UN bodies mark Palestine Children’s Day with ‘harrowing’ accounts of toll of Israel’s war on children.
aje.io
April 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The UN says at least 100 children have been killed or injured every day in Gaza since Israeli attacks resumed on March 18, even as the US underscores continued support for Israel.
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There was a unit of incarcerated youth firefighters who fought back the LA Fires for weeks. They put their lives on the line to protect people and their homes.
Today, we recognized them as the heroes that they are.
Today, we recognized them as the heroes that they are.
March 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
There was a unit of incarcerated youth firefighters who fought back the LA Fires for weeks. They put their lives on the line to protect people and their homes.
Today, we recognized them as the heroes that they are.
Today, we recognized them as the heroes that they are.
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1. Gavin Newsom launched his podcast where he "completely aligned" with far-right activist Charlie Kirk on some transgender issues.
Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Gavin Newsom pressured behind the scenes to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills, state lawmakers say
The bombshell revelation from Politico is part of a disturbing trend among some Democrats.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
1. Gavin Newsom launched his podcast where he "completely aligned" with far-right activist Charlie Kirk on some transgender issues.
Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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So now they are arresting people accused of no crimes who are lawful residents of the United States.
Wow.
Wow.
This development is a horrifying and further escalation of the very topic I wrote about yesterday evening: The Trump administration’s move from governmental changes to individual attacks focused on political opponents. www.lawdork.com/p/trump-test...
March 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So now they are arresting people accused of no crimes who are lawful residents of the United States.
Wow.
Wow.
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In all the (richly deserved) pushback that Newsom has received for throwing transgender people under the bus, I haven't seen much from the 2026 governor candidates on the topic. Would love to see where Atkins, Kounalakis, Thurmond, Villaraigosa and Yee stand on this. Will they stand with trans folk?
March 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In all the (richly deserved) pushback that Newsom has received for throwing transgender people under the bus, I haven't seen much from the 2026 governor candidates on the topic. Would love to see where Atkins, Kounalakis, Thurmond, Villaraigosa and Yee stand on this. Will they stand with trans folk?
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We call on Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to lean into his role as a leader on LGBTQ+ issues and reject the hateful, extremist rhetoric. We need all our elected officials in California to uphold our shared values and stand with our transgender community.
We are saddened and angered by Governor Newsom’s comments about transgender youth participation in sports. Right now, we need our elected officials to stand by the courage of their convictions.
The Governor’s comments are hurtful, and out of touch with our shared values as Californians.
The Governor’s comments are hurtful, and out of touch with our shared values as Californians.
March 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
We call on Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to lean into his role as a leader on LGBTQ+ issues and reject the hateful, extremist rhetoric. We need all our elected officials in California to uphold our shared values and stand with our transgender community.
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Note to pundits and journalists who advance the argument that anti-transgender arguments poll well:There's a word for politicians who let the polls dictate their political positions. Actually, there are several words for it, and none of them are flattering.
March 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Note to pundits and journalists who advance the argument that anti-transgender arguments poll well:There's a word for politicians who let the polls dictate their political positions. Actually, there are several words for it, and none of them are flattering.
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1. Despite Republican attacks in recent years, America is queerer than ever before.
LGBTQ+ identification has risen to 9.3% in the last Gallup Poll, a huge jump from 7.6% last year.
I cover the latest numbers in my story.
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LGBTQ+ identification has risen to 9.3% in the last Gallup Poll, a huge jump from 7.6% last year.
I cover the latest numbers in my story.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Despite Republican Attacks, Americans Are Queerer Than Ever In Latest Poll
According to a Gallup Poll released on Thursday, more Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before, despite heavy attacks from right-wing politicians.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
1. Despite Republican attacks in recent years, America is queerer than ever before.
LGBTQ+ identification has risen to 9.3% in the last Gallup Poll, a huge jump from 7.6% last year.
I cover the latest numbers in my story.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
LGBTQ+ identification has risen to 9.3% in the last Gallup Poll, a huge jump from 7.6% last year.
I cover the latest numbers in my story.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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This cannot be posted enough!
February 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This cannot be posted enough!
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🇵🇸Gaza belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸The West Bank belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸Palestine belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸The West Bank belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸Palestine belongs to Palestinians.
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
🇵🇸Gaza belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸The West Bank belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸Palestine belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸The West Bank belongs to Palestinians.
🇵🇸Palestine belongs to Palestinians.
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Trump’s attacks on trans people could cause immense harm to antidiscrimination law more broadly, and “weaken the laws that protect Americans on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics,” Adam Serwer writes.
The Attack on Trans Rights Won’t End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
www.theatlantic.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Trump’s attacks on trans people could cause immense harm to antidiscrimination law more broadly, and “weaken the laws that protect Americans on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics,” Adam Serwer writes.
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Elon Musk did a Hitler-adjacent salute at a Trump rally, and the ADL rushed to defend him, calling it “an awkward moment of enthusiasm.”
This is the same ADL whose CEO called tweeting “Free Palestine” at him antisemitic in 2023.
Cartoon by @LatuffCartoons
This is the same ADL whose CEO called tweeting “Free Palestine” at him antisemitic in 2023.
Cartoon by @LatuffCartoons
January 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Elon Musk did a Hitler-adjacent salute at a Trump rally, and the ADL rushed to defend him, calling it “an awkward moment of enthusiasm.”
This is the same ADL whose CEO called tweeting “Free Palestine” at him antisemitic in 2023.
Cartoon by @LatuffCartoons
This is the same ADL whose CEO called tweeting “Free Palestine” at him antisemitic in 2023.
Cartoon by @LatuffCartoons