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Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
Portraits of Pride: Fighting for Our Lives in the Face of Fascism indyweek.com/news/durham/...
Portraits of Pride: Fighting for Our Lives in the Face of Fascism
How queer people are under attack today and what it means to stand in solidarity with them during the Trump presidency. Plus, reflections from the staff of the LGBTQ Center of Durham.
indyweek.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Portraits of Pride: Fighting for Our Lives in the Face of Fascism indyweek.com/news/durham/...
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No matter what @MarshaBlackburn keeps saying, it’s not criminals they’re targeting.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/u...
August 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
No matter what @MarshaBlackburn keeps saying, it’s not criminals they’re targeting.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/u...
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As the Senate considers voting to approve Trump's devastating funding cuts to public broadcasting, listen to the words of LeVar Burton.
The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.
The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.
July 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
As the Senate considers voting to approve Trump's devastating funding cuts to public broadcasting, listen to the words of LeVar Burton.
The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.
The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.
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Her stats line up with CDC data…
May 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Her stats line up with CDC data…
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Holy shiitake! Trump fired Shira Perlmutter, the Director of the US Copyrights Office apparently because she refused to let Elon Musk raid the place to steal author’s intellectual property rights
democrats-cha.house.gov/media/press-...
democrats-cha.house.gov/media/press-...
May 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Holy shiitake! Trump fired Shira Perlmutter, the Director of the US Copyrights Office apparently because she refused to let Elon Musk raid the place to steal author’s intellectual property rights
democrats-cha.house.gov/media/press-...
democrats-cha.house.gov/media/press-...
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Cancer drug Revlimid is one of the bestselling pharmaceutical products of all time, with total sales of over $100 billion.
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social
The Price of Remission
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked…
www.propublica.org
May 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Cancer drug Revlimid is one of the bestselling pharmaceutical products of all time, with total sales of over $100 billion.
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
By @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social
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The Biden administration made nearly 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay.
But if Trump doesn't defend this rule by a May 6 court deadline, those workers will lose their much needed raises.
Time for the self-proclaimed "pro-worker president" to put up or shut up.
But if Trump doesn't defend this rule by a May 6 court deadline, those workers will lose their much needed raises.
Time for the self-proclaimed "pro-worker president" to put up or shut up.
May 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Biden administration made nearly 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay.
But if Trump doesn't defend this rule by a May 6 court deadline, those workers will lose their much needed raises.
Time for the self-proclaimed "pro-worker president" to put up or shut up.
But if Trump doesn't defend this rule by a May 6 court deadline, those workers will lose their much needed raises.
Time for the self-proclaimed "pro-worker president" to put up or shut up.
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A DOGE staffer involved in dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau holds as much as $365,000 worth of shares of companies that the CFPB can regulate. Ethics experts say his actions are a potential violation of federal ethics laws.
A DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts
Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a…
www.propublica.org
May 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A DOGE staffer involved in dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau holds as much as $365,000 worth of shares of companies that the CFPB can regulate. Ethics experts say his actions are a potential violation of federal ethics laws.
Go Phillly!
The message is clear. We will not stand idly by while Trump's administration dismantles our social safety net, attacks our most vulnerable populations, and enriches his billionaire friends. #HandsOff2025 whyy.org/articles/han...
Philadelphians show up to protest Trump, Musk and fed cuts
Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.
whyy.org
April 7, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Go Phillly!
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How does this benefit anyone? This is pure racism. www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/u...
National Park Services removes references to Harriet Tubman from ‘Underground Railroad’ webpage | CNN
An image of and quote from Harriet Tubman have been removed from a National Parks webpage about the “Underground Railroad,” following several prominent changes to government websites under the Trump a...
www.cnn.com
April 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
How does this benefit anyone? This is pure racism. www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/u...
This is who we are
April 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This is who we are
Vaccines work
Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
April 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Vaccines work
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Where is our humanity?
April 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Where is our humanity?
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Police officers entered a woman's restroom to arrest a transgender woman who was washing her hands. She was taken to a men's jail and charged with trespassing. She faces up to 60 days if convicted. This isn't about safety, it's about cruelty. www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-woma...
Trans Woman Arrested, Sent to Men’s Jail For Entering Florida Capitol Bathroom
“I’m not a political activist,” she maintained. “I’m just a normal college student who thinks this law is wrong.”
www.erininthemorning.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Police officers entered a woman's restroom to arrest a transgender woman who was washing her hands. She was taken to a men's jail and charged with trespassing. She faces up to 60 days if convicted. This isn't about safety, it's about cruelty. www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-woma...
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The IRS unit that audits ultrawealthy earners has lost 38% of its employees this year.
This will starve the government of revenue by making it easier for the rich to evade taxes — which the top 1% already do to the tune of $163B a year.
See what DOGE is really about?
This will starve the government of revenue by making it easier for the rich to evade taxes — which the top 1% already do to the tune of $163B a year.
See what DOGE is really about?
April 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The IRS unit that audits ultrawealthy earners has lost 38% of its employees this year.
This will starve the government of revenue by making it easier for the rich to evade taxes — which the top 1% already do to the tune of $163B a year.
See what DOGE is really about?
This will starve the government of revenue by making it easier for the rich to evade taxes — which the top 1% already do to the tune of $163B a year.
See what DOGE is really about?
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Like wtf are we doing, guys. How is this our country 😞
This should be the biggest story in the country right now.
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...
March 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Like wtf are we doing, guys. How is this our country 😞
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Ask Marco Rubio about the detention of this Cuban national.
March 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Ask Marco Rubio about the detention of this Cuban national.
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Wisconsin peeps… please vote Susan Crawford! VOTE!
March 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Wisconsin peeps… please vote Susan Crawford! VOTE!
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This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
![Though U.S. attorneys are political appointees who often ally with the agenda of the current presidential administration, line prosecutors like Schleifer are normally considered career employees. But since taking office, the Trump administration has made a point to drive those seen as political enemies from all levels of the federal government.
"This is the most overtly political firing I've seen in my time at the Department of Justice," said Palmer, the former federal prosecutor. "I could absolutely see it having kind of a chilling effect. I also think current prosecutors are concerned about the ability to have free speech. An AUSA [assistant U.S. attorney] who I spoke to said they are concerned that the only people who will be allowed to stay are Republicans or very quiet Democrats."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wufsdxzvzx36d7wppganbvpw/bafkreidwoty6rsibzeinn72q7r3h76kazos766qlxl5bvhaiejvwwaid6m@jpeg)
March 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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It is not just that Trump donor's can get Trump to make their crimes disappear; he will also punish any prosecutor who dares to hold them accountable.
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1. BREAKING
A career federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Adam Schleifer, was abruptly fired—reportedly at the direction of the White House—after leading the prosecution of Andrew Wiederhorn, a wealthy Trump donor and former CEO of the company behind Fatburger.
(Link at end of thread)
A career federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Adam Schleifer, was abruptly fired—reportedly at the direction of the White House—after leading the prosecution of Andrew Wiederhorn, a wealthy Trump donor and former CEO of the company behind Fatburger.
(Link at end of thread)
March 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It is not just that Trump donor's can get Trump to make their crimes disappear; he will also punish any prosecutor who dares to hold them accountable.
bsky.app/profile/yash...
bsky.app/profile/yash...
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every person involved in this needs to be in prison
“One young man sobbed when a guard pushed him to the floor. He said, ‘I’m not a gang member. I’m gay. I’m a barber.’ I believed him. *** He “began to whimper,” as his head was roughly shaved, “folding his hands in prayer as his hair fell.” He “asked for his mother & cried as he was slapped again.”
What the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Experienced
Exclusive photos of the arrival of Venezuelan detainees deported from the U.S.
time.com
March 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
every person involved in this needs to be in prison