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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
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JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
Trump Is Destroying JFK’s America
Kennedy’s vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of the current president.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
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The chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad has been reimbursed for more than $125,000 in travel expenses from a taxpayer-funded account since 2023.
That makes him one of the biggest spenders on travel among top congressional staffers.
That makes him one of the biggest spenders on travel among top congressional staffers.
Minnesota congressman’s chief of staff tallies travel expenses among highest in Congress
David FitzSimmons has expensed at least $40,000 a year while serving in Republican Rep. Brad Finstad’s office, putting him near the top for congressional staffers.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad has been reimbursed for more than $125,000 in travel expenses from a taxpayer-funded account since 2023.
That makes him one of the biggest spenders on travel among top congressional staffers.
That makes him one of the biggest spenders on travel among top congressional staffers.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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The last time this happened, the Twin Cities had the coldest December of the last 40 years, along with 30 inches of snow. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/a-polar-vortex-disruption-not-seen-this-early-in-25-years-could-hit-minnesota-hard
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The last time this happened, the Twin Cities had the coldest December of the last 40 years, along with 30 inches of snow. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/a-polar-vortex-disruption-not-seen-this-early-in-25-years-could-hit-minnesota-hard
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Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
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Elizabeth Warren on Colbert's show: "We don't think one corporation or one man named David Ellison should be able to buy up all the shows and buy up all the sports and buy up all the news and decide who watches what and I'm gonna stay in that fight."
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Elizabeth Warren on Colbert's show: "We don't think one corporation or one man named David Ellison should be able to buy up all the shows and buy up all the sports and buy up all the news and decide who watches what and I'm gonna stay in that fight."
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MNsure says vanishing and shrinking subsidies could increase health insurance costs across Minnesota — by as much as $25,000 in an extreme case.
Tax credits could vanish for 19,000 in Minnesota without action by Congress
MNsure says vanishing and shrinking subsidies could increase health insurance costs across Minnesota — by as much as $25,000 in an extreme case.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
MNsure says vanishing and shrinking subsidies could increase health insurance costs across Minnesota — by as much as $25,000 in an extreme case.
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One of Hegseth’s first major moves, in his 1st month in office, was to fire the top military lawyers in Army, Navy and Air Force.
When you have fired the military’s top lawyers, that means you are getting ready to order the military to do unlawful things
www.jurist.org/features/202...
When you have fired the military’s top lawyers, that means you are getting ready to order the military to do unlawful things
www.jurist.org/features/202...
Explainer: JAG Firings Spark Concerns About US Military Legal Oversight
In a significant shake-up at the Pentagon last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the top military lawyers for the Army, Navy and Air Force. This decision comes amid a broader series of dismis...
www.jurist.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
One of Hegseth’s first major moves, in his 1st month in office, was to fire the top military lawyers in Army, Navy and Air Force.
When you have fired the military’s top lawyers, that means you are getting ready to order the military to do unlawful things
www.jurist.org/features/202...
When you have fired the military’s top lawyers, that means you are getting ready to order the military to do unlawful things
www.jurist.org/features/202...
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Do the justices have any rules they won’t let Republicans break?
The Texas Gerrymandering case is a test of the Supreme Court's integrity
Do the justices have any rules they won't let Republicans break?
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Do the justices have any rules they won’t let Republicans break?
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"Okay, you may not believe me, but...," the 911 caller said when reporting the unusual traffic incident involving a bald eagle, a cat and a smashed windshield.
Cat crashes through windshield after being dropped by eagle
"Okay, you may not believe me, but...," the 911 caller said when reporting the unusual traffic incident involving a bald eagle, a cat and a smashed windshield.
www.kare11.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Okay, you may not believe me, but...," the 911 caller said when reporting the unusual traffic incident involving a bald eagle, a cat and a smashed windshield.
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Embarrassing day for the Coast Guard and our nation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Embarrassing day for the Coast Guard and our nation.
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My Jewish Dad.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My Jewish Dad.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
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This is disgusting. The Christian Nationalist White Supremacist goons running our military have given the OK for the Coast Guard to display swastikas and confederate flags. Way to foster cohesion with Black and Jewish service members, you horrible trolls.
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This is disgusting. The Christian Nationalist White Supremacist goons running our military have given the OK for the Coast Guard to display swastikas and confederate flags. Way to foster cohesion with Black and Jewish service members, you horrible trolls.
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Private equity is looting our malls, doctors' offices, and nursing homes.
Heck, you name it, and private equity has probably already bought it.
Their scheme spares no one. I’m fighting to stop it.
Heck, you name it, and private equity has probably already bought it.
Their scheme spares no one. I’m fighting to stop it.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Private equity is looting our malls, doctors' offices, and nursing homes.
Heck, you name it, and private equity has probably already bought it.
Their scheme spares no one. I’m fighting to stop it.
Heck, you name it, and private equity has probably already bought it.
Their scheme spares no one. I’m fighting to stop it.
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MAGA Christianity:
1. Calling Zohran Mamdani a "terrorist" bc he's Muslim.
2. Cheer when Trump buries his face in the laps of actual Muslim terrorists.
1. Calling Zohran Mamdani a "terrorist" bc he's Muslim.
2. Cheer when Trump buries his face in the laps of actual Muslim terrorists.
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
MAGA Christianity:
1. Calling Zohran Mamdani a "terrorist" bc he's Muslim.
2. Cheer when Trump buries his face in the laps of actual Muslim terrorists.
1. Calling Zohran Mamdani a "terrorist" bc he's Muslim.
2. Cheer when Trump buries his face in the laps of actual Muslim terrorists.
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EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN CONGRESS should be pressed about Trump calling for their colleagues to be killed
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN CONGRESS should be pressed about Trump calling for their colleagues to be killed
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Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
CDC Updates Website To Promote Debunked Theory On Vaccines And Autism
“DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY. This is a national embarrassment,” said ex-CDC vaccines chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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"I was trying to help my mom,” said 13-year-old Jayleane, shaking, as tears streamed down her cheeks. “I saw they were pulling her hair. They had the gun in front of me. I was scared.”
On Camera, Fed Agents Point Guns at Mother and Four Kids in Queens
The agents came looking for a relative who no longer lived in the apartment, the shellshocked mother told THE CITY. Days later, her children are terrified to leave their parents' sides.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"I was trying to help my mom,” said 13-year-old Jayleane, shaking, as tears streamed down her cheeks. “I saw they were pulling her hair. They had the gun in front of me. I was scared.”
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Killing people in detention camps.
Killing kids through anti-vaccine terrorism.
Killing poor Americans through starvation.
Killing ACA recipients by making health care and meds unaffordable.
This regime is a death march, full stop.
Killing kids through anti-vaccine terrorism.
Killing poor Americans through starvation.
Killing ACA recipients by making health care and meds unaffordable.
This regime is a death march, full stop.
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Killing people in detention camps.
Killing kids through anti-vaccine terrorism.
Killing poor Americans through starvation.
Killing ACA recipients by making health care and meds unaffordable.
This regime is a death march, full stop.
Killing kids through anti-vaccine terrorism.
Killing poor Americans through starvation.
Killing ACA recipients by making health care and meds unaffordable.
This regime is a death march, full stop.
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An Irish woman. A veteran’s wife.
Detained since JULY. Since JULY!!
In case you thought any of us were safe.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Detained since JULY. Since JULY!!
In case you thought any of us were safe.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
‘She’s been degraded’: A man’s battle in Washington to free his Irish wife from Ice detention
Jim Brown tells representatives about the plight of his wife, Donna Hughes-Brown, who has been detained since July after returning from Ireland
www.irishtimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
An Irish woman. A veteran’s wife.
Detained since JULY. Since JULY!!
In case you thought any of us were safe.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Detained since JULY. Since JULY!!
In case you thought any of us were safe.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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I went to a zoom training tonight for doing school patrols to protect parents & kids from ICE who are showing up at local schools.
I cannot believe we live in a country where we as citizens have to patrol elementary schools.
I cried. And was equally inspired by my neighbors.
I cannot believe we live in a country where we as citizens have to patrol elementary schools.
I cried. And was equally inspired by my neighbors.
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I went to a zoom training tonight for doing school patrols to protect parents & kids from ICE who are showing up at local schools.
I cannot believe we live in a country where we as citizens have to patrol elementary schools.
I cried. And was equally inspired by my neighbors.
I cannot believe we live in a country where we as citizens have to patrol elementary schools.
I cried. And was equally inspired by my neighbors.
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Women are dying because of the way anti-abortion laws were written. These deaths were predictable, predicted, and above and beyond any intrinsic trade off of preventing the termination of viable pregnancies in healthy women.
If you wait for people to be actively dying in front of you before you treat them, some of them will die for your sloth. This math yields for no man.
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Women are dying because of the way anti-abortion laws were written. These deaths were predictable, predicted, and above and beyond any intrinsic trade off of preventing the termination of viable pregnancies in healthy women.