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Today I wrote about 60 Minutes' decision to obey in advance and why it represents the sad end to the storied franchise.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today I wrote about 60 Minutes' decision to obey in advance and why it represents the sad end to the storied franchise.
We are in desperate need of strong independent media. You can help Democracy Docket be a part of it by becoming a premium member today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
We are in desperate need of strong independent media. You can help Democracy Docket be a part of it by becoming a premium member today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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I’m sure Russia knows what we are going to do before the American people since they have so many people serving in the Trump admin sharing intel with them.
December 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I’m sure Russia knows what we are going to do before the American people since they have so many people serving in the Trump admin sharing intel with them.
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Heartbreaking story about women and girls raped in Eastern Congo who can no longer get medication to prevent HIV transmission, because of Trump administration's USAID cuts: www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... Careless men in DC make decisions, and Congolese girls suffer.
Congolese rape survivors search in vain for medicine after USAID cuts
In eastern Congo, where rape is widespread, the cancellation of USAID funding for PEP kits has left many victims vulnerable, according to nearly 50 interviews.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Heartbreaking story about women and girls raped in Eastern Congo who can no longer get medication to prevent HIV transmission, because of Trump administration's USAID cuts: www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... Careless men in DC make decisions, and Congolese girls suffer.
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As Pete Hegseth once said, “If you’re doing something that is just completely unlawful and ruthless, then there is a consequence for that.”
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Demand a Congressional Investigation Into Hegseth’s Extrajudicial Killings
Over the last few months, the Trump regime has orchestrated the bombings of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific that it claims are trafficking drugs bound for the US. They’ve provided no legal ju...
act.indivisible.org
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As Pete Hegseth once said, “If you’re doing something that is just completely unlawful and ruthless, then there is a consequence for that.”
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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We documented dozens of cases of brutality — including physical and sexual abuse from guards — that show a humanitarian disaster unfolding at the Fort Bliss military base, where ICE is operating its largest detention center.
President Trump’s mass detention expansion is inhumane and dangerous.
President Trump’s mass detention expansion is inhumane and dangerous.
Immigrants Detained at Fort Bliss in Texas Report Abuse and Inhumane Conditions
Detained people at largest immigration detention facility in the country report accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
www.aclu.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We documented dozens of cases of brutality — including physical and sexual abuse from guards — that show a humanitarian disaster unfolding at the Fort Bliss military base, where ICE is operating its largest detention center.
President Trump’s mass detention expansion is inhumane and dangerous.
President Trump’s mass detention expansion is inhumane and dangerous.
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This is one of the most extraordinary, mic drop moments you will ever see in Congress.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is one of the most extraordinary, mic drop moments you will ever see in Congress.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
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Al Green filing articles of impeachment against Trump is exactly why he’s one of our best members!
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Al Green filing articles of impeachment against Trump is exactly why he’s one of our best members!
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BREAKING: Indiana Republicans rebuke Donald Trump’s threats and reject gerrymandered maps.
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt doubles down on idea that Trump’s bruises are caused by too many handshakes.
A major update. Subscribe to support my work: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt doubles down on idea that Trump’s bruises are caused by too many handshakes.
A major update. Subscribe to support my work: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: Indiana Senate Republicans Rebuke Trump and Reject Gerrymandered Maps in Stunning Vote
We have breaking news right now.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Republicans rebuke Donald Trump’s threats and reject gerrymandered maps.
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt doubles down on idea that Trump’s bruises are caused by too many handshakes.
A major update. Subscribe to support my work: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt doubles down on idea that Trump’s bruises are caused by too many handshakes.
A major update. Subscribe to support my work: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Politicians in Florida and Texas just filed a lawsuit to try to ban the most common abortion medication, which has been safely and effectively used for 25 years.
We will never stop fighting to protect access to health care and our right to reproductive freedom.
We will never stop fighting to protect access to health care and our right to reproductive freedom.
Texas and Florida sue FDA in latest effort to restrict abortion pill access
States’ attorneys general argue agency has failed to properly evaluate mifepristone’s safety since initial 2000 approval
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Politicians in Florida and Texas just filed a lawsuit to try to ban the most common abortion medication, which has been safely and effectively used for 25 years.
We will never stop fighting to protect access to health care and our right to reproductive freedom.
We will never stop fighting to protect access to health care and our right to reproductive freedom.
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JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
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Denise Lugo has been a home care worker supporting aging adults and people with disabilities in North Carolina for over 30 years.
Now, the Labor Department wants to strip her and millions of other caregivers of minimum wage and overtime protections that could wreak havoc on their livelihoods.
Now, the Labor Department wants to strip her and millions of other caregivers of minimum wage and overtime protections that could wreak havoc on their livelihoods.
Home Care Workers Are Losing Minimum Wage Protections — and Fighting Back
Three million care workers, many of them Black and Latina women, could be classified as “companions” instead of professionals.
capitalandmain.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Denise Lugo has been a home care worker supporting aging adults and people with disabilities in North Carolina for over 30 years.
Now, the Labor Department wants to strip her and millions of other caregivers of minimum wage and overtime protections that could wreak havoc on their livelihoods.
Now, the Labor Department wants to strip her and millions of other caregivers of minimum wage and overtime protections that could wreak havoc on their livelihoods.
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ICYMI: A ~Freudian slip~ earlier today on Pete's nameplate.
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
ICYMI: A ~Freudian slip~ earlier today on Pete's nameplate.
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We may have lost this battle, but after last night, it's clear we’re winning the war.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We may have lost this battle, but after last night, it's clear we’re winning the war.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
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NEWS: US private employers shed 32,000 jobs in November, according to the latest ADP report. That’s 4 months of job losses in the past 6 months. Small businesses are being hit hardest in the Trump economy. Most industries are seeing layoffs.
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEWS: US private employers shed 32,000 jobs in November, according to the latest ADP report. That’s 4 months of job losses in the past 6 months. Small businesses are being hit hardest in the Trump economy. Most industries are seeing layoffs.
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If MAGA really cared about troops and veterans, they would demand that Donald Trump withdraw them from occupying American cities. #westvirginia #nationalguard #veterans #maga #trump
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If MAGA really cared about troops and veterans, they would demand that Donald Trump withdraw them from occupying American cities. #westvirginia #nationalguard #veterans #maga #trump
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It’s the busiest shopping period of the year, so we’re hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=bluesky
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It’s the busiest shopping period of the year, so we’re hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=bluesky
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The New York Times produced a detailed, data-driven report on President Trump showing signs of aging. The president, 79, responded by calling the female reporter who co-wrote the story “ugly.” https://cnn.it/48idUFL
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The New York Times produced a detailed, data-driven report on President Trump showing signs of aging. The president, 79, responded by calling the female reporter who co-wrote the story “ugly.” https://cnn.it/48idUFL
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been personally linked to the brutal ICE raids sweeping America.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Captured by ICE Goons
America’s brutal immigration raids just got personal for Trump’s press secretary.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been personally linked to the brutal ICE raids sweeping America.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
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"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
![REVERE, Mass. —
A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts.
The woman, Bruna Ferreira, has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt's brother.
Ferreira migrated with her family to the United States from Brazil as a child and is currently in custody at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Michael Leavitt released a statement, saying that his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x4qyokjtdzgl7gmqhsw4ajqj/bafkreiacyzixchgacpjse7wyra342opgjsvdxzqdrkxq55zzqah65zyeae@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
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A federal judge dismissed charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and ex-FBI Director James Comey, ruling the Trump-aligned prosecutor lacked legal authority. This decision undermines the administration's use of the justice system against Trump critics.
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A federal judge dismissed charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and ex-FBI Director James Comey, ruling the Trump-aligned prosecutor lacked legal authority. This decision undermines the administration's use of the justice system against Trump critics.
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After campaigning on banning congressional stock trading, one of Congress' top stock traders, Rob Bresnahan, sold up to $130,000 in stocks from four Medicaid providers before voting for huge cuts to the program. #PA08
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
After campaigning on banning congressional stock trading, one of Congress' top stock traders, Rob Bresnahan, sold up to $130,000 in stocks from four Medicaid providers before voting for huge cuts to the program. #PA08
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Last week, I demanded the truth about Donald Trump’s call with Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Now, I’m being targeted in a sham investigation by DOW for calling this administration out on their corruption.
I'm not backing down. We will get the truth.
Now, I’m being targeted in a sham investigation by DOW for calling this administration out on their corruption.
I'm not backing down. We will get the truth.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Last week, I demanded the truth about Donald Trump’s call with Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Now, I’m being targeted in a sham investigation by DOW for calling this administration out on their corruption.
I'm not backing down. We will get the truth.
Now, I’m being targeted in a sham investigation by DOW for calling this administration out on their corruption.
I'm not backing down. We will get the truth.
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Oregon is suing the Trump administration for relocating, without notice, a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that has saved lives in dangerous waters near Newport. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Oregon is suing the Trump administration for relocating, without notice, a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that has saved lives in dangerous waters near Newport. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...