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Happily retired ESL instructor after 28 years at GMU. Love traveling, beer, and words.
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Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said his ruling follows a new law requiring the Justice Department to make all Epstein-related records public by Dec. 19.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said his ruling follows a new law requiring the Justice Department to make all Epstein-related records public by Dec. 19.
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The release of these files is taking far too long. A federal judge in Manhattan has now signed off on the Justice Department’s request to unseal the grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell case.
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The release of these files is taking far too long. A federal judge in Manhattan has now signed off on the Justice Department’s request to unseal the grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell case.
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I saw an incredibly disturbing video of the U.S. attacking survivors of a capsized boat in the Caribbean.
All of Congress and the American people deserve to see the full, unedited video of the boat strikes and make their own judgments.
All of Congress and the American people deserve to see the full, unedited video of the boat strikes and make their own judgments.
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I saw an incredibly disturbing video of the U.S. attacking survivors of a capsized boat in the Caribbean.
All of Congress and the American people deserve to see the full, unedited video of the boat strikes and make their own judgments.
All of Congress and the American people deserve to see the full, unedited video of the boat strikes and make their own judgments.
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Its gonna come to blows, and even then...
December 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Its gonna come to blows, and even then...
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Voting rights coalition submits more than 300,000 signatures to force ballot referendum on gerrymandered congressional map in Missouri, blocking it once measure certified until voters can weigh in. Big victory for fair representation missouriindependent.com/2025/12/09/m...
Campaign to put gerrymandered Missouri map on the ballot turns in 300,000 signatures • Missouri Independent
Roughly 300,000 signatures demanding Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map be placed on the 2026 ballot were submitted.
missouriindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Voting rights coalition submits more than 300,000 signatures to force ballot referendum on gerrymandered congressional map in Missouri, blocking it once measure certified until voters can weigh in. Big victory for fair representation missouriindependent.com/2025/12/09/m...
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Corporations and ultra-rich individuals with numerous business interests cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own bottom lines.
When billionaire conglomerates take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
When billionaire conglomerates take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
If Paramount is allowed to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, the conservative billionaire Ellison family will control:
Paramount Studios
CBS
CNN
MTV
HBO
Comedy Central
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network
Warner Bros.
DC Studios
Fandango
New Line Cinema
TNT Sports
TBS
Oracle
And more.
Paramount Studios
CBS
CNN
MTV
HBO
Comedy Central
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network
Warner Bros.
DC Studios
Fandango
New Line Cinema
TNT Sports
TBS
Oracle
And more.
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Corporations and ultra-rich individuals with numerous business interests cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own bottom lines.
When billionaire conglomerates take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
When billionaire conglomerates take control of media, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
Europe Hit by Superflu Surge; UK Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Ordered Shut
The 'superflu' epidemic that has seen Britain's hospitals declare critical incidents, schools close and the return of face mask rules is now spreading to Europe.
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NEW: Former Congressman Tom Perriello is running for Congress again, launching a Democratic bid in #VA5 to challenge GOP Rep. John McGuire.
Perriello says “this is an all-hands-on-deck moment,” blasting tariffs, rising costs of living.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/p...
Perriello says “this is an all-hands-on-deck moment,” blasting tariffs, rising costs of living.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/p...
Perriello mounts comeback bid in Virginia’s 5th District • Virginia Mercury
Former Congressman Tom Perriello is jumping back into Virginia politics, announcing Wednesday that he will seek the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District — setting up a seriou...
virginiamercury.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
NEW: Former Congressman Tom Perriello is running for Congress again, launching a Democratic bid in #VA5 to challenge GOP Rep. John McGuire.
Perriello says “this is an all-hands-on-deck moment,” blasting tariffs, rising costs of living.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/p...
Perriello says “this is an all-hands-on-deck moment,” blasting tariffs, rising costs of living.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/p...
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Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
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Today, journalist Jimmy Lai should be home celebrating his birthday with family. Instead, this brave free speech and democracy advocate languishes in prison. The world demands Jimmy Lai be released and his sham charges dropped.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Today, journalist Jimmy Lai should be home celebrating his birthday with family. Instead, this brave free speech and democracy advocate languishes in prison. The world demands Jimmy Lai be released and his sham charges dropped.
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Any system that develops in this cold pattern has potential to produce wintry precipitation. For now we’re tracking 3 systems that could pass near the DC area now through the weekend. A potential system late Sat-early Sun has the best chance for impact, but may still be limited.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Any system that develops in this cold pattern has potential to produce wintry precipitation. For now we’re tracking 3 systems that could pass near the DC area now through the weekend. A potential system late Sat-early Sun has the best chance for impact, but may still be limited.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
thehill.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Thank you. Here it is in case others want to watch. youtu.be/I6Fke8XLMaE?...
December 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Thank you. Here it is in case others want to watch. youtu.be/I6Fke8XLMaE?...
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The Trump administration said on Friday that it would waive an $11 million fine levied against Southwest Airlines over the company’s 2022 holiday travel meltdown, when the airline canceled nearly 17,000 flights. The penalty had been part of a fine imposed by the Biden administration.
Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Southwest Airlines Fine
The penalty was part of a fine imposed by the Biden administration after it determined the airline had failed to provide prompt customer service and refunds to passengers in 2022.
nyti.ms
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Trump administration said on Friday that it would waive an $11 million fine levied against Southwest Airlines over the company’s 2022 holiday travel meltdown, when the airline canceled nearly 17,000 flights. The penalty had been part of a fine imposed by the Biden administration.
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Trump has spent years fuming that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize. So a deeply compromised organization invents a “FIFA Peace Prize” just for him. It’s authoritarian ego-management 101: if reality won’t deliver a trophy, make one up. #holdfast #SteadyState
You can hear a CNN panelist off camera laughing as Trump gets the “2025 FIFA Peace Prize.”
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Trump has spent years fuming that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize. So a deeply compromised organization invents a “FIFA Peace Prize” just for him. It’s authoritarian ego-management 101: if reality won’t deliver a trophy, make one up. #holdfast #SteadyState
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