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The BBC joins a long list of media companies now obeying in advance. I can't say I'm surprised or at this point even angry. It is a structural flaw in legacy media
All I can do is promise that Democracy Docket will never bow down or bend a knee. It will remain unapologetically pro-democracy.
All I can do is promise that Democracy Docket will never bow down or bend a knee. It will remain unapologetically pro-democracy.
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The BBC joins a long list of media companies now obeying in advance. I can't say I'm surprised or at this point even angry. It is a structural flaw in legacy media
All I can do is promise that Democracy Docket will never bow down or bend a knee. It will remain unapologetically pro-democracy.
All I can do is promise that Democracy Docket will never bow down or bend a knee. It will remain unapologetically pro-democracy.
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While Washington Post editors wrote today about bathroom hand dryers, Democracy Docket just sent out my latest about Donald Trump’s revenge and retribution. Stay informed while supporting pro-democracy, independent media but signing up today (free or paid). hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
While Washington Post editors wrote today about bathroom hand dryers, Democracy Docket just sent out my latest about Donald Trump’s revenge and retribution. Stay informed while supporting pro-democracy, independent media but signing up today (free or paid). hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Trump has no right to pose any demands on Ukraine:
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Trump has no right to pose any demands on Ukraine:
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
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In fact, Ru is not at the table. It hasn't agreed to anything concrete. The US has shamefully taken on the role of channeling and presenting a set of Ru demands. The WH is bragging about progress prematurely.
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In fact, Ru is not at the table. It hasn't agreed to anything concrete. The US has shamefully taken on the role of channeling and presenting a set of Ru demands. The WH is bragging about progress prematurely.
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Trump’s latest tweet. He is taking full responsibility for the “peace” plan. It’s not Witkoff’s, Vance’s or Kushner’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump’s latest tweet. He is taking full responsibility for the “peace” plan. It’s not Witkoff’s, Vance’s or Kushner’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
It’s Trump’s and it has always been Trump’s.
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DeepState reports Russian gains in Siversk, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s Donetsk 'fortress belt'; Ukraine reportedly destroys 2 Russian aircraft, including rare A-60; SBU drones strike Russian oil terminal, navy base in Novorossiysk, source says; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: DeepState reports Russian gains in Siversk, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s Donetsk 'fortress belt' (7)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. Russian forces have stepped up attacks and made gains in and around the frontline city of...
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
DeepState reports Russian gains in Siversk, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s Donetsk 'fortress belt'; Ukraine reportedly destroys 2 Russian aircraft, including rare A-60; SBU drones strike Russian oil terminal, navy base in Novorossiysk, source says; and more.
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Ukraine should accept no limits on its sovereignty that have not been accepted by other European countries. If it’s forced to do that, it will be accepting second class citizenship in Europe and the principle that Russia can treat it as a state with inferior rights
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Ukraine should accept no limits on its sovereignty that have not been accepted by other European countries. If it’s forced to do that, it will be accepting second class citizenship in Europe and the principle that Russia can treat it as a state with inferior rights
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A rough night for the Russia's military industrial complex, as several targets underwent renovation at the hands of Ukrainian Armed Forces.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A rough night for the Russia's military industrial complex, as several targets underwent renovation at the hands of Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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⚡️Ukraine war latest live: SBU drones strike Russian oil terminal, navy base in Novorossiysk, source says
Ukraine war latest updates: SBU drones strike Russian oil terminal, navy base in Novorossiysk, source says (4)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated (4) times today. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) carried out a drone strike on the Russian Black Sea po...
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: SBU drones strike Russian oil terminal, navy base in Novorossiysk, source says
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Satellite images released by TG channel Dnipro Official show the result of the last night’s operation against the Beriev Aviation and Scientific Complex Facility.
These are results:
These are results:
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Satellite images released by TG channel Dnipro Official show the result of the last night’s operation against the Beriev Aviation and Scientific Complex Facility.
These are results:
These are results:
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Russian officials and ultranationalist camp effectively reject both the initial and revised drafts of the U.S.-backed peace plan, trying to shift responsibility onto Europe.
Moscow rejects every version of the U.S.-backed peace plan, rails against EU involvement
Russian officials and ultranationalist camp effectively reject both the initial and revised drafts of the U.S.-backed peace plan, trying to shift responsibility onto Europe, the Institute for the Stud...
english.nv.ua
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Russian officials and ultranationalist camp effectively reject both the initial and revised drafts of the U.S.-backed peace plan, trying to shift responsibility onto Europe.
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💥Confirmation that last night's strike on the Beriev Aviation Plant in Taganrog destroyed at least 2 aircraft and damaged the factory and an S-400.
That factory was reportedly responsible for upgrading Tu-95s, and at least one aircraft being modernized may have been damaged.
That factory was reportedly responsible for upgrading Tu-95s, and at least one aircraft being modernized may have been damaged.
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
💥Confirmation that last night's strike on the Beriev Aviation Plant in Taganrog destroyed at least 2 aircraft and damaged the factory and an S-400.
That factory was reportedly responsible for upgrading Tu-95s, and at least one aircraft being modernized may have been damaged.
That factory was reportedly responsible for upgrading Tu-95s, and at least one aircraft being modernized may have been damaged.
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If you need another example of the difference between legacy media and independent pro-democracy media, compare The Washington Post and Democracy Docket's coverage of the same story. ("controversial video"--WTF.)
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you need another example of the difference between legacy media and independent pro-democracy media, compare The Washington Post and Democracy Docket's coverage of the same story. ("controversial video"--WTF.)
Subscribe to Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Trump wasn’t involved, couldn’t have known, isn’t at fault for the awful Ukraine plan negotiated by his envoy, VP, and son in law?
He’s the president! And the plan fits his longrunning Putin-sympathetic stance!
I second @phillipspobrien.bsky.social. Making excuses for Trump is insane and harmful.
He’s the president! And the plan fits his longrunning Putin-sympathetic stance!
I second @phillipspobrien.bsky.social. Making excuses for Trump is insane and harmful.
Just sent out this free piece. When the stories of the 28-point plan were first written, too many people went into overdrive to try and make excuses for Trump (He was not informed! He was not involved!). open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
We Seem Intent On Making Excuses For Trump Until He Destroys Us
Phillips’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Trump wasn’t involved, couldn’t have known, isn’t at fault for the awful Ukraine plan negotiated by his envoy, VP, and son in law?
He’s the president! And the plan fits his longrunning Putin-sympathetic stance!
I second @phillipspobrien.bsky.social. Making excuses for Trump is insane and harmful.
He’s the president! And the plan fits his longrunning Putin-sympathetic stance!
I second @phillipspobrien.bsky.social. Making excuses for Trump is insane and harmful.
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⚡️ Ukraine agrees to cap its army at 800,000 in revised US peace plan, FT reports.
A Ukrainian army of this size would be close to its current wartime strength, which is roughly 900,000 service members.
A Ukrainian army of this size would be close to its current wartime strength, which is roughly 900,000 service members.
Ukraine agrees to cap its army at 800,000 in revised US peace plan, FT reports
A Ukrainian army of this size would still remain the second-largest European force after Russia and put it close to its current wartime strength of about 900,000 service members.
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
⚡️ Ukraine agrees to cap its army at 800,000 in revised US peace plan, FT reports.
A Ukrainian army of this size would be close to its current wartime strength, which is roughly 900,000 service members.
A Ukrainian army of this size would be close to its current wartime strength, which is roughly 900,000 service members.
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👏 Ukrainian forces capture four Russian soldiers who attempted to storm Myrnohrad
Ukrainian forces capture four Russian soldiers who attempted to storm Myrnohrad
Ukrainian forces have captured four Russian soldiers who attempted to storm the city of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast from the north-eastern direction.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
👏 Ukrainian forces capture four Russian soldiers who attempted to storm Myrnohrad
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Serbia painfully learned you cannot trust the Russians as NIS refinery closes.
"For nine months, we simply copied everything our Russian friends asked us to do and signed all their requests, which resulted in our country finding itself in a very difficult situation." -- Vučić
"For nine months, we simply copied everything our Russian friends asked us to do and signed all their requests, which resulted in our country finding itself in a very difficult situation." -- Vučić
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Serbia painfully learned you cannot trust the Russians as NIS refinery closes.
"For nine months, we simply copied everything our Russian friends asked us to do and signed all their requests, which resulted in our country finding itself in a very difficult situation." -- Vučić
"For nine months, we simply copied everything our Russian friends asked us to do and signed all their requests, which resulted in our country finding itself in a very difficult situation." -- Vučić
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Satellite footage confirming 2 Russian aircraft destroyed in Ukraine's overnight strikes on an airfield in Taganrog.
As a result of the night attack on Taganrog, 2 aircraft were destroyed, - Dnipro Osint
As a result of the night attack on Taganrog, 2 aircraft were destroyed, - Dnipro Osint
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Satellite footage confirming 2 Russian aircraft destroyed in Ukraine's overnight strikes on an airfield in Taganrog.
As a result of the night attack on Taganrog, 2 aircraft were destroyed, - Dnipro Osint
As a result of the night attack on Taganrog, 2 aircraft were destroyed, - Dnipro Osint
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‼️ US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present
US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present – Axios
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is currently in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, continued meetings with the Russian delegation on Tuesday 25 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
‼️ US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present
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Day 1371 of the war begins with the killing of more civilians in another Russian multi-missile attack on the capital of Ukraine and other cities.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Day 1371 of the war begins with the killing of more civilians in another Russian multi-missile attack on the capital of Ukraine and other cities.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
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Russia becoming more of an economic vassal of China.
They can't afford to build railways due to the war costs, so they are offering rare-earth deposits to China in exchange for a railway being built.
Apparently now they're China's mine since the gas station ran out of gas.🪨⛏️
They can't afford to build railways due to the war costs, so they are offering rare-earth deposits to China in exchange for a railway being built.
Apparently now they're China's mine since the gas station ran out of gas.🪨⛏️
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Russia becoming more of an economic vassal of China.
They can't afford to build railways due to the war costs, so they are offering rare-earth deposits to China in exchange for a railway being built.
Apparently now they're China's mine since the gas station ran out of gas.🪨⛏️
They can't afford to build railways due to the war costs, so they are offering rare-earth deposits to China in exchange for a railway being built.
Apparently now they're China's mine since the gas station ran out of gas.🪨⛏️
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🤬 Ukraine's Air Force: One Russian drone possibly entered Romania
Ukraine's Air Force: One Russian drone possibly entered Romania
A drone may have entered Romanian territory amid a large-scale Russian combined attack on Ukraine on 25 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🤬 Ukraine's Air Force: One Russian drone possibly entered Romania
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⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania detects Russian drone incursion during large-scale attack on Ukraine
Romania, a NATO and EU member state located just below Ukraine, reported that it detected two drone incursions this morning.
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
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Ukraine is still hitting military targets and oil infrastructure, every day
Confirmed by Ukraine’s General Staff: the rare Russian A-60 airborne laser aircraft was likely destroyed in a strike on the Beriev plant in Taganrog. Also hit: drone factory “Molniya,” oil terminals in Novorossiysk, Tuapse refinery, and an S-400 launcher.
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Ukraine is still hitting military targets and oil infrastructure, every day
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Some claim “Russia is ready for peace.”
Meanwhile Russia launches a massive combined strike on Kyiv - drones, Kalibrs, Kinzhals, Iskanders, ballistic missiles.
That’s their idea of “peace.”
Meanwhile Russia launches a massive combined strike on Kyiv - drones, Kalibrs, Kinzhals, Iskanders, ballistic missiles.
That’s their idea of “peace.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Some claim “Russia is ready for peace.”
Meanwhile Russia launches a massive combined strike on Kyiv - drones, Kalibrs, Kinzhals, Iskanders, ballistic missiles.
That’s their idea of “peace.”
Meanwhile Russia launches a massive combined strike on Kyiv - drones, Kalibrs, Kinzhals, Iskanders, ballistic missiles.
That’s their idea of “peace.”