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Over A Dozen States Are Preparing to Staff and Deploy SDFs (State Defence Forces). Who’s Building State Defense Forces—and Why It Matters
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Over A Dozen States Are Preparing to Staff and Deploy SDFs (State Defence Forces). Who’s Building State Defense Forces—and Why It Matters
States being targeted by Trump are looking to replace Trump's ICE goons with SDFs (Special Defence Forces) as America's "Governors Alliance"
open.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Over A Dozen States Are Preparing to Staff and Deploy SDFs (State Defence Forces). Who’s Building State Defense Forces—and Why It Matters
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
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Missouri’s Republican governor calls a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a special session next week with the aim of gaining one more GOP seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a special session next week with the aim of gaining one more GOP seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Republicans eye next House carveout with Missouri special session
The effort to create a new GOP-leaning district is part of a broader effort to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Missouri’s Republican governor calls a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a special session next week with the aim of gaining one more GOP seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a special session next week with the aim of gaining one more GOP seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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Does Prince Charming still exist? A spate of media scrutinizing the one-percent—including “Materialists” and “Anora”—attests to the difficulty of romanticizing wealth and love.
The Rise of the Anti-Cinderella Story
A pair of recent films, Celine Song’s “Materialists” and Sean Baker’s “Anora,” turn the fairy tale on its head, with mixed results.
www.newyorker.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Does Prince Charming still exist? A spate of media scrutinizing the one-percent—including “Materialists” and “Anora”—attests to the difficulty of romanticizing wealth and love.
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“It’s true that narcissism is associated with more impulsive, error-prone decision-making. But … [w]hether consciously or not, narcissists hold power by keeping others in a state of psychological whiplash.“
www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...
www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...
May 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“It’s true that narcissism is associated with more impulsive, error-prone decision-making. But … [w]hether consciously or not, narcissists hold power by keeping others in a state of psychological whiplash.“
www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...
www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...
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US citizens are *not* being “deported.”
They’re being kidnapped and sold into slavery.
The words matter.
They’re being kidnapped and sold into slavery.
The words matter.
April 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
US citizens are *not* being “deported.”
They’re being kidnapped and sold into slavery.
The words matter.
They’re being kidnapped and sold into slavery.
The words matter.
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Here comes the arrests of journalists now.
April 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Here comes the arrests of journalists now.
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Historian name of the day
April 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Historian name of the day
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Regardless of whether the letter was sent erroneously, it has set off a chain of events leading to a remarkable battle between the administration and the oldest and richest US university
Harvard Never Doubted US Demands Despite ‘Astonishing Overreach’
Harvard University said it had no reason to doubt the seriousness or authenticity of a letter it received from the government this month despite it containing demands that were “astonishing in their o...
www.bloomberg.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Regardless of whether the letter was sent erroneously, it has set off a chain of events leading to a remarkable battle between the administration and the oldest and richest US university
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The governor of Missouri eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion in a ceremony with five white men and one white woman…
I’m surprised they let her in.
I’m surprised they let her in.
February 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The governor of Missouri eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion in a ceremony with five white men and one white woman…
I’m surprised they let her in.
I’m surprised they let her in.
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Trump’s Social Security Plan Helps the Wealthy, Not Seniors
Trump’s plan to cut Social Security taxes would cost $1.5T over 10 years and shrink the trust fund by 2 years. Meanwhile, high earners get the biggest break—up to $100K over their lifetime. Who really benefits?
Trump’s plan to cut Social Security taxes would cost $1.5T over 10 years and shrink the trust fund by 2 years. Meanwhile, high earners get the biggest break—up to $100K over their lifetime. Who really benefits?
February 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trump’s Social Security Plan Helps the Wealthy, Not Seniors
Trump’s plan to cut Social Security taxes would cost $1.5T over 10 years and shrink the trust fund by 2 years. Meanwhile, high earners get the biggest break—up to $100K over their lifetime. Who really benefits?
Trump’s plan to cut Social Security taxes would cost $1.5T over 10 years and shrink the trust fund by 2 years. Meanwhile, high earners get the biggest break—up to $100K over their lifetime. Who really benefits?
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett roasts the newly-formed DOGE subcommittee Chairwoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, for missing "every single one of those improper payment hearings" in the House Oversight Committee.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett roasts the newly-formed DOGE subcommittee Chairwoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, for missing "every single one of those improper payment hearings" in the House Oversight Committee.
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BREAKING: Legal experts are sounding the alarm over the lack of due process rights for migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Trump stops the printing of pennies, and the CFPB has come to a complete halt. Subscribe for more! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Legal Experts Sound The Alarm Over Guantanamo Bay | Morning News Rundown
Legal experts are sounding the alarm over the lack of due process rights for migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Trump stops the printing of pennies, and the CFPB has come to a complete halt.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
BREAKING: Legal experts are sounding the alarm over the lack of due process rights for migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Trump stops the printing of pennies, and the CFPB has come to a complete halt. Subscribe for more! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully synchronised their electricity systems with the European energy network today. This is a key milestone for the Baltic States and for Europe strengthening energy resilience and independence across the region. ⚡️
In one heartbeat with Europe - the Baltic states have successfully joined the European energy network
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February 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully synchronised their electricity systems with the European energy network today. This is a key milestone for the Baltic States and for Europe strengthening energy resilience and independence across the region. ⚡️
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On Super Bowl Sunday, here's a reminder of what real courage looks like.
February 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On Super Bowl Sunday, here's a reminder of what real courage looks like.
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Many are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
February 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Many are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
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#Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
BAD ASS WOMEN OF HISTORY
Florence Luscomb, born this month in 1887, embodied what it means to be an activist.
She participated in women's rights, civil rights, labor, and peace movements throughout the 1900s.
www.nps.gov/people/flore...
BAD ASS WOMEN OF HISTORY
Florence Luscomb, born this month in 1887, embodied what it means to be an activist.
She participated in women's rights, civil rights, labor, and peace movements throughout the 1900s.
www.nps.gov/people/flore...
February 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
BAD ASS WOMEN OF HISTORY
Florence Luscomb, born this month in 1887, embodied what it means to be an activist.
She participated in women's rights, civil rights, labor, and peace movements throughout the 1900s.
www.nps.gov/people/flore...
BAD ASS WOMEN OF HISTORY
Florence Luscomb, born this month in 1887, embodied what it means to be an activist.
She participated in women's rights, civil rights, labor, and peace movements throughout the 1900s.
www.nps.gov/people/flore...
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“Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act” takes aim at his government takeover.
EPA workers locked out. Labor & Education next. National security at risk. This isn’t efficiency—it’s chaos. Rep. Stansbury’s bill ensures Musk—not taxpayers—pays for the damage.
EPA workers locked out. Labor & Education next. National security at risk. This isn’t efficiency—it’s chaos. Rep. Stansbury’s bill ensures Musk—not taxpayers—pays for the damage.
February 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act” takes aim at his government takeover.
EPA workers locked out. Labor & Education next. National security at risk. This isn’t efficiency—it’s chaos. Rep. Stansbury’s bill ensures Musk—not taxpayers—pays for the damage.
EPA workers locked out. Labor & Education next. National security at risk. This isn’t efficiency—it’s chaos. Rep. Stansbury’s bill ensures Musk—not taxpayers—pays for the damage.
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The facts on federal workers- just like immigrants, Trump chooses his targets based on feelings, not reality.
February 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The facts on federal workers- just like immigrants, Trump chooses his targets based on feelings, not reality.
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YIKES!
North Dakota Republicans have introduced legislation to declare themselves a Christian nationalist state, recognizing the kingship of Jesus Christ.
This sounds more like a cult than government.
heartlandsignal.com/2025/02/07/c...
North Dakota Republicans have introduced legislation to declare themselves a Christian nationalist state, recognizing the kingship of Jesus Christ.
This sounds more like a cult than government.
heartlandsignal.com/2025/02/07/c...
Controversial Christian nationalist legislation introduced in North Dakota House
At the start of the new legislative session, a group of North Dakota legislators put forward a potentially unconstitutional resolution that would have the state “acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Chri...
heartlandsignal.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
YIKES!
North Dakota Republicans have introduced legislation to declare themselves a Christian nationalist state, recognizing the kingship of Jesus Christ.
This sounds more like a cult than government.
heartlandsignal.com/2025/02/07/c...
North Dakota Republicans have introduced legislation to declare themselves a Christian nationalist state, recognizing the kingship of Jesus Christ.
This sounds more like a cult than government.
heartlandsignal.com/2025/02/07/c...