@valjean129.bsky.social
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Watch me make cream horns for a potluck won’t you
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Watch me make cream horns for a potluck won’t you
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BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
December 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
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“What most struck me is the brutality and physical violence involved in every story,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “This is stuff that should be unrecognizable as America. It should make everyday Americans outraged.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Immigration Agents Have Often Grabbed and Mistreated Citizens, Congressional Investigators Find
Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, an investigation by Senate Democrats documented the experiences of nearly two dozen citizens wrongly detained by immigration agents, contradicting the Trump adminis...
www.propublica.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“What most struck me is the brutality and physical violence involved in every story,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “This is stuff that should be unrecognizable as America. It should make everyday Americans outraged.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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So many progressive groups almost exclusively use Instagram for social media. If you have influence on any, PLEASE encourage them to post here more. Eventually Meta will kill their reach.
"The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide ... in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms."
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
So many progressive groups almost exclusively use Instagram for social media. If you have influence on any, PLEASE encourage them to post here more. Eventually Meta will kill their reach.
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this is going to be really funny after the crash
December 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
this is going to be really funny after the crash
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Hegseth stifled probe into his infamous scandal — and instead threatened leakers: report
Hegseth stifled probe into his infamous scandal — and instead threatened leakers: report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly stifled a routine investigation of his disclosure of sensitive military plans in a group chat on the non-secure Signal app with a reporter present, and he instead threatened staffers he believed had leaked damaging information.Typically a classification revi...
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hegseth stifled probe into his infamous scandal — and instead threatened leakers: report
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1. The AI industry has kicked off a $100 million+ scheme to influence the 2026 midterm elections
While they claim it's a "bipartisan" effort, it has all the markings of a campaign to benefit Trump and the GOP
Let's review
While they claim it's a "bipartisan" effort, it has all the markings of a campaign to benefit Trump and the GOP
Let's review
The AI industry’s $100 million play to influence the 2026 elections
As the 2026 midterms approach, President Trump is facing headwinds.
popular.info
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
1. The AI industry has kicked off a $100 million+ scheme to influence the 2026 midterm elections
While they claim it's a "bipartisan" effort, it has all the markings of a campaign to benefit Trump and the GOP
Let's review
While they claim it's a "bipartisan" effort, it has all the markings of a campaign to benefit Trump and the GOP
Let's review
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Predictably, Sean Hannity still seems to be in denial that the same people he"denounces" here are the same ones he has been pandering to for years.
Sean Hannity calls out online commentators who are "saying the most incendiary, outrageous, bizarre, conspiratorial, in some cases, outright racist, white nationalist, virulent antisemitism"
www.mediamatters.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Predictably, Sean Hannity still seems to be in denial that the same people he"denounces" here are the same ones he has been pandering to for years.
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When @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered a Goodreads page tied to the email of a top Pentagon official featuring “Asian wife sharing” books and other pornographic works, he did what any reporter would do: ask the Pentagon questions.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
When @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered a Goodreads page tied to the email of a top Pentagon official featuring “Asian wife sharing” books and other pornographic works, he did what any reporter would do: ask the Pentagon questions.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
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Yesterday I argued in the Supreme Court to defend a 50 year old law that prevent corruption in our campaign finance system. Meanwhile, Republicans are attacking the 60 year old Voting Rights Act in SCOTUS as well. We won't let them gut democracy without a fight.
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Yesterday I argued in the Supreme Court to defend a 50 year old law that prevent corruption in our campaign finance system. Meanwhile, Republicans are attacking the 60 year old Voting Rights Act in SCOTUS as well. We won't let them gut democracy without a fight.
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If this doesn't make clear to you why independent, pro-democracy media is crucially important, I don't know what will. Democracy Docket is urgently trying to scale up to step in where legacy media is failing. Sign-up now to support its efforts. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
If this doesn't make clear to you why independent, pro-democracy media is crucially important, I don't know what will. Democracy Docket is urgently trying to scale up to step in where legacy media is failing. Sign-up now to support its efforts. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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Skeeeew, Trash Daddy made the cut (in a field of a lot of great specials too). Appreciate ya, LA Times.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The 33 best comedy specials of 2025
The best comedy of 2025 includes specials by Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Schulz, Jordan Jensen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Burr, Atsuko Okatsuka and Gabriel Iglesias.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Skeeeew, Trash Daddy made the cut (in a field of a lot of great specials too). Appreciate ya, LA Times.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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He was arrested on his way to work.
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
He was arrested on his way to work.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Pam Bondi is Coming for Domestic Terrorists. You Might Be One of Them.
I recorded an emergency pod to explain this story. Fair warning: it’s likely to be the scariest thing you hear today. And, if you’re not alarmed, you’re not paying attention.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
I recorded an emergency pod to explain this story. Fair warning: it’s likely to be the scariest thing you hear today. And, if you’re not alarmed, you’re not paying attention.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Pam Bondi is Coming for Domestic Terrorists. You Might Be One of Them.
An emergency video/podcast
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pam Bondi is Coming for Domestic Terrorists. You Might Be One of Them.
I recorded an emergency pod to explain this story. Fair warning: it’s likely to be the scariest thing you hear today. And, if you’re not alarmed, you’re not paying attention.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
I recorded an emergency pod to explain this story. Fair warning: it’s likely to be the scariest thing you hear today. And, if you’re not alarmed, you’re not paying attention.
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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“Your kids should get less for Christmas than kids have in a communist China.”
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Your kids should get less for Christmas than kids have in a communist China.”
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Centurion Health, one of the nation’s largest correctional medicine companies, was hired by Illinois officials despite having a record of providing inadequate health care, according to a Sun-Times examination of more than 100 lawsuits, a Justice Department investigation and state audits.
Ignored, misdiagnosed, left to die: Illinois' new prison health care provider has a history of poor care, records show
www.wbez.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Centurion Health, one of the nation’s largest correctional medicine companies, was hired by Illinois officials despite having a record of providing inadequate health care, according to a Sun-Times examination of more than 100 lawsuits, a Justice Department investigation and state audits.
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A Democrat has been projected as the winner in a special election in Georgia for the State House of Representatives in a district that President Donald Trump won by double digits last year.
Dem projected to flip Georgia seat in district Trump won by double digits
A Democrat has been projected as the winner in a special election in Georgia for the State House of Representatives in a district that President Donald Trump won by double digits last year.Eric Gisler was projected as the winner in the race for Georgia State House of Representatives District 121 on ...
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A Democrat has been projected as the winner in a special election in Georgia for the State House of Representatives in a district that President Donald Trump won by double digits last year.
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At long last the frozen Russian assets might be used the way many of us have long advocated
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Ukraine prepares to present new peace plan for Trump after London talks
Sir Keir Starmer believes the release of £100 billion in frozen Russian funds is imminent as negotiations reach a ‘critical stage’
www.thetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
At long last the frozen Russian assets might be used the way many of us have long advocated
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
He Spent Funds Meant for Native Hawaiians on Polo and Porsches. The Federal Government Failed to Stop Him.
A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.
www.propublica.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social