Maggie From The Commonwealth (God save it!)
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“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.” -Louis D. Brandeis (Supreme Court Justice)
So, to those who say I'm "political," damn right I am! It's my job as an American!
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So, to those who say I'm "political," damn right I am! It's my job as an American!
No DMs! No sales pitches! Absolutely no crypto/bitcoin!
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“The Editors of the New York Times are Doing Journalism the Right Way”
by the Editors of the New York Times
by the Editors of the New York Times
I don’t know what the New York Times thought it would accomplish with this apple-polishing Q&A of Exec Editor Joe Kahn by Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for standards and trust. I’ve used a gift link in case you want to read the whole thing. But this thread offers a few "highlights." 🧵 1/4
Your Questions, Complaints and Feedback for Our Editor, Joe Kahn
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“The Editors of the New York Times are Doing Journalism the Right Way”
by the Editors of the New York Times
by the Editors of the New York Times
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I don’t know what the New York Times thought it would accomplish with this apple-polishing Q&A of Exec Editor Joe Kahn by Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for standards and trust. I’ve used a gift link in case you want to read the whole thing. But this thread offers a few "highlights." 🧵 1/4
Your Questions, Complaints and Feedback for Our Editor, Joe Kahn
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I don’t know what the New York Times thought it would accomplish with this apple-polishing Q&A of Exec Editor Joe Kahn by Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for standards and trust. I’ve used a gift link in case you want to read the whole thing. But this thread offers a few "highlights." 🧵 1/4
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There have been reports of volunteers in TN being harassed, and those incidents have been forwarded to local authorities. Everyone deserves to participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels unsafe, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There have been reports of volunteers in TN being harassed, and those incidents have been forwarded to local authorities. Everyone deserves to participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels unsafe, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
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The focus is on “drug boat” strikes, but there are competing justifications for escalating military action against Venezuela — “cartels”, oil, bravado, liberation
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
The war on Venezuela is a war for American reality — PART 1
President Trump has pushed the nation toward a fulcrum — a point where the entire definition of American power could unhinge, and after which there is greatly increased risk for the United States of A...
www.greatpower.us
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The focus is on “drug boat” strikes, but there are competing justifications for escalating military action against Venezuela — “cartels”, oil, bravado, liberation
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
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Nazis systematically attacked, destroyed & burned synagogues in Hitler Germany.
These actions were not spontaneous but a state-sponsored campaign of terror.
Now in the US, we're seeing state-sponsored terror of immigrants as our government invades churches & grabs random people.
#ICELawlessness
These actions were not spontaneous but a state-sponsored campaign of terror.
Now in the US, we're seeing state-sponsored terror of immigrants as our government invades churches & grabs random people.
#ICELawlessness
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nazis systematically attacked, destroyed & burned synagogues in Hitler Germany.
These actions were not spontaneous but a state-sponsored campaign of terror.
Now in the US, we're seeing state-sponsored terror of immigrants as our government invades churches & grabs random people.
#ICELawlessness
These actions were not spontaneous but a state-sponsored campaign of terror.
Now in the US, we're seeing state-sponsored terror of immigrants as our government invades churches & grabs random people.
#ICELawlessness
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On the Juan Orlando Hernández pardon, a Trump insider conceded, “How we justify this is really hard.”
And yet, Trump did it anyway. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
And yet, Trump did it anyway. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump follows through on vow, pardons notorious Honduran drug trafficker
“Trump’s pardon reeks of hypocrisy, it reeks of corruption, which is the M.O. of the Trump administration,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said.
www.ms.now
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
On the Juan Orlando Hernández pardon, a Trump insider conceded, “How we justify this is really hard.”
And yet, Trump did it anyway. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
And yet, Trump did it anyway. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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The infestation is real. It’s all of them.
December 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The infestation is real. It’s all of them.
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WATCH: Noem and the Trump regime cabinet let out an evil laugh about ruining immigrants’ Christmases 😕🎅🎄 (most grabbed by ICE have no records)
She says they are about to hire their 10,000th ICE goon - with a budget bigger than most military budgets. Your money.
She says they are about to hire their 10,000th ICE goon - with a budget bigger than most military budgets. Your money.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
WATCH: Noem and the Trump regime cabinet let out an evil laugh about ruining immigrants’ Christmases 😕🎅🎄 (most grabbed by ICE have no records)
She says they are about to hire their 10,000th ICE goon - with a budget bigger than most military budgets. Your money.
She says they are about to hire their 10,000th ICE goon - with a budget bigger than most military budgets. Your money.
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The anti-gerrymandering crowd at the #Indiana capitol today. #RiseUp, #Hoosiers! www.facebook.com/reel/2679005...
22K views · 959 reactions | Hoosiers don’t cheat.
#FairMaps #noredistricting | Fishers Resists
Hoosiers don’t cheat.
#FairMaps #noredistricting
www.facebook.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The anti-gerrymandering crowd at the #Indiana capitol today. #RiseUp, #Hoosiers! www.facebook.com/reel/2679005...
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Another bizarre Cabinet "meeting" where agency heads compete to be maximally sycophantic on camera. But elaborately praising the 79-year-old president as he nods off really takes it to another level.
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Another bizarre Cabinet "meeting" where agency heads compete to be maximally sycophantic on camera. But elaborately praising the 79-year-old president as he nods off really takes it to another level.
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So this morning I received an email from Medicare with the caption saying “Your mental health matters”. And then you open it up and this charlatan’s face is on it. I have an idea. 💡How about we prosecute, impeach, convict, and remove all these criminals then I think my mental health will improve.
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So this morning I received an email from Medicare with the caption saying “Your mental health matters”. And then you open it up and this charlatan’s face is on it. I have an idea. 💡How about we prosecute, impeach, convict, and remove all these criminals then I think my mental health will improve.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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Just a reminder that all claims that NATO expansion is a threat to Russia are posted by useful idiots who have fallen for the Kremlin's longstanding propaganda and should not be taken seriously because they're nonsense.
December 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Just a reminder that all claims that NATO expansion is a threat to Russia are posted by useful idiots who have fallen for the Kremlin's longstanding propaganda and should not be taken seriously because they're nonsense.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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WARREN: “.. This blatant corporate handout will do nothing to encourage additional investments, as it is impossible to incentivize economic activity that has already happened.”
@washingtonpost.com #OBBBA
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com #OBBBA
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Corporations to claim $16B from retroactive GOP tax break, federal report says
The Republican tax law's bonus depreciation provision is expected to cost $362.7 billion over the next ten years, with corporations claiming $16 billion in new tax breaks this year.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WARREN: “.. This blatant corporate handout will do nothing to encourage additional investments, as it is impossible to incentivize economic activity that has already happened.”
@washingtonpost.com #OBBBA
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com #OBBBA
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Blowing up boats and murdering folks is a war crime, especially when there is no evidence to support the decision.
Hegseth is in charge of the Pentagon and he’s the one giving illegal orders, but he’ll blame Admiral Bradley to save his own skin.
Hegseth should be removed and held accountable.
Hegseth is in charge of the Pentagon and he’s the one giving illegal orders, but he’ll blame Admiral Bradley to save his own skin.
Hegseth should be removed and held accountable.
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Blowing up boats and murdering folks is a war crime, especially when there is no evidence to support the decision.
Hegseth is in charge of the Pentagon and he’s the one giving illegal orders, but he’ll blame Admiral Bradley to save his own skin.
Hegseth should be removed and held accountable.
Hegseth is in charge of the Pentagon and he’s the one giving illegal orders, but he’ll blame Admiral Bradley to save his own skin.
Hegseth should be removed and held accountable.
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In the 10 months since President Trump retook office, the RNC has spent at least $796,513 at Trump’s hotels and country clubs.
That means Trump is profiting from everyday donors who thought their money was going to help elect candidates.
That means Trump is profiting from everyday donors who thought their money was going to help elect candidates.
Trump Again Funneling Money From Political Committees He Runs Into His Own Pocket
Of the $1.1 million his hotels and country clubs have collected from Republican candidates and committees this year, 80% is from entities Trump controls.
www.huffpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In the 10 months since President Trump retook office, the RNC has spent at least $796,513 at Trump’s hotels and country clubs.
That means Trump is profiting from everyday donors who thought their money was going to help elect candidates.
That means Trump is profiting from everyday donors who thought their money was going to help elect candidates.
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Pentagon abruptly calls a press conference for 11 am. Or, since hard-pass holders are now right-wing orgs & influencers, something orchestrated but flavored like a press conference: "For in-person attendance, this briefing is limited to invited press only. There is no Zoom call dial-in available."
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Pentagon abruptly calls a press conference for 11 am. Or, since hard-pass holders are now right-wing orgs & influencers, something orchestrated but flavored like a press conference: "For in-person attendance, this briefing is limited to invited press only. There is no Zoom call dial-in available."
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Remember 6 weeks ago when Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. military’s southern command, abruptly decided to retire?
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
US admiral to retire amid military strikes in Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela
Alvin Holsey just took over the US southern command late last year for a position that normally lasts three years
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Remember 6 weeks ago when Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. military’s southern command, abruptly decided to retire?
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
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At the end of this month, the ACA tax credits will expire – plunging millions of Americans even deeper into the affordability crisis as their health care costs skyrocket.
It’s time for President Trump and Republicans in Congress to get serious about saving healthcare.
It’s time for President Trump and Republicans in Congress to get serious about saving healthcare.
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
At the end of this month, the ACA tax credits will expire – plunging millions of Americans even deeper into the affordability crisis as their health care costs skyrocket.
It’s time for President Trump and Republicans in Congress to get serious about saving healthcare.
It’s time for President Trump and Republicans in Congress to get serious about saving healthcare.
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Markwayne Mullin defends Hegseth: "If there was a second strike, it wouldn't be to just simply take out the survivors. It's because there was still a threat or opportunity for them to run."
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Markwayne Mullin defends Hegseth: "If there was a second strike, it wouldn't be to just simply take out the survivors. It's because there was still a threat or opportunity for them to run."
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“Common decency says that theses pardons are corruption on a vast scale.” Call John Thune with the number below & follow the script Father David provides. Take a listen! 👇🏼
#pinks
#pinks
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“Common decency says that theses pardons are corruption on a vast scale.” Call John Thune with the number below & follow the script Father David provides. Take a listen! 👇🏼
#pinks
#pinks