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Yes. There needs to be a specific campaign theme and promise to get rid of ICE.
Everything about it is anti-American.
(Data point, not necessarily campaign-speech point: ICE hiring bonuses have lured in large number of prison guards. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...)
Everything about it is anti-American.
(Data point, not necessarily campaign-speech point: ICE hiring bonuses have lured in large number of prison guards. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...)
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Yes. There needs to be a specific campaign theme and promise to get rid of ICE.
Everything about it is anti-American.
(Data point, not necessarily campaign-speech point: ICE hiring bonuses have lured in large number of prison guards. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...)
Everything about it is anti-American.
(Data point, not necessarily campaign-speech point: ICE hiring bonuses have lured in large number of prison guards. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...)
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Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, on the overlap between respect and self-alignment:
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you."
(From this week's newsletter from @jamesclear.bsky.social)
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you."
(From this week's newsletter from @jamesclear.bsky.social)
December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, on the overlap between respect and self-alignment:
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you."
(From this week's newsletter from @jamesclear.bsky.social)
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you."
(From this week's newsletter from @jamesclear.bsky.social)
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This former Chinese police officer who is now a German citizen and Pro-Ukraine, drives round-trip 3000 miles into Ukraine from Frankfurt, to deliver boba pearl tea drinks, gloves, blankets, portable heaters for Ukrainians.
‘A little light in the dark’: the former Chinese police officer bringing bubble tea to wartorn Ukraine
Brother Dong is one of a growing band of Chinese volunteers who are lending their support to Ukraine
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December 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This former Chinese police officer who is now a German citizen and Pro-Ukraine, drives round-trip 3000 miles into Ukraine from Frankfurt, to deliver boba pearl tea drinks, gloves, blankets, portable heaters for Ukrainians.
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Serious question: Are people going to buy Chinese EVs in Mexico and then pay whatever to get legally registered here?
Because that might yet be far cheaper than Tesla, for a better car, and without paying Musk.
It seems possible! www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehic...
Because that might yet be far cheaper than Tesla, for a better car, and without paying Musk.
It seems possible! www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehic...
December 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Serious question: Are people going to buy Chinese EVs in Mexico and then pay whatever to get legally registered here?
Because that might yet be far cheaper than Tesla, for a better car, and without paying Musk.
It seems possible! www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehic...
Because that might yet be far cheaper than Tesla, for a better car, and without paying Musk.
It seems possible! www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehic...
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My team said we were reading hate mail today.
Instead it was thank-you letters from all of you.
Full reaction video up on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKG1HKk7Oh8
Instead it was thank-you letters from all of you.
Full reaction video up on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKG1HKk7Oh8
January 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
My team said we were reading hate mail today.
Instead it was thank-you letters from all of you.
Full reaction video up on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKG1HKk7Oh8
Instead it was thank-you letters from all of you.
Full reaction video up on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKG1HKk7Oh8
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the racism coming from the entire conservative movement targeting the somali community is so goddam disgusting and its just being completely ignored
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
the racism coming from the entire conservative movement targeting the somali community is so goddam disgusting and its just being completely ignored
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Nick Shirley at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
December 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Nick Shirley at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
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Because of a conspiracy theory-based stunt by a January 6 insurrectionist who was trying to intimidate children and daycare workers, Trump is now freezing ALL childcare payments across the country.
You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
December 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Because of a conspiracy theory-based stunt by a January 6 insurrectionist who was trying to intimidate children and daycare workers, Trump is now freezing ALL childcare payments across the country.
You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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SWISHER: “Trump’s cuts to universities are setting 🇺🇸 research and important innovation back a generation.”
@karaswisher.bsky.social to @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com : youtu.be/wrYJBHTmQcU?...
@karaswisher.bsky.social to @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com : youtu.be/wrYJBHTmQcU?...
December 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
SWISHER: “Trump’s cuts to universities are setting 🇺🇸 research and important innovation back a generation.”
@karaswisher.bsky.social to @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com : youtu.be/wrYJBHTmQcU?...
@karaswisher.bsky.social to @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com : youtu.be/wrYJBHTmQcU?...
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No point obscuring that this clip is about the very real possibility that Epstein did not kill himself.
@jkbjournalist.bsky.social talks the Epstein files and more with @timmiller.bsky.social on The Bulwark Podcast:
@jkbjournalist.bsky.social talks the Epstein files and more with @timmiller.bsky.social on The Bulwark Podcast:
December 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
No point obscuring that this clip is about the very real possibility that Epstein did not kill himself.
@jkbjournalist.bsky.social talks the Epstein files and more with @timmiller.bsky.social on The Bulwark Podcast:
@jkbjournalist.bsky.social talks the Epstein files and more with @timmiller.bsky.social on The Bulwark Podcast:
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This was after hot sauce #23 out of 32.
December 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This was after hot sauce #23 out of 32.
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In less than a year, Trump has nominated at least 216 political appointees who own crypto investments worth between $175 million and $340 million, a ProPublica review found.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social and @shaw.al
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social and @shaw.al
Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
www.propublica.org
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In less than a year, Trump has nominated at least 216 political appointees who own crypto investments worth between $175 million and $340 million, a ProPublica review found.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social and @shaw.al
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social and @shaw.al
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😂 This level of self-control has to be taught.
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
😂 This level of self-control has to be taught.
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NEW: Our reporter visited a potential source’s home, where he introduced himself as a reporter and they had a pleasant conversation.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW: Our reporter visited a potential source’s home, where he introduced himself as a reporter and they had a pleasant conversation.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
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All of the top-10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top check-out in many library system around the country. n.pr/49tGkyq
Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries' most-borrowed lists in 2025
All of the top-10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top check-out in many library system around the country.
n.pr
December 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
All of the top-10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top check-out in many library system around the country. n.pr/49tGkyq
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President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House. n.pr/4b7NPwa
A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job
President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House.
n.pr
December 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House. n.pr/4b7NPwa
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A year of showing up. Thankful for all of you.
March 17 is just around the corner. If you can, give today to help us win this together:
https://bit.ly/46tYjC2
March 17 is just around the corner. If you can, give today to help us win this together:
https://bit.ly/46tYjC2
December 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A year of showing up. Thankful for all of you.
March 17 is just around the corner. If you can, give today to help us win this together:
https://bit.ly/46tYjC2
March 17 is just around the corner. If you can, give today to help us win this together:
https://bit.ly/46tYjC2
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I straight-up believe political discourse in this country would be vastly improved if all election debates and interviews were conducted 'Hot Ones' style.
People become their real selves when eating Hot Sauce.
People become their real selves when eating Hot Sauce.
Trying all our hot sauces, answering all your questions, and raising funds for our grassroots campaign. What could go wrong?
Watch the full Hot Seat episode now on my YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLz...
Watch the full Hot Seat episode now on my YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLz...
I Answered Your Spiciest Questions While Eating 32 Hot Sauces | Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
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December 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I straight-up believe political discourse in this country would be vastly improved if all election debates and interviews were conducted 'Hot Ones' style.
People become their real selves when eating Hot Sauce.
People become their real selves when eating Hot Sauce.
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I’m a Palestinian-American running for Congress who believes we should protect the working class, not war criminals like Netanyahu.
Help me win on March 17 by chipping in $6 to my campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Help me win on March 17 by chipping in $6 to my campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Chip in to support Kat Abughazaleh!
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I’m a Palestinian-American running for Congress who believes we should protect the working class, not war criminals like Netanyahu.
Help me win on March 17 by chipping in $6 to my campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Help me win on March 17 by chipping in $6 to my campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
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I am.
December 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I am.
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Who is British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah?
The British citizen, who has apologised for tweets he posted in 2013, once again finds his online activity under police scrutiny
The British citizen, who has apologised for tweets he posted in 2013, once again finds his online activity under police scrutiny
Who is British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah?
www.thetimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Who is British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah?
The British citizen, who has apologised for tweets he posted in 2013, once again finds his online activity under police scrutiny
The British citizen, who has apologised for tweets he posted in 2013, once again finds his online activity under police scrutiny
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Good story on how karma caught up w Stefanik.
Part of her legacy: her bear-baiting harassment of univ presidents, back when Team MAGA (including her) still pretended that #1 motive to slash higher ed funding was MAGA's deep concern about antisemitism [Cf: N Fuentes]
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Part of her legacy: her bear-baiting harassment of univ presidents, back when Team MAGA (including her) still pretended that #1 motive to slash higher ed funding was MAGA's deep concern about antisemitism [Cf: N Fuentes]
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Good story on how karma caught up w Stefanik.
Part of her legacy: her bear-baiting harassment of univ presidents, back when Team MAGA (including her) still pretended that #1 motive to slash higher ed funding was MAGA's deep concern about antisemitism [Cf: N Fuentes]
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Part of her legacy: her bear-baiting harassment of univ presidents, back when Team MAGA (including her) still pretended that #1 motive to slash higher ed funding was MAGA's deep concern about antisemitism [Cf: N Fuentes]
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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In case you missed it: very cool interview with @katmabu.bsky.social & @drewsof.bsky.social about inspirations from Octavia Butler, Jean Auel, Pierce Brown & more:
lithub.com/kat-abughaza...
lithub.com/kat-abughaza...
Kat Abughazaleh Swears by Octavia Butler on The Lit Hub Podcast
A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Br…
lithub.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In case you missed it: very cool interview with @katmabu.bsky.social & @drewsof.bsky.social about inspirations from Octavia Butler, Jean Auel, Pierce Brown & more:
lithub.com/kat-abughaza...
lithub.com/kat-abughaza...
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(Hot Take TM) Providing mutual aid as part of campaign work is a good thing that candidates should do more.
🧵 Our mutual aid hub has been a HUGE draw for our immense volunteer base, many of whom have never wanted to be involved politics before now.
This model isn’t just about the immediate impacts: It’s about showing our values, building a community, and reaching voters — without selling our soul!
This model isn’t just about the immediate impacts: It’s about showing our values, building a community, and reaching voters — without selling our soul!
Turning campaigns into mutual aid hubs isn’t good for campaigns or mutual aid! Your campaign manager should be entirely too busy to schlep around 5600 tampons!
December 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
(Hot Take TM) Providing mutual aid as part of campaign work is a good thing that candidates should do more.
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Days after Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to immediately free her from a 20-year prison sentence, the public release of grand jury transcripts from her sex trafficking case returned the spotlight to victims whose allegations helped land her behind bars.
Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence
British socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Days after Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to immediately free her from a 20-year prison sentence, the public release of grand jury transcripts from her sex trafficking case returned the spotlight to victims whose allegations helped land her behind bars.