Meidas_Pete
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Political junkie, USA and Canada mostly. https://substack.com/@meidas_pete
I ‘fight’ Class Wars and rightwing propaganda through memes and fact-based News. Immigrants and Trans people aren’t the enemy, billionaires are. DM is disabled.
I ‘fight’ Class Wars and rightwing propaganda through memes and fact-based News. Immigrants and Trans people aren’t the enemy, billionaires are. DM is disabled.
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We spoke to two journalists who have had their careers impacted by the Washington Post's changing priorities under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, including one reporter who was laid off this week.
“Journalism Deserves Better”: Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
The Washington Post has laid off more than 300 journalists, dismantling its sports, local news and international coverage. “Everybody is grieving, and it’s a loss for our readers,” says Nilo Tabrizy, ...
www.democracynow.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We spoke to two journalists who have had their careers impacted by the Washington Post's changing priorities under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, including one reporter who was laid off this week.
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NEW: House Republicans unveiled a new version of their voter suppression bill that would erect unprecedented barriers for those hoping to register while imposing a nationwide photo ID requirement for voters.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements
The bill would undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
NEW: House Republicans unveiled a new version of their voter suppression bill that would erect unprecedented barriers for those hoping to register while imposing a nationwide photo ID requirement for voters.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
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It was another busy week for voting and democracy.
President Trump issued his clearest statement yet about taking control of elections. And after House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Trump’s comments, the GOP proposed the most restrictive voting bill in modern U.S. history.
Read more here.
President Trump issued his clearest statement yet about taking control of elections. And after House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Trump’s comments, the GOP proposed the most restrictive voting bill in modern U.S. history.
Read more here.
This week at Democracy Docket: Trump wants to ‘take over’ voting, while GOPers unveil a massive new suppression measure
Steve Bannon and Mike Johnson welcomed Trump's comments about taking control of elections. And a new Republican anti-voting bill could disenfranchise millions.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:57 PM
It was another busy week for voting and democracy.
President Trump issued his clearest statement yet about taking control of elections. And after House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Trump’s comments, the GOP proposed the most restrictive voting bill in modern U.S. history.
Read more here.
President Trump issued his clearest statement yet about taking control of elections. And after House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Trump’s comments, the GOP proposed the most restrictive voting bill in modern U.S. history.
Read more here.
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Florida voters just sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to block what they call a “unilateral” and unauthorized mid-decade redistricting plan.
The lawsuit targets DeSantis’s attempt to bypass the legislature — part of a broader GOP effort to rig the 2026 midterms for Donald Trump.
The lawsuit targets DeSantis’s attempt to bypass the legislature — part of a broader GOP effort to rig the 2026 midterms for Donald Trump.
Voters sue DeSantis for ordering Florida legislature to pursue pro-GOP gerrymander
DeSantis cannot constitutionally issue orders to the state legislature, the suit alleges.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Florida voters just sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to block what they call a “unilateral” and unauthorized mid-decade redistricting plan.
The lawsuit targets DeSantis’s attempt to bypass the legislature — part of a broader GOP effort to rig the 2026 midterms for Donald Trump.
The lawsuit targets DeSantis’s attempt to bypass the legislature — part of a broader GOP effort to rig the 2026 midterms for Donald Trump.
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It's a mystery.
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
It's a mystery.
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The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
Get him 🤣😂✊
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February 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Thiel runs away
Thiel runs away
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Thiel runs away
Thiel runs away
The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
Get him 🤣😂✊
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February 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Thiel runs away
Thiel runs away
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Republicans advance massive voter suppression bill
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February 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Jack Lang, a former French culture and education minister, has resigned from his position as president of the Arab World Institute after the latest revelations about his and his family’s financial ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former French minister Lang quits plum job over Epstein ties
Jack Lang, whose financial ties to Epstein were first reported by POLITICO, was under mounting pressure after new revelations.
www.politico.eu
February 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Jack Lang, a former French culture and education minister, has resigned from his position as president of the Arab World Institute after the latest revelations about his and his family’s financial ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni
After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni
It’s chilling to watch as Trump and Netanyahu adopt the methods of regimes their countries once condemned, says war correspondent and author Janine di Giovanni
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni
Republicans advance massive voter suppression bill
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February 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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“Renee was not the first person killed, and she was not the last,” Becca Good said. “You know my wife’s name and you know Alex’s name, but there are many others in this city being harmed that you don’t know — their families are hurting just like mine, even if they don’t look like mine.”
Renee Good's partner addresses Minneapolis immigration crackdown one month after killing
Becca Good has seldom spoken out since Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Renee was not the first person killed, and she was not the last,” Becca Good said. “You know my wife’s name and you know Alex’s name, but there are many others in this city being harmed that you don’t know — their families are hurting just like mine, even if they don’t look like mine.”
Dems TAKE NUCLEAR OPTION and SHOCK TRUMP
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February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked. A judge ruled his arrest was unlawful.
Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked. A judge ruled his arrest was unlawful.
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Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be held publicly
Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be held publicly
Bill Clinton says closed-door depositions would be akin to ‘kangaroo court’ as Hillary Clinton says they have already told House committee what they know
Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, to prevent Republicans from politicising the issue.
Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the House of Representatives’ oversight committee, which is investigating the deceased financier’s connections to powerful figures and how information about his crimes was handled. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be held publicly
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When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill
Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income ...
www.propublica.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
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Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened? n.pr/4rCnlYW
Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?
Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened?
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened? n.pr/4rCnlYW
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⚡️ Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns.
"We will make sure that Oreshnik does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"We will make sure that Oreshnik does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns
"We will make sure that 'Oreshnik' does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
⚡️ Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns.
"We will make sure that Oreshnik does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"We will make sure that Oreshnik does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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⚡️Zelensky says Russia presented $12 trillion economic plan to US, called 'Dmitriev package.'
President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as a proposed framework for large-scale U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as a proposed framework for large-scale U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
"We clearly state that Ukraine will not support even potential agreements about us without us," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
⚡️Zelensky says Russia presented $12 trillion economic plan to US, called 'Dmitriev package.'
President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as a proposed framework for large-scale U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as a proposed framework for large-scale U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
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Anything to do with this?
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February 7, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Anything to do with this?
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I guess History keeps repeating itself..
February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I guess History keeps repeating itself..