Gavilán Longino
@gavilan.me
Strategic comms consultant who uses behavioral economics to turn conflict into collaboration. Converting political opposition → active support, one evidence-based framework at a time. Portfolio: gavilan.me
This was a stoopid move. Democrats have no more leverage. It's like a victim of DV asking their abuser to promise they won't be assaulted any more.
"ACA Subsidies Still In Limbo As Senate Nears Deal To End Longest Shutdown - KFF Health News"
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"ACA Subsidies Still In Limbo As Senate Nears Deal To End Longest Shutdown - KFF Health News"
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ACA Subsidies Still In Limbo As Senate Nears Deal To End Longest Shutdown - KFF Health News
Eight senators voted with the Democratic caucus to advance a compromise measure to fund the government through the end of January. SNAP benefits would resume, but the extension of health care tax cred...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This was a stoopid move. Democrats have no more leverage. It's like a victim of DV asking their abuser to promise they won't be assaulted any more.
"ACA Subsidies Still In Limbo As Senate Nears Deal To End Longest Shutdown - KFF Health News"
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"ACA Subsidies Still In Limbo As Senate Nears Deal To End Longest Shutdown - KFF Health News"
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Hey, look, everybody! Jamie Dimon has a conscience all of a sudden. He didn't have one during the 2008 housing crisis, but this DEFINITELY makes up for it! 🙄
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November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hey, look, everybody! Jamie Dimon has a conscience all of a sudden. He didn't have one during the 2008 housing crisis, but this DEFINITELY makes up for it! 🙄
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Who needs GLP-1 drugs when you can't get SNAP payments?
"Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage"
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"Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage"
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Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage
The deals are among the most politically significant announcements to date in the Trump administration's efforts to rein in high U.S. drug costs.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Who needs GLP-1 drugs when you can't get SNAP payments?
"Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage"
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"Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage"
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How magnanimous of our lord, Trump!
"Trump admin agrees to fund some SNAP benefits amid shutdown"
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"Trump admin agrees to fund some SNAP benefits amid shutdown"
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Trump admin agrees to fund some SNAP benefits amid shutdown
The agreement to use contingency funds to pay for food stamp benefits came after a judge said Trump administration could not cease paying for the benefits.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
How magnanimous of our lord, Trump!
"Trump admin agrees to fund some SNAP benefits amid shutdown"
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"Trump admin agrees to fund some SNAP benefits amid shutdown"
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This, "blame Tylenol for autism" hysteria has reached a new level. I hope the maker can sue Texas for defamation.
"USA Today: Texas suing Tylenol makers over alleged autism link."
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"USA Today: Texas suing Tylenol makers over alleged autism link."
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Texas suing makers of Tylenol over alleged autism link
Texas AG Ken Paxton claims the makers of Tylenol failed to warn consumers about the risks of taking the drug while pregnant.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This, "blame Tylenol for autism" hysteria has reached a new level. I hope the maker can sue Texas for defamation.
"USA Today: Texas suing Tylenol makers over alleged autism link."
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"USA Today: Texas suing Tylenol makers over alleged autism link."
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Gotta love the hypocrisy. Most of Trump's decisions should be voided due to his mental decline.
"CNN: GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report."
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"CNN: GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report."
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GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report | CNN Politics
Former President Joe Biden experienced such “cognitive decline” while in office that it remains a serious question as to whether he was aware of the substance of the various pardons and commutations s...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Gotta love the hypocrisy. Most of Trump's decisions should be voided due to his mental decline.
"CNN: GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report."
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"CNN: GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report."
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McCormick trusts Fetterman to do what's right...as long as it aligns with McCormick's agenda. And I guess we also know why John's last name is "Fetterman."
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Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. David McCormick defended Donald Trump’s latest controversial moves in a rare interview, including the president’s $230 million request for the Justice Department to pay his legal bills...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
McCormick trusts Fetterman to do what's right...as long as it aligns with McCormick's agenda. And I guess we also know why John's last name is "Fetterman."
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This is great! They'll likely also need to keep capacity for fighting their own lawsuits brought on by Trump.
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Fired Trump prosecutors launch new Washington firm they say will battle government corruption
Former special counsel prosecutors Molly Gaston and J.P. Cooney launched a boutique law firm in Washington after being terminated for investigating Trump's legal cases.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is great! They'll likely also need to keep capacity for fighting their own lawsuits brought on by Trump.
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Is Thune surprised at the Dems' backbone, or is he just not seeing the irony--willing to cause others pain for gain?
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The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.
Democrats have only hardened their position as the government shutdown enters its 24th day, leaving Republican majorities in Congress with few answers — and many criticisms.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Is Thune surprised at the Dems' backbone, or is he just not seeing the irony--willing to cause others pain for gain?
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Remember how long the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas lasted? Or how often he flip-flops on tariffs? Place your bets on how long before Trump changes his mind...again.
"Trump backs off sending National Guard to San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls"
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"Trump backs off sending National Guard to San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls"
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Trump backs off federal deployment in San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls
Democratic Mayor Daniel Lurie said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed that plans for a deployment were called off.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Remember how long the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas lasted? Or how often he flip-flops on tariffs? Place your bets on how long before Trump changes his mind...again.
"Trump backs off sending National Guard to San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls"
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"Trump backs off sending National Guard to San Francisco after Huang, Benioff phone calls"
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So, Target would rather sink their ship in defiance than capitulate on DEI. Great call!
"Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade"
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"Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade"
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Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade
Target's incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said the cuts are designed to spur growth and make the retailer faster.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
So, Target would rather sink their ship in defiance than capitulate on DEI. Great call!
"Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade"
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"Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade"
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This is a bit ironic as the insurgency is caused by the federal government. Ordinarily, local government would order an emergency due to an issue stemming from within.
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Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a bit ironic as the insurgency is caused by the federal government. Ordinarily, local government would order an emergency due to an issue stemming from within.
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The fact that these kids' parents took them out of their respective schools proves the schools' point that it isn't safe for them to come out to their parents, and therefore invalidates the patents' argument.
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Supreme Court turns away parental rights dispute brought by Colorado families
Two families from Colorado urged the Supreme Court to reaffirm that parents have a constitutional right to make decisions about their children's care and upbringing.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The fact that these kids' parents took them out of their respective schools proves the schools' point that it isn't safe for them to come out to their parents, and therefore invalidates the patents' argument.
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Indeed, but employees should receive stock at lower than market value to increase its intrinsic value immediately.
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As billionaire wealth soars $33 trillion, Mark Cuban says it's time for workers to receive a cut of their employers' success in the form of stocks | Fortune
Billionaire wealth has increased by $33 trillion since 2015—and Mark Cuban says employees deserve a piece of that pie too.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Indeed, but employees should receive stock at lower than market value to increase its intrinsic value immediately.
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I'm glad. I'm tired of being spooked by The Jigsaw every time I fly.
"Axios: Airports ground Noem's government shutdown video for TSA checkpoints."
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"Axios: Airports ground Noem's government shutdown video for TSA checkpoints."
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No fly zone: Airports ground Kristi Noem's government shutdown video
Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas are among the airports refusing to show it.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm glad. I'm tired of being spooked by The Jigsaw every time I fly.
"Axios: Airports ground Noem's government shutdown video for TSA checkpoints."
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"Axios: Airports ground Noem's government shutdown video for TSA checkpoints."
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Those with the most to lose are the weakest. That makes us the strongest ones to take on this fight.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
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"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
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Creator of ICE agent tracking app asks Apple to rescind ban from online store
Joshua Aaron has said he created ICEBlock after seeing the Trump administration's deportation efforts, which he said evoked events in Nazi Germany.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Those with the most to lose are the weakest. That makes us the strongest ones to take on this fight.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
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"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
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How is Florida any better than Chicago?
"AP News: Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown."
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"AP News: Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown."
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Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, initially set for next week in Chicago, has been moved to Florida.
apnews.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
How is Florida any better than Chicago?
"AP News: Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown."
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"AP News: Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown."
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Let the tit-for-tat continue! I think it's time for Dems to perform their haka.
"Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week"
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"Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week"
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Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week
President Donald Trump and Republicans accuse Democrats, who want any funding bill to include health-care protections, of holding the government hostage.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Let the tit-for-tat continue! I think it's time for Dems to perform their haka.
"Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week"
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"Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week"
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Anything to keep the people poor(er).
"Politico: White House memo says furloughed workers might not get back pay."
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"Politico: White House memo says furloughed workers might not get back pay."
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White House memo says furloughed workers might not get back pay
Trump is using the threat of federal workforce cuts to force them to back the GOP’s clean continuing resolution.
www.politico.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Anything to keep the people poor(er).
"Politico: White House memo says furloughed workers might not get back pay."
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"Politico: White House memo says furloughed workers might not get back pay."
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Free speech doesn't extend to the right to harm others. It also doesn't extend to preventing people from making decisions that they believe will improve their lives.
"The New York Times: Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices to Hear Conversion Therapy Case."
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"The New York Times: Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices to Hear Conversion Therapy Case."
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Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Seem Set to Rule Against Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Free speech doesn't extend to the right to harm others. It also doesn't extend to preventing people from making decisions that they believe will improve their lives.
"The New York Times: Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices to Hear Conversion Therapy Case."
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"The New York Times: Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices to Hear Conversion Therapy Case."
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Jones' response should be, "I'll gladly leave when Donald Trump resigns for multiple similar offenses."
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Trump urges Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones to drop out of the race
The reported texts come to light at a time when a poll found that most Americans believe brash political rhetoric is contributing to violence.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Jones' response should be, "I'll gladly leave when Donald Trump resigns for multiple similar offenses."
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Those with the most to lose are the weakest.
It's our fight to win. We have little left to lose, and everything to gain.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/03/a...
It's our fight to win. We have little left to lose, and everything to gain.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/03/a...
Creator of ICE agent tracking app asks Apple to rescind ban from online store
Joshua Aaron has said he created ICEBlock after seeing the Trump administration's deportation efforts, which he said evoked events in Nazi Germany.
www.cnbc.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Those with the most to lose are the weakest.
It's our fight to win. We have little left to lose, and everything to gain.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/03/a...
It's our fight to win. We have little left to lose, and everything to gain.
"Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure"
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/03/a...