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ACLU: We're launching the Freedom Defense Fund because fighting the Trump administration's plans for mass deportations, abortion bans, and political retaliations will take more resources.

Our lawyers and advocates need you. Become an inaugural donor today: www.aclu.org/SupportFreedom
Become an Inaugural Donor to the Freedom Defense Fund
The ACLU just launched the Freedom Defense Fund to fight back against the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations, abortion bans, and political retaliation. These legal battles will need se...
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My latest on Susie Wiles admission that Trump conducted a revenge tour is going out shortly. Don't miss out on this or any of Democracy Docket's exclusive content. Become a premium member and support Democracy Docket's mission! hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This article is FIRE! I love it!!💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Throughout the first year of Donald Trump’s second administration, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple has interviewed Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, amid each moment of crisis. His insider’s account of Trump 2.0 joins the photography of Christopher Anderson for a portrait of power—and peril.
Susie Wiles Talks About The First Year of Trump’s Second Term (Part 1 of 2)
In the first half of ‘Vanity Fair’’s interview with Susie Wiles, the chief of staff discusses Elon Musk’s DOGE disaster, the FBI’s “incredible job” investigating January 6, and how Trump once berated ...
www.vanityfair.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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UPDATE: Complaint and spokesperson say total damage figure is $5B per count, $10B in all. Suit has a defamation count and a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act count. But the demand in the official cover sheet filed with the court says $5B total.
December 16, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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The Republican healthcare proposals throw us back into the wolves.

HELL NO!

Extend the ACA.

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Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

www.msn.com/en-us/health...
MSN
www.msn.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is horrifying and must stop!!

youtube.com/shorts/kVozz...
Police find students sheltered in Brown University building
YouTube video by WCVB Channel 5 Boston
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Hello, "allegedly"?
I'm gutted by the news Rob Reiner and his wife are dead with reported stab wounds and though the son may have done it, It's irresponsible and downright reckless of People magazine to convict him, not to mention a massive defamation lawsuit they'd lose if the son didn't kill them.
December 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
December 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Statement from the Lear Family on the death of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.

Rob Reiner described Norman Lear as his second father.
December 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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What can I say? It’s devastating news both that it happened and how it happened. Rob Reiner put good into the universe and cared deeply about humanity and decency. Our world is a little lonelier tonight. My condolences to his family, his close friends like Albert Brooks, and his poor Uncle Mel.
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Rob Reiner on the murder of Charlie Kirk. Bookmark this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.

Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Sorry guys, I know I’ve been quiet this week, but I’ve been recovering from shaking too many hands
December 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Exactly. In fact, when Dems were in charge in 2021-2022, the US House PASSED legislation to ban partisan gerrymandering, but Senate Republicans like Rand Paul blocked it and it never became law. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/sund... h/t @armandondk.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The deadline to release the Epstein files is Friday.

I can't wait to find out what country we invade on Thursday.
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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My heart is with everyone at Brown University tonight, and I’m praying for the victims of this terrible shooting.

No one, at a school or anywhere else, should have to fear senseless gun violence.
Multiple victims reported in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island
Police say multiple people have been shot in the area of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
apnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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BREAKING: At least 2 U.S. soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed in attack in Palmyra, Syria, Sean Parnell says. Three others injured.
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says

American and Syrian forces came under fire on Saturday during a joint patrol near the ancient city of Palmyra, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA. At least two members of the Syrian security forces and some U.S. forces were wounded, the
U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says
American and Syrian forces came under fire on Saturday during a joint patrol near the ancient city of Palmyra, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA. At least two members of the Syrian security forces and some U.S. forces were wounded, the agency said, citing a security source. A U.S. military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of a lack of authorization to speak publicly about the operation called it “a serious situation” and said more details would probably be forthcoming as the Pentagon gets updates from commanders in the field. Subscribe to The Times to read as many articles as you like.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom laid to rest with full military honors at W.Va. National Cemetery
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday in Grafton.
www.wvva.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric hepatitis B infections by 99 percent.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/wes...
West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
For immediate release: December 5, 2025 (25-145) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
December 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Trump has made sure the PRO-hepatitis B folks dictate the world for the rest of us.

This clown car of nitwits we call the CDC will GLADLY kill us all for their cause.

They have snake oil to sell and can't have science getting in the way! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns
Move from CDC advisers mirrors Trump team’s regressive approach to longstanding vaccine guidance
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Trump executive order issued January 20, 2025, many executive agencies would be diverting resources and manpower to accomplish this goal. The subsequent reshuffling of resources away from fighting against human trafficking, slavery, and child sexual exploitation
www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/l...
Trump Administration Cuts Resources for Agencies Fighting Human Trafficking and Slavery - FindLaw
The role of the U.S. in the fight against human trafficking is uncertain as firings, reassignments, and defunding are hampering agencies. Learn more at FindLaw.
www.findlaw.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM