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J. M. Carmel
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J. M. Carmel is the author of the Arkivian Intelligence Service Series: Contrivance, Artful Interception, Alien Paradise, and AK4. She is passionate about free press, the beauty of diversity, a seat at the table for everyone, and the power of the pen.
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📚 My new novel is now available on Substack.

🎁 The night of Marcus Rainer’s 15th birthday ushers them into a world of revolutionary secrets. In a whirlwind of devastation, Marcus loses everything.

One story.
Three voices.
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“”This is the first election where when I speak to our residents, it’s not just about frustration, it’s also about fear,” Higgins said at the press briefing. “They’ve never been afraid of their government before. And now they are.””
What a Democrat's victory in the Miami mayoral election may mean for Trump
Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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🧊US citizens tell their personal stories of arrest, beatings, detainment, and withholding of medical help by ICE

🧊These are US citizens.
🧊Many are native born.
🧊None had warrants out for them-no criminal charges.

This is a long video but each story stands on its own.
Democrats Hold Shadow Hearing On ICE Illegally Detaining Citizens
YouTube video by electron media group, inc.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It's been almost three weeks now and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Win!🥳

🎉”Democrats flip Miami mayor’s office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years”🎉
thehill.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...

A few real Christians stand up for truth.

The Catholic Parish removed the Holy Family from their nativity scene to spark conversations.

The Bible tells believers to “welcome the stranger” and “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.”
Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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“If you’re saying oh they’re just extremists, they’re just musing (about repealing women’s right to vote)-people said that about Project 2025 and look where we are. They are implementing Project 2025 chapter and subheading, bullet point by bullet point…”
From the KKK to White Christian Nationalism
YouTube video by Jemar Tisby
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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“Impeachment must be the focus.”
Ralph Nader on Trump's "Entrenching Dictatorship," Reclaiming Congress, and Fighting Big Money
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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December 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Looking back to look forward-this article is from more than 5 years ago.

Normally, I like to pull a quote out for you but this article is packed with gems. You’ll just have to take the time to read it.
Trump Is an Authoritarian. So Are Millions of Americans
It’s not how we think of our fellow-citizens, but no matter who wins in November, the impulse will be very much alive in the country. What do they want?
www.politico.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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The 14th Amendment says that all people born in America, regardless of race are citizens and have a right to equal protection under the law. For SCOTUS to be remotely confused on that text speaks to their racism, not the Constitution (1/3) www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit w...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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This congress?
December 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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I guess we need to change the Pledge of Allegiance, since we no longer have "With Liberty and Justice for all."
December 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Cruelty is, has, and will always be the only point of this administration.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...

US Navy struck shipwrecked sailors as they attempted surrender.

The boat wasn’t even heading towards America, contrary to what Trump/Vance claim.
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
www.cnn.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM