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Raw Story @rawstory.com · Jul 8

The Internal Revenue Service promulgated a set of new rules on Monday that allow churches to endorse and donate to political candidates, The New York Times reported on Monday.

'Time to recruit some churches': Experts blast new rules on pulpit politics

The Internal Revenue Service promulgated a set of new rules on Monday that allow churches to endorse and donate to political candidates, The New York Times reported on Monday. The new rules were created at a time when religion had slowly become a staple in American politics. President Donald Trump h...

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WIRED @wired.com · Jun 17

“That the ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag is being flown on a government building alongside the American flag should be shocking to anyone who doesn't wish to live in a theocracy,” says Jon Lewis, a research fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University.

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Seen at Jan. 6 Riot Flown Above Government Agency in DC

The "Appeal To Heaven" flag, a popular symbol for Christian nationalists that was waved by January 6 rioters, was raised over the Small Business Administration headquarters last week.

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WIRED @wired.com · May 3

“Some people have said, ‘I wish this author existed.’ Well, he doesn’t. We must understand that we build our own narratives. If we don’t, the far right will monopolize the narratives, create myths, and we will spend our lives fact-checking while they write history.”

A Philosopher Released an Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation. The Author Ended Up Being AI

Italian essayist Andrea Colamedici tells WIRED "Hypnocracy: Trump, Musk, and the New Architecture of Reality" was a “philosophical experiment and a performance.” The book’s Chinese author does not…

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OPB @opb.org · Apr 25

Mercy Corps provides food, clean water, and other humanitarian services in war zones and places ravaged by natural disasters. The organization is currently working with the United Nations to help survivors of last month’s massive earthquake in Myanmar that killed more than 3,500 people.

Portland-based Mercy Corps forced to terminate more than ⅔ of federally-funded international programs

Due to the abrupt halt in federal funding, Mercy Corps has cut more than 40 of its 60 programs funded by the U.S. federal government. The international nonprofit is also selling its Portland office at Southwest Naito Parkway and Southwest Ankeny Street.

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · Apr 25

The security contractor whose guards were involved in an altercation at Franklin Library, which ended with a man handcuffed to a fence, are no longer working at the site.

Security firm pulled from Minneapolis library after altercation

Members of the Indigenous community protested Black Knight Protection Agency being used for security at Franklin Library after a March 25 melee.

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · Apr 25

The top candidates for the next prime minister of Canada promise to expand resource development and protect the country’s sovereignty. Will they also protect Indigenous Rights? thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-f...

Who will protect Canada’s sovereignty? | The Narwhal

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre both promise swift, major expansions of mining and energy projects, but Indigenous Rights just can’t be set aside

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Reuters @reuters.com · Apr 25

Exclusive: White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say reut.rs/4jJmOjO

Exclusive: White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say

The White House wants to defund a bipartisan board that advises the president and Congress on Social Security policy, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the Trump administration moves to cut costs and eliminate independent voices in government.

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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · Apr 12

Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg

Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border • Kansas Reflector

President Donald Trump late Friday signed a memorandum directing several agencies to start militarizing a stretch of the southern border, an escalation of the administration’s use of the U.S. military...

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Karma DeBella @kozmickarma.bsky.social · Mar 16

Just when I thought I couldn't be more embarrassed to be an American he did a car ad at the White House.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · Mar 13

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pitches his country as a safe haven in an unstable world.

New Zealand Pitches Itself as Safe Haven in ‘Global Storm’

New Zealand’s prime minister pitched his country as a safe haven in an unstable world as he opened an investor summit aimed at attracting foreign capital.

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IrishStar.com @irishstar.com · Mar 13

President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that anyone found vandalizing Teslas or Tesla dealerships around the country would be labeled a domestic terrorists.

Trump says he will label violence on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Mar 13

Kash Patel's appointment as #FBI director draws parallels to William J. Burns, a 1920s FBI head known for targeting his political enemies. An FBI historian examines the similarities and potential implications for the bureau's independence. buff.ly/UPzfPoT
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The parallels between Kash Patel and William J. Burns, a scandal-mongering 1920s FBI director — an FBI historian explains

Some observers compare FBI Director Kash Patel to J. Edgar Hoover. A better historical match is the politically motivated William J. Burns.

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · Feb 16

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Feb 22

Trump abruptly fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign...

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Feb 4

More than 1,100 Environmental Protection Agency employees could be at risk of spontaneously losing their jobs, according to a Trump administration memo.

The EPA Just Locked Its Own Employees Out of Doing Their Jobs

Employees were also warned they could be fired at a moment’s notice.

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Karma DeBella @kozmickarma.bsky.social · Feb 4

They are attacking an organization thats only mission is helping people!

WIRED @wired.com · Feb 4

NEW: Elon Musk’s attack on USAID has cut HIV/AIDS workers off from medicine and money.

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing “lifesaving” foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives. Read our scoop here:

Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · Feb 4

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday, blocking the Trump administration from implementing a spending freeze on grant and loan programs that was outlined in a memo released last week, but has since been rescinded.

Second federal judge issues temporary order blocking Trump spending freeze • Ohio Capital Journal

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday, blocking the Trump administration from implementing a spending freeze on grant and loan programs that was outlined in a memo released last…

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · Feb 4

President Donald Trump on Monday punted for one month his plans to impose sweeping tariffs against Mexico and Canada after both countries agreed to act on his demands to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the United States.

Trump postpones big tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month • Arkansas Advocate

President Donald Trump on Monday punted for one month his plans to impose sweeping tariffs against Mexico and Canada after both countries agreed to act on his demands to curb drug trafficking and…

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Baller Alert @balleralert.com · Jan 26

Pro-DEI Initiatives: Companies Staying Committed to Diversity Efforts

As major corporations such as Meta, Walmart, and Target continue to pull back their DEI initiatives, several others are standing firm in their commitment to diversity. Makeup brand E.L.F. began […] The post Pro-DEI Initiatives: Companies Staying…

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jan 26

May I recommend setting up a Proton mail and not using your government work email to file a complaint. And don't do it during your tour of duty hours. Document everything. This isn't legal advice. Just advice from a friend.

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · Jan 25

Feels like a good time to remind everyone that if you are a public servant wishing to report retaliation, acts of corruption or abuse of government power, I have a page for that on my website: www.wyden.senate.gov/whistleblowe...

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jan 25

Ambrose Begay died at 28 after a fentanyl overdose on the Alamo Navajo reservation in New Mexico. He and other Native Americans are dying of overdoses in increasing numbers even as deaths decline nationwide reut.rs/40Me2e9

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Jan 25

ATTN: This is most important court hearing to watch next week. The GOP does not want this case in federal court because they know a federal judge is not likely to toss out 60,000 lawful votes. Their plan is to have the partisan NC state Supreme Court decide. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

4th Circuit To Weigh Whether NC Supreme Court Election Challenge Should Proceed in State or Federal Court