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May 8, 2025
Today, on the second day of the papal conclave, the cardinal electors—133 members of the College of Cardinals who were under the age of 80 when Pope Francis died on April 21—elected a new pope.
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“How can you stay quiet?”
Stand up. Speak out. Resist.
Stand up. Speak out. Resist.
US responds to Catholic Bishops criticism of policy in most uncharitable words.
‘White House border czar, Tom Homan, hit back. “The Catholic church is wrong, I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic,” he said. “I think they need to spend time fixing the Catholic church in my opinion.”’
‘White House border czar, Tom Homan, hit back. “The Catholic church is wrong, I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic,” he said. “I think they need to spend time fixing the Catholic church in my opinion.”’
Bondi assigns prosecutor to lead investigation into Trump adversaries over Epstein ties – live updates
As he faces scrutiny amid latest Epstein email release, US president uses Department of Justice to investigate opponents including Bill Clinton
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
US responds to Catholic Bishops criticism of policy in most uncharitable words.
‘White House border czar, Tom Homan, hit back. “The Catholic church is wrong, I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic,” he said. “I think they need to spend time fixing the Catholic church in my opinion.”’
‘White House border czar, Tom Homan, hit back. “The Catholic church is wrong, I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic,” he said. “I think they need to spend time fixing the Catholic church in my opinion.”’
‘If Americans can climb out of the pit of willful ignorance we’ve dug for ourselves and reclaim our democratic values, we can stage a comeback both of our economy and of our alliances.’
Why China will Rule Renewable Energy
And why it matters in an era of great-power rivalry
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November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
‘If Americans can climb out of the pit of willful ignorance we’ve dug for ourselves and reclaim our democratic values, we can stage a comeback both of our economy and of our alliances.’
Ha!
‘ Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, recently released from prison with his Trump pardon, says he’s leaving NYC after Mamdani was elected, so the mayor-elect is already cleaning up crime in the city before he even takes office.’
‘ Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, recently released from prison with his Trump pardon, says he’s leaving NYC after Mamdani was elected, so the mayor-elect is already cleaning up crime in the city before he even takes office.’
Today in Politics, Bulletin 244. 11/6/25
… ‘Sandwich Guy’ Sean Dunn, who was charged after throwing a Subway sandwich at Border Patrol agent Greg Lairmore, was found NOT GUILTY by a jury today.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ha!
‘ Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, recently released from prison with his Trump pardon, says he’s leaving NYC after Mamdani was elected, so the mayor-elect is already cleaning up crime in the city before he even takes office.’
‘ Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, recently released from prison with his Trump pardon, says he’s leaving NYC after Mamdani was elected, so the mayor-elect is already cleaning up crime in the city before he even takes office.’
What we need to do
What the Democrats Must Do. Now!
Friends,
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November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What we need to do
Why are China and the EU ahead of US on clean energy?
'The American right’s hostility to renewables isn’t the only factor that has held green energy back. NIMBYism, largely from the left, has also been an important limiting factor.’
'The American right’s hostility to renewables isn’t the only factor that has held green energy back. NIMBYism, largely from the left, has also been an important limiting factor.’
The Domestic Politics and Geopolitics of Renewable Energy, Part I
Trump has ceded world leadership to China. But will China do enough?
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November 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Why are China and the EU ahead of US on clean energy?
'The American right’s hostility to renewables isn’t the only factor that has held green energy back. NIMBYism, largely from the left, has also been an important limiting factor.’
'The American right’s hostility to renewables isn’t the only factor that has held green energy back. NIMBYism, largely from the left, has also been an important limiting factor.’
When will Trump stop breaking the law?
Truth Matters (@politicsusa46)
This is a really important clip that everyone should watch today.
Rep Joe Neguse is absolutely spot on.
🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNd3GWhR5/
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November 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
When will Trump stop breaking the law?
US may stop hitting itself in the face.
‘U.S. consumers, producers and workers have been the main victims of Trump’s tariffs. We could have achieved victory by not hitting ourselves in the face in the first place.’
‘U.S. consumers, producers and workers have been the main victims of Trump’s tariffs. We could have achieved victory by not hitting ourselves in the face in the first place.’
How We Lost the Trade War
Tariff uncertainty may be waning, but the damage will persist
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October 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
US may stop hitting itself in the face.
‘U.S. consumers, producers and workers have been the main victims of Trump’s tariffs. We could have achieved victory by not hitting ourselves in the face in the first place.’
‘U.S. consumers, producers and workers have been the main victims of Trump’s tariffs. We could have achieved victory by not hitting ourselves in the face in the first place.’
‘He might devote more time to supporting authoritarian movements around the world, such as his favored far-right AfD party in Germany. Or the right-wing leaders in Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and Argentina who he’s been pushing for. Or to his makeover of X into a cesspool of right-wing bigotry.’
What? Really? Elon demands a $1 trillion pay package
Is he a net positive for humanity or a net negative?
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October 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
‘He might devote more time to supporting authoritarian movements around the world, such as his favored far-right AfD party in Germany. Or the right-wing leaders in Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and Argentina who he’s been pushing for. Or to his makeover of X into a cesspool of right-wing bigotry.’
‘The Republican majority in the Senate could maintain aid by waiving the filibuster on this issue. They have done this on other issues — for example, to roll back California’s electric vehicle standard. … blocking green energy is more important than keeping 40 million Americans from going hungry.’
The Hunger Games Begin
40 million Americans are about to lose food stamps
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October 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
‘The Republican majority in the Senate could maintain aid by waiving the filibuster on this issue. They have done this on other issues — for example, to roll back California’s electric vehicle standard. … blocking green energy is more important than keeping 40 million Americans from going hungry.’
Historic East Wing to be used for golf-course bunkers.
[Hopium Chronicles]
[Hopium Chronicles]
October 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Historic East Wing to be used for golf-course bunkers.
[Hopium Chronicles]
[Hopium Chronicles]
What’s up? INFLATION
[Hopium Chronicles]
[Hopium Chronicles]
October 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
What’s up? INFLATION
[Hopium Chronicles]
[Hopium Chronicles]
Interview with Eric Chenowith—the power of protest. Peaceful protests threaten the regime in a nonthreatening manner.
Talking With Erica Chenoweth
Civil resistance: Does it work, and when?
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October 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Interview with Eric Chenowith—the power of protest. Peaceful protests threaten the regime in a nonthreatening manner.
Have you been ripped off? I have. It’s hard to find a grocer that’s not part of the big 3 chains. I mostly shop at Aldi.
Your Grocery Store is Ripping You Off
Here’s How
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October 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Have you been ripped off? I have. It’s hard to find a grocer that’s not part of the big 3 chains. I mostly shop at Aldi.
The history and benefits to families and small businesses of SNAP.
‘Not only will the loss of SNAP create more hunger in the richest country on earth, it will also rip a hole in local economies just as people’s health insurance premiums skyrocket.’
‘Not only will the loss of SNAP create more hunger in the richest country on earth, it will also rip a hole in local economies just as people’s health insurance premiums skyrocket.’
October 25, 2025
Yesterday the Trump administration said it would not use any of the approximately $6 billion the U.S.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The history and benefits to families and small businesses of SNAP.
‘Not only will the loss of SNAP create more hunger in the richest country on earth, it will also rip a hole in local economies just as people’s health insurance premiums skyrocket.’
‘Not only will the loss of SNAP create more hunger in the richest country on earth, it will also rip a hole in local economies just as people’s health insurance premiums skyrocket.’
Reagan’s last speech was about America, the land of immigrants when we had a common belief across the aisle.
joe alter (@joealter)
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October 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Reagan’s last speech was about America, the land of immigrants when we had a common belief across the aisle.
Excellent analysis of tariffs by Ronald Reagan.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Excellent analysis of tariffs by Ronald Reagan.
Ask everyone you meet if they have voted. Help them if necessary.
‘The best response to voter suppression is massive voter turnout. Voter suppression works at the margins, trying to steal elections that are narrowly decided.’
‘The best response to voter suppression is massive voter turnout. Voter suppression works at the margins, trying to steal elections that are narrowly decided.’
Let’s teach Trump a lesson: Voter suppression will backfire.
October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ask everyone you meet if they have voted. Help them if necessary.
‘The best response to voter suppression is massive voter turnout. Voter suppression works at the margins, trying to steal elections that are narrowly decided.’
‘The best response to voter suppression is massive voter turnout. Voter suppression works at the margins, trying to steal elections that are narrowly decided.’
Warning: Everything goes through the White House.
Trump: "It looks like we're gonna have a Communist as the mayor of New York. But here's the good news -- he's gotta go through the White House. Everything goes through the White House. At least this White House it does."
October 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Warning: Everything goes through the White House.
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Trump’s “efficiency” cuts mean millions may choose between heat and hunger this winter. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/21/us-shutdown-energy-aid-bills
Fears of heat-rationing for millions in US as shutdown delays energy aid
Most vulnerable families could be without critical energy assistance, experts warn, as electricity and gas bills surge
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Trump’s “efficiency” cuts mean millions may choose between heat and hunger this winter. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/21/us-shutdown-energy-aid-bills