modernetimes1
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Life Long Democrat. I love America and Democracy. Follow the Constitution of the United States. 🇺🇸 Woke-AF 🧿💙🧿💙
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Life Long Democrat. I love America and Democracy. Follow the Constitution of the United States. 🇺🇸 Woke-AF 🧿💙🧿💙
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In his futile attempt to justify Musk's $1 trillion pay package, this Musk fluffer overlooks:
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In his futile attempt to justify Musk's $1 trillion pay package, this Musk fluffer overlooks:
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
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New Jersey’s populous Cumberland County, in southern Jersey, has counted its provisional ballots. And we now know that Democratic challengers have ousted both GOP incumbents.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
New Jersey’s populous Cumberland County, in southern Jersey, has counted its provisional ballots. And we now know that Democratic challengers have ousted both GOP incumbents.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
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A new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social shows that 14 out of the 24 corporations that bribed Trump with money for his ballroom are facing federal enforcement actions and/or have had federal enforcement actions suspended by Trump's corrupt administration.
Banquet of Greed: Trump Ballroom Donors Feast on Federal Funds and Favors - Public Citizen
www.citizen.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social shows that 14 out of the 24 corporations that bribed Trump with money for his ballroom are facing federal enforcement actions and/or have had federal enforcement actions suspended by Trump's corrupt administration.
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While the US government is totally captured by oil, gas, and coal oligarchs, Brazil's President Lula speaks truth at COP 30. "Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels ..."
Earth cannot 'sustain' intensive fossil fuel use, Lula tells COP30 - The Times of India
Europe News: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that Earth can no longer sustain humanity's dependence on fossil fuels, and warned the climat
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
While the US government is totally captured by oil, gas, and coal oligarchs, Brazil's President Lula speaks truth at COP 30. "Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels ..."
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Your Data Will Be Used Against You.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops
Even if you’ve got nothing to hide.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Your Data Will Be Used Against You.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
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ALERT: Federal judge says she’ll rule “before Thanksgiving” on whether to dismiss James Comey and Letitia James criminal cases
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
ALERT: Federal judge says she’ll rule “before Thanksgiving” on whether to dismiss James Comey and Letitia James criminal cases
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
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A pro-voting group sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) Tuesday, accusing him of launching a retaliation campaign meant to intimidate and suppress Latino voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Latino Voting Group Sues Texas AG Paxton Over Voter Retaliation, Intimidation Efforts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A pro-voting group sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) Tuesday, accusing him of launching a retaliation campaign meant to intimidate and suppress Latino voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Leftists are rigging elections!"
Girl... if we were, you'd have free healthcare, affordable rent, and a solar powered flying car by now.
Girl... if we were, you'd have free healthcare, affordable rent, and a solar powered flying car by now.
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Leftists are rigging elections!"
Girl... if we were, you'd have free healthcare, affordable rent, and a solar powered flying car by now.
Girl... if we were, you'd have free healthcare, affordable rent, and a solar powered flying car by now.
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When Big Oil companies claim to be partners in climate solutions, remember: they are lying.
As the climate crisis intensifies, Chevron is once again "increasing investments in oil and gas exploration," Reuters reports.
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
As the climate crisis intensifies, Chevron is once again "increasing investments in oil and gas exploration," Reuters reports.
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
When Big Oil companies claim to be partners in climate solutions, remember: they are lying.
As the climate crisis intensifies, Chevron is once again "increasing investments in oil and gas exploration," Reuters reports.
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
As the climate crisis intensifies, Chevron is once again "increasing investments in oil and gas exploration," Reuters reports.
www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
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Encouraging people to “be entrepreneurs” and negotiate their own health insurance with a multi-billion-dollar for-profit industry is like telling someone to take their Costco membership fee and go negotiate directly with food manufacturers.
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Encouraging people to “be entrepreneurs” and negotiate their own health insurance with a multi-billion-dollar for-profit industry is like telling someone to take their Costco membership fee and go negotiate directly with food manufacturers.
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Raskin Sounds Alarm Over 'Million-Dollar Jackpot Provision' Snuck Into Senate Shutdown Bill www.commondreams.org/news/jamie-r...
Raskin Sounds Alarm Over 'Million-Dollar Jackpot Provision' Snuck Into Senate Shutdown Bill | Common Dreams
House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin slams Senate provision allowing GOP senators to sue FBI for $1 million each.
www.commondreams.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Raskin Sounds Alarm Over 'Million-Dollar Jackpot Provision' Snuck Into Senate Shutdown Bill www.commondreams.org/news/jamie-r...
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When armed agents stormed Rayito de Sol, a Spanish-immersion daycare, parents like Maria Guzman say their children witnessed terror—not justice.
“They dragged her out in front of the kids”: Inside Chicago’s ICE raid at a bilingual daycare
When armed agents stormed Rayito de Sol, a Spanish-immersion daycare, parents like Maria Guzman say their children witnessed terror—not justice.
www.motherjones.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
When armed agents stormed Rayito de Sol, a Spanish-immersion daycare, parents like Maria Guzman say their children witnessed terror—not justice.
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I'm leading a group of AGs to continue our fight to defend temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants across our nation.
I will keep fighting to protect the rights of our immigrant communities from this federal administration.
I will keep fighting to protect the rights of our immigrant communities from this federal administration.
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I'm leading a group of AGs to continue our fight to defend temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants across our nation.
I will keep fighting to protect the rights of our immigrant communities from this federal administration.
I will keep fighting to protect the rights of our immigrant communities from this federal administration.
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One reason you hold a meeting to pressure/cajole/threaten Boebert in the Situation Room is so she can't record it.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
One reason you hold a meeting to pressure/cajole/threaten Boebert in the Situation Room is so she can't record it.
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Grijalva: That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. Justice cannot wait another day.
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Grijalva: That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. Justice cannot wait another day.
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Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
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This spending bill is a fundamental betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
Shame on every member of Congress who voted to deny a child their medication or to tear away life-saving cancer treatment.
The people deserve so much better, and this fight isn't over.
Shame on every member of Congress who voted to deny a child their medication or to tear away life-saving cancer treatment.
The people deserve so much better, and this fight isn't over.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This spending bill is a fundamental betrayal of the people, and I voted NO.
Shame on every member of Congress who voted to deny a child their medication or to tear away life-saving cancer treatment.
The people deserve so much better, and this fight isn't over.
Shame on every member of Congress who voted to deny a child their medication or to tear away life-saving cancer treatment.
The people deserve so much better, and this fight isn't over.
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An ICE agent carrying an AR-15 stole a U.S. citizen’s car keys and wallet, then abandoned her vehicle in the middle of Portland Road NE and Ward Drive NE in Salem, Oregon.
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
An ICE agent carrying an AR-15 stole a U.S. citizen’s car keys and wallet, then abandoned her vehicle in the middle of Portland Road NE and Ward Drive NE in Salem, Oregon.
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#Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s #energy watchdog, making the transition away from #fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s #energy watchdog, making the transition away from #fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe
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Well well well
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Well well well
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NATO allies are strengthening their anti-submarine capabilities this week in the Baltic Sea, a region whose infrastructure network makes it susceptible to Russian mischief threatening Europe’s security.
NATO anti-submarine exercise in Baltic readies alliance for undersea conflict
The U.S., Sweden and Germany are among nine participants in Playbook Merlin, a five-day exercise to ready submarine crews for undersea operations.
www.stripes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
NATO allies are strengthening their anti-submarine capabilities this week in the Baltic Sea, a region whose infrastructure network makes it susceptible to Russian mischief threatening Europe’s security.