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BREAKING: DC Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, stays the district court injunction that had blocked the Trump admin's anti-trans military ban.
The Supreme Court has already stayed another injunction, and this injunction had been "administratively" stayed since March, so there is no practical change today.
The Supreme Court has already stayed another injunction, and this injunction had been "administratively" stayed since March, so there is no practical change today.
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
BREAKING: DC Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, stays the district court injunction that had blocked the Trump admin's anti-trans military ban.
The Supreme Court has already stayed another injunction, and this injunction had been "administratively" stayed since March, so there is no practical change today.
The Supreme Court has already stayed another injunction, and this injunction had been "administratively" stayed since March, so there is no practical change today.
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The hepatitis B vaccine had been recommended for all newborns since 1991.
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
Breaking: After contentious debates and three failed attempts at a vote, a federal vaccine committee decided on Friday to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The hepatitis B vaccine had been recommended for all newborns since 1991.
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
From 1990-2019, acute hepatitis B infections reported among children and teens fell 99 percent. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
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Breaking News: A federal vaccine committee voted to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B, a highly infectious virus that leads to chronic liver disease in most infected children.
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
A federal panel voted on Friday to recommend halting the at-birth shots for all infants, in a step toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending the nation’s vaccine policy.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Breaking News: A federal vaccine committee voted to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B, a highly infectious virus that leads to chronic liver disease in most infected children.
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Every dot on this map is a New Yorker who chipped in for the Transition to make sure we can hit the ground running on Day 1.
$3 million raised from all five boroughs. $1 million to go.
Thank you for powering this transition. Let's cross that finish line together.
$3 million raised from all five boroughs. $1 million to go.
Thank you for powering this transition. Let's cross that finish line together.
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Every dot on this map is a New Yorker who chipped in for the Transition to make sure we can hit the ground running on Day 1.
$3 million raised from all five boroughs. $1 million to go.
Thank you for powering this transition. Let's cross that finish line together.
$3 million raised from all five boroughs. $1 million to go.
Thank you for powering this transition. Let's cross that finish line together.
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THIS IS IT.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
November 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
THIS IS IT.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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“WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau” — current.org/2025/11/weta...
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau” — current.org/2025/11/weta...
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The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Pentagon official said Thursday.
US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, official says | CNN Politics
The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Pentagon official said Thursday.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Pentagon official said Thursday.
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By designating multiple international entities as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations” (FTOs), the Trump administration appears to be laying foundation to try to claim that domestic antifascist or “Antifa” groups are “terrorists” by association.
www.state.gov/releases/202...
www.state.gov/releases/202...
Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups - United States Department of State
Today, the Department of State announces the designation of Antifa Ost, Informal Anarchist Federation/International Revolutionary Front, Armed Proletarian Justice, and Revolutionary Class Self-Defense...
www.state.gov
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
By designating multiple international entities as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations” (FTOs), the Trump administration appears to be laying foundation to try to claim that domestic antifascist or “Antifa” groups are “terrorists” by association.
www.state.gov/releases/202...
www.state.gov/releases/202...
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Ben Cohen says Magnum/Unilever prevented Ben & Jerry’s from making a pro-peace Palestine flavor – so he’s launching it himself with the winning fan recipe.👇
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Ben Cohen says Magnum/Unilever prevented Ben & Jerry’s from making a pro-peace Palestine flavor – so he’s launching it himself with the winning fan recipe.👇
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Trump slaps Antifa with its first-ever foreign terror label, in move that explicitly cites NSPM-7.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
Trump Slaps Antifa With First-Ever Foreign Terror Label
Move cites NSPM-7, saying four European Antifa groups espoused "anti-Christianity," "anti-capitalism," and "anti-Americanism"
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump slaps Antifa with its first-ever foreign terror label, in move that explicitly cites NSPM-7.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
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Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.
Israeli settler attack on West Bank mosque draws international condemnation
Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.
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Trump asks supreme court to throw out jury’s finding in E Jean Carroll lawsuit
Trump asks supreme court to throw out jury’s finding in E Jean Carroll lawsuit
Writer and author had testified, and won, at trial that the president had sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s
Donald Trump asked the US supreme court on Monday to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.
Trump’s lawyers argued in a lengthy filing with the high court that allegations leading to the $5m verdict were “propped up” by a “series of indefensible evidentiary rulings” that allowed Carroll’s lawyers to present “highly inflammatory propensity evidence” against him. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Trump asks supreme court to throw out jury’s finding in E Jean Carroll lawsuit
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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New: I did a super quick audio update—a 'Breaking Basket'—about how SNAP recipients are feeling about Dems helping to reopen the government, and the lawsuit from states' AGs to protect their benefits.
(This is new format I'm experimenting with, so bear with me!)
(This is new format I'm experimenting with, so bear with me!)
Breaking Basket 11/10/25 — Government shutdown and the future of SNAP
Subscribe at thehandbasket.co
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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
New: I did a super quick audio update—a 'Breaking Basket'—about how SNAP recipients are feeling about Dems helping to reopen the government, and the lawsuit from states' AGs to protect their benefits.
(This is new format I'm experimenting with, so bear with me!)
(This is new format I'm experimenting with, so bear with me!)
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
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Breaking news: The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.
Trump administration says it is paying out half of November’s SNAP benefits
The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Breaking news: The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.
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The Polka Dot Dress—made famous by an unknown New Yorker who stood up to ICE marching through the city—is now up for AUCTION to benefit New York Immigrant Coalition’s Emergency Justice Fund.
Auction starts TODAY.
More: Nyic.me/auction
Auction starts TODAY.
More: Nyic.me/auction
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Polka Dot Dress—made famous by an unknown New Yorker who stood up to ICE marching through the city—is now up for AUCTION to benefit New York Immigrant Coalition’s Emergency Justice Fund.
Auction starts TODAY.
More: Nyic.me/auction
Auction starts TODAY.
More: Nyic.me/auction
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🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
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A group of organized people could select 2 of these corporations and launch a BDS inspired campaign against them. Lift them up as examples and use this as a way to make the broader case to the public about Oligarchic rule...
Morning. ☕
ICYMI: A list of all the CEOs, real estate moguls, defense contractors, telecom companies, Big Tech companies, crypto guys and otherwise just really rich people financing the construction of Trump's ballroom as he demolishes the White House.
ICYMI: A list of all the CEOs, real estate moguls, defense contractors, telecom companies, Big Tech companies, crypto guys and otherwise just really rich people financing the construction of Trump's ballroom as he demolishes the White House.
October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A group of organized people could select 2 of these corporations and launch a BDS inspired campaign against them. Lift them up as examples and use this as a way to make the broader case to the public about Oligarchic rule...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Dancing frogs have become a symbol of resistance in the USA.
Interestingly, over a decade ago David Graeber wrote a piece on the power of such symbols in protest movements.
The piece is called - On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets. Here is an extract.
Interestingly, over a decade ago David Graeber wrote a piece on the power of such symbols in protest movements.
The piece is called - On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets. Here is an extract.
October 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Dancing frogs have become a symbol of resistance in the USA.
Interestingly, over a decade ago David Graeber wrote a piece on the power of such symbols in protest movements.
The piece is called - On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets. Here is an extract.
Interestingly, over a decade ago David Graeber wrote a piece on the power of such symbols in protest movements.
The piece is called - On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets. Here is an extract.
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NEW — I'm suing DC Metro Police for the full body cam footage from the DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace back in March.
The public deserves to know why MPD chose to sell out the people they’re tasked with protecting in order to bend to Trump's will. I'm repped pro bono by @rcfp.org.
Details:
The public deserves to know why MPD chose to sell out the people they’re tasked with protecting in order to bend to Trump's will. I'm repped pro bono by @rcfp.org.
Details:
I'm suing DC Metro Police for body cam footage of US Institute of Peace raid
The Handbasket is represented pro bono by lawyers from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
www.thehandbasket.co
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NEW — I'm suing DC Metro Police for the full body cam footage from the DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace back in March.
The public deserves to know why MPD chose to sell out the people they’re tasked with protecting in order to bend to Trump's will. I'm repped pro bono by @rcfp.org.
Details:
The public deserves to know why MPD chose to sell out the people they’re tasked with protecting in order to bend to Trump's will. I'm repped pro bono by @rcfp.org.
Details:
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As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...