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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
November 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
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For years, the opioid epidemic outpaced treatment access. Suboxone could've helped, easing withdrawal, quelling cravings, preventing relapse. Today, even with generics, only 1 in 4 adults get it.
Here is how a company's thirst for profits and political red tape kept it out of reach. nyti.ms/45MfcYH
Here is how a company's thirst for profits and political red tape kept it out of reach. nyti.ms/45MfcYH
August 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For years, the opioid epidemic outpaced treatment access. Suboxone could've helped, easing withdrawal, quelling cravings, preventing relapse. Today, even with generics, only 1 in 4 adults get it.
Here is how a company's thirst for profits and political red tape kept it out of reach. nyti.ms/45MfcYH
Here is how a company's thirst for profits and political red tape kept it out of reach. nyti.ms/45MfcYH
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NEWS: There was a meeting held at the White House on the Epstein case last night with AG Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. It’s unclear if Trump was there.
They also discussed firing FBI agents involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. (NBC News)
They also discussed firing FBI agents involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. (NBC News)
August 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
NEWS: There was a meeting held at the White House on the Epstein case last night with AG Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. It’s unclear if Trump was there.
They also discussed firing FBI agents involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. (NBC News)
They also discussed firing FBI agents involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. (NBC News)
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Jesus, this imposes a $35 copay on *each* dialysis (which can be almost daily) _and_ the bill's work requirement applies to kidney patients on dialysis
The so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed the Senate today is a giant leap backward for people living with kidney disease. NKF urges Congress to reject these harmful provisions. www.kidney.org/press-room/b...
Big Beautiful Bill is Downright Ugly for Kidney Patients
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
www.kidney.org
July 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Jesus, this imposes a $35 copay on *each* dialysis (which can be almost daily) _and_ the bill's work requirement applies to kidney patients on dialysis
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Reminder that the Social Security Administration (per DOGE) instituted supposed anti-fraud checks for benefit claims made over the phone.
Only two out of over 110,000 claims had a high probability of fraud — a rate of .0018%.
But it slowed retirement claim processing by 25%.
Only two out of over 110,000 claims had a high probability of fraud — a rate of .0018%.
But it slowed retirement claim processing by 25%.
The Supreme Court allows DOGE to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
The Supreme Court is clearing the way for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reminder that the Social Security Administration (per DOGE) instituted supposed anti-fraud checks for benefit claims made over the phone.
Only two out of over 110,000 claims had a high probability of fraud — a rate of .0018%.
But it slowed retirement claim processing by 25%.
Only two out of over 110,000 claims had a high probability of fraud — a rate of .0018%.
But it slowed retirement claim processing by 25%.
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Donald is creating a database of private personal information about every American -- literally hundreds of data points each. This is a far deeper and more dangerous breach of privacy than just about anything we've seen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
May 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Donald is creating a database of private personal information about every American -- literally hundreds of data points each. This is a far deeper and more dangerous breach of privacy than just about anything we've seen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
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What's in the Trump/GOP big, beautiful bill?
-Tax cuts skewed to the rich
-Medicaid & SNAP cuts
-Ends IRS Direct File
-New powers for Trump over the courts
-Blocks state/local regulation against AI, including rent-gouging software like RealPage
It's a big, ugly nightmare.
-Tax cuts skewed to the rich
-Medicaid & SNAP cuts
-Ends IRS Direct File
-New powers for Trump over the courts
-Blocks state/local regulation against AI, including rent-gouging software like RealPage
It's a big, ugly nightmare.
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What's in the Trump/GOP big, beautiful bill?
-Tax cuts skewed to the rich
-Medicaid & SNAP cuts
-Ends IRS Direct File
-New powers for Trump over the courts
-Blocks state/local regulation against AI, including rent-gouging software like RealPage
It's a big, ugly nightmare.
-Tax cuts skewed to the rich
-Medicaid & SNAP cuts
-Ends IRS Direct File
-New powers for Trump over the courts
-Blocks state/local regulation against AI, including rent-gouging software like RealPage
It's a big, ugly nightmare.
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“.. it’s unclear why the children were zip-tied during their detention or why they were detained at all.”
@mysanantonio.com
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May 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“.. it’s unclear why the children were zip-tied during their detention or why they were detained at all.”
@mysanantonio.com
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@mysanantonio.com
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This is what corruption looks like.
March 31, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is what corruption looks like.
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So we could lose $200B in tourism, $100B in immigrants paying taxes, $100B in weapons manufacturing, $500B in lost tax revenue from firing IRS employees… is it sinking in yet?
International tourism is worth $200 billion every year to the US economy.
Sorry, *was.
Sorry, *was.
March 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
So we could lose $200B in tourism, $100B in immigrants paying taxes, $100B in weapons manufacturing, $500B in lost tax revenue from firing IRS employees… is it sinking in yet?
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DOJ is refusing to answer!!!
Boasberg gets the DOJ to confirm the 5 individual named plaintiffs, which were the subject of his first TRO, are still here.
Boasberg asks "How many planes departed the US at any point on Saturday carrying any people being deported solely on the basis of the proclamation."
DOJ refuses to answer!!
Boasberg asks "How many planes departed the US at any point on Saturday carrying any people being deported solely on the basis of the proclamation."
DOJ refuses to answer!!
March 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
DOJ is refusing to answer!!!
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After six weeks in office, President Trump has not disclosed the names of the donors who paid for his transition planning, despite a public pledge to do so.
Who Paid for Trump’s Transition to Power? The Donors Are Still Unknown.
President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
After six weeks in office, President Trump has not disclosed the names of the donors who paid for his transition planning, despite a public pledge to do so.
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Justin Sun bought $75 million in tokens from the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial.
He's also an official advisor to the company.
What happened once Trump took office? The SEC decided to put its fraud case against Sun on hold.
He's also an official advisor to the company.
What happened once Trump took office? The SEC decided to put its fraud case against Sun on hold.
A crypto mogul who invested millions into Trump coins is getting a reprieve on civil fraud charges | CNN Business
A businessman who pumped $75 million into the Trump family-backed crypto token finds himself in a fortunate position this week as federal securities regulators are hitting pause on their civil fraud c...
www.cnn.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Justin Sun bought $75 million in tokens from the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial.
He's also an official advisor to the company.
What happened once Trump took office? The SEC decided to put its fraud case against Sun on hold.
He's also an official advisor to the company.
What happened once Trump took office? The SEC decided to put its fraud case against Sun on hold.
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Extending the Trump tax cuts for the next 10 years would add roughly $4 trillion to the deficit.
Remember this the next time Republicans try paying for them with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The "party of fiscal responsibility" is full of it.
Remember this the next time Republicans try paying for them with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The "party of fiscal responsibility" is full of it.
March 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Extending the Trump tax cuts for the next 10 years would add roughly $4 trillion to the deficit.
Remember this the next time Republicans try paying for them with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The "party of fiscal responsibility" is full of it.
Remember this the next time Republicans try paying for them with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The "party of fiscal responsibility" is full of it.
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Trump keeps spreading lies about Social Security.
What he isn't telling you is that he's actively trying to dismantle it — firing thousands of SSA employees and shuttering regional offices.
Why? To pave the way for privatization so Wall Street can gamble with our retirement.
What he isn't telling you is that he's actively trying to dismantle it — firing thousands of SSA employees and shuttering regional offices.
Why? To pave the way for privatization so Wall Street can gamble with our retirement.
March 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump keeps spreading lies about Social Security.
What he isn't telling you is that he's actively trying to dismantle it — firing thousands of SSA employees and shuttering regional offices.
Why? To pave the way for privatization so Wall Street can gamble with our retirement.
What he isn't telling you is that he's actively trying to dismantle it — firing thousands of SSA employees and shuttering regional offices.
Why? To pave the way for privatization so Wall Street can gamble with our retirement.
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WOW. Doug Collins says Veterans shouldn't just "sit there" and "feel alone," and that it's their responsibility to take care of themselves. He also accuses veterans of being incapable of understanding what's happening to their care. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
VA Secretary Doug Collins on widespread cuts to his department and the impact on veterans
The Trump administration announced it's planning to fire thousands more employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of the White House effort to dramatically downsize the federal workforce...
www.pbs.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
WOW. Doug Collins says Veterans shouldn't just "sit there" and "feel alone," and that it's their responsibility to take care of themselves. He also accuses veterans of being incapable of understanding what's happening to their care. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.
March 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.
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On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people."
DOGE work could 'cross extreme ethical and legal lines,' says former employee : Consider This from NPR
On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people." As Elon Musk and the Department of Government Effic...
www.npr.org
February 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people."
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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?