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· Jan 6
Opinion | Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6
Four years ago, our democracy was put to the test — and prevailed.
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"We should never forget it is our democracy that makes everything possible — our freedoms, our rights, our liberties, our dreams. And that it falls to every generation of Americans to defend and protect it."
"We should never forget it is our democracy that makes everything possible — our freedoms, our rights, our liberties, our dreams. And that it falls to every generation of Americans to defend and protect it."
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Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out “biohack” and “aura farming,” goes back at least to 2002. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out “biohack” and “aura farming,” goes back at least to 2002. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
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Hard to understand this as anything but an attempt by a hostile foreign power to destroy the country.....
This is the new chair of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which meets this week to scrutinize the childhood immunization schedule and administering hepatitis B shots at birth www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hard to understand this as anything but an attempt by a hostile foreign power to destroy the country.....
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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A winter storm over the Northern and Central Plains brought heavy snow and gusty winds to the Midwest and Great Lakes region over the weekend, disrupting the travel plans of people heading home after Thanksgiving. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/w...
November 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A winter storm over the Northern and Central Plains brought heavy snow and gusty winds to the Midwest and Great Lakes region over the weekend, disrupting the travel plans of people heading home after Thanksgiving. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/w...
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I don’t know why any of Trump’s staff believe he’ll stand by them when they break laws on his behalf.
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Translation: Pete may well go down for this. But I’m not going with him.
Reporter: If there were a second strike that killed wounded people, would that be legal?
Trump: I don’t know that happened and Pete said he did not even know what people were talking about. I wouldn’t have wanted a second strike. The first strike was very lethal. It was fine.
Trump: I don’t know that happened and Pete said he did not even know what people were talking about. I wouldn’t have wanted a second strike. The first strike was very lethal. It was fine.
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I don’t know why any of Trump’s staff believe he’ll stand by them when they break laws on his behalf.
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First journalist to find out if it’s cancer or a stroke will win a Pulitzer.
Tonight he says his MRI was perfect just like the phone call that got him impeached 👀👀👀
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
First journalist to find out if it’s cancer or a stroke will win a Pulitzer.
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
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⚡️Ukraine, US call Florida peace-deal talks ‘difficult but productive,’ warn ‘more work’ still ahead
One of the most contentious points in the original U.S. peace proposal reportedly required Ukraine to abandon its constitutional goal of joining NATO — a Russian demand that Kyiv refuses to accept.
One of the most contentious points in the original U.S. peace proposal reportedly required Ukraine to abandon its constitutional goal of joining NATO — a Russian demand that Kyiv refuses to accept.
Officials hail 'difficult but productive' meeting, stress 'more work' ahead as Ukraine, US conclude peace deal talks in Florida
Ukrainian delegates began their meeting with U.S. officials in Florida on Nov. 30 to continue negotiations on the latest Washington-backed peace plan on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
kyivindependent.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:05 AM
⚡️Ukraine, US call Florida peace-deal talks ‘difficult but productive,’ warn ‘more work’ still ahead
One of the most contentious points in the original U.S. peace proposal reportedly required Ukraine to abandon its constitutional goal of joining NATO — a Russian demand that Kyiv refuses to accept.
One of the most contentious points in the original U.S. peace proposal reportedly required Ukraine to abandon its constitutional goal of joining NATO — a Russian demand that Kyiv refuses to accept.
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The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine
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December 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
We knocked 13,000 doors yesterday and learned that hasn’t happened since Harold Ford Jr.’s 2006 Senate campaign! We’ve got 48 hours left to get out the vote and MAKE HISTORY.
Sign up to volunteer via the link in our BIO!
We knocked 13,000 doors yesterday and learned that hasn’t happened since Harold Ford Jr.’s 2006 Senate campaign! We’ve got 48 hours left to get out the vote and MAKE HISTORY.
Sign up to volunteer via the link in our BIO!
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
We knocked 13,000 doors yesterday and learned that hasn’t happened since Harold Ford Jr.’s 2006 Senate campaign! We’ve got 48 hours left to get out the vote and MAKE HISTORY.
Sign up to volunteer via the link in our BIO!
We knocked 13,000 doors yesterday and learned that hasn’t happened since Harold Ford Jr.’s 2006 Senate campaign! We’ve got 48 hours left to get out the vote and MAKE HISTORY.
Sign up to volunteer via the link in our BIO!
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Bash: "Do you believe if there was a second strike to eliminate any survivors that it constitutes a war crime?"
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
November 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Bash: "Do you believe if there was a second strike to eliminate any survivors that it constitutes a war crime?"
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
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It sure looks like we’re in the murder business now. My full take on Substack. Join me there: substack.com/@thefrankfig...
December 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It sure looks like we’re in the murder business now. My full take on Substack. Join me there: substack.com/@thefrankfig...
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Thank you to all the volunteers! Rep. Aftyn Behn reported that more than 600 volunteers turned out and knocked on 13,000 doors. Let’s flip TN’s 7th District! And if you’ve got time, they still need help!
aftyn4tn | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
running for Congress in TN-7 to feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals
✨LET'S FLIP THIS SEAT DEC. 2ND✨
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December 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you to all the volunteers! Rep. Aftyn Behn reported that more than 600 volunteers turned out and knocked on 13,000 doors. Let’s flip TN’s 7th District! And if you’ve got time, they still need help!
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The drunken rapist war criminal sure is a psycho.
December 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The drunken rapist war criminal sure is a psycho.
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Why didn’t Trump order flags to be flown at half staff for National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom like he did for Charlie Kirk? 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Why didn’t Trump order flags to be flown at half staff for National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom like he did for Charlie Kirk? 🤔
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Exactly this. Thin skinned chodes all.
the David Sacks hagiography on X shows just how touchy the VC crowd is about discussing self-dealing and sweetheart deals
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Exactly this. Thin skinned chodes all.
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Keep in mind: Trump put tariffs on Ukraine and exempted Russia
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Keep in mind: Trump put tariffs on Ukraine and exempted Russia
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If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
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No child should go hungry simply because their parents are immigrants. As mayor, I’ll join @newyorkstateag.bsky.social in using every lever of government for the families who fear if they can afford tomorrow’s meals.
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
No child should go hungry simply because their parents are immigrants. As mayor, I’ll join @newyorkstateag.bsky.social in using every lever of government for the families who fear if they can afford tomorrow’s meals.
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Good on Welker for holding her feet to the fire here.
Good on Noem for admitting absolute incompetence.
Good on Noem for admitting absolute incompetence.
WELKER: His asylum was approved in April on Trump's watch. Was there a vetting process in place?
NOEM: The vetting process all happened under Biden
WELKER: Are you saying he wasn't vetted?
NOEM: Vetting happens when they come into the country and that was completely abandoned under Biden
NOEM: The vetting process all happened under Biden
WELKER: Are you saying he wasn't vetted?
NOEM: Vetting happens when they come into the country and that was completely abandoned under Biden
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Good on Welker for holding her feet to the fire here.
Good on Noem for admitting absolute incompetence.
Good on Noem for admitting absolute incompetence.
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"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
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ICE Goons trying to kidnap a man on a stretcher.
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
ICE Goons trying to kidnap a man on a stretcher.
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Lead NYT right now.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Lead NYT right now.
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Just staggering levels of greed, corruption, and gluttony, daily.
Five-byline alert: 🚨
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Just staggering levels of greed, corruption, and gluttony, daily.