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One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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First, Trump did nothing as China tested U.S. sanctions against Russia’s flagship Arctic LNG 2 project.
Now, another LNG plant is generating energy revenue for Russia's war machine.
Just 1 example of evaders profiting during Trump’s 10-month pause on counter-evasion sanctions.
Now, another LNG plant is generating energy revenue for Russia's war machine.
Just 1 example of evaders profiting during Trump’s 10-month pause on counter-evasion sanctions.
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
First, Trump did nothing as China tested U.S. sanctions against Russia’s flagship Arctic LNG 2 project.
Now, another LNG plant is generating energy revenue for Russia's war machine.
Just 1 example of evaders profiting during Trump’s 10-month pause on counter-evasion sanctions.
Now, another LNG plant is generating energy revenue for Russia's war machine.
Just 1 example of evaders profiting during Trump’s 10-month pause on counter-evasion sanctions.
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Here is what Trump and his enablers fail to understand: Immigrants love this country deeply. We love democracy. We cherish the rule of law, the promise of due process and the idea that our diversity is a strength, not a threat.
My op-ed:
My op-ed:
Opinion | Rep. Ilhan Omar: Trump's slurs seek to cast suspicion on anyone who isn't white
The president's attacks and ICE activity in Minnesota are weaponizing fear against me and other immigrants.
www.ms.now
December 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Here is what Trump and his enablers fail to understand: Immigrants love this country deeply. We love democracy. We cherish the rule of law, the promise of due process and the idea that our diversity is a strength, not a threat.
My op-ed:
My op-ed:
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The jackpot will grow again if no winner is selected on Monday night.
Here’s What The Winner Of Powerball’s $1.1 Billion Jackpot Takes Home After Taxes
The jackpot will grow again if no winner is selected on Monday night.
www.forbes.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The jackpot will grow again if no winner is selected on Monday night.
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Q: Is an (ACA)extension with abortion restrictions better than no extension at all
#AOC: “An extension with abortion
restrictions kills women — I will not
accept women & the lives of women as
some political cost for them being able
to extend these things — Reproductive
care is health care — Period”
#AOC: “An extension with abortion
restrictions kills women — I will not
accept women & the lives of women as
some political cost for them being able
to extend these things — Reproductive
care is health care — Period”
December 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Q: Is an (ACA)extension with abortion restrictions better than no extension at all
#AOC: “An extension with abortion
restrictions kills women — I will not
accept women & the lives of women as
some political cost for them being able
to extend these things — Reproductive
care is health care — Period”
#AOC: “An extension with abortion
restrictions kills women — I will not
accept women & the lives of women as
some political cost for them being able
to extend these things — Reproductive
care is health care — Period”
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Head Start centers are being told to avoid words like "women," "black," and "diverse" in funding requests. The list, however, doesn't include words like "white," "rape," "pedophile," or "white supremacist." What'a that tell you?
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
Head Start centers told to avoid 'disability,' 'women' and more in funding requests
New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests.
www.npr.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Head Start centers are being told to avoid words like "women," "black," and "diverse" in funding requests. The list, however, doesn't include words like "white," "rape," "pedophile," or "white supremacist." What'a that tell you?
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
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I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
Why Flavor Flav says the US must ban firearms now | Opinion
The lack of U.S. gun laws has created a violence epidemic unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is domestic errorism
www.newsweek.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
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Horrifying the Brown University shooting and our murderous lack of gun laws combined with a President who regularly dishes out misinformation. God help us!
At 5:44, Trump posted that the Brown University shooting suspect was in custody
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
8 minutes later at 5:52, Brown University said the “situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place.”
December 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Horrifying the Brown University shooting and our murderous lack of gun laws combined with a President who regularly dishes out misinformation. God help us!
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The Buffalo Bills are staying at a downtown Providence hotel less than two miles from the active-shooter scene near Brown University. I’m told all players and staff are safe and accounted for at this time. Brown University has urged the area to shelter in place as police respond.
December 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Buffalo Bills are staying at a downtown Providence hotel less than two miles from the active-shooter scene near Brown University. I’m told all players and staff are safe and accounted for at this time. Brown University has urged the area to shelter in place as police respond.
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Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
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Fox is blaming RFK Jr. for the measles outbreak. They promoted him, supported his nomination, and now they are turning on him. 🙄
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Fox is blaming RFK Jr. for the measles outbreak. They promoted him, supported his nomination, and now they are turning on him. 🙄
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Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to the Brown University community.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to the Brown University community.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
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Head Start is a 60-year-old US Department of Health and Human Services program that, among other things, creates inclusive and accessible classrooms for children with disabilities. But those applying for funding were told by the Trump regime to avoid the words "inclusion" and "disability." 🤡
Head Start centers told to avoid 'disability,' 'women' and more in funding requests
New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests.
www.npr.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Head Start is a 60-year-old US Department of Health and Human Services program that, among other things, creates inclusive and accessible classrooms for children with disabilities. But those applying for funding were told by the Trump regime to avoid the words "inclusion" and "disability." 🤡
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Update: DOJ haw now sued 18 states.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Update: DOJ haw now sued 18 states.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
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Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
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This is now the second biggest lottery prize of 2025, only behind September’s $1.78 billion Powerball jackpot that was split between two winners.
Powerball Jackpot Rises To $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
This is now the second biggest lottery prize of 2025, only behind September’s $1.78 billion Powerball jackpot that was split between two winners.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This is now the second biggest lottery prize of 2025, only behind September’s $1.78 billion Powerball jackpot that was split between two winners.
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
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It should be a crime for government officials to lie to the American public about something as critical as vaccine safety.
The disinformation coming from this administration is killing people.
The disinformation coming from this administration is killing people.
December 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
It should be a crime for government officials to lie to the American public about something as critical as vaccine safety.
The disinformation coming from this administration is killing people.
The disinformation coming from this administration is killing people.
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Ohio’s marijuana billboard ban will not likely survive a legal challenge, a Cleveland-based First Amendment attorney wrote in a letter to state officials, because the state cannot select which product advertising to prohibit and which ones to allow.
Ohio marijuana billboard ban likely unconstitutional, First Amendment attorney writes
A legal analysis warns state officials that restricting truthful advertising about lawful products typically fails against free speech challenges in court.
www.cleveland.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Ohio’s marijuana billboard ban will not likely survive a legal challenge, a Cleveland-based First Amendment attorney wrote in a letter to state officials, because the state cannot select which product advertising to prohibit and which ones to allow.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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South Carolina measles outbreak "accelerating" with no end in sight. www.nbcnews.com/health/health...
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
South Carolina measles outbreak "accelerating" with no end in sight. www.nbcnews.com/health/health...