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Progressive Analilia Mejia Declares 'People-Powered Victory' in New Jersey as AIPAC Spending Backfires www.commondreams.org/news/analili...
Progressive Analilia Mejia Declares 'People-Powered Victory' in New Jersey as AIPAC Spending Backfires | Common Dreams
"It is time for us to focus on what really matters: unrigging this economy, making sure we reclaim our democracy—and it starts right now," Mejia said as the race officially remained too close to call.
www.commondreams.org
February 7, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Analilia Mejia has declared VICTORY in the #NJ11 special primary election!
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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The Railways Bill is making its way through Parliament. But it’s missing 4 vital ingredients that would make it truly work for passengers, not private profiteers:

1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership
2 Lower fares
3 Re-opening closed lines
4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice.
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Make sure your MP knows how the Railways Bill can delivers for passengers - email your MP
Invite your MP to learn more about how they can fight to make sure the Railways Bill delivers for passengers.
weownit.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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You did not bear the shame.
You resisted.
You bestowed the eternally vigilant symbol of change by sacrificing your impassioned lives for freedom, justice and honour.

— The German Resistance Memorial in Berlin
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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The recent deposition of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino about the use of force by his immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz seemed to go off the rails the minute they said “hello.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/d...
Deposition of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino went off the rails at hello, transcript shows
A full transcript of Cmdr. Gregory Bovino’s deposition has been made public in an ongoing lawsuit accusing federal immigration agents of routinely violating a restraining order on tactics in …
www.chicagotribune.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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My post on Crypto and stablecoins: As Gary B Gorton and Jeffery Y. Zhang argue Stablecoins have no intrinsic value. Instead, like unregulated banks of old, they are currency used to facilitate exchanges and like banks manage transactions... annpettifor.substack.com/p/capitalism...
Capitalism Devours Crypto
… by blowing up and looting DeFi to enrich TradFi
annpettifor.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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The EU will host its fourth Indo Pacific ministerial forum later this week.

For the second time in a row, the United States is not invited. Washington sent a delegation to Sweden two years ago for that particular edition, but senior EU official says "no special guests" this yr
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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November 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
Stand With Ukraine! 💙💛
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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The district recently got 27 new electric-powered buses and 28 charging stations after applying for and being awarded a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
West Aurora District 129 launches 27 electric school buses funded by EPA grant
The district began using the new buses in October, and they now make up more than one-third of West Aurora’s total school bus fleet.
trib.al
November 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Among Chinese international students in Canada, overseas surveillance and intimidation by the Chinese government has led to an atmosphere of fear and repression, chilling free and open discourse.
Why Chinese Student Activists Live in Fear on Canadian Campuses | The Local
From death threats to surveillance and intimidation by their government, Chinese students at Canadian universities feel the chill of transnational repression.
thelocal.to
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Over 100,000 people have signed a Mirror petition demanding the Government reverses a decade of Tory cuts so people can get an NHS dentist again.
Thousands sign Mirror petition demanding reversal of Tory dentist stealth cuts
www.mirror.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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JD Vance may come across as the silent type, but that’s because he and his wife are quietly plotting, says Trump biographer.
Author reveals the surprising truth about JD and Usha Vance's marriage
www.irishstar.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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An oligarchic party outlaws the opposition and turns towards Russia
Georgia is dousing the last embers of democracy
An oligarchic party outlaws the opposition and turns towards Russia
econ.st
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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A refreshing burst of pragmatism after a turbulent time
South Korea’s new president is fixing relations with America, Japan and China
A refreshing burst of pragmatism after a turbulent time
econ.st
November 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Judge orders Trump administration to fund food aid for millions of Americans
Judge orders Trump administration to fund food aid for millions of Americans
The decision, in response to a lawsuit from nonprofits and cities, comes ahead of a Saturday funding cliff for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
dlvr.it
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash
White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash
The Trump administration could be days away from proposing a five-year drilling plan that would open new waters off the Pacific and eastern Gulf coasts to oil and gas rigs.
dlvr.it
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The Douglas, Michigan, city government is hitting a homeowner with crushing fines after reversing its own approval.

She’s fighting back in federal court.
She got a permit for her chickens. Now the city is fining her $80,000.
The Douglas, Michigan, city government is hitting Kathryn Sarkisian with crushing fines after reversing its own approval.
reason.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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June 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes."

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/
This Pride Month is going to be unparalleled to any in recent years
Charged with a palpable anger, passion and a vigour that is unparalleled and unlike any in recent years
www.wearequeeraf.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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June 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM