Barbara Plocki
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This is insane.
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is insane.
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led recovery efforts as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, urges people to be prepared for future disasters.
A retired general recalls Hurricane Katrina's chaos and lessons still unlearned
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led recovery efforts as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, urges people to be prepared for future disasters.
n.pr
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led recovery efforts as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, urges people to be prepared for future disasters.
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California stepping up.
September 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
California stepping up.
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Today is the 60th anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid. Can you imagine our country without them? Well, we’ll get a glimpse of that when 11 million Americans lose health insurance because of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Remember this when you vote in 2026.
July 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today is the 60th anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid. Can you imagine our country without them? Well, we’ll get a glimpse of that when 11 million Americans lose health insurance because of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Remember this when you vote in 2026.
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What in the hell is going on in this video? Narciso Barranco was tackled, punched, and pepper sprayed by masked agents outside an IHOP in Orange County. He is a landscaper. A father of three US Marines. This is not America. If there is more to the story, we need answers and transparency, NOW.
June 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What in the hell is going on in this video? Narciso Barranco was tackled, punched, and pepper sprayed by masked agents outside an IHOP in Orange County. He is a landscaper. A father of three US Marines. This is not America. If there is more to the story, we need answers and transparency, NOW.
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To our friends & allies across the globe who today stood in solidarity with those of us in the US who are angry, scared, & mortified: thank you for your grace, your light, & your empathy. Thank you for your support of those of us who aren't in the cult. We see you & are grateful.
June 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
To our friends & allies across the globe who today stood in solidarity with those of us in the US who are angry, scared, & mortified: thank you for your grace, your light, & your empathy. Thank you for your support of those of us who aren't in the cult. We see you & are grateful.
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@jenpsaki.msnbc.com Pepper Pike Ohio No Kings Protest
June 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com Pepper Pike Ohio No Kings Protest
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Trump turns 79 today. He is not only the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, but older today than three of our four living former presidents -- older than Obama (out of office for 8 years), Bush (out of office for 16 years, and Clinton (out of office for 24 years).
June 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Trump turns 79 today. He is not only the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, but older today than three of our four living former presidents -- older than Obama (out of office for 8 years), Bush (out of office for 16 years, and Clinton (out of office for 24 years).
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Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
June 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
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Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
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Trump says he’s pardoned Scott Jenkins, the Virginia sheriff sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking cash bribes from eight people, including two undercover FBI agents.
May 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trump says he’s pardoned Scott Jenkins, the Virginia sheriff sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking cash bribes from eight people, including two undercover FBI agents.
Remembering Robbie
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open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Remembering Robbie
A Memorial Day reflection
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May 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Remembering Robbie
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open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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Where does Mayor Pete go from here?
Buttigieg Returns to Iowa—With Beard and Baggage
He’s no longer the mayor from out of nowhere. He’s an ex-cabinet official now. But with that resume comes some burdens.
www.thebulwark.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Where does Mayor Pete go from here?
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Hey, remember all the talk about MAGA populism? It’s just the same GOP crap. Thanks a lot, Trump voters.
May 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hey, remember all the talk about MAGA populism? It’s just the same GOP crap. Thanks a lot, Trump voters.
Sunday thought
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Sunday thought
Moral clarity in a time of monsters
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May 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Sunday thought
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The Atlantic wins the ASME 2025 Best Cover Award for our October 2024 issue.
Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration—among the only covers without a headline or typography in our history. https://theatln.tc/o0BM860L
Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration—among the only covers without a headline or typography in our history. https://theatln.tc/o0BM860L
May 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Atlantic wins the ASME 2025 Best Cover Award for our October 2024 issue.
Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration—among the only covers without a headline or typography in our history. https://theatln.tc/o0BM860L
Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration—among the only covers without a headline or typography in our history. https://theatln.tc/o0BM860L
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Trump gives a break to Rolls-Royce cars, but threatens more tariffs on Mattel toys as his administration urges kids to be happy with less
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Trump gives break to Rolls-Royce cars, but threatens more tariffs on Mattel toys
The president has repeatedly dismissed concerns over the impact his China tariffs could have on toys and children's products.
www.nbcnews.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Trump gives a break to Rolls-Royce cars, but threatens more tariffs on Mattel toys as his administration urges kids to be happy with less
www.nbcnews.com/business/con... by @spettypi.bsky.social
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America’s Moral Collapse Is Not Hypothetical — It’s on a Plane to Libya
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America’s Moral Collapse Is Not Hypothetical — It’s on a Plane to Libya
As warlords rake in millions, America exports migrants into a system of rape, slavery, and death…
open.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
America’s Moral Collapse Is Not Hypothetical — It’s on a Plane to Libya
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
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4. In creating CPB, Congress expressly forbade ‘any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over educational television or radio broadcasting, or over [CPB] or any of its grantees or contractors…’ 47 U.S.C. § 398(c).
May 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
4. In creating CPB, Congress expressly forbade ‘any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over educational television or radio broadcasting, or over [CPB] or any of its grantees or contractors…’ 47 U.S.C. § 398(c).
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Five former National Weather Service directors have taken the unusual step of signing onto an open letter warning that cuts to the organization by the Trump administration may soon endanger lives.
Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’
The former agency directors say current employees will face an “impossible task” to maintain service just as hurricane season begins.
www.nytimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Five former National Weather Service directors have taken the unusual step of signing onto an open letter warning that cuts to the organization by the Trump administration may soon endanger lives.
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WOW. One of the Venezuelans whom Kristi Noem tried to render to El Salvador's slave prison managed to avoid removal and was able to make it to immigration court, and you'll never guess what happened: THE GOVERNMENT GAVE NO EVIDENCE OF HIS GANG MEMBERSHIP. Due process ftw
April 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
WOW. One of the Venezuelans whom Kristi Noem tried to render to El Salvador's slave prison managed to avoid removal and was able to make it to immigration court, and you'll never guess what happened: THE GOVERNMENT GAVE NO EVIDENCE OF HIS GANG MEMBERSHIP. Due process ftw
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Cowards
Here is an up to date list of Big Law collaborators along with how much in free legal services they have pledged to Trump's causes.
Paul Weiss 40M
Cadwalader 100M
Milbank 100M
Skadden Arps 100M
Willkie Farr 100M
A&O Shearman 125M
Kirkland & Ellis 125M
Latham & Watkins 125M
Simpson Thacher 125M
Paul Weiss 40M
Cadwalader 100M
Milbank 100M
Skadden Arps 100M
Willkie Farr 100M
A&O Shearman 125M
Kirkland & Ellis 125M
Latham & Watkins 125M
Simpson Thacher 125M
April 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Cowards