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December 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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One of the best-kept secrets about DEI is that it helps men—that includes white men—get into college, writes @kaliholloway.bsky.social. With DEI in Trump’s crosshairs, “gender balancing” in college admissions may no longer be allowed. thenation.com/article/soci...
Trump’s Anti-DEI Crusade Is Going to Hit White Men, Too
Under the Trump administration’s anti-DEI directives, colleges would be forced to abandon gender balancing, disadvantaging men.
thenation.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the best-kept secrets about DEI is that it helps men—that includes white men—get into college, writes @kaliholloway.bsky.social. With DEI in Trump’s crosshairs, “gender balancing” in college admissions may no longer be allowed. thenation.com/article/soci...
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Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Trump's sweeping tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/3MRT4pM
Consumer confidence drops in December to lowest level since U.S. tariffs rolled out in April
Write-in responses to the survey showed that prices and inflation remained consumers' biggest concern, along with tariffs.
to.pbs.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Trump's sweeping tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/3MRT4pM
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“There is this incredible revisionist history,” said Amy Janzwood, a political science assistant professor at McGill University.
“It’s like, ’We bought #TMX, look how profitable it can be.’ Profitable is not the word we should be using at all.” #canpoli
“It’s like, ’We bought #TMX, look how profitable it can be.’ Profitable is not the word we should be using at all.” #canpoli
Is Trans Mountain’s Profitability an Accounting Illusion? | The Tyee
How the finances of Canada’s government-owned pipeline may look better than they are.
thetyee.ca
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Stan Houston: This was the year when the U.S. president and the Alberta premier further imposed ideology over evidence-based reason, endangering the lives of citizens.
It’s as if, in setting policy in science and health, they asked themselves: What would Stalin do? #uspoli #abpoli
It’s as if, in setting policy in science and health, they asked themselves: What would Stalin do? #uspoli #abpoli
A Year of Health Science Under Siege | The Tyee
When leaders mirror Stalin by promoting false dogma, we must defend evidence-based reason. Lives depend on it.
thetyee.ca
December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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With press freedom under fire in 2025, we’re ramping up digital security training for journalists.
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freedom.press
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
With press freedom under fire in 2025, we’re ramping up digital security training for journalists.
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"Shchedryk is not just music, it is a story of resistance. Its composer was murdered, its Paris premiere nearly sabotaged by Russian agents, and today, amid a war that seeks to erase Ukrainian culture, Shchedryk is still played around the world," Mariana Hirniak, a journalist, in this op-ed.
Carol of the Bells: the song that made the world speak about Ukraine
About the author: Mariana Hirniak is a journalist and public speaker on Ukrainian culture and history.
In early 1919, when Ukraine's pleas for recognition were falling on largely deaf ears, it dispat...
kyivindependent.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Shchedryk is not just music, it is a story of resistance. Its composer was murdered, its Paris premiere nearly sabotaged by Russian agents, and today, amid a war that seeks to erase Ukrainian culture, Shchedryk is still played around the world," Mariana Hirniak, a journalist, in this op-ed.
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BREAKING: Leaked audio uncovered by the NY Times reveals that Trump pressured the Georgia House Speaker Ralston to claim fraud to call a special election and overturn the results.
"Who's gonna stop you for that?"
Extreme corruption.
"Who's gonna stop you for that?"
Extreme corruption.
December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
BREAKING: Leaked audio uncovered by the NY Times reveals that Trump pressured the Georgia House Speaker Ralston to claim fraud to call a special election and overturn the results.
"Who's gonna stop you for that?"
Extreme corruption.
"Who's gonna stop you for that?"
Extreme corruption.
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Message to President Trump from Greenland Tupaarnaq made by a greenlandic woman, which is a EU citizen.
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Message to President Trump from Greenland Tupaarnaq made by a greenlandic woman, which is a EU citizen.
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Trump’s latest exploits in Latin America are just the latest expression of a bloody ideological project to entrench US power and protect the profits of Western multinationals, writes Eric Ross. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
Brace Yourselves for Trump’s New Monroe Doctrine
Trump's latest exploits in Latin America are just the latest expression of a bloody ideological project to entrench US power and protect the profits of Western multinationals.
www.thenation.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump’s latest exploits in Latin America are just the latest expression of a bloody ideological project to entrench US power and protect the profits of Western multinationals, writes Eric Ross. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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Jeff Landry, greatest embarrassment to Louisiana since David Duke,on his appointment as Special Envoy to Greenland.
Now Denmark has summoned our ambassador to answer for this threat.
Their border security could arrest Jeff upon arrival in Greenland,as a security threat.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Now Denmark has summoned our ambassador to answer for this threat.
Their border security could arrest Jeff upon arrival in Greenland,as a security threat.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Jeff Landry declares aim to make Greenland part of US
Denmark played down concerns over the appointment on Monday but said the U.S. "must show respect" for territorial integrity.
www.newsweek.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Jeff Landry, greatest embarrassment to Louisiana since David Duke,on his appointment as Special Envoy to Greenland.
Now Denmark has summoned our ambassador to answer for this threat.
Their border security could arrest Jeff upon arrival in Greenland,as a security threat.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Now Denmark has summoned our ambassador to answer for this threat.
Their border security could arrest Jeff upon arrival in Greenland,as a security threat.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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President Macron: "In Nuuk, I reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland. Greenland belongs to its people. Denmark stands as its guarantor. I join my voice to that of Europeans in expressing our full solidarity."
Strong statement
Strong statement
December 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
President Macron: "In Nuuk, I reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland. Greenland belongs to its people. Denmark stands as its guarantor. I join my voice to that of Europeans in expressing our full solidarity."
Strong statement
Strong statement
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A subtle go fuck yourself message to Trump from Prime Minister of Greenland Jens-Frederik Nielsen. 😂🤣👇
December 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A subtle go fuck yourself message to Trump from Prime Minister of Greenland Jens-Frederik Nielsen. 😂🤣👇
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So, what will Trump do to get these bombshells off the front page? War in Venezuela? Annex Greenland? Denaturalize American citizens? We need to spread the word now to stop him…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Letter apparently sent from Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar mentions Trump – US politics live
Letter to US gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually abusing young gymnasts is postmarked three days after Epstein was found dead in his cell
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
So, what will Trump do to get these bombshells off the front page? War in Venezuela? Annex Greenland? Denaturalize American citizens? We need to spread the word now to stop him…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Why does Trump want Greenland? “National security.”
Why should Trump’s ballroom vanity project proceed? “National security.”
Why is Trump killing the wind energy industry? “National security.”
Why does Trump hate the New York Times? “National security.”
The pattern is ... not subtle.
Why should Trump’s ballroom vanity project proceed? “National security.”
Why is Trump killing the wind energy industry? “National security.”
Why does Trump hate the New York Times? “National security.”
The pattern is ... not subtle.
For the White House, ‘national security’ is becoming the answer to every question
Donald Trump and his team have a go-to tactic intended to shut down debate over their goals. It's not working.
www.ms.now
December 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Why does Trump want Greenland? “National security.”
Why should Trump’s ballroom vanity project proceed? “National security.”
Why is Trump killing the wind energy industry? “National security.”
Why does Trump hate the New York Times? “National security.”
The pattern is ... not subtle.
Why should Trump’s ballroom vanity project proceed? “National security.”
Why is Trump killing the wind energy industry? “National security.”
Why does Trump hate the New York Times? “National security.”
The pattern is ... not subtle.
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Even as the Trump administration cuts the support fishery management, it is demanding that the industry harvest more fish, in line with an administrative order issued by the president.
via @alaskabeacon.com
via @alaskabeacon.com
Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots
For Alaska’s fishing industry and fishing-dependent communities, 2025 was a year of turmoil and uncertainty, much of it imposed by ideological pursuits from the new Trump administration.
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Even as the Trump administration cuts the support fishery management, it is demanding that the industry harvest more fish, in line with an administrative order issued by the president.
via @alaskabeacon.com
via @alaskabeacon.com
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The DOJ appealed a federal court's dismissal of its criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after it unsuccessfully attempted to reindict both of them separately.
DOJ Seeks to Revive Dismissed Cases Against Former FBI Chief Comey, New York AG James
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The DOJ appealed a federal court's dismissal of its criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after it unsuccessfully attempted to reindict both of them separately.
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DHS has dropped its plan to deport a Guan Heng after his plight raised public concerns that if deported he would be punished by Beijing for helping to expose human rights abuses.
US drops plan to deport Chinese man who helped expose abuse of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, say activists
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
DHS has dropped its plan to deport a Guan Heng after his plight raised public concerns that if deported he would be punished by Beijing for helping to expose human rights abuses.
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Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report. https://to.pbs.org/4pfjjnD
Watchdog report finds Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people in 1 year
Since 2016, HHS' inspector general has conducted 18 audits on a selection of state programs and had identified that Medicaid agencies had improperly made managed care payments on behalf of deceased en...
to.pbs.org
December 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report. https://to.pbs.org/4pfjjnD
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Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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A judge declares a mistrial in the corruption case of a former aide to New York governors, who sold her influence to China and profited from a medical equipment scheme during the pandemic, after jurors say they couldn't reach a verdict on the charges.
Trial of ex-New York governors' aide accused of selling influence to China ends with hung jury
Linda Sun was accused of using her position to subtly advance Beijing's agenda in exchange for financial benefits worth millions of dollars. Prosecutors said they'll seek to retry the case.
nbcnews.to
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A judge declares a mistrial in the corruption case of a former aide to New York governors, who sold her influence to China and profited from a medical equipment scheme during the pandemic, after jurors say they couldn't reach a verdict on the charges.
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The DOJ released thousands of Epstein Files but initially removed over a dozen images, including one of Trump. Though the Trump photo was quickly restored, its temporary removal suggests the DOJ may be trying to shield the president from public scrutiny.
DOJ Pulls Photo of Trump from Released Epstein Files
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The DOJ released thousands of Epstein Files but initially removed over a dozen images, including one of Trump. Though the Trump photo was quickly restored, its temporary removal suggests the DOJ may be trying to shield the president from public scrutiny.
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The Trump Administration Wants To Whitewash History.
These Black Historians and Activists are Memorializing the Sins of an Infamous Gynecologist
These Black Historians and Activists are Memorializing the Sins of an Infamous Gynecologist
The Trump Administration Wants To Whitewash History. These Black Historians and Activists are Memorializing the Sins of an Infamous Gynecologist
Opinion: The racist legacy of James Marion Sims, who medically experimented on enslaved women, can't be erased if it's welded in metal and inscribed in books.
buff.ly
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Trump Administration Wants To Whitewash History.
These Black Historians and Activists are Memorializing the Sins of an Infamous Gynecologist
These Black Historians and Activists are Memorializing the Sins of an Infamous Gynecologist
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The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.
Major Epstein Files Release: He Wrote Convicted Pedophile Nassar About Trump’s ‘Love Of Young, Nubile Girls’
The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.
www.forbes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.