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Oregon’s Senator Ron Wyden is demanding the Treasury Department turn over the records of financial dealings between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, among others. He’s also authored legislation to force this.
Anybody think this may have something to do with why Trump is now targeting Portland?
Anybody think this may have something to do with why Trump is now targeting Portland?
September 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Oregon’s Senator Ron Wyden is demanding the Treasury Department turn over the records of financial dealings between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, among others. He’s also authored legislation to force this.
Anybody think this may have something to do with why Trump is now targeting Portland?
Anybody think this may have something to do with why Trump is now targeting Portland?
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CEO pay is up 1,094% since 1978, while worker pay is up just 26%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CEO pay is up 1,094% since 1978, while worker pay is up just 26%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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Trump's deal to sell TikTok won't just enrich his billionaire pal Larry Ellison.
It also gives UAE investment firm MGX — a key business partner of the Trump family's crypto company — a major ownership stake and board seat at TikTok.
Everything is for sale.
It also gives UAE investment firm MGX — a key business partner of the Trump family's crypto company — a major ownership stake and board seat at TikTok.
Everything is for sale.
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump's deal to sell TikTok won't just enrich his billionaire pal Larry Ellison.
It also gives UAE investment firm MGX — a key business partner of the Trump family's crypto company — a major ownership stake and board seat at TikTok.
Everything is for sale.
It also gives UAE investment firm MGX — a key business partner of the Trump family's crypto company — a major ownership stake and board seat at TikTok.
Everything is for sale.
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@albomp.bsky.social’s proposed #FOI amendments deliberately conflate ‘the public interest’ in openness and transparency with ‘the Government’s interest’ in secrecy, and go beyond reasonableness. If passed, they’d be open to a constitutional challenge. 1/2 #auspol
Labor’s proposed FoI clampdown ‘ripe’ for high court challenge, legal expert says
Move to further restrict access to documents prepared for government ministers may go against the right to political free speech
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
@albomp.bsky.social’s proposed #FOI amendments deliberately conflate ‘the public interest’ in openness and transparency with ‘the Government’s interest’ in secrecy, and go beyond reasonableness. If passed, they’d be open to a constitutional challenge. 1/2 #auspol
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About to be the family that owns TikTok.
Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'
Larry Ellison predicts rise of the modern surveillance state where ‘citizens will be on their best behavior’ | Fortune
Oracle's Larry Ellison believes citizens and police alike will be under constant surveillance of each other.
fortune.com
September 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
About to be the family that owns TikTok.
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Is Johnson just gonna ride it out at home until he shuts down the government and then blame that?
September 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Is Johnson just gonna ride it out at home until he shuts down the government and then blame that?
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The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
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Just five media companies control 90% of our media market.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Just five media companies control 90% of our media market.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
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Commissioner Brereton told the public and parliament that his position with Defence was entirely honourary, now we know that is not true, that he is part of a chain of advice to Ministers and Defence.
September 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Commissioner Brereton told the public and parliament that his position with Defence was entirely honourary, now we know that is not true, that he is part of a chain of advice to Ministers and Defence.
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Pritzker: It appears they are amassing ICE officers… It’s been reported that about 300 officers are planning to come in and do what they did in LA — terrorize neighborhoods and cause mayhem. Their plan is to create enough chaos on the ground that troops will have to be called in
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pritzker: It appears they are amassing ICE officers… It’s been reported that about 300 officers are planning to come in and do what they did in LA — terrorize neighborhoods and cause mayhem. Their plan is to create enough chaos on the ground that troops will have to be called in
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"While we have seen the documents YOU haven't. And when you see the documents YOU are going to be appalled." --Attorney Bradley Edwards
Release ALL the Epstein files (with only the survivors' names redacted).
Release ALL the Epstein files (with only the survivors' names redacted).
September 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"While we have seen the documents YOU haven't. And when you see the documents YOU are going to be appalled." --Attorney Bradley Edwards
Release ALL the Epstein files (with only the survivors' names redacted).
Release ALL the Epstein files (with only the survivors' names redacted).
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#ICYMI 👇This👇 is the Robodebt #FOI case that stopped the abuse of Cabinet exemptions by ministers and officials. Having lost the case in court, the new laws seek to codify the abuse. 2/2 #auspol
Warren v Chief Executive Officer, Services Australia [2024] FCAFC 73 (7 June 2024)
Last Updated: 17 June 2024
classic.austlii.edu.au
September 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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@albomp.bsky.social’s proposed #FOI laws seek to overturn a Full Federal Court decision that limited the Govt’s ability to refuse access to Robodebt documents. Documents of Govt on any important topic will be barred from release under his new laws. 1/2 #auspol
The robodebt class action settlement may be the biggest in Australian history – but the trauma isn’t over | Peter Whiteford
Class action members will have the option of individualised assessments, which means some will receive more than others
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
@albomp.bsky.social’s proposed #FOI laws seek to overturn a Full Federal Court decision that limited the Govt’s ability to refuse access to Robodebt documents. Documents of Govt on any important topic will be barred from release under his new laws. 1/2 #auspol
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"The minimum scientifically plausible number of deaths attributable to the genocide overall is more than 460,000."
"Our "leaders" won’t call it a genocide because that will require action. Instead, we have words, words, words." #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
"Our "leaders" won’t call it a genocide because that will require action. Instead, we have words, words, words." #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
The real death toll in Gaza
The widely “accepted” figure for Palestinian deaths in Gaza is more than 63,000. That is horrific enough , but the number is more likely nearer 300,000. And our media don’t care.
johnmenadue.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"The minimum scientifically plausible number of deaths attributable to the genocide overall is more than 460,000."
"Our "leaders" won’t call it a genocide because that will require action. Instead, we have words, words, words." #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
"Our "leaders" won’t call it a genocide because that will require action. Instead, we have words, words, words." #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
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According to a new WSJ poll, a record-low share of Americans feel optimistic about improving their standard of living, while a record-high say the American dream no longer holds true.
What really happened to the American Dream? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-really-happened-to-the-american
What really happened to the American Dream? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-really-happened-to-the-american
What Really Happened to the American Dream? (Why American capitalism is so rotten, Part 2)
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
According to a new WSJ poll, a record-low share of Americans feel optimistic about improving their standard of living, while a record-high say the American dream no longer holds true.
What really happened to the American Dream? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-really-happened-to-the-american
What really happened to the American Dream? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-really-happened-to-the-american
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For your situational awareness.
DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt admitted that the government will "redact every republican" and "leave all the liberal, democratic people” on the Epstein client list.
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
September 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
For your situational awareness.
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Rep. Massie dropped a bomb: Billionaire John Paulson, top GOP donor, bankroller of the Speaker, and Trump’s campaign, is in Epstein’s black book.
This is why they’re terrified of a full release.
The truth won’t just expose Epstein.
It will expose the powerful who enabled him.
This is why they’re terrified of a full release.
The truth won’t just expose Epstein.
It will expose the powerful who enabled him.
September 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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🚨MAJOR BREAKING: DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt was caught on a hidden camera saying the government will “redact every Republican” from the Epstein files and leave only the Democrats.
He also revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security “to keep her mouth shut.”
He also revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security “to keep her mouth shut.”
September 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt was caught on a hidden camera saying the government will “redact every Republican” from the Epstein files and leave only the Democrats.
He also revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security “to keep her mouth shut.”
He also revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security “to keep her mouth shut.”
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If standing next to dictators is a bad thing, why hasn’t Australia canceled AUKUS?
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If standing next to dictators is a bad thing, why hasn’t Australia canceled AUKUS?
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Nearly one-fifth of Australia's domestic emissions comes from the process of extracting and shipping gas and coal for export.
With a new 2035 target imminent, this is an easy place for the Government to find real emissions reductions.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/nearly-...
With a new 2035 target imminent, this is an easy place for the Government to find real emissions reductions.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/nearly-...
September 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Nearly one-fifth of Australia's domestic emissions comes from the process of extracting and shipping gas and coal for export.
With a new 2035 target imminent, this is an easy place for the Government to find real emissions reductions.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/nearly-...
With a new 2035 target imminent, this is an easy place for the Government to find real emissions reductions.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/nearly-...
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Old enough to remember how the last big rubella outbreak of 1965 blinded and deafened kids whose moms were infected during pregnancy—including little Stevie in my Sunday School class.
Rubella vaccine came on the market in 1969, and our mom made sure my sister and me were first in line.
Rubella vaccine came on the market in 1969, and our mom made sure my sister and me were first in line.
The “problem” with vaccines? They so effective at preventing deaths that they create generations of people that question whether disease was a problem in the first place because they have never experienced the horrors of a world without vaccines.
September 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Old enough to remember how the last big rubella outbreak of 1965 blinded and deafened kids whose moms were infected during pregnancy—including little Stevie in my Sunday School class.
Rubella vaccine came on the market in 1969, and our mom made sure my sister and me were first in line.
Rubella vaccine came on the market in 1969, and our mom made sure my sister and me were first in line.
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So @albomp.bsky.social, what’s more important? A) the processing of #FOI requests so the public can participate in democracy and scrutinise your Government, or B) ensuring pollies have a chauffeur driven car to get them to and from the airport? #auspol
One million hours spent by drivers or bureaucrats. What's the scam? - Michael West
Yesterday, Anthony Albanese defended his government's assault on transparency in a novel way. What's the scam?
michaelwest.com.au
September 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
So @albomp.bsky.social, what’s more important? A) the processing of #FOI requests so the public can participate in democracy and scrutinise your Government, or B) ensuring pollies have a chauffeur driven car to get them to and from the airport? #auspol