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It should not be controversial to say that the starvation of Gaza’s children is wrong, @julieebeck.bsky.social argues:
It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children
Israel’s limits on aid have put the region at “critical risk of famine.” Help is within reach. But it’s not enough—and it’s arriving too slowly.
bit.ly
May 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It should not be controversial to say that the starvation of Gaza’s children is wrong, @julieebeck.bsky.social argues:
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Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
Yaqeen Hammad offered tips for surviving in war zone and is one of dozens of minors who have died in recent attacks
Eleven-year-old Yaqeen Hammad, Gaza’s youngest influencer, is among the dozens of children killed by Israel in recent strikes, as its forces intensify their military offensive across the Palestinian territory.
Known for her bright smile and volunteering efforts, Yaqeen was killed on Friday night after Israeli forces shelled the al-Baraka area of Deir al-Balah in northern Gaza, amid intense fighting in the region. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
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Perfect guest for Memorial Day. Army veteran and Jan 6 hero Aquilino Gonell and I discuss Trump disrespecting the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. Michael Cohen weighs in too. Watch: youtu.be/vERV925_wYQ?...
Capitol Police Sergeant Who Defended Democracy Shares His Story
YouTube video by Jim Acosta
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Perfect guest for Memorial Day. Army veteran and Jan 6 hero Aquilino Gonell and I discuss Trump disrespecting the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. Michael Cohen weighs in too. Watch: youtu.be/vERV925_wYQ?...
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Tourists from countries badly hit by Trump tariffs are staying away from US
Tourists from countries badly hit by Trump tariffs are staying away from US
Data from hotel site Trivago shows fewer US bookings by holidaymakers from Canada, Japan, Mexico and Germany
Holidaymakers in countries hit the hardest by Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are taking the US off their list for trips abroad, according to online travel booking data.
Findings from the hotel search site Trivago also suggest that UK and US travellers are increasingly choosing domestic holidays amid concerns over an uncertain economy. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Tourists from countries badly hit by Trump tariffs are staying away from US
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Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds
Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds
Health of adolescents worldwide has reached a ‘tipping point’, authors of Lancet commission analysis warn
Almost half a billion adolescents worldwide will be living with obesity or overweight and 1 billion at risk of preventable ill health by 2030, according to an international report.
While adolescent mortality has declined by more than a quarter over the past two decades, comprehensive analysis of global data calculated that in five years, at least half of the world’s 10- to 24-year-olds will be living in countries where preventable health problems such as HIV/Aids, early pregnancy, depression and poor nutrition pose a “daily threat to their health, wellbeing and life chance”. Young people’s health has reached a “tipping point”, the authors warned. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds
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In a surprise move, the Republican-led Senate quickly passes the "No Tax on Tips Act," giving its official stamp of approval to an idea that has gained traction.
Senate unexpectedly passes the 'No Tax on Tips Act' in a unanimous vote
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., called up the bipartisan bill for immediate passage, and no senator objected. The measure now goes to the House.
nbcnews.to
May 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In a surprise move, the Republican-led Senate quickly passes the "No Tax on Tips Act," giving its official stamp of approval to an idea that has gained traction.
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ICYMI: A recent lawsuit is challenging a Montana law that forces college students to declare where they’ll live after graduation to register to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Montana Students Must Predict Their Future If They Want to Vote, Lawsuit Charges
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
ICYMI: A recent lawsuit is challenging a Montana law that forces college students to declare where they’ll live after graduation to register to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Republicans are about to strip 13.7 million Americans of healthcare so does anyone know where I can find some nonstop coverage about the previous president being old??
May 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Republicans are about to strip 13.7 million Americans of healthcare so does anyone know where I can find some nonstop coverage about the previous president being old??
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What’s really going on with the economy?
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Why we’ll have a recession
Trump wants to get it over early in his term, so he and his fellow billionaires can buy up everything cheap and then enjoy the ride upward
robertreich.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
What’s really going on with the economy?
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
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The Trump administration is setting up a legal challenge to a crucial 1935 Supreme Court ruling that protects the power of independent agencies.
Here's what you need to know.
Here's what you need to know.
Trump’s Firings Target 90-Year-Old Precedent Protecting Independent Agencies
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration is setting up a legal challenge to a crucial 1935 Supreme Court ruling that protects the power of independent agencies.
Here's what you need to know.
Here's what you need to know.
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Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
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BREAKING: President Trump fires USAID's inspector general, one day after his office released a report critical of the administration's move to gut the agency.
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
BREAKING: President Trump fires USAID's inspector general, one day after his office released a report critical of the administration's move to gut the agency.
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law made a sworn statement to senators that the secretary of defense nominee was abusive toward his second wife. nyti.ms/4hol9z8
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law made a sworn statement to senators that the secretary of defense nominee was abusive toward his second wife. nyti.ms/4hol9z8
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In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead
In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
www.npr.org
January 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
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Flashback to 2020:
CA official: "If we ignore the science and put our head in the sand... we're not going to succeed together protecting Californians."
Trump: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch."
"I wish science agreed with you."
Trump: "I don’t think science knows, actually."
CA official: "If we ignore the science and put our head in the sand... we're not going to succeed together protecting Californians."
Trump: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch."
"I wish science agreed with you."
Trump: "I don’t think science knows, actually."
January 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Flashback to 2020:
CA official: "If we ignore the science and put our head in the sand... we're not going to succeed together protecting Californians."
Trump: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch."
"I wish science agreed with you."
Trump: "I don’t think science knows, actually."
CA official: "If we ignore the science and put our head in the sand... we're not going to succeed together protecting Californians."
Trump: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch."
"I wish science agreed with you."
Trump: "I don’t think science knows, actually."
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Wow. Don Jr is doing exemplary work.
Danish news is reporting that many of the people wearing MAGA hats in Don Jr & Charlie Kirk’s Greenland videos were homeless rounded up from the area, including one man they found under a bridge, to come into the restaurant for a photo op & a free meal. meidasnews.com/news/busted-...
Busted! Trump’s Greenland Supporters Were Homeless and Socially Disadvantaged People Bribed With Hotel Dinners
Danish news reports on Trump’s scheme
meidasnews.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Wow. Don Jr is doing exemplary work.
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Yes. Roberts and all the women say he can be sentenced…5 to 4. Not above the law this time! apnews.com/article/trum...
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
A divided Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case.
apnews.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Yes. Roberts and all the women say he can be sentenced…5 to 4. Not above the law this time! apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump reportedly had a private call with Justice Samuel Alito on Tuesday. Hours later, Trump filed a request with the court to dismiss his hush-money sentencing.
Trump Spoke With Alito Before Asking SCOTUS for Hush-Money Favor
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he and Donald Trump did not discuss the request during their secret talk.
newrepublic.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Trump reportedly had a private call with Justice Samuel Alito on Tuesday. Hours later, Trump filed a request with the court to dismiss his hush-money sentencing.