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Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
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Trump has explicitly stated that he is terminating federal employees based on political affiliation. Data is currently being collected, but layoff notices have already gone out to employees at the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy,
October 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Trump has explicitly stated that he is terminating federal employees based on political affiliation. Data is currently being collected, but layoff notices have already gone out to employees at the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy,
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I know Trump and his minions all have sneering contempt for kids with special needs, but trust me when I say that their parents will absolutely fucking destroy anyone who messes with the special education supports to which they are entitled by law.
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
October 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I know Trump and his minions all have sneering contempt for kids with special needs, but trust me when I say that their parents will absolutely fucking destroy anyone who messes with the special education supports to which they are entitled by law.
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Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus
Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.
amp.scmp.com/week-asia/he...
Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.
amp.scmp.com/week-asia/he...
Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early
The government has declared a nationwide flu epidemic, prompting calls for vaccinations and heightened vigilance.
amp.scmp.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus
Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.
amp.scmp.com/week-asia/he...
Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.
amp.scmp.com/week-asia/he...
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20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.
October 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.
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$20 BILLION.
Remember that we’re being lied to whenever we’re told that we can’t afford something that helps American families.
Remember that we’re being lied to whenever we’re told that we can’t afford something that helps American families.
The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.
The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms
The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
$20 BILLION.
Remember that we’re being lied to whenever we’re told that we can’t afford something that helps American families.
Remember that we’re being lied to whenever we’re told that we can’t afford something that helps American families.
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The study was still available on the Justice Department website last week, but a researcher on extremism posted on social media that it had been removed.
DOJ removes study showing right wing attacks ‘outpace’ those by left
The move comes as the GOP seeks to back claims from President Trump that the “radical left” poses a greater danger than the right wing.
www.kxan.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The study was still available on the Justice Department website last week, but a researcher on extremism posted on social media that it had been removed.
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Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
July 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the awful events in Texas. 💔❤️🩹🇺🇦🇺🇸
🌻🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦🌻
❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️
🌻🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦🌻
❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️
July 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the awful events in Texas. 💔❤️🩹🇺🇦🇺🇸
🌻🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦🌻
❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️
🌻🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦🌻
❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️
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Thanks to Senate Republicans, 17 million people will lose their health care.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year.
July 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thanks to Senate Republicans, 17 million people will lose their health care.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance.
Thanks to Senate Republicans, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year.
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Exactly!
Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Trump's Hypocrisy By Pointing Out How Melania Got Her Visa
That part!
www.comicsands.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Exactly!
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In addition to kicking millions of Americans off their health insurance, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and adding trillions to the deficit, other parts of Trump’s Budget are also harmful and unpopular.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
Three Things in Trump’s Budget That Aren’t Getting Enough Attention
They might affect the bill’s fate… if more people learn about them and speak up.
substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In addition to kicking millions of Americans off their health insurance, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and adding trillions to the deficit, other parts of Trump’s Budget are also harmful and unpopular.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
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BREAKING: ICE is asking people to stop clogging their hotline by calling in and reporting an undocumented girl named “Anne Frank” hiding in the top floor of various Republican lawmakers’ houses.
June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BREAKING: ICE is asking people to stop clogging their hotline by calling in and reporting an undocumented girl named “Anne Frank” hiding in the top floor of various Republican lawmakers’ houses.
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🚨TX‼️ TACO’s drive for TX mid-decade gerrymandering would oust Jasmine & flip other blue seats too!
Fight it!
While being driven to an undisclosed location last weekend, Jasmine used the opportunity to connect with followers on current events
Fight it!
While being driven to an undisclosed location last weekend, Jasmine used the opportunity to connect with followers on current events
June 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
🚨TX‼️ TACO’s drive for TX mid-decade gerrymandering would oust Jasmine & flip other blue seats too!
Fight it!
While being driven to an undisclosed location last weekend, Jasmine used the opportunity to connect with followers on current events
Fight it!
While being driven to an undisclosed location last weekend, Jasmine used the opportunity to connect with followers on current events
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Florida is building a new migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” converting an airfield deep in the Everglades into one of the Trump administration’s most ominous additions to its immigration crackdown. FDT!
June 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Florida is building a new migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” converting an airfield deep in the Everglades into one of the Trump administration’s most ominous additions to its immigration crackdown. FDT!
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
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This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
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We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
June 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
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In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people.
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
Trump administration to shut down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer utilize its LGBTQ youth service line starting July 17. The Trump administration says the move will "focus on serving all help seekers."
www.nbcnews.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people.
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
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