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Trump says he now wants to use revenue from his tariffs to bail out American farmers — who are struggling because of the trade war sparked by his tariffs.
If this sounds familiar, it's because the same thing happened in Trump's first term. https://youtu.be/AfVGUiet39E?feature=shared
If this sounds familiar, it's because the same thing happened in Trump's first term. https://youtu.be/AfVGUiet39E?feature=shared
The Truth About Trump’s Tariffs
Robert Reich
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump says he now wants to use revenue from his tariffs to bail out American farmers — who are struggling because of the trade war sparked by his tariffs.
If this sounds familiar, it's because the same thing happened in Trump's first term. https://youtu.be/AfVGUiet39E?feature=shared
If this sounds familiar, it's because the same thing happened in Trump's first term. https://youtu.be/AfVGUiet39E?feature=shared
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I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
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OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go. They build pyramids, and they put their names on everything. They get very anxious about it.
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go. They build pyramids, and they put their names on everything. They get very anxious about it.
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It’s easy to take democracy for granted. It’s easy to assume that the Constitution is in stone. It’s not.
This is a moment when your courage and your activism are most needed.
This is a moment when your courage and your activism are most needed.
September 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
It’s easy to take democracy for granted. It’s easy to assume that the Constitution is in stone. It’s not.
This is a moment when your courage and your activism are most needed.
This is a moment when your courage and your activism are most needed.
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Trump's DOJ deleted a study about the rise of far right violence in America.
Meanwhile, Trump baselessly smears so-called "far left" critics and threatens to unleash the government on them.
Make no mistake: Trump's sole focus is suppressing dissent & consolidating more power.
Meanwhile, Trump baselessly smears so-called "far left" critics and threatens to unleash the government on them.
Make no mistake: Trump's sole focus is suppressing dissent & consolidating more power.
September 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Trump's DOJ deleted a study about the rise of far right violence in America.
Meanwhile, Trump baselessly smears so-called "far left" critics and threatens to unleash the government on them.
Make no mistake: Trump's sole focus is suppressing dissent & consolidating more power.
Meanwhile, Trump baselessly smears so-called "far left" critics and threatens to unleash the government on them.
Make no mistake: Trump's sole focus is suppressing dissent & consolidating more power.
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Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
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Reminder: When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy. https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/16/headlines/billionaire_larry_ellison_could_add_tiktok_to_media_empire_as_us_and_china_reach_deal
Billionaire Larry Ellison Could Add TikTok to Media Empire as U.S. and China Reach Deal
The Trump administration said Monday it has reached a deal with China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, a
www.democracynow.org
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reminder: When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy. https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/16/headlines/billionaire_larry_ellison_could_add_tiktok_to_media_empire_as_us_and_china_reach_deal
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Dr. Yael Harrari receiving diploma at Tel Aviv University’s School of Medicine graduation.
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Dr. Yael Harrari receiving diploma at Tel Aviv University’s School of Medicine graduation.
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
Shirt says: first do no harm, and harm is crossed out and it says GENOCIDE
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In court documents today, Kari Lake attests that she *is* the Acting CEO of the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America.
There's no public documentation of that appointment from WH or Lake, even after my Qs.
Even so, is she even eligible?
My story from this AM below
There's no public documentation of that appointment from WH or Lake, even after my Qs.
Even so, is she even eligible?
My story from this AM below
August 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In court documents today, Kari Lake attests that she *is* the Acting CEO of the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America.
There's no public documentation of that appointment from WH or Lake, even after my Qs.
Even so, is she even eligible?
My story from this AM below
There's no public documentation of that appointment from WH or Lake, even after my Qs.
Even so, is she even eligible?
My story from this AM below
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Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more
Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
n.pr
August 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
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Central Texas is one of the most dangerous regions in the U.S. for flash flooding. Here’s why. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
What is flash flood alley and what do Texans in its path face?
Central Texas is one of the most dangerous regions in the U.S. for flash flooding. Here’s why.
www.tpr.org
July 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Central Texas is one of the most dangerous regions in the U.S. for flash flooding. Here’s why. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
July 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
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TS LOMBARD: “.. The real challenge for Trump is untying the Gordian knot of big budget deficits, high debt service, stubborn inflation ..
“.. To help get there, Trump will accept a year one recession. My concern is the long tail impact from him trying to reorder global capital flows.”
“.. To help get there, Trump will accept a year one recession. My concern is the long tail impact from him trying to reorder global capital flows.”
February 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
TS LOMBARD: “.. The real challenge for Trump is untying the Gordian knot of big budget deficits, high debt service, stubborn inflation ..
“.. To help get there, Trump will accept a year one recession. My concern is the long tail impact from him trying to reorder global capital flows.”
“.. To help get there, Trump will accept a year one recession. My concern is the long tail impact from him trying to reorder global capital flows.”
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AOC: The order has come down to this committee. Find $880 billion to pay for a tax cuts on yachts, jets, billionaires, and mega corporations while working class people pay higher tax rates than Facebook does. Undocumented immigrants pay more in taxes than many large corporations
February 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
AOC: The order has come down to this committee. Find $880 billion to pay for a tax cuts on yachts, jets, billionaires, and mega corporations while working class people pay higher tax rates than Facebook does. Undocumented immigrants pay more in taxes than many large corporations
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JUST IN: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume hundreds of millions of dollars in payments for U.S. Agency for International Development projects.
Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume hundreds of millions of dollars in payments for U.S. Agency for International Development projects.
www.npr.org
February 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume hundreds of millions of dollars in payments for U.S. Agency for International Development projects.
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BREAKING: The House passed a budget framework that would slash billions in Medicaid funding.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
February 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
BREAKING: The House passed a budget framework that would slash billions in Medicaid funding.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
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Happy Black History Month! Here is my favorite story about a Black American you may not know about: Robert Smalls. He commandeered a confederate ship and sailed himself, his family, and the other enslaved crew and their families to freedom. THROUGH waters controlled by the Confederacy.
February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! Here is my favorite story about a Black American you may not know about: Robert Smalls. He commandeered a confederate ship and sailed himself, his family, and the other enslaved crew and their families to freedom. THROUGH waters controlled by the Confederacy.
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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
February 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card