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NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly RESPONDS to Pete Hegseth for censuring him, cutting his military pension, threatening to demote his rank, and warning of possible criminal prosecution for telling soldiers to obey their oath.
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly RESPONDS to Pete Hegseth for censuring him, cutting his military pension, threatening to demote his rank, and warning of possible criminal prosecution for telling soldiers to obey their oath.
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Visit the “Cat Islands” of Japan, Where Felines Outnumber Humans
Visit the “Cat Islands” of Japan, Where Felines Outnumber Humans
The world has heard much about the aging and shrinking of Japanese society, a process that has created ghost towns like those we've previously featured here on Open Culture. But however seriously Japa...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Visit the “Cat Islands” of Japan, Where Felines Outnumber Humans
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Poland‘s Vice President Radoslaw Sikorski absolutely torches Elon Musk.
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Poland‘s Vice President Radoslaw Sikorski absolutely torches Elon Musk.
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Google defaulting all Gmail users to a setting that enables Google to harvest all your emails into chatbot training is straight-up evil and invasive.
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
If You Use Gmail, You're Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP
Plus: a quick guide to the two-step process for opting out.
www.huffpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Google defaulting all Gmail users to a setting that enables Google to harvest all your emails into chatbot training is straight-up evil and invasive.
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
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President Zelensky officially addressed the Ukrainian people responding to the new peace proposal. The 28-point plan put forward by the USA proposes Ukraine relinquish parts of its territory, limit its armed forces, abandon its path to NATO membership and accept reduced security guarantees. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
President Zelensky officially addressed the Ukrainian people responding to the new peace proposal. The 28-point plan put forward by the USA proposes Ukraine relinquish parts of its territory, limit its armed forces, abandon its path to NATO membership and accept reduced security guarantees. 1/2
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🐾 I found safer homes for those Donbas cats this summer. They were taken in by a pensioner, two sisters displaced from occupied territories & a nurse 🐱
All the soldiers who saved & cared for them are deployed in the toughest directions at the moment, but they still regularly ask about each cat 🥹
All the soldiers who saved & cared for them are deployed in the toughest directions at the moment, but they still regularly ask about each cat 🥹
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🐾 I found safer homes for those Donbas cats this summer. They were taken in by a pensioner, two sisters displaced from occupied territories & a nurse 🐱
All the soldiers who saved & cared for them are deployed in the toughest directions at the moment, but they still regularly ask about each cat 🥹
All the soldiers who saved & cared for them are deployed in the toughest directions at the moment, but they still regularly ask about each cat 🥹
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CNN editor-in-chief Mark Thompson, following a While House meeting, sought to soften the news network's coverage of President Trump's demolition of the East Wing, claiming viewers aren't that interested in the story, according to the Status newsletter.
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
CNN editor-in-chief Mark Thompson, following a While House meeting, sought to soften the news network's coverage of President Trump's demolition of the East Wing, claiming viewers aren't that interested in the story, according to the Status newsletter.
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We were just notified that cell-site simulators were used during the No Kings protests in several cities. Fortunately, we planned for this. Portland, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago were among the targeted locations. If you’re attending protests, please remember to follow protocol.
October 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We were just notified that cell-site simulators were used during the No Kings protests in several cities. Fortunately, we planned for this. Portland, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago were among the targeted locations. If you’re attending protests, please remember to follow protocol.
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In an interview with The Economist, Steve Bannon claimed that there was “a plan” to get around the 22nd Amendment, the constitutional limit that bars anyone from being elected president more than twice. He added that he was involved with a group working on that plan.
October 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In an interview with The Economist, Steve Bannon claimed that there was “a plan” to get around the 22nd Amendment, the constitutional limit that bars anyone from being elected president more than twice. He added that he was involved with a group working on that plan.
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Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
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Donald Trump's administration is treating the people of this country as an adversary.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Donald Trump's administration is treating the people of this country as an adversary.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
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Trump's demolishing of the White House East Wing to build his ballroom tells us that he doesn't intend to leave the White House. The GOP minions are going to use anything to defend their cult leader so he can stay in the White House. This won't end well, and is indefensible.
October 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Trump's demolishing of the White House East Wing to build his ballroom tells us that he doesn't intend to leave the White House. The GOP minions are going to use anything to defend their cult leader so he can stay in the White House. This won't end well, and is indefensible.
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Even in the movies, scenes of the White House getting blown up by invading aliens or terrorists feel emotionally unsettling.
It’s the People’s House after all.
So imagine having to witness its destruction in real life…and the culprit is the President.
It’s the People’s House after all.
So imagine having to witness its destruction in real life…and the culprit is the President.
October 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Even in the movies, scenes of the White House getting blown up by invading aliens or terrorists feel emotionally unsettling.
It’s the People’s House after all.
So imagine having to witness its destruction in real life…and the culprit is the President.
It’s the People’s House after all.
So imagine having to witness its destruction in real life…and the culprit is the President.
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Trump is having his own “let them eat cake” moment while so many go without pay, he’s busy building a ballroom and tearing down the people’s house.
October 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Trump is having his own “let them eat cake” moment while so many go without pay, he’s busy building a ballroom and tearing down the people’s house.
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Donald Trump’s administration doesn’t respect the Constitution.
But they’re learning that Illinois does not and will not bow under their tyranny.
But they’re learning that Illinois does not and will not bow under their tyranny.
October 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Donald Trump’s administration doesn’t respect the Constitution.
But they’re learning that Illinois does not and will not bow under their tyranny.
But they’re learning that Illinois does not and will not bow under their tyranny.
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I'm not afraid. Come and get me, Donald.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm not afraid. Come and get me, Donald.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.
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‼️NYC EMERGENCY RALLY ‼️
HANDS OFF LETITIA JAMES
TODAY, Friday, October 10th
5:30 PM, Foley Square, NYC
On October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. New York will fight back.
#Pinks
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
HANDS OFF LETITIA JAMES
TODAY, Friday, October 10th
5:30 PM, Foley Square, NYC
On October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. New York will fight back.
#Pinks
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
‼️NYC EMERGENCY RALLY ‼️
HANDS OFF LETITIA JAMES
TODAY, Friday, October 10th
5:30 PM, Foley Square, NYC
On October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. New York will fight back.
#Pinks
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
HANDS OFF LETITIA JAMES
TODAY, Friday, October 10th
5:30 PM, Foley Square, NYC
On October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. New York will fight back.
#Pinks
www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...
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Chronology of Russian provocations in September.
September 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Chronology of Russian provocations in September.
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SpaceX now controls enough spectrum to offer commercial-grade mobile services globally — and the company is positioning itself to replace every other mobile operator with a service that operates entirely beyond national jurisdiction, warns British MP Tom Tugendhat. wapo.st/3IlM56R
Opinion | Elon Musk’s latest power grab points in a clear direction
His SpaceX deal could fundamentally alter the relationship between a state and its citizens.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
SpaceX now controls enough spectrum to offer commercial-grade mobile services globally — and the company is positioning itself to replace every other mobile operator with a service that operates entirely beyond national jurisdiction, warns British MP Tom Tugendhat. wapo.st/3IlM56R
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On X, I follow White House spokespeople, to attach referenced facts that counter their propaganda (and needle them a bit).
Every single (always, negative) response and MOST of the likes I get are from faked accounts.
Essentially, the entire conversation on X is false. This is dangerous.
Every single (always, negative) response and MOST of the likes I get are from faked accounts.
Essentially, the entire conversation on X is false. This is dangerous.
September 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On X, I follow White House spokespeople, to attach referenced facts that counter their propaganda (and needle them a bit).
Every single (always, negative) response and MOST of the likes I get are from faked accounts.
Essentially, the entire conversation on X is false. This is dangerous.
Every single (always, negative) response and MOST of the likes I get are from faked accounts.
Essentially, the entire conversation on X is false. This is dangerous.
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Many of your grandparents were the original Antifa.
They fought against the Nazis on the beaches of Normandy and in the forests of Ardennes.
They literally helped save the world from the scourge of fascism.
Today, under this regime, they would be declared terrorists.
Let it sink in.
They fought against the Nazis on the beaches of Normandy and in the forests of Ardennes.
They literally helped save the world from the scourge of fascism.
Today, under this regime, they would be declared terrorists.
Let it sink in.
September 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Many of your grandparents were the original Antifa.
They fought against the Nazis on the beaches of Normandy and in the forests of Ardennes.
They literally helped save the world from the scourge of fascism.
Today, under this regime, they would be declared terrorists.
Let it sink in.
They fought against the Nazis on the beaches of Normandy and in the forests of Ardennes.
They literally helped save the world from the scourge of fascism.
Today, under this regime, they would be declared terrorists.
Let it sink in.
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Umberto Eco’s List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism
#4 Disagreement is treason
#4 Disagreement is treason
Umberto Eco’s List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism
Creative Commons image by Rob Bogaerts, via the National Archives in Holland
One of the key questions facing both journalists and loyal oppositions these days is how do we stay honest as euphemisms an...
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September 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Umberto Eco’s List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism
#4 Disagreement is treason
#4 Disagreement is treason
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NATO-member Estonia says three Russian jets violated its airspace reut.rs/4gt5sY0
NATO-member Estonia says three Russian jets violated its airspace
NATO member Estonia's airspace was violated by three Russian military jets on Friday, its government said, amid an increasingly tense atmosphere on the alliance's eastern flank.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NATO-member Estonia says three Russian jets violated its airspace reut.rs/4gt5sY0
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A reminder that many foreign companies are still operating in Russia & thus contributing to Moscow's war effort with this useful platform:
som.yale.edu/story/2022/o...
som.yale.edu/story/2022/o...
Over 1,000 Companies Have Curtailed Operations in Russia—But Some Remain
som.yale.edu
September 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A reminder that many foreign companies are still operating in Russia & thus contributing to Moscow's war effort with this useful platform:
som.yale.edu/story/2022/o...
som.yale.edu/story/2022/o...