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I am here for hope and to join ALL THE FIGHTS for everything good. Mom to 2 gay kids and will go to jail for them. Lover of nature, art, music, and science. Blue in the South - lived in MS, LA, AR, and TX. 🏳️🌈🇵🇸🇺🇦✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
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Theresa Gillespie Isom, a North Mississippi Democrat, has won a special election for Mississippi Senate District 2, flipping a Republican-held seat.
Her victory means Democrats could be on the verge of breaking the Republican Party’s supermajority in the upper legislative chamber.
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Her victory means Democrats could be on the verge of breaking the Republican Party’s supermajority in the upper legislative chamber.
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Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom Flips GOP-Held Mississippi Senate Seat in North Mississippi
Theresa Gillespie Isom, a North Mississippi Democrat, has won a special election for Mississippi Senate District 2, flipping a GOP-held seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Theresa Gillespie Isom, a North Mississippi Democrat, has won a special election for Mississippi Senate District 2, flipping a Republican-held seat.
Her victory means Democrats could be on the verge of breaking the Republican Party’s supermajority in the upper legislative chamber.
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Her victory means Democrats could be on the verge of breaking the Republican Party’s supermajority in the upper legislative chamber.
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Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people. n.pr/3LIXtL2
Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people. n.pr/3LIXtL2
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After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
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“We have a (senator) … who made the comment, ‘If I was invited to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.’ And she represents this state,” Priscilla Williams-Till said. “Well, I represent this state, too, and God has directed my path. We will change the hate that’s come out of Mississippi.”
Emmett Till’s Cousin Is Running for US Senate in Mississippi
Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, is running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi against incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
buff.ly
September 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“We have a (senator) … who made the comment, ‘If I was invited to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.’ And she represents this state,” Priscilla Williams-Till said. “Well, I represent this state, too, and God has directed my path. We will change the hate that’s come out of Mississippi.”
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It’s understandable why most of the media response to Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book has focussed on its Trump-related content. “But this framing may actually undersell the book’s hideous, maggot-crawling depravity,” @winterjessica.bsky.social writes.
The Epstein Birthday Book Is Even Worse Than You Might Realize
Reading the two-hundred-and-thirty-eight-page document from start to finish is like examining a crudely illustrated contract with the devil.
www.newyorker.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It’s understandable why most of the media response to Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book has focussed on its Trump-related content. “But this framing may actually undersell the book’s hideous, maggot-crawling depravity,” @winterjessica.bsky.social writes.
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The Trump administration claims that drilling in the U.S. is cleaner than in other countries due to tighter environmental oversight.
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story. Read more: https://propub.li/42amQuX
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story. Read more: https://propub.li/42amQuX
September 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Trump administration claims that drilling in the U.S. is cleaner than in other countries due to tighter environmental oversight.
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story. Read more: https://propub.li/42amQuX
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story. Read more: https://propub.li/42amQuX
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The Supreme Court is forging an America where weighing race can be used to harm minorities, but not to protect them.
The Supreme Court says colleges can’t consider race. But ICE can.
So much for the justices' promise of a "colorblind Constitution."
www.motherjones.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Supreme Court is forging an America where weighing race can be used to harm minorities, but not to protect them.
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Breaking News: A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean last week appeared to have turned around before the attack started, U.S. officials said.
Venezuelan Boat Suspected of Drug Smuggling Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Strike
The Trump administration has argued that the summary killing of 11 people it accused of running drugs was legal under the laws of war.
nyti.ms
September 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Breaking News: A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean last week appeared to have turned around before the attack started, U.S. officials said.
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“I don’t care whether it’s a Republican president or a Democrat president,” said Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, once a Trump rival for the White House. “We can’t just want to kill people without having some kind of process.” https://to.pbs.org/4m7JBGM
Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power
As Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels. Graham told Trump to blow something up. The military strike on a...
to.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“I don’t care whether it’s a Republican president or a Democrat president,” said Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, once a Trump rival for the White House. “We can’t just want to kill people without having some kind of process.” https://to.pbs.org/4m7JBGM
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The largest aid flotilla in history has been attacked twice in two days whilst in port in Tunisia. Open source analysis suggests an incendiary munition is to blame, contradicting official statements. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/09...
Incendiary Munitions Strike Gaza-bound Flotilla Two Nights in a Row - bellingcat
On September 8 and 9, two vessels of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) were attacked outside the port of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia. Bellingcat analysed footage and images from both incidents. ...
www.bellingcat.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The largest aid flotilla in history has been attacked twice in two days whilst in port in Tunisia. Open source analysis suggests an incendiary munition is to blame, contradicting official statements. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/09...
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In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours
In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
bit.ly
September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
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Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.
33 million voters have been run through a Trump administration citizenship check
Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.
n.pr
September 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.
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Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.
Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace
Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.
n.pr
September 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.
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NEW: Three charter school districts’ superintendents are among the highest paid in Texas.
The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.
By @emsimani.bsky.social and Lexi Churchill
The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.
By @emsimani.bsky.social and Lexi Churchill
These Charter Superintendents Are Some of the Highest Paid in Texas. Their Districts Are Among the Lowest Performing.
Three charter school districts in Texas underreported the compensation paid to their top leaders. The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.
www.propublica.org
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW: Three charter school districts’ superintendents are among the highest paid in Texas.
The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.
By @emsimani.bsky.social and Lexi Churchill
The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.
By @emsimani.bsky.social and Lexi Churchill
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🧵 An open letter to the US Open and USTA:
Trump will attend the #USOpen as a guest of ROLEX. Yesterday, Trump declared 'WAR' on Chicago. The USTA has called for media censorship of dissent against Trump today.
I played NCAA tennis many years ago and still play. Today I resign my #USTA membership.
Trump will attend the #USOpen as a guest of ROLEX. Yesterday, Trump declared 'WAR' on Chicago. The USTA has called for media censorship of dissent against Trump today.
I played NCAA tennis many years ago and still play. Today I resign my #USTA membership.
September 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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SHAMELESS: Donald Trump is slapping his name on infrastructure projects across the U.S. funded by President Biden’s historic 2021 infrastructure law that Trump opposed and tried to derail. (NYT)
September 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
SHAMELESS: Donald Trump is slapping his name on infrastructure projects across the U.S. funded by President Biden’s historic 2021 infrastructure law that Trump opposed and tried to derail. (NYT)
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Everything Trump touches dies.
September 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Everything Trump touches dies.
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This is frankly one of the worst things Donald Trump has ever posted, which is really saying something
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is frankly one of the worst things Donald Trump has ever posted, which is really saying something
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September 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Trump posted online that Chicago was "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather "clean them up."
Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
Trump posted online that Chicago was "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather "clean them up."
n.pr
September 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Trump posted online that Chicago was "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather "clean them up."
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Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Artist’s latest work at Royal Courts of Justice in London is thought to refer to pro-Palestine demonstrations
A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice before quickly being covered up by guards.
Banksy confirmed the artwork was his by posting a picture of it on Instagram on Monday morning. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
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The constitution is supposed to apply equally to all Americans. The Department of Justice is flirting with removing constitutional protections from anyone with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
The top stories in trans news to start your week:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
The top stories in trans news to start your week:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Department of Justice Considers Throwing Out Constitution for Trans Americans — Assigned
Leading Off: The Department of Justice toys with the idea of banning trans Americans from owning guns. The NRA comes to an unexpected defense of the trans community. Texas successfully passes a bathro...
www.assignedmedia.org
September 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The constitution is supposed to apply equally to all Americans. The Department of Justice is flirting with removing constitutional protections from anyone with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
The top stories in trans news to start your week:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
The top stories in trans news to start your week:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
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Trump has turned the National Guard into mall cops. Cost? $1 million a day.
Trump has turned the National Guard into mall cops. Cost? $1 million a day.
If I got mugged in broad daylight, what could those National Guard members really, legally, do?
www.motherjones.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Trump has turned the National Guard into mall cops. Cost? $1 million a day.