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We are on a path where decades of public policy aimed at supporting Americans with disabilities is being weakened and overturned due to the ongoing influence of Christian nationalism.
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We are on a path where decades of public policy aimed at supporting Americans with disabilities is being weakened and overturned due to the ongoing influence of Christian nationalism.
@kettering.org
kettering.org/ableism-in-a...
Ableism in America: How Christian Nationalism Informs Project 2025
Americans with disabilities and their families have long fought for equal protection under federal and state law in the United States. The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 was a ...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NEW COLUMN
We are on a path where decades of public policy aimed at supporting Americans with disabilities is being weakened and overturned due to the ongoing influence of Christian nationalism.
@kettering.org
kettering.org/ableism-in-a...
We are on a path where decades of public policy aimed at supporting Americans with disabilities is being weakened and overturned due to the ongoing influence of Christian nationalism.
@kettering.org
kettering.org/ableism-in-a...
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Worth reading:
1. Dictionaries
2. Dictionaries
3. Logic/ critical thinking (not formal logic).
4. Science
5. Psychology
6. Some philosophy (because it can increase meta-rational capacity).
1. Dictionaries
2. Dictionaries
3. Logic/ critical thinking (not formal logic).
4. Science
5. Psychology
6. Some philosophy (because it can increase meta-rational capacity).
December 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Worth reading:
1. Dictionaries
2. Dictionaries
3. Logic/ critical thinking (not formal logic).
4. Science
5. Psychology
6. Some philosophy (because it can increase meta-rational capacity).
1. Dictionaries
2. Dictionaries
3. Logic/ critical thinking (not formal logic).
4. Science
5. Psychology
6. Some philosophy (because it can increase meta-rational capacity).
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Yes. And lawyers in the admin, once informed of details, knew how fucking bad it was and told senior colleagues, and then the scapegoating began zeteo.com/p/trump-hegs...
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yes. And lawyers in the admin, once informed of details, knew how fucking bad it was and told senior colleagues, and then the scapegoating began zeteo.com/p/trump-hegs...
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“U.S. Border Patrol agents detained multiple people with work permits and American citizenship in the agency's "Catahoula Crunch" immigration sweeps so far, according to immigrant rights groups and attorneys representing one detainee.”
Citizens, permit holders detained in New Orleans immigration sweeps, attorneys and advocates say
"They’re not focusing on particular people, they're focusing on particular traits," said attorney Homero López, a former immigration judge. "Those traits tend to be physical in nature.”
www.nola.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“U.S. Border Patrol agents detained multiple people with work permits and American citizenship in the agency's "Catahoula Crunch" immigration sweeps so far, according to immigrant rights groups and attorneys representing one detainee.”
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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If I, or any other civil servant or contractor, refused to do either of these things, let alone both, my access would be suspended & I would expect my clearance would be yanked & I’d ultimately be terminated.
MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Breaking on MS NOW: The Signalgate report contradicts Pete Hegseth's claims he did nothing wrong. It shows he "violated policy by using a non-approved device," a source who read the report says.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
If I, or any other civil servant or contractor, refused to do either of these things, let alone both, my access would be suspended & I would expect my clearance would be yanked & I’d ultimately be terminated.
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Mark Warner, the top Dem on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he reviewed the DOD IG's Signalgate report and Pete Hegseth either needs to be fired or resign.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Mark Warner, the top Dem on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he reviewed the DOD IG's Signalgate report and Pete Hegseth either needs to be fired or resign.
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It’s not just media but really society as a whole that tends to platform and oooh-aaaah the worst humans. Maybe if we didn’t give so much attention to so many malignant narcissist-frauds, we wouldn’t be in such a corrupt, fucked-up epic mess caused by so many malignant narcissist-frauds.
December 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
It’s not just media but really society as a whole that tends to platform and oooh-aaaah the worst humans. Maybe if we didn’t give so much attention to so many malignant narcissist-frauds, we wouldn’t be in such a corrupt, fucked-up epic mess caused by so many malignant narcissist-frauds.
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feel like I'm going to snap one of these days, tear off my shirt, and run down the street screaming TRUMP PARDONED A 400 TON COKE TRAFFICKER
Former Honduran president released from US prison after Trump pardon reut.rs/3Y3ziKg
Former Honduran president released from US prison after Trump pardon
President Donald Trump, who has painted himself as a fearsome warrior against illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence after being convicted of conspiring to import tons of cocaine into the United States.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
feel like I'm going to snap one of these days, tear off my shirt, and run down the street screaming TRUMP PARDONED A 400 TON COKE TRAFFICKER
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NEWS
During their phone call Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump for more help with his pardon request.
During their phone call Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump for more help with his pardon request.
Scoop: Netanyahu asked Trump for more help in pardon push
"Netanyahu wants Trump to do more, but the president has done all he can do,"
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
NEWS
During their phone call Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump for more help with his pardon request.
During their phone call Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump for more help with his pardon request.
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Absolutely disgraceful and dangerous.
He and his supporters constantly talk about rhetoric that gets people killed…that’s what this is.
He and his supporters constantly talk about rhetoric that gets people killed…that’s what this is.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Absolutely disgraceful and dangerous.
He and his supporters constantly talk about rhetoric that gets people killed…that’s what this is.
He and his supporters constantly talk about rhetoric that gets people killed…that’s what this is.
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Elon Musk’s charitable foundation grew larger than ever in 2024. But, for the fourth year in a row, the huge charity failed to give away the minimum amount required by law — and the donations it did make went largely to charities closely tied to Musk himself, who is the world's richest man.
Elon Musk’s Foundation Grows to $14 Billion, but Gives Little to Outsiders
The philanthropy has become one of America’s biggest, but most of its giving went to charities closely tied to the world’s richest man.
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Elon Musk’s charitable foundation grew larger than ever in 2024. But, for the fourth year in a row, the huge charity failed to give away the minimum amount required by law — and the donations it did make went largely to charities closely tied to Musk himself, who is the world's richest man.
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Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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Honestly, he is *this* close to blurting out the "n" word. I expect it any day.
Trump: When they come from hell and they complain and do nothing but bitch—we don’t want them in our country. Let them go back to where they came from
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Honestly, he is *this* close to blurting out the "n" word. I expect it any day.
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In college, I had to read the Department of Defense’s Law of War manual.
I kid you not when I tell you that firing at the shipwrecked is quite literally provided as an example of an illegal order.
I kid you not when I tell you that firing at the shipwrecked is quite literally provided as an example of an illegal order.
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In college, I had to read the Department of Defense’s Law of War manual.
I kid you not when I tell you that firing at the shipwrecked is quite literally provided as an example of an illegal order.
I kid you not when I tell you that firing at the shipwrecked is quite literally provided as an example of an illegal order.
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Q: You said that second strike was in accordance with the law of armed conflict, but the Navy's own manual says that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Q: You said that second strike was in accordance with the law of armed conflict, but the Navy's own manual says that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
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A consistent fruit of Christian Nationalism is homicide.
All Christian Nationalists inevitably end up as murderers and/or accomplices. It simply cannot be helped. When one insists their theological views *must* reign supreme, the siren-call of violence is irresistible.
All Christian Nationalists inevitably end up as murderers and/or accomplices. It simply cannot be helped. When one insists their theological views *must* reign supreme, the siren-call of violence is irresistible.
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A consistent fruit of Christian Nationalism is homicide.
All Christian Nationalists inevitably end up as murderers and/or accomplices. It simply cannot be helped. When one insists their theological views *must* reign supreme, the siren-call of violence is irresistible.
All Christian Nationalists inevitably end up as murderers and/or accomplices. It simply cannot be helped. When one insists their theological views *must* reign supreme, the siren-call of violence is irresistible.
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Killing boatloads of poor people for *alleged* drug offenses while pardoning an elite trafficker...is the Drug War in a nutshell.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...
Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said Friday he intends to grant a “full and complete pardon” to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a move that would erase a major US drug-trafficking conviction ...
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Killing boatloads of poor people for *alleged* drug offenses while pardoning an elite trafficker...is the Drug War in a nutshell.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...
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This is ridiculous. It was the first TRUMP admin which developed the cases against President Hernandez. His brother Tony Hernandez was indicted in 2018 and convicted in 2019, and key ally Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez was indicted in 2020.
Both were later sentenced to life in prison!
Both were later sentenced to life in prison!
Leavitt: "The people of Honduras have highlighted to him how the former President Hernandez was set up. This was a clear Biden over prosecution."
December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is ridiculous. It was the first TRUMP admin which developed the cases against President Hernandez. His brother Tony Hernandez was indicted in 2018 and convicted in 2019, and key ally Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez was indicted in 2020.
Both were later sentenced to life in prison!
Both were later sentenced to life in prison!
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CA11 throws out lower court order blocking Georgia's ban on giving food and water to people waiting in line to vote, says lower court has to run the analysis again based on intervening SCOTUS precedent.
Unanimous, bipartisan panel (Obama/Trump/GWB)
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Unanimous, bipartisan panel (Obama/Trump/GWB)
storage.courtlistener.com/pdf/2025/12/...
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
CA11 throws out lower court order blocking Georgia's ban on giving food and water to people waiting in line to vote, says lower court has to run the analysis again based on intervening SCOTUS precedent.
Unanimous, bipartisan panel (Obama/Trump/GWB)
storage.courtlistener.com/pdf/2025/12/...
Unanimous, bipartisan panel (Obama/Trump/GWB)
storage.courtlistener.com/pdf/2025/12/...
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If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.
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In which Trump tries throwing an admiral under the bus to save his own sorry hide.
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REPORTER: Does the administration deny that that second strike happened, or did it happen and the administration denies that Hegseth gave the order?
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In which Trump tries throwing an admiral under the bus to save his own sorry hide.
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The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*