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May 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Why have you voted for any Trump nominees during an autocratic hostile takeover of our institutions by illegal means?
klobuchar.senate.gov Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · Feb 28
It’s not cute to accidentally cancel Ebola prevention — a virus with a 50% fatality rate.
 
It’s even less acceptable when it turns out you didn’t “restore” the prevention for Ebola like you claimed.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Feb 26
Elon Musk: "We will make mistakes. We won't be perfect ... so for example, with USAID, one of the things we accidentally canceled very briefly was ebola prevention."
February 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I asked a prominent congressional Democrat if the party needs new leadership. His answer surprised me: “It’s a fair point,” he said.

Is it a crack in the edifice?

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WATCH: Do Dems need new leaders? "Fair point," Ro Khanna says
I ask the California congressman about the Trump slump in the markets, why Democrats seem so spineless, how the donor class sabotaged his party, and what his vision for a comeback looks like
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March 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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February 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Feb 24
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.

Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Watchdog Says Impeach Bessent for Handing Treasury Payment System Over to Musk 'Wrecking Crew' at DOGE www.commondreams.org/news/scott-b...
Watchdog Says Impeach Bessent for Handing Treasury Payment System Over to Musk 'Wrecking Crew' at DOGE | Common Dreams
One group leader called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decision "a blatant attack on democracy that will harm working people."
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February 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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January 31, 2025
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January 31, 2025
On February 1, 1862, in the early days of the Civil War, the Atlantic Monthly published Julia Ward Howe's "Battle Hymn of the Republic,” summing up the cause of freedom for which the United States tro...
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February 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Despite midflight near-misses and dire pleas, airline-bankrolled lawmakers recently expanded flight traffic at Washington’s busy airport.
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Before D.C. Airport Collision, Lawmakers Brushed Off Warnings And Boosted Flights
Despite midflight near-misses and dire pleas, airline-bankrolled lawmakers recently expanded flight traffic at Washington’s busy airport.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Regulators approved controversial therapies amid excess deaths, questionable efficacy, and conflicts of interest.
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The Deadly Secrets Behind “Breakthrough” Alzheimer’s Drugs
Regulators approved controversial therapies amid excess deaths, questionable efficacy, and conflicts of interest.
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January 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
gds58.bsky.social
American capitalism just got a black eye
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American capitalism just got a black eye
The story behind today’s stock market tank
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January 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Fossil fuel operatives are pushing Trump and state governments to buy billions of a volatile cryptocurrency, jeopardizing taxpayer dollars and the environment alike.
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The Dark Money Plan To Spend Your Tax Dollars On Bitcoin
Fossil fuel operatives are pushing Trump and state governments to buy billions of a volatile cryptocurrency, jeopardizing taxpayer dollars and the environment alike.
www.levernews.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Honoring Service: Cecile Richards
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Honoring Service: Cecile Richards
This morning, Cecile Richards, who fought for the rights of American women as the president of Planned Parenthood, passed away.
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January 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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January 19, 2025
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January 19, 2025
You hear sometimes, now that we know the sordid details of the lives of some of our leading figures, that America has no heroes left.
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January 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Bernie Blasts Trump For Moving Inauguration Inside: “Wear Some Fucking Mittens”
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Bernie Blasts Trump For Moving Inauguration Inside: “Wear Some Fucking Mittens”
The Vermonter seemed incredulous at Trump’s low tolerance for cold.
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January 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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January 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
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The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
Thanks to President Biden, the Constitution will finally guarantee equality for all
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January 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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These lawmakers made a fortune in the stock market last year
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These lawmakers made a fortune in the stock market last year
Federal government employees who own stock in a company are prohibited by law from being involved in any matter that may impact the financial interests of the company — whether or not the matter can p...
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January 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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New WaPo Slogan: The Runners-Up
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New WaPo Slogan: The Runners-Up
In his first post for The Contrarian, Andy Borowitz offers creative editorial assistance to Jeff Bezos
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January 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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this was an amazing moment. "We got all kinds of drunks and adulterers here! what's one more?"
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jan 14
Markwayne Mullin: "Senator Kaine, or I guess I better use the senator from Virginia, starts bringing up the fact that 'what if you showed up drunk to your job?' How many senators have shown up drunk to vote at night? ... how many senators have gotten a divorce for cheating?"
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... via @bridgemi.com
Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in ...
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January 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Started //// going

(Democracy dies in capitalism)
January 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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This is a very casual way to explain something that is absolutely NOT normal
January 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Pete Hegseth Furious That Confirmation Hearing Conflicts with Happy Hour
"This is a left-wing conspiracy to keep me from ordering my first round."
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January 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Why the Christian Right Demonizes Discourse newrepublic.com/article/1900... via @newrepublic.com
Why the Christian Right Demonizes Discourse
Their toxic fear of ideas is shaping the modern censorship movement.
newrepublic.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
gds58.bsky.social
While proponents claim direct-to-consumer drug ads educate consumers, critics say that mass-market misinformation is costing patients and taxpayers alike.
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Drug Commercials Aren’t Just Annoying — They’re Costing You Money
While proponents claim direct-to-consumer drug ads educate consumers, critics say that mass-market misinformation is costing patients and taxpayers alike.
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January 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM