@hopeisours.bsky.social
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It's not just Trump's secret police, plenty of other countries demand you open your phone so they can search it: North Korea, Iran, China, Russia and Israel, for instance. And come to think of it, these are the countries Trump normally votes with at the UN.
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up. How to Protect Your Privacy.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's not just Trump's secret police, plenty of other countries demand you open your phone so they can search it: North Korea, Iran, China, Russia and Israel, for instance. And come to think of it, these are the countries Trump normally votes with at the UN.
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“Grand conspiracy” investigation in Florida appears to the very essence of lawfare. My thoughts in @MSNOW_Reports.
www.ms.now/opinion/flor...
www.ms.now/opinion/flor...
Opinion | Why this Florida "grand conspiracy" investigation is so concerning to legal experts like me
Trump ally and Miami U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones is leading a “grand conspiracy” investigation with dozens of grand jury subpoenas.
www.ms.now
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Grand conspiracy” investigation in Florida appears to the very essence of lawfare. My thoughts in @MSNOW_Reports.
www.ms.now/opinion/flor...
www.ms.now/opinion/flor...
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"They believed Ukraine was on the verge of failing. The fact that empirical evidence indicated the opposite didn’t bother them; if anything, they seemed to think they should help Ukraine fail faster to get it over with.”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html
The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"They believed Ukraine was on the verge of failing. The fact that empirical evidence indicated the opposite didn’t bother them; if anything, they seemed to think they should help Ukraine fail faster to get it over with.”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html
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Pam Bondi... What is This? We know it’s an August 2019 email that was sent 9 days after Jeffrey Epstein’s death. The email was sent to a Detective in the NYPD/FBI Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force. The subject reads: “Epstein Co-conspirator Pics.” But all the pics are redacted.
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Pam Bondi... What is This? We know it’s an August 2019 email that was sent 9 days after Jeffrey Epstein’s death. The email was sent to a Detective in the NYPD/FBI Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force. The subject reads: “Epstein Co-conspirator Pics.” But all the pics are redacted.
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"Russia is approaching a grim milestone: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin's
'special military operation' in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin
'special military operation' in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin
December 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Russia is approaching a grim milestone: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin's
'special military operation' in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin
'special military operation' in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin
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Another health breakthrough.
(h/t Gav)
(h/t Gav)
New study shows Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed to achieve full neurological recovery—not just prevented or slowed—in animal models | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
For more than a century, people have considered Alzheimer's disease (AD) an irreversible illness. Consequently, research has focused on preventing or ...
case.edu
December 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Another health breakthrough.
(h/t Gav)
(h/t Gav)
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NEW EPISODE: David Pakman joined me to break down the most dangerous and overlooked trends of Donald Trump’s second term, from public desensitization and media failure to economic backlash, immigration cruelty, and rising threats to democratic norms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZEx...
Why Republicans Are Finally Abandoning Trump | David Pakman
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEW EPISODE: David Pakman joined me to break down the most dangerous and overlooked trends of Donald Trump’s second term, from public desensitization and media failure to economic backlash, immigration cruelty, and rising threats to democratic norms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZEx...
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“The past has its own terrible inevitability.
But it is never too late to change the future.”
Wise words to live by.
Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social
But it is never too late to change the future.”
Wise words to live by.
Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“The past has its own terrible inevitability.
But it is never too late to change the future.”
Wise words to live by.
Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social
But it is never too late to change the future.”
Wise words to live by.
Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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Proud to see @UMichLaw student Michael Vandergriff publish this thoughtful piece in @Lawfare about the dangers of misguided designations of foreign terrorist organizations.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fore...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fore...
Foreign Terrorist Designations Pose Civil Liberties Concerns
Foreign Antifa designations risk enabling surveillance of domestic critics by creating a foreign nexus for expanded counterterrorism powers.
www.lawfaremedia.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Proud to see @UMichLaw student Michael Vandergriff publish this thoughtful piece in @Lawfare about the dangers of misguided designations of foreign terrorist organizations.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fore...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fore...
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Even with Trump lording over America like a giant slug, positive change can and will still happen at the state (and city) level. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-wealth-tax-that-works
December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Even with Trump lording over America like a giant slug, positive change can and will still happen at the state (and city) level. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-wealth-tax-that-works
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While I truly dislike year end stories, I did one, and I’m breaking it into two parts. It’s important for us to remember where we were at the beginning of the year, the damage thats been done, but ultimately how we are on a better trajectory and should take hope.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Trump's Year of Havoc, Greed, and Ego (Part 1 of 2)
A review of this year, and why next year will be better.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
While I truly dislike year end stories, I did one, and I’m breaking it into two parts. It’s important for us to remember where we were at the beginning of the year, the damage thats been done, but ultimately how we are on a better trajectory and should take hope.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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In this new era, taking action on redistricting is not optional—it is essential. We know the work ahead will require persistence—but we were built to meet this moment. Join us & President @barackobama.bsky.social in the fight for a representative democracy: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/nraf-dec2025
December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In this new era, taking action on redistricting is not optional—it is essential. We know the work ahead will require persistence—but we were built to meet this moment. Join us & President @barackobama.bsky.social in the fight for a representative democracy: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/nraf-dec2025
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2025 was a year of presidential action and congressional inaction — Trump broke records for executive orders, while Congress saw the longest government shutdown in history. @nytopinion.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
2025 was a year of presidential action and congressional inaction — Trump broke records for executive orders, while Congress saw the longest government shutdown in history. @nytopinion.nytimes.com
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Trump continues to fall for Putin’s lies, whether by choice or by weakness.
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Trump continues to fall for Putin’s lies, whether by choice or by weakness.
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⚡️ 'They are looking for a pretext' — Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Zelensky dismissed Russia's claims that Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Putin's state residence as "another lie," warning that Moscow is using the allegation to justify potential strikes on Kyiv.
Zelensky dismissed Russia's claims that Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Putin's state residence as "another lie," warning that Moscow is using the allegation to justify potential strikes on Kyiv.
'They are looking for a pretext' — Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Zelensky dismissed Russian claims that Ukrainian drones targeted Putin’s residence as “another lie,” warning Moscow is using the allegation as a pretext for possible strikes on Kyiv and government bui...
kyivindependent.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
⚡️ 'They are looking for a pretext' — Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Zelensky dismissed Russia's claims that Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Putin's state residence as "another lie," warning that Moscow is using the allegation to justify potential strikes on Kyiv.
Zelensky dismissed Russia's claims that Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Putin's state residence as "another lie," warning that Moscow is using the allegation to justify potential strikes on Kyiv.
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The first time I searched Trump, there were over 900 records found.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The first time I searched Trump, there were over 900 records found.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
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‘Put them in the witness chair’: Swalwell demands accountability over delayed Epstein files release
Democratic Congressman and candidate for California Governor Eric Swalwell joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss.
Democratic Congressman and candidate for California Governor Eric Swalwell joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss.
‘Put them in the witness chair’: Swalwell demands accountability over delayed Epstein files release
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
‘Put them in the witness chair’: Swalwell demands accountability over delayed Epstein files release
Democratic Congressman and candidate for California Governor Eric Swalwell joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss.
Democratic Congressman and candidate for California Governor Eric Swalwell joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss.
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Long distances between hospitals that deliver babies have only been getting longer in recent years due to closures, putting extra strain on ambulance services and paramedics.
via @arkansasadvocate.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/arka...
via @arkansasadvocate.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/arka...
Arkansas’ maternity ward shortage sometimes leads to births in ambulances, paramedics say
Mike Tharp said he stopped counting years ago how many babies he’s delivered in ambulances in the more than two decades he’s been a paramedic in the Arkansas Delta.Most of the time the deliveries aren...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Long distances between hospitals that deliver babies have only been getting longer in recent years due to closures, putting extra strain on ambulance services and paramedics.
via @arkansasadvocate.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/arka...
via @arkansasadvocate.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/arka...
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Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
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How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
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Lawyers for Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a nine-year state prison sentence for her role in a voting system data breach — asked the Colorado Court of Appeals last week to release her after President Donald Trump granted Peters a legally meaningless “pardon” earlier this month.
Following Trump’s ‘Pardon,’ Tina Peters Asks Colorado Appeals Court to Release Her
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Lawyers for Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a nine-year state prison sentence for her role in a voting system data breach — asked the Colorado Court of Appeals last week to release her after President Donald Trump granted Peters a legally meaningless “pardon” earlier this month.
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“Putin was very generous”
Notice how Trump can’t stop praising Putin, even while Russia is bombing Ukraine. Authoritarians recognize each other.
Notice how Trump can’t stop praising Putin, even while Russia is bombing Ukraine. Authoritarians recognize each other.
December 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Putin was very generous”
Notice how Trump can’t stop praising Putin, even while Russia is bombing Ukraine. Authoritarians recognize each other.
Notice how Trump can’t stop praising Putin, even while Russia is bombing Ukraine. Authoritarians recognize each other.
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