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Our weekly chats with our co-founders are going to be even bigger in 2026 with more special guests, new features, and even more ways for you to get involved.
But you must use this new link if you want to keep joining us (or join us for the first time) in the new year. 👇
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What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
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December 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our weekly chats with our co-founders are going to be even bigger in 2026 with more special guests, new features, and even more ways for you to get involved.
But you must use this new link if you want to keep joining us (or join us for the first time) in the new year. 👇
But you must use this new link if you want to keep joining us (or join us for the first time) in the new year. 👇
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Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth.
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...
www.propublica.org
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth.
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
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David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. Now, the author and his wife are tackling a major real-world problem. https://to.pbs.org/3Yvw9Dv
How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse
David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. His latest is “Nash Falls,” a story about a successful businessman recruited by the FBI to expose a global crime network. But Baldacc...
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December 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM
David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. Now, the author and his wife are tackling a major real-world problem. https://to.pbs.org/3Yvw9Dv
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December 26, 2025
December 26, 2025
On Tuesday, December 23, the U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
December 26, 2025
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James Garfield is often portrayed as a good man in an age of bad governance—but the real story is a little more complicated, Jake Lundberg writes in Time-Travel Thursdays.
When One Honest Politician Isn’t Enough
James Garfield is often portrayed as a good man in an age of bad governance, but the real story is a little more complicated.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
James Garfield is often portrayed as a good man in an age of bad governance—but the real story is a little more complicated, Jake Lundberg writes in Time-Travel Thursdays.
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The Trump administration says it will dismantle a key climate-science center, while salvaging its forecasting capabilities. “Today, predicting the weather without considering the climate would be meteorological malpractice," Michelle Nijhuis argues.
The U.S. Is on the Verge of Meteorological Malpractice
The Trump administration says it will dismantle a premier climate center, while somehow keeping weather forecasting intact.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Trump administration says it will dismantle a key climate-science center, while salvaging its forecasting capabilities. “Today, predicting the weather without considering the climate would be meteorological malpractice," Michelle Nijhuis argues.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 500 drones and around 40 missiles, including Kinzhal missiles. The main strike targeted #Kyiv, hitting energy facilities and civilian infrastructure.
The Russian attack left nearly one third of Kyiv without heating.
Russia is a terrorist state.
The Russian attack left nearly one third of Kyiv without heating.
Russia is a terrorist state.
December 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Russia attacked Ukraine with 500 drones and around 40 missiles, including Kinzhal missiles. The main strike targeted #Kyiv, hitting energy facilities and civilian infrastructure.
The Russian attack left nearly one third of Kyiv without heating.
Russia is a terrorist state.
The Russian attack left nearly one third of Kyiv without heating.
Russia is a terrorist state.
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Show me an album your folks use to play and you still jam to today. My early morning hype music:
December 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Show me an album your folks use to play and you still jam to today. My early morning hype music:
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There’s one kind of Supreme Court case we should all be paying extra attention to. slate.trib.al/YRN2w2P
The Supreme Court Cast Its Lot With Trumpism. It Should Be Very Worried.
Why did the conservative supermajority align with the president, and what consequences might it face for its choices?
slate.trib.al
December 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
There’s one kind of Supreme Court case we should all be paying extra attention to. slate.trib.al/YRN2w2P
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"It was hard to pick only 25. But it was easier than it used to be," Daniel Dale writes. https://cnn.it/49bMv9c
December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It was hard to pick only 25. But it was easier than it used to be," Daniel Dale writes. https://cnn.it/49bMv9c
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Saturday News: Russia's "mass attack on Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks”; “Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area”; “Dragged down by an unpopular president, [Rs] are bracing for a midterm trouncing” bluevirginia.us/2025/12/satu...
Saturday News: “Russia launches mass attack on Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks”; “Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area”; “Dragged ...
by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, December 27. Cyclones, floods and wildfires among 2025’s costliest climate-related ...
bluevirginia.us
December 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Saturday News: Russia's "mass attack on Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks”; “Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area”; “Dragged down by an unpopular president, [Rs] are bracing for a midterm trouncing” bluevirginia.us/2025/12/satu...
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Trump will push crime as an election issue in 2026. Read about what the most recent statistics *actually* show & the gap between reported patterns & perceptions. In a truth-free presidency, knowing the facts matters more than ever. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan... open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
December 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Trump will push crime as an election issue in 2026. Read about what the most recent statistics *actually* show & the gap between reported patterns & perceptions. In a truth-free presidency, knowing the facts matters more than ever. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan... open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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I’m helping out with the @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social please join us
December 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’m helping out with the @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social please join us
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Pam Bondi and Kash Patel have drastically changed the way DOJ operates. I’ll discuss at 8 am ET on @msnowcomms.bsky.social
Saturday at 7am ET — @barbmcquade.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Pam Bondi and Kash Patel have drastically changed the way DOJ operates. I’ll discuss at 8 am ET on @msnowcomms.bsky.social
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Don't remember this one? It's OK, this family has done so many horrendous things, it's hard to keep track of them all.
Get the details here: https://bit.ly/3Y9dVaC
#TrumpCrimeFamily
Get the details here: https://bit.ly/3Y9dVaC
#TrumpCrimeFamily
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don't remember this one? It's OK, this family has done so many horrendous things, it's hard to keep track of them all.
Get the details here: https://bit.ly/3Y9dVaC
#TrumpCrimeFamily
Get the details here: https://bit.ly/3Y9dVaC
#TrumpCrimeFamily
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Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
Friend, Neighbor, Military Target
Trump has presented Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum with a near-impossible dilemma.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
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Another year, another stack of great books to read. PBS News Hour’s Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. https://to.pbs.org/4oJC81Q
14 best books of 2025, according to these experts
Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year.
www.pbs.org
December 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Another year, another stack of great books to read. PBS News Hour’s Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. https://to.pbs.org/4oJC81Q
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In less than ONE month, my administration will get to work to enact our Affordable Virginia Agenda.
Working with our General Assembly, we’ll lower healthcare, energy, and housing costs in 2026 — and beyond.
It’s time to put Virginia families first.
Working with our General Assembly, we’ll lower healthcare, energy, and housing costs in 2026 — and beyond.
It’s time to put Virginia families first.
December 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
In less than ONE month, my administration will get to work to enact our Affordable Virginia Agenda.
Working with our General Assembly, we’ll lower healthcare, energy, and housing costs in 2026 — and beyond.
It’s time to put Virginia families first.
Working with our General Assembly, we’ll lower healthcare, energy, and housing costs in 2026 — and beyond.
It’s time to put Virginia families first.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The Brennan Center stands up for the Constitution and the rule of law. This year, we fought for checks and balances and due process as the administration repeatedly attacked them. In 2026, we will continue that fight. Will you support our work? #[bit.ly/3MV4zNh
December 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Brennan Center stands up for the Constitution and the rule of law. This year, we fought for checks and balances and due process as the administration repeatedly attacked them. In 2026, we will continue that fight. Will you support our work? #[bit.ly/3MV4zNh
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https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-supreme-court-elections-2026-voting-rights-7bdc9fca91db382a5b34db64c9294265 “Mississippi is nearly 40% Black, but has never had more than one Black Justice on the nine-member Court” #mississippi #elections #jimcrow #racism #uspolitics #ACLU
Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
A judge on Friday ordered special elections for the Mississippi Supreme Court after earlier finding that the electoral map used to select justices violated the Voting Rights Act.
apnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-supreme-court-elections-2026-voting-rights-7bdc9fca91db382a5b34db64c9294265 “Mississippi is nearly 40% Black, but has never had more than one Black Justice on the nine-member Court” #mississippi #elections #jimcrow #racism #uspolitics #ACLU
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This most difficult part of this exercise was only picking 25.
25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin
The worst of the worst, ranked 1-25.
www.meidasplus.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This most difficult part of this exercise was only picking 25.
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📽️Our second most-watched video of 2025 covers something that resonated deeply with us since Jan. 20 — feeling unsafe.
Rep. @ericswalwell.bsky.social joined us to discuss the first weeks of the second Trump administration and how its actions are harming our security.
Rep. @ericswalwell.bsky.social joined us to discuss the first weeks of the second Trump administration and how its actions are harming our security.
Trump is Making Us Less “Safe” | Rep. Eric Swalwell
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
📽️Our second most-watched video of 2025 covers something that resonated deeply with us since Jan. 20 — feeling unsafe.
Rep. @ericswalwell.bsky.social joined us to discuss the first weeks of the second Trump administration and how its actions are harming our security.
Rep. @ericswalwell.bsky.social joined us to discuss the first weeks of the second Trump administration and how its actions are harming our security.
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The #sistersinlaw make the destruction of our democracy feel less lonely…and less inevitable. Special shout out to @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social for very clearly pronouncing “home in on.” You’re fighting the good fight.
December 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The #sistersinlaw make the destruction of our democracy feel less lonely…and less inevitable. Special shout out to @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social for very clearly pronouncing “home in on.” You’re fighting the good fight.
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#SistersInLaw answers your questions and analyzes the news for you. Listen while you have a cup of coffee or while you finish gift shopping or wrapping. Here’s a clip but you can join our convo at www.politicon.com/podcast-epis...
December 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#SistersInLaw answers your questions and analyzes the news for you. Listen while you have a cup of coffee or while you finish gift shopping or wrapping. Here’s a clip but you can join our convo at www.politicon.com/podcast-epis...