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I've been studying politics for years. I don't do this for the clicks. I'm disabled and it's the only way I know how to be an activist. I try to provide factual information and data.
~~~~~~~ Truth to power
New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US - BBC News share.google/cKgV14bREeUY...

Who the hell does trump think he is? We're just going to start taking countries whenever we want? Venezuela then Greenland really 🤬
New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Ah yes, our government’s Christmas spirit:

Thousands of families are terrified this holiday, not celebrating.👇
December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.

From the NPR archives.
Happy winter solstice! At last, we've made it to 'The Shortest Day'
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Food insecurity is worse than you think #farming
YouTube video by Potato Ty
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December 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Robert Reich (@robertreich)
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December 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the flu that’s circulating now.
The New Flu Variant Could Spread Widely This Year. Here’s What to Know.
Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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The climate lab the Trump administration is closing "is very much the infrastructure for the field as a whole," said Paul Kushner, a professor at the @utoronto.ca. Closing it "will weaken atmospheric science as a whole [and] certainly will weaken Canadian science as collateral damage."
Canadian scientist at world-leading climate lab learns Trump plans to 'dismantle' it
The Trump administration is planning to "dismantle" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. The lab is among the world's most important research hubs on climate, weather, oc...
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December 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrtAKtr3/
Damn, Tik Tok goes Magatok
on Jan 22nd, 2026.
I will dump this MF very soon
#TikTok has signed an agreement to create a new U.S. joint venture, according to a memo sent to employees by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. Find more at the #linkinbio or the link on screen. #CNBC
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December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I miss him and his VP.
March 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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I guess Tommy tupperville, the despicable senator he is, is running for governor in Alabama. Here's a big red flag! He doesn't even live in Alabama, he lives in Florida. Mortgage fraud anybody 🤔 Also, if it wasn't for us BLUE States, Alabama wouldn't even survive.
'Let that sink in': Joe stunned by Sen. Tuberville's comments on SNAP and 'young men'
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Well isn't this the truth. Short and sweet 🤔
This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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December 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Colorado Department of Transportation officials have closed highways in west metro Denver amid weather forecasts of severe wind gusts and critical fire conditions.
High winds force highway closures in west metro Denver
Colorado Department of Transportation officials have closed highways in west metro Denver amid weather forecasts of severe wind gusts and critical fire conditions.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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1. A blockade is an act of war

2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨

3. It’s always about oil.
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Wow the Kennedys are very pissed. Who can blame them.
JFK family opposes Kennedy Center renaming
YouTube video by WFAA
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December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities, closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement. n.pr/4ql1J2G
ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past
In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities, closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mediaite's Most Influential in News Media 2025 share.google/8zrD5nrfMEiv...

🤔🤔🤔 Wow Candice Owen didn't make the list I don't think.
Mediaite's Most Influential in News Media 2025
Who's up? Who's down? And who's No. 1? The staff of Mediaite is proud to bring you the 75 Most Influential in News Media 2025 — Presented by GM
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Introducing Rx Inspector, ProPublica’s Prescription Drug Lookup Tool %%page%% %%sep%% %%sitename%%
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Rx Inspector: ProPublica’s New Tool Provides Drug Info the FDA Won’t
We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind app to help you find out where your generic drugs come from and see the track records of the factories that made them.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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House Republicans declined to extend expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits, potentially doubling costs and causing 130,000 Alabamians to lose coverage.
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
House Republicans declined to extend expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits, potentially doubling costs and causing 130,000 Alabamians to lose coverage.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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📊 New research alert: We analyzed AI policies across every world region to map their impact on journalism.

Only 20 of 188 documents mention "journalist" or "news," but all will reshape the information landscape. Read more: bit.ly/4s7nVPq

#JournalismNewFrontier
Journalism’s New Frontier: An Analysis of Global AI Policy Proposals and Their Impacts on Journalism
CNTI analyzed 188 national and regional AI strategies, laws and policies that collectively cover more than 99 countries to determine how AI regulation is impacting journalism around the world.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Office of Special Counsel, an independent political watchdog, said in August that it was investigating Smith, and the White House issued a presidential memorandum this year aimed at suspending security clearances of lawyers at the law firm that provided legal services to Smith.
December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys boss reut.rs/4j4E4B2
UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys boss
British consumer confidence and spending is muted heading into Christmas and the government's budget last month did little to help, the boss of electricals retailer Currys said on Thursday.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined the ranks of organizations that are losing funding for grants that, federal officials say, don’t align with the Trump administration’s missions or priorities.
December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM