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For my hero of 2025 at @motherjones.com, I wrote about the late great disabled disability justice oracle Alice Wong, including her work with Disability Visibility Project, Crips for eSims for Gaza, and #CripTheVote. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hero of 2025: Alice Wong
The disability justice icon's last message: "Don’t let the bastards grind you down."
www.motherjones.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
For my hero of 2025 at @motherjones.com, I wrote about the late great disabled disability justice oracle Alice Wong, including her work with Disability Visibility Project, Crips for eSims for Gaza, and #CripTheVote. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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On the last day of 2025, help win in 2026. Chip in to @runforsomething.net and support the ~250k people who've signed up to run for office as they get onto the ballot in a moment when we have the chance to win big in lots of unexpected places. secure.actblue.com/donate/20251...
Give Now Before 12/31: All Gifts Matched!
Let's elect young progressives!
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December 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On the last day of 2025, help win in 2026. Chip in to @runforsomething.net and support the ~250k people who've signed up to run for office as they get onto the ballot in a moment when we have the chance to win big in lots of unexpected places. secure.actblue.com/donate/20251...
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Here's a look at the stories that drew you in this year, from the federal push to deploy the National Guard to Portland to the region’s response to ICE, investigations by OPB reporters, federal funding cuts and stories of everyday resilience.
The top 15 OPB news stories of 2025
OPB has compiled a list of 15 of the biggest news stories that resonated with the public this year, from January to December.
www.opb.org
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Here's a look at the stories that drew you in this year, from the federal push to deploy the National Guard to Portland to the region’s response to ICE, investigations by OPB reporters, federal funding cuts and stories of everyday resilience.
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“Wartime recruitment” plan outlines influencer deals and hyper-targeted ads to hire thousands of MAGA fans.
ICE Barbie Scheme to Recruit Fox Viewers, UFC Fans and Gun Nuts Gets Leaked
“Wartime recruitment” plan outlines influencer deals and hyper-targeted ads to hire thousands of MAGA fans.
trib.al
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Wartime recruitment” plan outlines influencer deals and hyper-targeted ads to hire thousands of MAGA fans.
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If you're a Democrat, you're a sucker if you imagine this agency has anything to do with immigration. It is--and aspires to be!--a fascist paramilitary goon squad. You should start saying so and lay the groundwork for starving it of funding when you take power
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you're a Democrat, you're a sucker if you imagine this agency has anything to do with immigration. It is--and aspires to be!--a fascist paramilitary goon squad. You should start saying so and lay the groundwork for starving it of funding when you take power
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🚨BREAKING: One Republican lawyer who worked to overturn the 2020 election alongside leaders of the effort, and a second who was a senior member of Cleta Mitchell’s anti-voting network, were recently hired to work on voting issues at the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
One New DOJ Voting Lawyer Worked on Georgia Fake Electors Plot. Another Was Part of Cleta Mitchell’s Anti-Voting Network
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚨BREAKING: One Republican lawyer who worked to overturn the 2020 election alongside leaders of the effort, and a second who was a senior member of Cleta Mitchell’s anti-voting network, were recently hired to work on voting issues at the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
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On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” climate change activist @billmckibben.bsky.social examines the remarkable growth of renewable energy and why it gives us a chance to fight climate change.
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
December 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” climate change activist @billmckibben.bsky.social examines the remarkable growth of renewable energy and why it gives us a chance to fight climate change.
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
It’s the most optimistic 30 minutes you’ll hear all week: tinyurl.com/3ztc2w34
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Trump isn't sticking up for Colorado election criminal Tina Peters because he has sympathy for her. He's doing it because he wants all the MAGA election criminals to know he'll stick up for them if they keep trying to steal elections.
Trump posted this after vetoing a water bill for Lauren Boebert’s district
December 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Trump isn't sticking up for Colorado election criminal Tina Peters because he has sympathy for her. He's doing it because he wants all the MAGA election criminals to know he'll stick up for them if they keep trying to steal elections.
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At the start of 2025, we knew this movement would play a pivotal role in the fight against authoritarianism.
Still, we’re blown away by the level of commitment and dedication you have shown throughout a difficult year.
Thank you for reminding the regime that power still belongs with the people.
Still, we’re blown away by the level of commitment and dedication you have shown throughout a difficult year.
Thank you for reminding the regime that power still belongs with the people.
December 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
At the start of 2025, we knew this movement would play a pivotal role in the fight against authoritarianism.
Still, we’re blown away by the level of commitment and dedication you have shown throughout a difficult year.
Thank you for reminding the regime that power still belongs with the people.
Still, we’re blown away by the level of commitment and dedication you have shown throughout a difficult year.
Thank you for reminding the regime that power still belongs with the people.
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So my wife did the only rational thing left. Today, she canceled our policy. As of January 1, we’re uninsured.
This isn’t a reckless decision. It’s a calculated one.
3/6
This isn’t a reckless decision. It’s a calculated one.
3/6
December 31, 2025 at 5:29 AM
So my wife did the only rational thing left. Today, she canceled our policy. As of January 1, we’re uninsured.
This isn’t a reckless decision. It’s a calculated one.
3/6
This isn’t a reckless decision. It’s a calculated one.
3/6
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The year in review with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Channel your inner John Lewis - "All of us must get in the revolution. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and every hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution is complete."
Channel your inner John Lewis - "All of us must get in the revolution. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and every hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution is complete."
December 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The year in review with @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Channel your inner John Lewis - "All of us must get in the revolution. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and every hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution is complete."
Channel your inner John Lewis - "All of us must get in the revolution. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and every hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution is complete."
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Utah loves Trump. It didn’t stop him from taking a chainsaw to one of its largest employers.
Utah loves Trump. It didn’t stop him from taking a chainsaw to one of its largest employers.
What happened when Elon & Co. started slashing?
www.motherjones.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Utah loves Trump. It didn’t stop him from taking a chainsaw to one of its largest employers.
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Washington County saw the greatest overall population increase, adding more than 4,000 residents. Multnomah — which added 2,200 — and Clackamas — which added 1,400 — were also among the top five counties with the greatest population growth.
Portland’s suburbs grew the most, as Oregon’s population grew modestly in 2025
Within Washington County, Hillsboro added more than 1,000 residents to reach a population of 112,035. Beaverton surpassed 100,000 residents for the first time.
www.opb.org
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Washington County saw the greatest overall population increase, adding more than 4,000 residents. Multnomah — which added 2,200 — and Clackamas — which added 1,400 — were also among the top five counties with the greatest population growth.
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In 2006, when Stephen Miller was a student at Duke, he wrote that he was a practicing Jew but was outraged that the university was “ignoring Christmas.” He complained: “You'd probably find more Christmas decorations at your local mosque.”
An early example of the “war on Christmas” propaganda.
An early example of the “war on Christmas” propaganda.
The case for Christmas
There is absolutely no single logical reason why we shouldn't have a Christmas tree on the quad and a Nativity scene in the Bryan Center. Eighty-five percent of our nation is Christian and every...
www.dukechronicle.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In 2006, when Stephen Miller was a student at Duke, he wrote that he was a practicing Jew but was outraged that the university was “ignoring Christmas.” He complained: “You'd probably find more Christmas decorations at your local mosque.”
An early example of the “war on Christmas” propaganda.
An early example of the “war on Christmas” propaganda.
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“Our country will be woke no longer,” President Trump said in an address to Congress in March.
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
“Our country will be woke no longer,” President Trump said in an address to Congress in March.
www.oregonlive.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Our country will be woke no longer,” President Trump said in an address to Congress in March.
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Oregon's got a host of new laws kicking in Jan. 1. Portland suburbs see big population growth. OPB photographers share their most memorable photos from the year. Blazers win. Ducks WBB loses a heartbreaker. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB’s First Look: New year, new laws
Dozens of new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature are set to kick in New Year’s Day. Here's your First Look at Tuesday's news.
www.opb.org
December 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Oregon's got a host of new laws kicking in Jan. 1. Portland suburbs see big population growth. OPB photographers share their most memorable photos from the year. Blazers win. Ducks WBB loses a heartbreaker. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
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The amount of white dudes who have shot up schools is not insignificant. Had this been a shooter and the daycare workers didn’t react the way they did?
White dude with camera arrives at daycare and demands to see kids.
Daycare workers keep doors and windows closed.
White dude alleges fraud.
Every Republican backs white dude.
That's the current story in Minnesota.
Daycare workers keep doors and windows closed.
White dude alleges fraud.
Every Republican backs white dude.
That's the current story in Minnesota.
December 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The amount of white dudes who have shot up schools is not insignificant. Had this been a shooter and the daycare workers didn’t react the way they did?
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In Trump's economy, you pay more so billionaires can pay less.
You deserve better.
You deserve better.
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In Trump's economy, you pay more so billionaires can pay less.
You deserve better.
You deserve better.
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It’s easy to depict a faceless bureaucracy as a monster. Historically and otherwise, the Republican Party has aimed to do just that—and the Trump-era scapegoating amounts to extreme assholism. But the right-wing haters have got it wrong.
Federal workers are, as a whole, heroes.
Federal workers are, as a whole, heroes.
Hero of 2025: Civil servants
They make America greater, but the Trump administration wants them traumatized.
www.motherjones.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s easy to depict a faceless bureaucracy as a monster. Historically and otherwise, the Republican Party has aimed to do just that—and the Trump-era scapegoating amounts to extreme assholism. But the right-wing haters have got it wrong.
Federal workers are, as a whole, heroes.
Federal workers are, as a whole, heroes.
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Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
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As one year comes to a close and a new one is on the horizon, I’m reflecting on the opportunity we have in front of us for 2026 to be a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
Understanding 2025 and Being Ready for the New Year
We have an opportunity to make 2026 a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As one year comes to a close and a new one is on the horizon, I’m reflecting on the opportunity we have in front of us for 2026 to be a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
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Senator Murphy takes note of Trump bringing a Russian propagandist back to Nashville
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Senator Murphy takes note of Trump bringing a Russian propagandist back to Nashville
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OPINION: "And for all the talk about saving the American people money by gutting this agency, I can tell you that the federal government cutting AmeriCorps is the equivalent of me deciding to save money by not spending $10," Kevin Edwards writes.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
OPINION: "And for all the talk about saving the American people money by gutting this agency, I can tell you that the federal government cutting AmeriCorps is the equivalent of me deciding to save money by not spending $10," Kevin Edwards writes.
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Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans will expire in less than 72 hours.
Instead of acting, House Republicans spent the last few weeks pushing a plan that would kick over 100,000 people off their health care each year.
Shameful.
Instead of acting, House Republicans spent the last few weeks pushing a plan that would kick over 100,000 people off their health care each year.
Shameful.
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans will expire in less than 72 hours.
Instead of acting, House Republicans spent the last few weeks pushing a plan that would kick over 100,000 people off their health care each year.
Shameful.
Instead of acting, House Republicans spent the last few weeks pushing a plan that would kick over 100,000 people off their health care each year.
Shameful.
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This is always a great reminder that we, together, can and will win this.
Stick together.
Stick together.
The grasshopper gets it — divide and conquer. Today’s robber barons use the same playbook. But together, we have all the power. Watch.
December 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This is always a great reminder that we, together, can and will win this.
Stick together.
Stick together.