Nancy Esperanza
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Congratulations, Dolly! We love to see it!
Dolly Parton Was Just Awarded Her First Oscar—And Her Poignant Speech Has Fans Cheering
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Congratulations, Dolly! We love to see it!
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It is late and I have a lot of work to do. But the excitement of today's big victory in Texas has me writing instead about how we got here and what is next. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all my writings and to support the 21 person team. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
It is late and I have a lot of work to do. But the excitement of today's big victory in Texas has me writing instead about how we got here and what is next. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all my writings and to support the 21 person team. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Trump has ordered a massive military buildup in the Caribbean.
After months of lethal strikes at sea, Trump is threatening to expand this illegal unauthorized war to Venezuela.
We don’t need another war. We need health care for all.
After months of lethal strikes at sea, Trump is threatening to expand this illegal unauthorized war to Venezuela.
We don’t need another war. We need health care for all.
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump has ordered a massive military buildup in the Caribbean.
After months of lethal strikes at sea, Trump is threatening to expand this illegal unauthorized war to Venezuela.
We don’t need another war. We need health care for all.
After months of lethal strikes at sea, Trump is threatening to expand this illegal unauthorized war to Venezuela.
We don’t need another war. We need health care for all.
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This picture tells it all.
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This picture tells it all.
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WTF
Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
WTF
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As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
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“I feel painful about the families of 9/11, but we have to focus on reality.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“I feel painful about the families of 9/11, but we have to focus on reality.”
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Vaccines based on mRNA can be tailored to target a cancer patient’s unique tumor mutations. But crumbling support for cancer and mRNA vaccine research has endangered this promising therapy
Personalized Cancer Vaccines Are Almost Here—But Federal Funding Cuts Could Derail Them
Vaccines based on mRNA can be tailored to target a cancer patient’s unique tumor mutations. But crumbling support for cancer and mRNA vaccine research has endangered this promising therapy
www.scientificamerican.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Vaccines based on mRNA can be tailored to target a cancer patient’s unique tumor mutations. But crumbling support for cancer and mRNA vaccine research has endangered this promising therapy
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They really did tweet an image of the Golden M above the White House. Sheesh. Clowns, all of them.
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
They really did tweet an image of the Golden M above the White House. Sheesh. Clowns, all of them.
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This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
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I remember a time (not too long ago) that we had the collective moral decency to agree, that if a politician spoke this way to a female reporter, that would be the end of their political career.
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I remember a time (not too long ago) that we had the collective moral decency to agree, that if a politician spoke this way to a female reporter, that would be the end of their political career.
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ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Minnesota for soliciting sex from a minor
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Minnesota for soliciting sex from a minor
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Don’t worry y’all it’s just a “quiet time” in the labor market
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Don’t worry y’all it’s just a “quiet time” in the labor market
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42 million will have to reapply for SNAP.
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due t…
thehill.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
42 million will have to reapply for SNAP.
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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Trump on MBS: "He's investing $1 trillion into the United States." (The entire GDP of Saudi Arabia is $1.1 trillion, so yeah, this isn't happening)
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Trump on MBS: "He's investing $1 trillion into the United States." (The entire GDP of Saudi Arabia is $1.1 trillion, so yeah, this isn't happening)
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The journalist who asked is Mary Bruce.
Kudos to her for asking.
Kudos to her for asking.
Reporter: Is it appropriate for your family to do business with Saudi Arabia while you’re president? The us intelligence concluded you orchestrated the murder of a journalist…
Trump: Who are you with?
Reporter: ABC News
Trump: Who are you with?
Reporter: ABC News
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The journalist who asked is Mary Bruce.
Kudos to her for asking.
Kudos to her for asking.
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Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
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Everyone is downplaying that Mar-A-Lago is a vector in the Epstein pipeline so it’s good to point this out
“ At just 16 years old, she took a job at Mar a Lago, believing she had secured a dream summer position. But that dream quickly morphed into a nightmare when Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon her…. They trafficked her”
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Everyone is downplaying that Mar-A-Lago is a vector in the Epstein pipeline so it’s good to point this out
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Looking for what you can do to make you voice heard? This campaign is gaining traction.
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Looking for what you can do to make you voice heard? This campaign is gaining traction.
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
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NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
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The Indiana State Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s call for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The move preserves Indiana’s current map and represents yet another rebuke of Trump’s national gerrymander push.
Indiana GOPers Defy Trump, Vote Against Gerrymander Session
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The Indiana State Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s call for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The move preserves Indiana’s current map and represents yet another rebuke of Trump’s national gerrymander push.
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GOP Rep. Salazar: "Talking about Charlotte -- 200 people in 48 hours were arrested. 70% of them did not have a criminal record according to DHS. That's a mistake ... do not touch the lady who has been here for 10, 20 years contributing to the economy ... that is why those people are protesting"
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
GOP Rep. Salazar: "Talking about Charlotte -- 200 people in 48 hours were arrested. 70% of them did not have a criminal record according to DHS. That's a mistake ... do not touch the lady who has been here for 10, 20 years contributing to the economy ... that is why those people are protesting"
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November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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My on the record quote: "My law firm and I are still not tired of winning.😎"
www.democracydocket.com/cases/texas-...
www.democracydocket.com/cases/texas-...
🚨 League of United Latin American Citizens v. Abbott
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My on the record quote: "My law firm and I are still not tired of winning.😎"
www.democracydocket.com/cases/texas-...
www.democracydocket.com/cases/texas-...
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas