“I wonder why people aren’t more concerned by what Trump has been doing”
American media:
American media:
September 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“I wonder why people aren’t more concerned by what Trump has been doing”
American media:
American media:
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For the record, our division commander BANNED things called “presence patrols” in Iraq.
“If you don’t have a specific task & purpose, your ‘presence’ doesn’t do anything.”
National Guard stating they are now doing presence patrols in DC.
A complete waste of soldier’s time & effort.
“If you don’t have a specific task & purpose, your ‘presence’ doesn’t do anything.”
National Guard stating they are now doing presence patrols in DC.
A complete waste of soldier’s time & effort.
August 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
For the record, our division commander BANNED things called “presence patrols” in Iraq.
“If you don’t have a specific task & purpose, your ‘presence’ doesn’t do anything.”
National Guard stating they are now doing presence patrols in DC.
A complete waste of soldier’s time & effort.
“If you don’t have a specific task & purpose, your ‘presence’ doesn’t do anything.”
National Guard stating they are now doing presence patrols in DC.
A complete waste of soldier’s time & effort.
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Thousands of people in Eastern Canada are under evacuation orders and thousands more have been warned to be on high alert as quick-moving wildfires burn out of control during what has become Canada’s second-worst wildfire season on record.
Canada Has Its Second-Worst Wildfire Season on Record
Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.
nyti.ms
August 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thousands of people in Eastern Canada are under evacuation orders and thousands more have been warned to be on high alert as quick-moving wildfires burn out of control during what has become Canada’s second-worst wildfire season on record.
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For all the sanctimony about stopping the killing, the real message is (to paraphrase Melania Trump’s famous jacket), “We don’t care.”
Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin Planning to Carve Up Ukraine
It’s hard to see anything good coming from the meeting of the president and his hero.
www.thebulwark.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For all the sanctimony about stopping the killing, the real message is (to paraphrase Melania Trump’s famous jacket), “We don’t care.”
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Trump’s political hack nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics is already monkeying with the data.
Earth to the Senate: Don’t confirm Antoni. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-political-hack-nominee-for
Earth to the Senate: Don’t confirm Antoni. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-political-hack-nominee-for
Trump’s political hack nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics is already monkeying with the data.
The Senate mustn’t confirm him
robertreich.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Trump’s political hack nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics is already monkeying with the data.
Earth to the Senate: Don’t confirm Antoni. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-political-hack-nominee-for
Earth to the Senate: Don’t confirm Antoni. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-political-hack-nominee-for
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Ok DC its your turn now.
Show em how it's done.
Sending you all love from
Portland
Show em how it's done.
Sending you all love from
Portland
August 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Ok DC its your turn now.
Show em how it's done.
Sending you all love from
Portland
Show em how it's done.
Sending you all love from
Portland
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A driver faces up to $110,000 for driving 27 km/h (17 mph) over the speed limit on a Swiss street because he can afford it.
The Swiss are not alone. Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries all issue punishments based on a person’s wealth
The Swiss are not alone. Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries all issue punishments based on a person’s wealth
A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it
A wealthy driver caught for going way too fast on a Swiss city street is facing a fine of more than $110,000.
apnews.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A driver faces up to $110,000 for driving 27 km/h (17 mph) over the speed limit on a Swiss street because he can afford it.
The Swiss are not alone. Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries all issue punishments based on a person’s wealth
The Swiss are not alone. Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries all issue punishments based on a person’s wealth
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"The demonstrations scheduled for this Saturday, August 16th are branded as 'Fight the Trump Takeover'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans
The Democratic National Committee and more than three dozen groups plan events across 20 states Saturday, according to details first shared with NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"The demonstrations scheduled for this Saturday, August 16th are branded as 'Fight the Trump Takeover'..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office picked up the lawsuit after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped a similar one in March.
New York Sues Zelle—What To Know About Alleged $1 Billion Scams Over The App
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office picked up the lawsuit after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped a similar one in March.
www.forbes.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office picked up the lawsuit after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped a similar one in March.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Notice they don’t deny it.
Corruption and grift at every turn. 🇺🇸
Corruption and grift at every turn. 🇺🇸
August 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Notice they don’t deny it.
Corruption and grift at every turn. 🇺🇸
Corruption and grift at every turn. 🇺🇸
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If he flies with one, dines with one and parties with one for years, he’s probably one himself.
August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If he flies with one, dines with one and parties with one for years, he’s probably one himself.
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It’s like I’m watching Watchmen play out in the United States in 2025
"We’re creating something even more dangerous to the country: A masked monster of a law enforcement agency, one uniquely unsuited for its new power, authority, reach, and funding levels."
Spending $200 billion on ICE is a terrible idea
I've covered federal law enforcement for two decades. Here are the things that worry me most.
www.motherjones.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It’s like I’m watching Watchmen play out in the United States in 2025
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
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As Always…. 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾
August 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
As Always…. 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾
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NEW: An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
www.propublica.org
August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
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Ducklings swarm perceiving the guardian as a safety instinct.
August 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ducklings swarm perceiving the guardian as a safety instinct.