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at the risk of sound like bill bennett, where exactly are the men in these boy’s lives? the fathers? coaches? anyone genuinely concerned with their lives?
Essay: A senior at an all boys high school on the appeal of the Tate brothers: In a confusing time for young men, they offer “answers that are appealingly simple.”
Essay | Boys at My High School Love the Tate Brothers. Here’s Why.
In this confusing time for young men, we take our role models where we can find them.
www.wsj.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
at the risk of sound like bill bennett, where exactly are the men in these boy’s lives? the fathers? coaches? anyone genuinely concerned with their lives?
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I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
April 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
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A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.
Count the Dead by the Millions
From HIV and tuberculosis infections to millions of dead children, the deadly impact of Rubio, Musk and Trump’s agenda has been quantified.
www.rollingstone.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.
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People from coast to coast, and city to city, are standing united against the Trump regime and billionaire backed government takeover. Our #PeoplesMovement is growing stronger every day as more people wake up to the constitutional crisis.
Join us at www.FiftyFifty.one. 🤝
#50501Movement #April19
Join us at www.FiftyFifty.one. 🤝
#50501Movement #April19
April 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
People from coast to coast, and city to city, are standing united against the Trump regime and billionaire backed government takeover. Our #PeoplesMovement is growing stronger every day as more people wake up to the constitutional crisis.
Join us at www.FiftyFifty.one. 🤝
#50501Movement #April19
Join us at www.FiftyFifty.one. 🤝
#50501Movement #April19
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The Supreme Court told Trump to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The Trump administration is publicly mocking the high court now and refusing to comply with court orders.
Here’s why ⤵️
The Trump administration is publicly mocking the high court now and refusing to comply with court orders.
Here’s why ⤵️
Why Trump and His Admin Are Publicly Mocking the Supreme Court
Donald Trump was told by the Supreme Court to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador, but he would rather set a disturbing precedent.
www.rollingstone.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Supreme Court told Trump to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The Trump administration is publicly mocking the high court now and refusing to comply with court orders.
Here’s why ⤵️
The Trump administration is publicly mocking the high court now and refusing to comply with court orders.
Here’s why ⤵️
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Justice for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Justice for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Trump’s DOGE chief, Elon Musk, has blazed a staggering trail of destruction, firing tens of thousands of workers while cashing in. Rolling Stone reports on inside Musk's gleeful dismantling of the government ⤵️
Inside Elon Musk's Gleeful Destruction of the Government
Trump’s DOGE chief, Elon Musk, has blazed a staggering trail of destruction, firing tens of thousands of workers while cashing in.
www.rollingstone.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump’s DOGE chief, Elon Musk, has blazed a staggering trail of destruction, firing tens of thousands of workers while cashing in. Rolling Stone reports on inside Musk's gleeful dismantling of the government ⤵️
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According to a source, when Musk privately messages associates and confidants about reports from federal staffers about how their lives have been wrecked, the Tesla CEO is known to react with laugh-crying emojis.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
April 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
According to a source, when Musk privately messages associates and confidants about reports from federal staffers about how their lives have been wrecked, the Tesla CEO is known to react with laugh-crying emojis.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's actions targeting law firms and universities Thursday, encouraging them to fight back.
WATCH: 'It's up to all of us to fix this,' Obama says about democracy
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's actions targeting law firms and universities Thursday, encouraging them to fight back.
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Fox News attacking Obama for golfing during a market crash but make the footage Trump
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Fox News attacking Obama for golfing during a market crash but make the footage Trump
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The last 24 hours brought a parade of humiliation for Musk, starting with his $20 million losing bet on the GOP candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hours later, Tesla reported its biggest sales drop ever. Then came a story quoting MAGA insiders who say that Musk has overstayed his WH welcome.
Everything is blowing up in Elon Musk’s face | CNN Business
All it took was losing $100 billion in three months to make Elon Musk change his tune on government work.
www.cnn.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The last 24 hours brought a parade of humiliation for Musk, starting with his $20 million losing bet on the GOP candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hours later, Tesla reported its biggest sales drop ever. Then came a story quoting MAGA insiders who say that Musk has overstayed his WH welcome.
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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “TRADE DEFICIT”—IT’S JUST CALLED “BUYING THINGS.” YOU DO NOT HAVE A TRADE DEFICIT WITH YOUR DENTIST JUST BECAUSE HE NEVER BUYS ANYTHING FROM YOU.
April 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “TRADE DEFICIT”—IT’S JUST CALLED “BUYING THINGS.” YOU DO NOT HAVE A TRADE DEFICIT WITH YOUR DENTIST JUST BECAUSE HE NEVER BUYS ANYTHING FROM YOU.
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We need new leaders in Washington. I’m running for Senate to be one. Let’s go.
April 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We need new leaders in Washington. I’m running for Senate to be one. Let’s go.
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Wow. Comeback win for the #Flames . They take it in the shootout. Did what they needed to do to keep the math going, stolen two points in Denver. Now, have to follow that up tmr in Utah.
They stuck with it tonight.
They stuck with it tonight.
April 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Wow. Comeback win for the #Flames . They take it in the shootout. Did what they needed to do to keep the math going, stolen two points in Denver. Now, have to follow that up tmr in Utah.
They stuck with it tonight.
They stuck with it tonight.
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This #OpEd explains how social media algorithms are designed to keep us angry and keep us engaged.
Social Media Companies Want You to Be Outraged — Here's How to Avoid Their Trap
Tweets that use emotional words like “lie” and “anger” are more likely to go viral.
www.teenvogue.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This #OpEd explains how social media algorithms are designed to keep us angry and keep us engaged.
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The cruelty bothers me. The nonsensical denials bother me. The moving of the goal posts about what constitutes acceptable behavior bothers me.
But the thing that scares me is the incompetence.
But the thing that scares me is the incompetence.
March 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The cruelty bothers me. The nonsensical denials bother me. The moving of the goal posts about what constitutes acceptable behavior bothers me.
But the thing that scares me is the incompetence.
But the thing that scares me is the incompetence.
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If the meaning of “oligarchy” feels like a blur from history class, don’t worry — its definition is actually pretty simple. We break it down ⤵️
What Is an Oligarchy, and Why Are People Worried the US Is Becoming One?
We break it down.
www.teenvogue.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
If the meaning of “oligarchy” feels like a blur from history class, don’t worry — its definition is actually pretty simple. We break it down ⤵️
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🔥 PETE ON HEGSETH-GATE: “An epic fuck-up… these are not serious people… if there are no consequences, all the bluster from Trump about merit was bullshit… we deserve so much better…”
March 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🔥 PETE ON HEGSETH-GATE: “An epic fuck-up… these are not serious people… if there are no consequences, all the bluster from Trump about merit was bullshit… we deserve so much better…”
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All you need to know about Twitter
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
All you need to know about Twitter
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Since my socials are getting flooded let's discuss the infamous "crash-out"
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🔴Live - Let's Discuss the "Crash-Out"
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March 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Since my socials are getting flooded let's discuss the infamous "crash-out"
youtube.com/live/yentXt8...
youtube.com/live/yentXt8...
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Vivian Wilson is Teen Vogue’s special issue cover star. The 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk discusses her modeling and TV aspirations, unusual extended family, and what she describes as the “cartoonishly evil” Trump admin. Read the full interview here: www.teenvogue.com/story/vivian...
March 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Vivian Wilson is Teen Vogue’s special issue cover star. The 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk discusses her modeling and TV aspirations, unusual extended family, and what she describes as the “cartoonishly evil” Trump admin. Read the full interview here: www.teenvogue.com/story/vivian...