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Retired artist wannabe. Trying hard to keep from having to retire my pony, too.
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Tomorrow from Ezra Klein and Matt Yglesias: the Democratic Party will never win elections again unless it stops listening to its far-left extremists like Bill Kristol
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Tomorrow from Ezra Klein and Matt Yglesias: the Democratic Party will never win elections again unless it stops listening to its far-left extremists like Bill Kristol
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Everything Trump touches dies.
Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges reut.rs/4ivqyWJ
Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges
Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.
reut.rs
December 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Everything Trump touches dies.
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Genuinely confused by Megyn Kelly’s journey. At one point she was anti Trump no? He hated her? She made an anti Fox movie and went to NBC…seemed like she was angling to move mainstream and then…what the fuck happened?
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Genuinely confused by Megyn Kelly’s journey. At one point she was anti Trump no? He hated her? She made an anti Fox movie and went to NBC…seemed like she was angling to move mainstream and then…what the fuck happened?
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This is sadistic, ghoulish even ... bloodthirsty
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This is sadistic, ghoulish even ... bloodthirsty
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"American stocks are up. But guess what? They're up more everywhere else."
November 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"American stocks are up. But guess what? They're up more everywhere else."
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We're #20!
(Of 23.)
(Of 23.)
December 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We're #20!
(Of 23.)
(Of 23.)
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This
After all of the everything, it's tough to take the president's notes on his health at face value. Pics (that reporters can share with relevant experts) or it didn't happen.
New — White House doctor's memo on Donald Trump’s recent MRI (which White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just called “preventative").
The memo says Trump's cardiovascular and abdominal imaging is “perfectly normal" and that "he remains in excellent overall health."
The memo says Trump's cardiovascular and abdominal imaging is “perfectly normal" and that "he remains in excellent overall health."
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This
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I basically said as much and got an appropriate chuckle.
Lecturing on Watergate this morning and trying to decide how to communicate "no, Congress used to care when presidents did crimes!" without derailing the lecture and/or sobbing
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I basically said as much and got an appropriate chuckle.
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Good grief.
Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings : ScienceAlert share.google/EvUu373l16Jg...
Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings : ScienceAlert share.google/EvUu373l16Jg...
Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings
Game hunters have found startlingly 'neon blue' flesh inside of wild pigs in California, triggering advisory statements on potential contamination.
share.google
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Good grief.
Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings : ScienceAlert share.google/EvUu373l16Jg...
Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings : ScienceAlert share.google/EvUu373l16Jg...
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NEW EPISODE: Donald Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” are threatening the rule of law — and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says our democracy may not survive unless Americans act now. We discuss how Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department of Justice to target his political enemies and much more.
Stop Ignoring These Warning Signs | Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
NEW EPISODE: Donald Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” are threatening the rule of law — and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says our democracy may not survive unless Americans act now. We discuss how Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department of Justice to target his political enemies and much more.
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🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Indiana’s State House released a draft congressional map that could eliminate two districts that are currently held by Democrats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Indiana Republicans Unveil Map to Eliminate Both Dem Congressional Seats
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Indiana’s State House released a draft congressional map that could eliminate two districts that are currently held by Democrats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The FDA never released a comprehensive list of the drugs it allowed into the U.S. even though they were made by banned factories.
So we made that list for you 👇
So we made that list for you 👇
The FDA Let Substandard Factories Ship These Medications to the U.S.
ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013. Our list provides the names of the drugs or ingredients and their manufacturers, many of which are no longe...
www.propublica.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The FDA never released a comprehensive list of the drugs it allowed into the U.S. even though they were made by banned factories.
So we made that list for you 👇
So we made that list for you 👇
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Literally phoning it in
"She hates Christianity" -- Trump rants on Mike Johnson's phone at a Van Epps rally
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Literally phoning it in
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"In April, he welcomed Witkoff to the St. Petersburg presidential library for another three-hour meeting with Putin. Witkoff took his own notes, relying on a Kremlin translator..."
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"In April, he welcomed Witkoff to the St. Petersburg presidential library for another three-hour meeting with Putin. Witkoff took his own notes, relying on a Kremlin translator..."
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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“Zero Unit veterans were heartbroken by Ratcliffe’s comments that they should never have been allowed to come to the United States…after fighting shoulder to shoulder with the CIA for almost 20 years, they are the next sacrifice on the altar of expediency.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Fellow Unit Member Says Alleged D.C. Shooter Felt Abandoned by CIA
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan who allegedly shot two National Guard members, felt abandoned by the CIA, according to a former Zero Unit member.
www.rollingstone.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Zero Unit veterans were heartbroken by Ratcliffe’s comments that they should never have been allowed to come to the United States…after fighting shoulder to shoulder with the CIA for almost 20 years, they are the next sacrifice on the altar of expediency.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Fight like hell.
Hakeem Jeffries is out with a new Dear Colleague letter, saying there are "just 13 legislative days left" before ACA tax credits expire, and that House Dems are planning to introduce a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on a three-year extension of ACA tax credits.
December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Fight like hell.
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The Trump Administration continues to fight to keep food from families — now, trying to restrict SNAP eligibility for green card holders.
Our Attorney General Nick Brown is fighting to protect SNAP for Washingtonians.
Our Attorney General Nick Brown is fighting to protect SNAP for Washingtonians.
WA sues over Trump’s SNAP cuts targeting refugees, other immigrants
The lawsuit aims to block new USDA guidelines that prevent some lawful permanent residents from accessing food stamps.
www.seattletimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Trump Administration continues to fight to keep food from families — now, trying to restrict SNAP eligibility for green card holders.
Our Attorney General Nick Brown is fighting to protect SNAP for Washingtonians.
Our Attorney General Nick Brown is fighting to protect SNAP for Washingtonians.
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This is important! IMA (formerly FLCCC) is now running ACIP. Members of key COVID-disinformation groups are leading multiple branches of the government and advisory bodies. Health disinformation has become the law of the land.
Martin Kulldorff, the chair of ACIP, was just appointed chief science officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).
Kirk Milhoan is the new chair of ACIP.
Kirk Milhoan is the new chair of ACIP.
December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is important! IMA (formerly FLCCC) is now running ACIP. Members of key COVID-disinformation groups are leading multiple branches of the government and advisory bodies. Health disinformation has become the law of the land.
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Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
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Many folks On Here -- myself included -- complain about congressional passivity in the face of the Trump administration's myriad sins. But this story is a good example of how, sometimes, congressional resistance matters even when it is not directly observable. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Record-setting personnel issues are marring Trump’s second term
The president has nearly doubled Joe Biden’s mark for nominees withdrawn from the Senate in the first year.
www.politico.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Many folks On Here -- myself included -- complain about congressional passivity in the face of the Trump administration's myriad sins. But this story is a good example of how, sometimes, congressional resistance matters even when it is not directly observable. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Lol. Lmao even.
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Lol. Lmao even.
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including complaints of medical-neglect, forced-drugging, abuse, due-process violations, and other civil-rights complaints in immigration detention in limbo or effectively abandoned.
Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn
Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harms
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
including complaints of medical-neglect, forced-drugging, abuse, due-process violations, and other civil-rights complaints in immigration detention in limbo or effectively abandoned.
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Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
Teens may have come up with a new way to detect, treat Lyme disease using CRISPR gene editing
To compete at iGEM, a sort of science Olympics, teens at a Georgia high school set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease. Their approach uses CRISPR gene editing.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
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I was told for many years that criticizing the antivaccine movement was a waste of time and “a liability” for science communication in general
my hot take based on nothing is: GOOP is part of why we landed here.
One of the things about trust is that it is efficient. It saves you having to invest a lot of time and effort in verification, and if placed in the right places, saves you a lot of pain.
"The diseases will do the education" is what we get when we don't trust.
"The diseases will do the education" is what we get when we don't trust.
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I was told for many years that criticizing the antivaccine movement was a waste of time and “a liability” for science communication in general