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In 1943, at Treblinka, one of the most infamous extermination camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, a young mother stood in a long, silent line leading toward the gas chambers, holding her little boy’s hand so tightly that her fingers turned white.
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In 1943, at Treblinka, one of the most infamous extermination camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, a young mother stood in a long, silent line leading toward the gas chambers, holding her little boy’s hand so tightly that her fingers turned white.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🧵Via Survival Stories
In 1943, at Treblinka, one of the most infamous extermination camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, a young mother stood in a long, silent line leading toward the gas chambers, holding her little boy’s hand so tightly that her fingers turned white.
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In 1943, at Treblinka, one of the most infamous extermination camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, a young mother stood in a long, silent line leading toward the gas chambers, holding her little boy’s hand so tightly that her fingers turned white.
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From 2010 to 2020, 1/5 of the young Black population disappeared from the NYC census count.
The affordability crisis is causing mass displacement.
The affordability crisis is causing mass displacement.
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
From 2010 to 2020, 1/5 of the young Black population disappeared from the NYC census count.
The affordability crisis is causing mass displacement.
The affordability crisis is causing mass displacement.
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A reminder that most Americans who are life-long citizens have nothing OTHER than a Real ID to prove their citizenship. This is CBP’s chief enforcer saying that ID doesn’t count.
Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
December 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A reminder that most Americans who are life-long citizens have nothing OTHER than a Real ID to prove their citizenship. This is CBP’s chief enforcer saying that ID doesn’t count.
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Today, our Aurora rescued 42 people from an unseaworthy rubber boat, among them one tiny baby. We are happy and relieved!
December 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today, our Aurora rescued 42 people from an unseaworthy rubber boat, among them one tiny baby. We are happy and relieved!
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JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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NEWS: Dan Richman — key figure in now-dismissed Comey case — wins motion for return of materials seized from his devices.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
![Richman's [l] Motion for Return of Property and ORDER the Government to return to
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ichman the image of his computer that was made in 2017; any files obtained from his
vomo University email accounts) or his Apple iCloud accounts) in 2019 or 2020 that are in
the Government's possession; any copies of the image or files obtained from Petitioner
Richman's email or iCloud accounts that are in the Government's possession; and any materials
directly
obtained or extracted from those files that are in the Government's possession
(collectively, the "covered materials").
In order to "protect access to" the files at issue and preserve their availability for lawful
"use in later proceedings," see Fed. R. Crim. P. 41(g), and as an exercise of the Court's equitable
discretion to fashion a remedy that is appropriate under all the circumstances, the Court shall
further ORDER that, before returning the covered materials to Petitioner Richman, the
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Government may create one complete electronic copy of those materials and deposit that copy,
under seal, with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, which shall have
supervisory authority over access to this material, for future access pursuant to a lawful search
warrant and judicial order. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia may then
exercise its discretion to decide whether to allow Petitioner Richman an opportunity to move to
quash any such warrant before it is executed.
The Court shall further ORDER the Attorney General of the United States or her
designee to certify, no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025, that the Government has (1) returned the covered materials to Petitioner Richman; (2) not retained any
additional copy or copies of the covered materials; (3) not provided any copy or copies of the
covered materials to any other person, except for one copy that may be filed, under seal, in the
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December 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
NEWS: Dan Richman — key figure in now-dismissed Comey case — wins motion for return of materials seized from his devices.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
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On this day in 1918, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her mother and then on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibór where they were murdered. Her name was Edita Kohnová
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December 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On this day in 1918, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her mother and then on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibór where they were murdered. Her name was Edita Kohnová
Please support @sobibor.org
Please support @sobibor.org
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It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
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Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom laid to rest with full military honors at W.Va. National Cemetery
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday in Grafton.
www.wvva.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
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The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
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The order follows other judges allowing grand jury materials to come out in Epstein’s Florida criminal case and the case against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Grand Jury Materials In Epstein’s New York Criminal Case Will Be Released, Court Rules
The order follows other judges allowing grand jury materials to come out in Epstein’s Florida criminal case and the case against Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The order follows other judges allowing grand jury materials to come out in Epstein’s Florida criminal case and the case against Ghislaine Maxwell.
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In today's Democracy News livestream, @whitehouse.senate.gov and @tiffanymuller.bsky.social laid out the basics of NRSC vs. FEC: the campaign finance case that could lead us to Citizens United 2.0.
December 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In today's Democracy News livestream, @whitehouse.senate.gov and @tiffanymuller.bsky.social laid out the basics of NRSC vs. FEC: the campaign finance case that could lead us to Citizens United 2.0.
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Washington, DC: We're holding our second annual holiday party this Friday, December 12th.
Join us at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/4eb5uyrb
Join us at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/4eb5uyrb
December 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Washington, DC: We're holding our second annual holiday party this Friday, December 12th.
Join us at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/4eb5uyrb
Join us at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/4eb5uyrb
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Since Governor Katie Hobbs took office, Arizona’s economy has grown by more than 100,000 jobs, with the lowest unemployment rate in Arizona history. It is now a manufacturing hub with billions of dollars in private investment. We need to keep her in office.
Re-Elect Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona
Re-Elect Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Since Governor Katie Hobbs took office, Arizona’s economy has grown by more than 100,000 jobs, with the lowest unemployment rate in Arizona history. It is now a manufacturing hub with billions of dollars in private investment. We need to keep her in office.
Re-Elect Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona
Re-Elect Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona
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If the US can seize a Venezuelan tanker carrying sanctioned oil, then can other tankers in other places, say the Baltic or the Black Sea, also be seized?
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
If the US can seize a Venezuelan tanker carrying sanctioned oil, then can other tankers in other places, say the Baltic or the Black Sea, also be seized?
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DOJ makes it clear: If Judge Boasberg wants to pursue a contempt case against Kristi Noem, he's going to have to pierce privileged conversations she had with Blanche, Bove and DHS lawyers – something DOJ says shoudl only happen at a trial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
DOJ makes it clear: If Judge Boasberg wants to pursue a contempt case against Kristi Noem, he's going to have to pierce privileged conversations she had with Blanche, Bove and DHS lawyers – something DOJ says shoudl only happen at a trial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
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JFC. The weakening of America continues.
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
JFC. The weakening of America continues.
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Eileen Higgins blows it out in Miami, wins 59%-40%!!!! In the last 2 years Dems have flipped Florida’s two largest cities, Jacksonville and Miami. Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
Eileen Higgins Blows It Out In Miami, Wins 59%-40%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Eileen Higgins blows it out in Miami, wins 59%-40%!!!! In the last 2 years Dems have flipped Florida’s two largest cities, Jacksonville and Miami. Great work everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/eileen-hig...
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BREAKING: The DOJ has filed its opposition to my motion for expedited processing of the EPSTEIN TRAINING VIDEOS. They're arguing that there's NO WIDESPREAD PUBLIC INTEREST. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-doj-re...
NEW: DOJ Responded to Our Epstein Training Materials Motion, Arguing There's No Public Interest
They also argue that the existence of the training videos doesn't raise any questions about government integrity!
www.muellershewrote.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
BREAKING: The DOJ has filed its opposition to my motion for expedited processing of the EPSTEIN TRAINING VIDEOS. They're arguing that there's NO WIDESPREAD PUBLIC INTEREST. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-doj-re...
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♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
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Faith leaders across Minnesota are coming together in solidarity with their Somali neighbors!
Rev. Paul Graham with St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church in Cannon delivered a #CupOfJoe w/ a message of #LoveThyNeighbor.
Rev. Paul Graham with St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church in Cannon delivered a #CupOfJoe w/ a message of #LoveThyNeighbor.
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Faith leaders across Minnesota are coming together in solidarity with their Somali neighbors!
Rev. Paul Graham with St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church in Cannon delivered a #CupOfJoe w/ a message of #LoveThyNeighbor.
Rev. Paul Graham with St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church in Cannon delivered a #CupOfJoe w/ a message of #LoveThyNeighbor.