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“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do,” - Potter Stewart
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Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
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In case facts still matter…
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
In case facts still matter…
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The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
I'm dubious about Amazon's commitment to keeping pre-existing conditions a thing of the past.
December 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
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“Even worse, parents and kids learned together to use their phones. We all experienced these new technologies at the same time, and we often behaved no better than our teenage sons and daughters. Our kids were taking notes as social media broke our brains and hardened our hearts.”
Opinion | What Happens if You Refuse to Recognize That We Are in a Death Spiral
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“Even worse, parents and kids learned together to use their phones. We all experienced these new technologies at the same time, and we often behaved no better than our teenage sons and daughters. Our kids were taking notes as social media broke our brains and hardened our hearts.”
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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I went to the Trump Kennedy Center Honors Cursed By The Monkey’s Paw and all you got were these 1500 words of observations www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump’s Very Weird Night at the Kennedy Center Honors
The president and I both got our heart’s desire. But something felt wrong.
www.theatlantic.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I went to the Trump Kennedy Center Honors Cursed By The Monkey’s Paw and all you got were these 1500 words of observations www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Terrible! Trump is partially, maybe more to blame!
Russia destroyed 100% of Odesa’s energy infrastructure. All substations were destroyed by missiles and drones.
The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.
The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.
December 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Terrible! Trump is partially, maybe more to blame!
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The taxpayers paying Trump to run ICE recruitment ads on Truth Social. The government is paying Trump’s company.
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The taxpayers paying Trump to run ICE recruitment ads on Truth Social. The government is paying Trump’s company.
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The MAGA News Network.
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The MAGA News Network.
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Beware misinformation online.
December 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Beware misinformation online.
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Major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall telecast Saturday, moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring an interview with Erika Kirk.
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format
Many major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall format moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring a conversation with Erika Kirk
variety.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall telecast Saturday, moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring an interview with Erika Kirk.
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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Proposition: the most obvious Amendment needed is one to limit the pardon power. Discuss/debate.
“Since he was sworn back into office nearly a year ago, Donald Trump and several administration officials have already informally discussed the idea of preemptively pardoning an array of Trump advisers, policymakers, and others…
December 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Proposition: the most obvious Amendment needed is one to limit the pardon power. Discuss/debate.
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WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
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News from DeSantisstan: how Ron DeSantis diverted millions in state funds to battle referendum items with which he personally disagreed, in violation of Florida law and ethics standards, and then poured money into the pockets of his cronies and his wife. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
www.miamiherald.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
News from DeSantisstan: how Ron DeSantis diverted millions in state funds to battle referendum items with which he personally disagreed, in violation of Florida law and ethics standards, and then poured money into the pockets of his cronies and his wife. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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We keep hearing from major media commentators and reporters that Trump's immigration policies and tactics are "very popular." No. They. Are. Not.
December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We keep hearing from major media commentators and reporters that Trump's immigration policies and tactics are "very popular." No. They. Are. Not.
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A recent poll found that 79 percent of Americans oppose the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United. "No one likes money in politics. It’s truly a non-partisan issue." But what can states do about it?
https://bit.ly/48wQH4f
https://bit.ly/48wQH4f
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A recent poll found that 79 percent of Americans oppose the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United. "No one likes money in politics. It’s truly a non-partisan issue." But what can states do about it?
https://bit.ly/48wQH4f
https://bit.ly/48wQH4f
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Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump. Together, they have remade federal policy to benefit oil and gas companies, and put off the transition to greener alternatives like solar power and batteries.
Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump. Together, they have remade federal policy to benefit oil and gas companies, and put off the transition to greener alternatives like solar power and batteries.
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
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How is this not an @theonion.com article?
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How is this not an @theonion.com article?
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MUST WATCH: For the past two years, I have been focused on the rise of hate in America. These are just some of the incredible stories that we uncovered in 2025. (Please watch and tell me what you think.) vimeo.com/1145649279
Confronting Hate 2025
This is "Confronting Hate 2025" by Phil Williams on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
MUST WATCH: For the past two years, I have been focused on the rise of hate in America. These are just some of the incredible stories that we uncovered in 2025. (Please watch and tell me what you think.) vimeo.com/1145649279
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Watergate a day continues apace.
We now learn that Fifa had a very specific "ask" in exchange for its "Peace Award" to Trump, with loads of gold trinkets, and that was dismissal of a criminal corruption case against senior Fifa officials. And Trump granted it. Another corrupt bargain, barely noticed (and ignored by US media).
December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Watergate a day continues apace.
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Barely even worth noting at this point but this would be massively illegal
One of the most blatantly authoritarian threats in a Trump term full of them
December 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Barely even worth noting at this point but this would be massively illegal
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The Kennedy Center is being investigated for alleged cronyism, self-dealing and misuse of funds.
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Kennedy Center is being investigated for alleged cronyism, self-dealing and misuse of funds.
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
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Heritage is cheering on a betrayal of our Constitution.
Indiana is a great state. I hope Hoosiers have enough civic virtue and self-respect to stand up to the president's un-American bullying.
Indiana is a great state. I hope Hoosiers have enough civic virtue and self-respect to stand up to the president's un-American bullying.
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Heritage is cheering on a betrayal of our Constitution.
Indiana is a great state. I hope Hoosiers have enough civic virtue and self-respect to stand up to the president's un-American bullying.
Indiana is a great state. I hope Hoosiers have enough civic virtue and self-respect to stand up to the president's un-American bullying.
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Q: "What do you make of the president labeling affordability as a Democratic hoax? Is that claim backed up by data?"
Me: "No, it's a lie. It's patronizing and it's disgusting. This isn't how we should have economic discussions."
Me: "No, it's a lie. It's patronizing and it's disgusting. This isn't how we should have economic discussions."
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Q: "What do you make of the president labeling affordability as a Democratic hoax? Is that claim backed up by data?"
Me: "No, it's a lie. It's patronizing and it's disgusting. This isn't how we should have economic discussions."
Me: "No, it's a lie. It's patronizing and it's disgusting. This isn't how we should have economic discussions."