Jim
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Geek, social scientist, cook, not in any order at any particular time. Staunchly pro small-d democracy. Posts and thoughts are my own, and do not represent those of anyone I affiliate with.
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Representative Jim Himes, the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee:
“Pete Hegseth happily releases a video after each strike... He recognizes when the American people see this video, they will be repulsed. It is basically the summary execution of two people clinging to wreckage.”
“Pete Hegseth happily releases a video after each strike... He recognizes when the American people see this video, they will be repulsed. It is basically the summary execution of two people clinging to wreckage.”
December 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Representative Jim Himes, the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee:
“Pete Hegseth happily releases a video after each strike... He recognizes when the American people see this video, they will be repulsed. It is basically the summary execution of two people clinging to wreckage.”
“Pete Hegseth happily releases a video after each strike... He recognizes when the American people see this video, they will be repulsed. It is basically the summary execution of two people clinging to wreckage.”
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“It is an indisputable fact that she was born inside the United States .. we have her birth certificate. That should be enough. She never should have been picked up in the first place. I am asking if anyone in the media is willing to cover this story.”
This is so fucked up
Immigration attorney Tori Slatton has a US citizen client who is in ICE custody - and whisked off to Louisiana
ICE ignored court orders - about a US citizen
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Immigration attorney Tori Slatton has a US citizen client who is in ICE custody - and whisked off to Louisiana
ICE ignored court orders - about a US citizen
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December 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“It is an indisputable fact that she was born inside the United States .. we have her birth certificate. That should be enough. She never should have been picked up in the first place. I am asking if anyone in the media is willing to cover this story.”
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big “creepy youth pastor” energy here
"Men are men. Men can never become women. Women are women. Women can never become men."
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
big “creepy youth pastor” energy here
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The “$1,776 checks…come from Congressionally-allocated reconciliation funds intended to subsidize housing allowances for service members, a senior administration official confirmed.”
This was supposed to increase the military housing allowance. Now they’ve blown their load in a lump sum payment.
This was supposed to increase the military housing allowance. Now they’ve blown their load in a lump sum payment.
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The “$1,776 checks…come from Congressionally-allocated reconciliation funds intended to subsidize housing allowances for service members, a senior administration official confirmed.”
This was supposed to increase the military housing allowance. Now they’ve blown their load in a lump sum payment.
This was supposed to increase the military housing allowance. Now they’ve blown their load in a lump sum payment.
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My generation got to know him as one of three CNN reporters coming live from their Baghdad hotel room during the start of the first Gulf War. It was a new kind of war, carried live on air and he was one of the voices that brought it to us.
RIP
RIP
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, who traveled the world covering wars from Vietnam to Iraq, has died.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
My generation got to know him as one of three CNN reporters coming live from their Baghdad hotel room during the start of the first Gulf War. It was a new kind of war, carried live on air and he was one of the voices that brought it to us.
RIP
RIP
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I cannot emphasize how serious an assault on democracy this is. Any effort by the Trump administration to engage in false claims of fraud or mass voter suppression relies on this as a building block. As importantly, there is no legitimate reason DOJ would want this information.
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Thursday for unfettered access to the states’ voter registration records. The federal government has now filed lawsuits against 21 states, plus D.C.
This is a developing story...
This is a developing story...
DOJ Sues Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and DC, Expanding Campaign of Voter Data Lawsuits to 22
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I cannot emphasize how serious an assault on democracy this is. Any effort by the Trump administration to engage in false claims of fraud or mass voter suppression relies on this as a building block. As importantly, there is no legitimate reason DOJ would want this information.
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Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order to lash out at a critic should have serious consequences. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Fair Use is a Right. Ignoring It Has Consequences.
Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order to lash out at a critic should have serious consequences. That’s what we told a federal
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December 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order to lash out at a critic should have serious consequences. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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#ResistanceUnited
Repubs voted against extending the ACA tax credits because it would increase the deficit by $30 billion a year. But the Trump "administration" has blown up the deficit by $167 billion, and they always find ways to cut taxes for the wealthy.
Red states will be hit hardest.
Repubs voted against extending the ACA tax credits because it would increase the deficit by $30 billion a year. But the Trump "administration" has blown up the deficit by $167 billion, and they always find ways to cut taxes for the wealthy.
Red states will be hit hardest.
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#ResistanceUnited
Repubs voted against extending the ACA tax credits because it would increase the deficit by $30 billion a year. But the Trump "administration" has blown up the deficit by $167 billion, and they always find ways to cut taxes for the wealthy.
Red states will be hit hardest.
Repubs voted against extending the ACA tax credits because it would increase the deficit by $30 billion a year. But the Trump "administration" has blown up the deficit by $167 billion, and they always find ways to cut taxes for the wealthy.
Red states will be hit hardest.
How is that no one talks about how many properties are being hoovered up by private equity?
President Trump promised he’d bring down persistently high housing costs, which he said were caused by one group in particular: immigrants.
But that contrasts with economists’ widely held view that the problem comes from housing shortages.
But that contrasts with economists’ widely held view that the problem comes from housing shortages.
Trump officials keep blaming housing costs on one group: Immigrants
Trump officials are blaming immigrants for high housing costs, but experts say the issue is more complex
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
How is that no one talks about how many properties are being hoovered up by private equity?
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
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NYT: “In a newly obtained recording of a phone call from late 2020, President Trump can be heard pressing the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives to hold a special legislative session to overturn Mr. Trump’s election loss.”
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December 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
NYT: “In a newly obtained recording of a phone call from late 2020, President Trump can be heard pressing the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives to hold a special legislative session to overturn Mr. Trump’s election loss.”
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Dearest mother,
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Dearest mother,
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
Trump has rackets inside of rackets.
Lobbyists have occasionally been hired to seek pardons under previous US administrations. But the efforts were less widespread than during Trump’s second term, where seeking pardon has become 'a rational thing' for convicted criminals and those fighting those charges. ft.trib.al/0jG7CKk
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Trump has rackets inside of rackets.
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Only Congress can do this. But anyway, good bit of distraction bait when Epstein files are dropping all around...
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center —Karoline Leavitt x.com/PressSec/sta...
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Only Congress can do this. But anyway, good bit of distraction bait when Epstein files are dropping all around...
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Bullshit. Like everything else you do, you do not have the authority to change the name of The Kennedy Center. It takes an act of Congress.
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Bullshit. Like everything else you do, you do not have the authority to change the name of The Kennedy Center. It takes an act of Congress.
Are you kidding me?
Let's see how long that lasts
Let's see how long that lasts
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center —Karoline Leavitt x.com/PressSec/sta...
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Are you kidding me?
Let's see how long that lasts
Let's see how long that lasts
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83% of Americans have a favorable view of Medicaid: www.kff.org/medicaid/7-c...
Republicans simply can't believe that's true. It's government insurance, surely everyone hates it! But guess what: People don't want to be "health consumers," they just want secure coverage.
Republicans simply can't believe that's true. It's government insurance, surely everyone hates it! But guess what: People don't want to be "health consumers," they just want secure coverage.
Scalise: "Does everybody in America want to be on Medicaid? That's what Democrats are doing."
December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
83% of Americans have a favorable view of Medicaid: www.kff.org/medicaid/7-c...
Republicans simply can't believe that's true. It's government insurance, surely everyone hates it! But guess what: People don't want to be "health consumers," they just want secure coverage.
Republicans simply can't believe that's true. It's government insurance, surely everyone hates it! But guess what: People don't want to be "health consumers," they just want secure coverage.
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Russia’s ministry has claimed that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff allegedly took a crate of red caviar from Russia as a gift for Trump
According to the report,Witkoff allegedly tasted red caviar from Khabarovsk region during a lunch at the Moscow restaurant Savva before heading to talks with Putin⤵️
According to the report,Witkoff allegedly tasted red caviar from Khabarovsk region during a lunch at the Moscow restaurant Savva before heading to talks with Putin⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Russia’s ministry has claimed that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff allegedly took a crate of red caviar from Russia as a gift for Trump
According to the report,Witkoff allegedly tasted red caviar from Khabarovsk region during a lunch at the Moscow restaurant Savva before heading to talks with Putin⤵️
According to the report,Witkoff allegedly tasted red caviar from Khabarovsk region during a lunch at the Moscow restaurant Savva before heading to talks with Putin⤵️
‼️Russian border guards crossed into Estonia on December 17 - Bloomberg.
They spent about 20 minutes on the territory of Estonia.
Estonia will summon a top Russian diplomat regarding this incident.
It's unclear yet whether this is an accident or a deliberate provocation.
They spent about 20 minutes on the territory of Estonia.
Estonia will summon a top Russian diplomat regarding this incident.
It's unclear yet whether this is an accident or a deliberate provocation.
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Grift and corruption. This just begins to dig into it all. Gift link:
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
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The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
A second-term boom in crypto and other areas has created billions in new wealth for the first family.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Grift and corruption. This just begins to dig into it all. Gift link:
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
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“.. The average U.S. household is projected to spend nearly $1,000 this winter to heat its home.”
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December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“.. The average U.S. household is projected to spend nearly $1,000 this winter to heat its home.”
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Trump tonight:
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Trump tonight:
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
Trump is writing checks our troops can't cash
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Trump is writing checks our troops can't cash
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CO Dem Sens split on NDAA vote. Sen Michael Bennet voted NO, while Sen John Hickenlooper voted YES. Not surprising, Bennet voted No on procedural vote saying he cannot "rubber-tamp President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's lawless Department of Defense." #copolitics www.npr.org/2025/12/17/g...
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
The Senate has given final passage to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which raises troop pay by 3.8%. It also pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
CO Dem Sens split on NDAA vote. Sen Michael Bennet voted NO, while Sen John Hickenlooper voted YES. Not surprising, Bennet voted No on procedural vote saying he cannot "rubber-tamp President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's lawless Department of Defense." #copolitics www.npr.org/2025/12/17/g...