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35% chance of locusts and biblical plagues in DC on Saturday.

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Enjoy your canned vegetables for Thanksgiving, people. This is only going to get worse.

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“Democracy is under assault right before our eyes,” Newsom warned. “The moment we’ve feared has arrived. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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As I noted on Xitter, time to start naming the people (including Publix heiress Julie Fancelli and Charlie Kirk) who funded Jan6 but whose donations were considered 1A.

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substack.com/@davidmixon/...

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1. A United States Congressman has accepted a job with a private firm. He won't disclose the name of the firm. But, despite all this, HE WILL REMAIN IN CONGRESS INDEFINITELY It is an unprecedented situation that creates a severe conflict of interest Follow along for details

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Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Northeast Detectives at 215‑685‑3153. When ICE agents operate without clear identification, it opens the door for impersonators to exploit fear. This lack of transparency doesn’t just erode trust—it puts real lives in danger.

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New in PN: Adam Serwer on America's "new dark age" "They see this as a long-term investment in a more ignorant population reliant on sources of information they can control — a docile population that can be easily manipulated." — @adamserwer.bsky.social

submitted 6 days ago • 302 comments

Exactly this. ⬇️

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www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/s... @hartmannreport.com

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@hartmannreport.com caller asked “Why does the GOP own the narrative that ‘they’re best for business’?” Answer: ‘The 2 Santa’s’ strategy: look it up, even Wikipedia explains it. When in power, they pump up economy & debt - ppl remember “how great things were when the GOP was in power”.

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This is what Ukrainian defenders are facing every day🇺🇦

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Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop. “If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???” Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.

submitted 20 days ago • 686 comments

Another executive order is expected this morning.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is using his position as a powerful public official to promote Christian nationalism — attempting to tie government to evangelical Christianity. Hegseth has thus begun his “holy mission” by seizing control of the Pentagon to hold Christian prayer services —…

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NEW in @prospect.org: Much has been made of Elon Musk stepping back from DOGE. But RDP research finds that at least 46 DOGE staffers have direct financial or professional ties to Musk and his companies—indicating that the billionaire will have lasting power over the group.

submitted 21 days ago • 18 comments

I've always loved Paul Rudnick's wit.

submitted 35 days ago • 589 comments

Walz: When did government get to tell you how many dolls your child has? Government just big enough to fit in your bedroom, your womb, and apparently now in your toy chest.

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Crockett: That’s why they hired everybody from Fox because all they’re trying to do is put on a show.. I want us to refocus our attention on the American people and stop demonizing every person that ends up in ICE custody… Applause Van Drew: bangs gavel

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www.theatlantic.com/science/arch... @microsoft.com @billgates.com @billgatess.bsky.social HELP SAVE HONEYBEES & ALL BEES! The species is older than dinosaurs, yet within the last 20 yrs has had multiple die-offs of critical numbers. Life on Earth is dependent on the bees & honeybees thriving!

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Interview, investigate, report on the US’s health insurance problem! I have family & friends researching how to move to other countries like Canada, France & Ireland looking for affordable healthcare for their family members who have Type I DM, Cancer & MS. @60minutes.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnbc.com

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Call your senators. This bill is heading to them next and they can stop it if the people speak out. (202) 224-3121

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Extremely smart of Netflix. Whatever Sesame Street costs, it's almost certainly a fraction of their usual production costs for series, there's probably some sort of tax break in there, and the goodwill Netflix just earned is a publicity multiplier. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...

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