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As I predicted, we are now entering an era where we cannot necessarily trust data coming from the federal govt on things like inflation. Something to watch VERY closely for GDP, unemployment, everything. www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-...

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DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America

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Dean: When did we have a trade surplus? Lutnick: About 100 years ago Dean: It was the Great Depression.

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Masked ICE thugs terrorized Chicago yesterday. They lied to immigrants waiting for their court hearing by summoning them for “surprise check-ins” and then assaulted protesters and elected officials. THIS IS WHAT FASCISM LOOKS LIKE.

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Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop workers from organizing. Keep up the fight.

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A glimmer of good news. The reality is she never should have been put through this ordeal in the first place. Glad all of the public support for her resulted in a reprieve from what would have been a deadly deportation. Praying for her health and healing.

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The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.

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"It's a Yes or No Question"

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A Florida weatherman telling his viewers he can no longer be confident in his forecasts due to cuts to atmospheric science is the kind of resistance content I’m here for. Kudos, Sir.🌦️

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Probably preaching to the choir but the US is screwed youtu.be/T7siwJNWQQA?...

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Yeah, Mr. Senator, YOUR job, which provides healthcare that WE pay for. One third of the jobs for the rest of us don't provide healthcare.

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It's time for the Democrats, especially on the Oversight Committee, to step up and bring the heat. @repjasmine.bsky.social is exactly the person we need for this moment.

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I did not change this headline: “Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware U.S. has a hurricane season, sources say” via @cbsnewsconfirmed.bsky.social: www.cbsnews.com/news/fema-he...

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I haven't seen any other members of Congress taking about ICE (and whoever else is helping ICE) wearing masks and removing badges to hide their identity. Call your Rep &. Senators! Ask them to talk about why ICE / DHS are hiding their identities! 🚨(202) 224-3121

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San Diego neighborhood makes ICE agents retreat

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The man on the left is defending his nation's capital. The man on the right plotted an attack on his.

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"Reporting has attributed Musk's departure to philosophical differences with Trump. But a crucial factor has been the grassroots protest that has damaged Musk’s businesses and helped destroy his popularity."

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💙😳😳😳😳😳O M G ! Someone please take his phone away!!!!💙

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According to AP, the typical pay package for S&P 500 CEOs rose to $17M last year — an increase of 9.7%. At half of the companies surveyed, it would take the median worker 192 years to make what the CEO did in one year. This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.

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Imagine what this woman and her family went through. All for what?

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Tesla Takedown in Boston.

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Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

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That’s what someone on ketamine would say

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In a healthy information environment, this would be front-page news.

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Trump is calling this a "partnership" between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel but here is what the Steelworkers union is saying (hint--it's not the same)... usw.org/bargaining-u...

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BASH: Is it fair to say that what you are doing now is in part enacting Project 2025? VOUGHT: No, of course not. (This is a blatant lie.)

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"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”

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Chris Murphy on Joni Ernst: "I think everybody in that audience knows they're going to die, they would just rather die in old age at 85 or 90 instead of dying at 40. And the reality is that when you lose your healthcare, you are much more at risk of early death."

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We’re watching transparency erode as law enforcement begins to resemble secret police more than public servants. This piece unpacks how we got here, and why it should alarm us all.

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The spurs don't fall far from the bones.

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Next time someone in Congress glibly dismisses your need for healthcare, remember that they have some of the best healthcare in the country. And it was paid for by YOU.

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How embarrassing to work for the organized kidnapping ring known as "ICE." Rolling out of bed every day to be a brainless goon. You are lower than a worm to me

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if it takes years, has to be consequences for all these people, and even more for those who gave the orders.

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Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse

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"Well, we are all going to die." --Senator Joni Ernst That has to be the glibbest way any politician has ever told a constituent that they didn’t give a shit about them.

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Live on 93-North. 📹: @haileyjade617

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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.

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www.newscientist.com/article/2482...

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Guys, it's the oligarchs. If you want to blame someone for 2024, blame the oligarchs. Anyone telling you to blame someone else is part of the oligarchy. Dark money has been to blame since citizens united.

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New data finds Americans are more likely to support labor unions over Big Business than at any time in the past 60 years. We are witnessing a historic rebirth of worker power. If you want a better life for you and your children, join or support a union.

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CBS reporter Scott Pelley: This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”. If you haven’t already shared this, please do.

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This is thoughtful and very accurate message! VOTE OUT ALL REPUBLICANS! 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️

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