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159 years after the events of Juneteenth, we need to continue marching into the fortified strongholds of racism, and to the last holdouts against justice—in our homes and neighborhoods and schools and churches and declare that all people are not yet free. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/this-junet...

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KAINE: When you called the Gregg family to tell them that their dad's name was no longer gonna be on the base, what was their reaction? HEGSETH: The Army notified them K: You didn't call any of the families. I've spoken with them. They were called by the press. That's how they learned about this

submitted 12 hours ago • 162 comments

You post less about Ukraine because it’s out of the news cycle I post more about Ukraine because it’s out of the news cycle We are not the same

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people keep saying this is like the iraq war, but, no, this is worse, the admin has not even attempted to make a case for this, and republicans want a king

submitted 11 hours ago • 19 comments

Christian nationalist with assault weapons are domestic terrorists! Now, the Senate GOP tax bill will arm them with silencers, short-barreled shotguns & rifles - which have been heavily regulated by the ATF since 1934. #StopGOPMurderBill #EndGunViolence

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They didn’t perform a cesarean.They harvested a fetus from her corpse. Let’s call it what it is: an experiment. A inhumane experiment carried out on a Black woman, because historically, we know medical institutions use Black bodies as test subjects before offering those same treatments to

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There’s an explanation for the Trump regime’s sudden switch in focus from isolationism & austerity to WWIII & concentration camps. Stephen Miller was groomed by David Horowitz who hated Muslims & immigrants, and loved Bibi Netanyahu. Rent-a-Regime Change www.mind-war.com/p/rent-a-reg...

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Well, at least none of them have messianic beliefs about war in the Middle East preceding the Second Coming wait what?

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This stores sells ICE piñatas...

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How it started. How it’s going.

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NY Govenor Kathy Hochul on the arrest of Brad Lander: “You want to know what I really think? It’s bullshit. How dare they take an elected official… What the hell is happening to this country?”

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Trump has moved from saying you need a photo ID to purchase groceries to barfing out a conspiracy theory that China sent people here with fake license plates they used to cast fraudulent votes. Anyway, this escaped dementia patient has the nuclear arsenal at his command, have a great weekend.

submitted 12 hours ago • 159 comments

As the proud son of immigrants from Mexico, I grew up believing in the promise of America. In the right to speak out when our fundamental rights are threatened. I will always keep doing my job and fighting for the people of California.

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gm

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This area of the White House features portraits of former First Ladies. Trump replaced Hillary Clinton’s with his own—just as he did with Obama’s on the main floor.

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Jon Stewart asks: How many gun deaths is too many for the GOP?

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🇺🇦🎆 #Ukrainian FPV drone turns a #Russian tank into a work of art. #Ukraine #Russia

submitted 9 hours ago • 1 comment

In his first term, he had competent people to mitigate the damage he was doing. He hated it. Now he's back and surrounded by Russian assets, Fox News hosts, conspiracy theorists and ego fluffers all ready to give him whatever he wants.

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SLOTKIN: Have you given the order to be able to shoot at unarmed protesters in any way? HEGSETH: What is that based on? SLOTKIN: It is based on Trump giving that order to your predecessor, who I give a lot of credit to bc he didn't accept the order. He has more guts & balls than you

submitted 11 hours ago • 808 comments

‼️ New satellite images obtained by Yle show how Russia began extensive construction work last winter in a closed military town, across the border from Finnish Lapland. 👀 Russia has continued military preparations in Petrozavodsk, the largest city in the Republic of Karelia.

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President Obama spoke yesterday about the need for law firms to stand up to Trump. "Presumably, you went into the law because you believe in the law. If you are getting pressure from government saying ignore, fudge, or compromise that commitment. You have to push back."

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration resumes processing visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts.

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Hard to argue with that.

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Iranian freedom fighter and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad slams Prime Minister Netanyahu for warning Iranians of airstrikes while they have no access to the internet. Masih has been a top target of the Islamic Republic; they have attempted to assassinate her on U.S. soil twice.

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SLOTKIN: Does the uniformed military have the ability to arrest and detain protesters? HEGSETH: Um. I -- S: It's a yes or no H: Troops are given very clear orders S: What are they? H: They're public S: So say it -- yes or no H: They are there to protect law enforcement, ICE officers

submitted 11 hours ago • 159 comments

For generations, if you came on a visa and applied for asylum, you would generally not be arrested even if your visa expired during the process. That’s over now. They’re arresting everyone, even people who have done legitimately nothing wrong. What a terrible, awful, inhumane, cruel policy.

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New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism “'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.' More of this, please"

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ROSEN: Given the rise in antisemitic violence & to show that the Trump admin does have a 0 tolerance policy for antisemitism, will you dismiss Ms. Kingsley from her role as military spox? HEGSETH: She does a fantastic job... you're attempting to win political points R: You are not a serious person

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ROSEN: Did you discuss Gen Haugh's dismissal w/Laura Loomer? HEGSETH: I don't discuss who I talk about anything with R: Do you believe it's appropriate for social media personalities to influence personnel decisions? H: I believe your time is up R: It's not up to you to tell me when my time's up

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PETERS: Given your focus on accountability, how will you demonstrate it to the men and women in the military if the inspector general finds that you improperly disclosed information? HEGSETH: That assessment is pending P: I think your answer is clear-- you are not going to be held accountable

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“Corey, it’s very bad. I ran out of costumes.” - Kristi Noem

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And we're being called criminals and animals

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fact check.

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Opinion | The Iranians will greet us as liberators

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I.C.E. is unwarranted.

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I signed the final bills Melissa Hortman shepherded through the most narrowly divided legislature in the county. All of them bipartisan. We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised. That’s how democracy should function.

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SIXTY federal agents kitted out like they were taking on Osama Bin Laden to raid a swap meet. The ONLY people they ended up arresting were to people already going through immigration court proceedings, seemingly rearrested because ICE agents didn’t want to go home empty-handed.

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An absolutely riveting piece by @guitarwatson.bsky.social. “I have only two words,” he said. “Never again.” www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-ho...

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Padilla: I was forced to the ground, first on my knees and then flat on my chest. And as I was handcuffed and marched down a hallway repeatedly asking, why am I being detained? Not once did they tell me why. I pray you never have a moment like this

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I shit you not, people

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"In Trump’s case, it is as if he wakes up each morning nearly oblivious to what happened the day before. What he said and did yesterday, in order to win yesterday, no longer matters to him. And what he will do today, in order to win today, will not matter for tomorrow."

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“Democrats can say what they want about me, but I would have absolutely called the shooter a Marxist and made tasteless digs at Gov. Walz had my loved ones recently been killed in cold blood,” said Mike Lee theonion.com/mike-le...

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ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds. He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings. He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights. This is political intimidation.

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Their son is under the rubbles

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