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In case any Republican had any doubts or qualifications on whether the US is fighting a war against Iran, Trump is clearing that up for you today. And he just got done bombing Yemen for a month. And for 3 years they called us warmongers for supporting Ukraine.

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Retired four-star admirals and generals agree: Trump’s takeover of the National Guard poses a grave threat to our servicemembers, civilians, and constitutional norms.

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THIS. 100x THIS.

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What a leader says matters, Secretary Hegseth. We don’t ask our troops their political affiliation. In a conflict, we do everything possible to protect civilians. We don’t use our military as political props. Our morals & values separate America from our adversaries.

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Not caring what Tulsi Gabbard said is, in fact, the most defensible stance, especially regarding what she says about the Middle East or Europe. Except that's why she should be a kook doing hits for Russian State media, rather than Director of National Intelligence for the United States.

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A decade later I still don't understand how the response to stuff like this isn't "What the hell is wrong with you?"

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The regime has posted signs at Manzanar, the WWII concentration camp for Japanese Americans, asking visitors to report "negative" historical interpretations. Hard to imagine a positive interpretation but it's probably just an excuse to shut down the park. www.sfgate.com/california-p...

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This is some horrific shit

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I have been there several times. It is a stark reminder of an awful thing we did to other humans and a caution not to repeat it. But MAGA welcomes that era and mindset with open arms. Fuck them.

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This is an absolute betrayal of promises made by Congress to protect the people who protected American soldiers. A betrayal by people who think American greatness is based on half-assed military parades rather than being a credible ally to those that risked their lives for America.

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This is irreversible destruction of this country

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“.. ‘I was thinking about our country, and what’s happening, and just turning it over in my mind.’ .. And then: ‘I wrote it, and I said, ‘That’s true.’” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/b...

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Ukrainian unit "K-2" has released footage showing the destruction of a Russian BM-21. The MLRS was preparing to fire when struck. Intercepted Russian communications reveal panic, with calls to take cover and wear gas masks, saying the GRAD was “loaded with chemicals.”

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Fascinating point. Now to look up why Russia was booted from the G8…

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Hey there Scott Walker. I noticed you deleted this after learning that in fact the shooter was from the right. I don’t think it matters either way, violence is violence, so I’m waiting for you to tweet the same thing with corrected facts? Cuz you’re uh, to use your words, “being silent.”

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Alleging Israel has committed ‘war crimes’ suggests a recognizable event: that there is a war happening, and there are some crimes in it. Gaza is different. For our latest cover story, Suzy Hansen examines how the war in Gaza has upended decades of humanitarian law: nymag.com/intelligence...

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"In its annihilative force and ambition, the Israeli campaign is unique among modern conflicts. In fact, the term 'war crime' is not even adequate for what's happening in Gaza." A searing, essential piece by Suzy Hansen:

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Just more of Trump’s revenge agenda. This time for not celebrating his birthday party.

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We won’t amplify it, but the president posting that Dems are “sick of mind” and “hate our country” immediately after 2 Dem lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes is the opposite of leadership. Gas on the fire.

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Via ABC News's Rachel Scott, let's never forget for a minute what a classless scumbag the President is. x.com/rachelvscott...

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This is an egregiously shameful tweet from a US senator

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The stupidest people are in charge because we couldn’t prosecute a political crime because it would look too political.

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This is huge. The Trump administration wants to vastly expand the practice of shipping people to random countries they have never been to before, and are now making this part of a threat; either the countries accept taking third country nationals, or they get banned from visas.

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So proud to be a part of this amazing morning. Location ocean beach San Francisco #nokings

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"Donald Trump has wrecked America’s brand. He’s made crossing over from Canada a betrayal, bordering on treason, while turning the U.S. into a laughingstock around the globe." @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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As we know, when it comes to making deals, Trump is all talk

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The No Kings protest was massive! Historic turnout across the country. Shoutout to all the cities and towns that showed up in force:

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Hi everyone I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing

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Smart analysis of the No Kings protests estimates roughly 4-6 million people protested Trump across America yesterday. The anti-Trump resistance is unprecedented, and exceeds his first term. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/no-kings-d...

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ICYMI — Some harsh self-criticism here: “Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate. He’s weak and he’s ineffective.” (He was talking about Obama 😬)

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Edward R. Murrow’s powerful anti-McCarthy broadcast is as relevant now as it was 71 years ago. Have a listen.

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Let’s talk about yesterday. During a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles led by Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) was forcibly removed, forced face-down on the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents. Here’s what to know:

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Who else nearly fell out of the seat when you heard Cosplay Kristi accuse Sen. Padilla of “political theater”?

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What happened yesterday was part of a much bigger effort to try and silence anyone who dares to question what the Trump administration is doing. But we will not be intimidated and we will not be deterred. We must hold this administration accountable.

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