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🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 #SlavaUkraini #FreedomforTürkiye #YesItsAGenocide We're all ignorant and prejudiced, drawn to witch hunts - we just pick different targets. The world could be so much better if we judged less, inc. being less judgemental of those who judge.

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Don't forget: Stephen Miller makes money off deportation.

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One thing I really think needs to be hammered into “libertarians” & other right wing freaks is the cost of helping other people is almost always less than the cost of not helping them. Because we live in a society & we are all connected & you are SO MUCH CLOSER to being sick and poor than you think!

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About to join @jenpsaki.msnbc.com live on @msnbc.com.

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It’s shameful, indeed!

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WTF is she doing?

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Thank you, Glenn. We are all well aware. 🤣😂

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U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi co-penned a letter June 25 to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging him to reverse the department’s decision to discontinue the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline.

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The UK government will consult businesses on whether Britain should join a European customs agreement.

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Keir Starmer’s most senior aide is facing mounting criticism from Labour MPs and ministers over the handling of welfare reforms, with some suggesting that the time has come for “regime change” in No 10 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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For those upset about “socialism” coming to NYC, can I introduce you to… …the NYPD, FDNY, sanitation department, libraries, schools, beaches, bridges, roads, parks, sewer and transit systems? When you complain about “socialism” coming to NYC, you’re admitting you don’t know what it is.

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The People's Republic of New York City www.wsj.com/opinion/zohr...

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A federal judge in Tennessee just denied the government’s request to keep Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia locked up while it appeals his release. Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. upheld the magistrate’s order to free Abrego Garcia,

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Taiwan develops suicide drones akin to Ukraine’s to defend against China

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This is what 🇨🇳 gets from its “No limits parternership” with fascist 🇷🇺 and for trying to illegally control the strait between Taiwan and 🇨🇳. We can extend the mentioned “none”👇 to 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇸. The countries that made 🇨🇳 rich in the first place. Xi is not as smart as some say. 🇹🇼 is gaining from it.

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It's time for Democrats to oust the corrupt, dynastic, conservative clique controlling their party for the benefit of multimillionaire donors, in favour of a new generation that actually wants to improve people's lives. If the Democratic Party has a future, it lies with people like Zohran Mamdani.

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Morning Bluesky. This is the start of some great research from The Wellcome Trust.

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The Supreme Court is set to issue opinions tomorrow in some or all of the 10 remaining cases it heard this term, including: ⚖️Birthright Citizenship/Nationwide Injunctions. ⚖️Louisiana Redistricting. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to keep you informed. Sign-up now for free. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

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Today at 5pm ET-Don't miss this LIVE on Lincoln Square! @mayaonstage.bsky.social welcomes @michaelfanone.bsky.social on a new episode of Punching Up! Subscribe for free and join the conversation open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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MOMENTUM IS BUILDING! 126 Labour MPs who have now signed the amendment to stop Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts which the governments own assessment says will plunge 250,000 people into poverty inc 50,000 children. Use this link from Trussell to contact your MP action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...

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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

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Europe Elects poll for Hungary. Orban’s party is Fidesz: TISZA-EPP: 51% (+5) Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 36% (-1) MH-ESN: 5% (-1) DK-S&D: 3% MKKP→G/EFA: 3% (-1) Jobbik-NI: 1% (+1) +/- vs. 27 February-08 March 2025 Fieldwork: 03-07 June 2025 Sample size: 1,000

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Not that I’m pointing the finger or anything, but this voting intention from YouGov: Among People with Jobs: LAB: 27% RFM: 24% LDM: 16% CON: 15% GRN: 12% Among the Retired: RFM: 36% CON: 28% LDM: 14% LAB: 13% GRN: 4%

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About last night…

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Oh

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This is a really important story: on the danger of believing your own conspiracy theories. Iran did. Is the US next? www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

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This is being sent out to every US embassy in the world.

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'How did you get this so wrong?' Trade Minister Douglas Alexander is questioned on #BBCBreakfast after Downing Street confirmed it's in talks with Labour MPs about changes to welfare reforms, after more than 120 backbenchers threatened to vote against them

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