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Elon Musk proposed closing Radio Liberty. Well, as a person who was thrown into a concentration camp and put through torture because of my writing for Radio Liberty, I can say that Europe is far from free. The work of the Ukrainian bureau of Radio Liberty is one of the main elements of ... 1/2

submitted 13 days ago • 13 comments

The premise of American foreign policy to Ukraine, today, is one of grievance. It is worth patiently considering the proposals. They reveal little about Ukraine, but much about America in February 2025. snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...

submitted 1 day ago • 72 comments

Helpful explanations here. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...

submitted 21 hours ago • 67 comments

Rep Raskin has been great. Rep Ocasio-Cortez has been great. And Rep Frost and Rep Crockett. Senator Murphy. Maybe no one knew exactly what to do. But such people laid down a clear marker. Let’s respect these and other elected federal representatives who stood out these first few weeks.

submitted 23 hours ago • 1272 comments

❗️“Thank you all for your help and for the sense of unity – unity that is as important now as it is in 2022,” Zelenskyy said. “I am proud of our people, proud of everyone who fights, who helps and believes – believes that evil should not win in wars.”

submitted 1 day ago • 93 comments

Starting to think the right’s mEmE KiNg WhO LeGaLiZeD CoMedY is actually just a whiny little bitch with a fragile ego.

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On Monday Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to announce a new package of support for Ukraine www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

submitted 23 hours ago • 35 comments

The ‘real’ reason they are gutting the IRS…👇 Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?!

submitted 1 day ago • 64 comments

Tesla protests taking place NATIONALLY this Saturday, February 22. See how to join at @teslatakedown.com actionnetwork.org/event_campai... #teslatakedown

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This is like opposing a joint resolution declaring that the Sun sets in the West America doesn’t just look like an idiot here, we look like goddamn Flat Earthers

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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

submitted 1 day ago • 337 comments

Egg prices have now surpassed $8 per dozen.

submitted 23 hours ago • 78 comments

2 fucking headlines right next to each other

submitted 1 day ago • 79 comments

When Rupert Murdoch’s rags turn on you …

submitted 1 day ago • 435 comments

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...

submitted 1 day ago • 377 comments

May?? I have zero doubt the Russian owned shit will run home to be next to Putin on Red Square. Wish they would keep him

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MAGAconomics: Fire the IRS! Nothing says ‘fiscal responsibility’ like laying off 6,700 IRS workers right before tax season. Good news: the ultra-rich can keep dodging taxes. Bad news: you might be waiting until 2026 for your refund. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/b...

submitted 1 day ago • 109 comments

"working to swiftly rectify the situation..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

submitted 3 days ago • 2923 comments

BREAKING: We have filed a new preliminary injunction against DOGE & Musk to block them from from violating privacy and security laws under the Constitution’s Appointments Clause

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

Musk can hold as many briefings as he wants—towering over Trump in the Oval Office—but let’s see what Americans actually think of his grip on government 55% of voters say Musk has too much power  54% disapprove of Musk's role in the Trump admin Overreach has consequences

submitted 2 days ago • 49 comments

Trump's base may be locked in, but independents are turning away & the cracks are showing 50% of independents disapprove of Trump’s presidency & overall disapproval jumped from 43% to 49% in a MONTH This is what happens when you govern by chaos

submitted 2 days ago • 161 comments

Trump & Musk claim they’re cutting waste, but their priorities tell a different story Jobs or money cut from feeding starving kids, fighting bird flu & protecting the nuclear arsenal—while Trump pushes for TWO new Air Force Ones when what we have now is just fine Fake populism at its finest

submitted 2 days ago • 49 comments

America is safer & stronger when it works closely with democratic allies Our alliance w Europe is in peril—but citizens, media, & civil society can push back We explain how in our Democracy Playbook 2025👇-TN www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

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If Judge Ho doesn’t dismiss, he can & SHOULD demand more information Trump-appointee Sassoon & 6 other senior officials walked out — this thing reeks! And Ho should investigate the ethics issues, particularly DOJ’s Emil Bove, who led this I discussed @cnnsitroom.bsky.social

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W/ Kash Patel's confirmation, he now has the power to weaponize the FBI against his so-called "enemies" Weaponizing law enforcement is a tactic used by autocrats around the globe—but Americans can push back We discuss how👇-TN www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

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It’s 2025. If you are “shocked” by Donald Trump’s “mysterious” allegiance to Vladimir Putin, you haven’t been paying attention. Trump has been an agent of the Russians for nearly a half-century, Elon Musk for well over two decades. Stop. Being. Shocked. www.mind-war.com/p/stop-being...

submitted 3 days ago • 21 comments

📬🚨 HUGE NEWS 📬🚨 Trump plans to fire the USPS governing board, merge the Postal Service into the Commerce Department. It would disrupt 55 years of non-political mail service, and threatens to upend trillions of dollars of ecommerce and the 250 year-old US mail system.

submitted 1 day ago • 195 comments

Extorting minerals out of a country where old people and children are being dismembered by remote-operated drones all day long is up there with the most enraging things I’ve ever heard.

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How cults work now: Dear Leader has an incontinent vowel movement about something he saw on TV that he’s mad about. A swarm of Russian intelligence subcontractors like Benny Johnson swarm to tell you what it means and add emojis & exclamation points so no one tries to read it.

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Donald Trump has been marinating in Russian alternate reality theater for four years. He’s completely surrounded with Russian assets — literally surrounded. Donald Trump is a Manchurian Candidate except the Manchurians are his Cabinet.

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I’m often asked, “OK, I get it. Everything is terrible. But what can I do to stop this?” Well, I have no idea, because I’m not you. However, I can give you examples when I see them. Empathy + Strength is the enemy’s kryptonite. Be Like Chris Kluwe. www.mind-war.com/p/be-like-ch...

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