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In grim contrast to the red carpet, Soheila Golestani faces 74 lashes for her Oscar-nominated film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Watch this film to understand the repression of Iran’s theocratic regime &why the #WomenLifeFreedom movement is so important: www.thetimes.com/culture/film...

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He will burn down whatever he can, however he can Our systems of governance, rule of law, global alliances, even the Constitution. Consumed by vengeance and greed, he is the greatest threat to our Republic since its founding. We must meet this moment with the force of a thousand suns. Or perish.

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Congressmen when they are asked if they will cut THEIR budgets and lay off staff as well:

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If you think public attention to an issue and outcry doesn't matter, note that the Trump administration hasn't defied a court order (yet). Let's keep it up!

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The Trump Economy: Going up ⬆️ Inflation Gas & Grocery prices Housing costs Taxation via tariffs Going down ⬇️ The stock markets Your savings www.cnbc.com/2025/02/11/s...

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Dems should propose a law that immediately requires every fed agency to post on @bsky.app account, every outlay with a detailed description, $, and a link to existing gov sites with in depth details Rather than trying to keep Elon out, pre-empt him so he cant miss characterize spending.

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😽🤍.

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A federal judge has just ordered Musk to get out of Treasury’s computers. We are fortunate there are good lawyers representing democracy. Normally that would end the matter, but in this era there are legit questions about compliance & enforcement. We live on the edge of a constitutional crisis.

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🐈‍⬛🤍.

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Correct www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...

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Hugs for everyone ❤️

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I’m gonna get put on a government watch list for this one I just know it

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We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn

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i need my coffee so bitter it makes me forget about my feelings for a minute.

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If this is how it's gonna be

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ain't that a mood

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Here’s a question, at what point if this happens, do people on the right make the connection between republicans and cutting snap?

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"A cantankerous press, an obstinate press, a ubiquitous press..." Great piece! Gift link: foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/t...

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Ordered seeds. Wish me luck.

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Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?

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The sad reality is, the overwhelming majority of Americans don't know there's a voter for the Speaker going on, don't care & won't be able to name him after the vote. This is what happens in a country where civics education is no longer universal. Its absence lets darkness settle in over democracy.

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Getting ready for the new year.