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The Trump VA is now allowing healthcare providers to discriminate. The latest in yet another policy based on hate. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

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Yup.

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“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ

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That was fast. @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

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By @alejandrabee.bsky.social The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

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Right now, Republicans in Congress are trying to push through a bill that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health care. They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.

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www.mlb.com/news/jose-al... Oh no!

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youtube.com/watch?v=0uKS... This song came up on my Apple playlist today and it seemed so fitting to how I feel about the world right now. #nataliemerchant #breakyourheart

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Some German tourists, fearing harassment or detention, are avoiding U.S.

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A federal judge on Friday indefinitely prohibited the Department of Health and Human Services from terminating $11 billion in public health grants set aside for states.

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A National Weather Service office in Kentucky was scrambling to cover the overnight forecast on Friday as severe storms moved through much of the eastern U.S. The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.

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The United States loses its last perfect credit rating, a loss that could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates. cnn.it/3HdNJ9l

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Pres, Gagliardi, of the 🇺🇸 Federation of Musicians: “We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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When will voters ever learn that the GOP is not the fiscally responsible party?

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Breaking news: The US has been stripped of its top-notch triple-a credit rating by Moody’s on concerns about rising levels of government debt www.ft.com/content/e456...

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Rob Thomson said this afternoon he feels like Kyle Schwarber has become an even better player during his time with the #Phillies. I asked Schwarber where he thinks he’s improved.

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We needed that! #schwarbomb!☄️

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker plans to sign an executive order preventing state agencies from obtaining or disclosing data that personally identifies people with autism, unless required for medical care or legal matters. “Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”

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The GOP wanted to impeach Biden for a fake $5M bribe from Ukraine that was made up by a guy sitting in prison for lying about it, but they’re cool with a $400M plane from Qatar. Do I have that right?

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Tay and Tayvis sighting from today?! Oh we are so UP! 😩😩😩💁🏻‍♀️

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The resistance is all of us. From packed town halls in GOP districts to fearless journalists exposing corruption, Americans are stepping up. This isn’t top-down. It’s an Avengers-style defense of democracy and we’re just getting started.

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Fun win! #phillies

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Thou shalt care about things when they happen to other people, not just to you.

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THIS is the Phillies team that feels like they are magic! Let’s go! #phillies

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www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/u... Just nonstop atrocities and chaos.

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Casty bomb!!! #phillies

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Thou shalt not fire 20% of all generals when thou couldst not pass a breathalyzer.

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seems like the administration is objectively pro plane crash www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...

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www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/u... Yes - because the strategy of eliminating alleged “DEI” hires has worked so well for the FAA . . . Let’s get rid of more qualified military leaders.

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NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler desperately tries to portray himself as a “moderate,” but he’s a fascism enabler — just like all the other feckless Republicans in Congress. VOTE THEM ALL OUT!!

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One thing I enjoy about Patrick Mahomes is that despite being one of the coldest athletes of all time he poses for pictures like your derpy cousin at a wedding

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This is Billie. She didn't understand why her human had a special set of keys to bring on car rides and she didn't. Finally got her very own set, and now she brings them along for every ride. 13/10 (u/Aeaex)

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Bravo, young man! www.comicsands.com/autistic-boy...

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Happy birthday Samson! The biggest birthday boy is 27 this week. Best known around the zoo lately as Tula-Tu’s dad, Samson is also an important mentor to Samudra, the younger male elephant in the family.

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"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

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Things the president of the United States said on meet the press today: He doesn’t know if he has to follow the constitution He’s fine with a recession Americans can do with less Small businesses are just “a couple of little businesses”

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#RangerDanger day. Hoping the game doesn’t get rained out! #Phillies Let’s get the sweep!🧹

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Trump's post is a federal crime. 26 USC § 7217.

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Trump just now: "We are going to be taking away Harvard's tax exempt status." 26 U.S. Code § 7217: "It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request an ...investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer." The president is an applicable person.

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Big shoutout to Chicago! ✊ 👏

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All of this on a weekday we’re in complete awe of you. You always rise to every call to action. You’re amazing, and words can’t express how much we love and appreciate you all.

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I was among those who pointed out that an inability to get Abrego Garcia made Trump look weak. Trump can't stand to look weak. Now he's acknowledged he can get Abrego Garcia back. In doing so, he's given the lawyers the ammunition they need to prevail in court. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Hi, I’m God. I’m not sure how so many people became brainwashed, but I’m seriously considering another flood.

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Just incredible

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Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! 🐾 Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a bird, a bunny, if you can adopt, I promise it’ll be one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever done. In honor of shelter pet adoptions, here’s Lucky on his very first day with us after he came to his furever home.

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