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Our Constitution is clear: Only Congress has the power to declare war. Yet, administrations too often bypass this fundamental check, plunging us into conflicts that cost countless lives, drain our resources, and destabilize entire regions. We cannot allow this to happen again.

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What an excellent piece by Jamelle Bouie @jamellebouie.net -- here's a gift link so you can read it without the paywall: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/o...

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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander: I thought it was important to bear witness for folks who are having their due process denied. Trump is coming for our cities and for the rule of law, and we've got to find ways to stand up

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The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”

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Iowa Police Take 88 Children From Church Camp Over Abuse Allegations https://twp.ai/4iokhs

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The 2015 Iran deal limited Iran’s nuclear activity, cut uranium stockpiles, and allowed strict international inspections. In return, sanctions were lifted, easing tensions and preventing a potential war while keeping Iran’s nuclear program in check.

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This “we” could mean anything from a national leader indicating participation in high-stakes military operations while previewing more attacks to something like a fair weather sports fan who starts speaking like they’re on the team when it looks like it’s winning.

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one thing i think people should ask the court conservatives given this ruling is what, specifically, was wrong with plessy?

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Another Trump campaign promise bites the dust! He said he would not get us into any wars! This guy is looking and acting more and more like Putin every day!

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By SCOTUS's logic, a law banning all treatments for erectile dysfunction would not discriminate on the basis of sex so long as it was applied to everyone.

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California brings forth bill that takes the masks off ICE agents.

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"Let’s not take the bait & be overwhelmed w/outrage. Rather, let’s remain clear about what we will be facing in the months ahead—& why we should hold dear to the values & principles that have guided Americans through the darkest times in our nation’s history." www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...

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BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Rubio's anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy for all. Judge Julia Kobick granted a classwide preliminary injunction that applies to all trans and nonbinary people on Tuesday. New, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-f...

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JUST IN: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Has Been Taken to Hospital With Allergic Reaction https://twp.ai/4ioVcd

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Los recortes en ciencia cuestan vida. Literalmente.

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“After yrs of heartbreaking headlines & rising death tolls, we’re finally seeing a shift in the right direction. These aren’t just abstract %s, they represent real ppl. Parents tucking their kids in at night, employees returning to work, neighbors rebuilding r-ships &young ppl getting 2nd chances”🧪🛟

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Finally, a Judge called out Trump for what he is, a Racist! He said, Trump cuts to NIH grant is illegal because it was done based on racial discrimination and discrimination against the LGBTQ community. The Judge said "he would blind not to call it out." For me, who spent my career in HR, watching

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The image and source on the original post agreed, but it looks like an ongoing matter. I was too excited. I can't find a good and credible source saying that a hand recount in Rockford county is going forward, so I'm deleting. I'm sorry. t.co/gpgDMg9T5h

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Trump realizes people are turning on him, which means he will get more desperate, aggressive, extreme, and violent. These are all actions of a weak regime and weak man.

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Adam Mockler with @meidastouch.com goes live from the No Kings protest in Chicago, where everyday Americans reject Trump’s militarised spectacle and speak out against cruelty, corruption, and the authoritarian rot spreading through MAGA politics. youtu.be/i5Zilt5kPAg?...

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Minnesota Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer. Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed. Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is cautiously optimistic they will survive. 🧵

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@maddow.msnbc.com Do you still share our rally/protest videos? No Kings in Truth or Consequences NM. 225 people, 105 degrees.

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www.wcvb.com/article/more...

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i'm surprised by how low energy and farcical that whole military parade situation was. I was expecting Moscow 1945 and we got Spirit Halloween instead.

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Censure Speakerl Johnson for attempting to inside violence when he said, in front of God and everyone else, that Governor Gavin Newsom should be tared and feathered. That little turd is really some Christian?

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Listen to Kristi Noems words while Senator Alex Padilla was being wrestled to the ground and arrested.

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Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem are married -- not to each other They had an extra marital affair with one another He was with Noem when they had Senator Alex Padilla dragged out of her press conference and handcuffed A DHS secretary having an extra marital affair is a national security risk

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