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No, sorry NYT, the correct headline is TRUMP EXTORTS UKRAINE FOR MINERAL CONCESSIONS; REFUSES TO OFFER SECURITY GUARANTEES

Something to note. The Proud Boys are at the Capitol today and Trump wore a yellow tie. Black and yellow are proud boy colors. It's very clear that he views them as his personal militia that will mete out political violence. "stand back and stand by."

The dance of the emu and the goat.

"Most of the weapons that were actually sent to Ukraine were obsolescing and would never have been used by the United States in a conflict. Instead, they would have been dismantled and thrown away, at cost to the United States taxpayer." snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...

This will mean that Putin and his troops will be further emboldened to commit atrocities. Civilians who may have been spared may be killed - POWs who may otherwise be left alone now face increasing prospect of torture or abuse. And Trump's actions will be to blame in that case.

There are pro-Ukrainian events planned in places like BOTSWANA to mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale invasion. Incredible. I highlighted some of the countries I didn't expect. You can find one near you at this site: uaworldmap.ukrainianworldcongress.org/en #StandWithUkraine

this is why putin is DESPERATE for a ceasefire

I'm glad they're finally getting the point, but this feels a lot like certain segments of the American population who are only now feeling the pain of a Trump dictatorship. The ironic thing is that German tanks are literally called Leopards.

@johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social is joining tomorrow’s demonstration alongside the UK trade union movement, demanding a JUST and fair peace for Ukraine. ✊🇺🇦 Ukraine’s future must be decided by their people—not Trump, not Putin! #StandWithUkraine #Solidarity #JusticeForUkraine

TODAY!

Cuckoo star Hunter Schafer has reportedly been given a new passport with an M for the gender marker, outing her as trans to anyone she shows it to. The model and actress says her previous passport was stolen in Barcelona, leading her to apply for a replacement.

I've always found the "you'd all be speaking German" line about defeating the Nazis to be particularly stupid.

⚡️Over 130 Ukrainian NGOs say elections 'impossible' during war. "The legitimacy of the Ukrainian government is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian people," the statement of the Ukrainian NGOs read.

Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign www.npr.org/sections/sho...

drugs have taken too many beloved celebrities from us over the years but drugs also have a rare chance right now to radically rehabilitate their image

A sitting congressman calling Elon Musk a dick is now considered a threat by the DOJ and are now starting a criminal investigation. This is the death of free speech in the United States.

New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...