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@nytimes.com Conflict of interest? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/b...

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@kyivindependent.com this is a really bad deal for Ukraine. Any comments? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/w...

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NATO to reportedly extend jet fuel pipeline to Czechia, Poland in case of war with Russia. The current pipeline system of the alliance, dating back to the Cold War, ends in western Germany, Reuters reported.

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DOGE's only public ledger is riddled with mistakes. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

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The Kyiv Independent team visited one of the last remaining operating mines in the region to highlight the resilience of the workers who continue their work despite danger and tough conditions.

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Elections in Ukraine must be held only after sustainable peace is achieved, ensuring a free, fair, and democratic process that reflects the will of the people, writes Olga Aivazovska of Civil Network OPORA in her op-ed.

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After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians have regressed from dreams of victory to hope for an unjust peace, writes Ukrainian poet and essayist Andriy Lyubka in his op-ed.

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⚡️Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, vows to 'stand its ground,' ambassador says. Canada, which currently chairs the Group of Seven (G7), opposes Russia's return to the format, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc said on Feb. 21. kyivindependent.com/canada-oppos...

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We’re excited to introduce the Kyiv Independent’s first-ever print edition, a permanent record of Ukrainian resilience and life during wartime as told by our staff. The pre-order starts today: store.kyivindependent.com/products/the...

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⚡️Trump's Ukraine remarks 'shocking,' echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says. German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has criticized Donald Trump's statements about Ukraine, calling them "shocking" and aligned with Russian narratives. kyivindependent.com/trumps-ukrai...

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⚡️Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says. Europe must participate in potential peace talks "not only because we are the biggest donors but because Ukraine is a European country fighting for our values and freedom," Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said.

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Google opened Ananta in Bangalore, and the new campus has cricket pitch & Silicon Valley perks like pickle ball, cafes serving masala chai, nap pods. An AI boom, US immigration shakeup, & global fight for high-quality talent could bring more jobs to Bangalore @bloomberg.com tinyurl.com/5urx4zvv

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Trump and his economic team are focusing more and more on revenues from tariffs as a way to offset tax cuts. That’s not a good omen for other countries looking to negotiate with Trump. My latest for @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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An idle high-voltage transmission line is suspected of sparking the deadly Eaton Fire near Los Angeles. As it turns out, California doesn't know how many more of these unused lines are strung up across the fire-prone state. A big risk hiding in plain sight. 🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Stocks got hit after weaker-than-expected economic data raised concern about the outlook for Corporate America amid a surge in consumers’ long-run inflation views to the highest since 1995

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We've already sued the Trump administration over their attacks on gender-affirming care and passport access for transgender people — and we're just getting started. Learn more on the latest episode of At Liberty.

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NEW: We joined over 160 organizations in sending a letter to Congress demanding they reject the Defund Our Communities Act. This bill would allow critical federal funding to be cut from hundreds of cities and states if they refuse to carry out the president's radical deportation agenda.

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The government cannot stop you from informing others about their legal rights. Know your rights when educating your community.

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As Chase Strangio, our co-director of our LGBTQ and HIV project, shared at our town hall, President Trump is threatening to defund medical providers to prevent them from providing gender-affirming care to trans people under 19. So we'll see him in court.

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One month into the second Trump presidency, we've already taken action to protect: ✅ birthright citizenship ✅ due process for immigrants ✅ the right to asylum ✅ gender-affirming care ✅ passport access for trans people ✅ data privacy And we’re just getting started.

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That’s why I donate to the ACLU. Keep up the good work!

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DOGE recommended firing staff at USDA who were working on the nation's response to bird flu and hundreds of employees working at the National Nuclear Security Administration overseeing our nuclear stockpile. Now the Trump admin is scrambling to hire them back. "Efficiency."

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Trump’s tariffs are yet another scam — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy. Trump even suggested he would use the revenue to “offset” more tax cuts for the rich and big corporations.

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Trump wants Congress to pass the House GOP's version of a budget reconciliation bill that includes massive cuts to Medicaid and SNAP to pay for tax cuts for the rich. The House is on recess, so now would be a great time to call your rep and share your thoughts. (202) 224-3121

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10,000 King Soopers workers are currently on strike for better pay and working conditions. Instead of negotiating in good faith, parent company Kroger has been using scabs and prioritized $7.5B in stock buybacks. Don't tell me they can't afford to pay a living wage.

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Trump's latest executive order puts independent agencies — including the FTC, SEC, and NLRB — under his direct control. It's a blatant attempt to shield his corporate donors and his own business from agencies that hold the powerful accountable. This is an alarming power-grab.

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DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

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Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration. This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment. Hello?

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