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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod ONLY 1,361 DAYS TO GO A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential, US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine. Investigation into ActBlue Challenges to Book Selections Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:

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Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.” He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.” Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up. Marriott still has my business.

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real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI. Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead. They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.

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Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod 8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe The Economy, The Courts The Senate The Law Firms The Universities The Media Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Judiciary vs. Trump conflict Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels? '25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents MAGA increased 20% to 36%, Independent approval dropping '28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11% Hands Off Lack of Black Participation

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new #mattersOfDemocracy Pod Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights actively trying to silence critical media voices control over universities, demanding ideological conformity Portrayal of Trump's health Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown

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The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound). 20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).

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new #mattersOFdemocracy Pod Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game? Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation Law Firms Surrendering Professors Suing Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security Trump the Spoils System NC Supreme Court Arson at the PA Gov

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The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Trade War Continues Historic Drops Tariff Formula. MATH? SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns Military Birthday Parade MI Gubernatorial Race TX-18 election Hands Off in Swing States

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speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history

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2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality Weakening of NSA Hands Off Senate GOP Budget Measles Outbreak Challenge '24 NC Election Law Firms Denouncing Trump Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary Updated House PVI '26 midterms

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White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated: total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Reciprocity Fuzzy Math U.S. tariff rate highest level since the 1930s Sen Booker "disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate" Potential Democratic Momentum Elon Musk's Misfortunes IG Investigation Hegseth Positive Healthcare in Louisville

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Who did this?

submitted 63 days ago • 1443 comments

there's no allowance for naps or bathroom breaks or other pauses. Back in the day, filibustering members would sometimes wear a diaper or would hide a specimen bottle behind the podium. Booker apparently didn't need that kind of help; he fasted for 2 days prior. quite the physical and mental feat.

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Inflation and Consumer Spending, GDP and Growth Outlook, Consumer Confidence WI Elections FL House Seats Cory Booker's Speech House Proxy Voting AL Abortion Ruling Mike Waltz Email Controversy Law Firms and the White House White House Correspondents Association

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Signal Scandal Trump's grifting. SCOTUS "shadow docket" Trump a third term Market Reactions to Tariff Policies and Uncertainty. Tariff Impact, Market Weakness, Falling Sentiment, "Liberation Day" Anticipation, Focus on Tariffs Over Data, Powell's Remarks

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod Significant Elections Looming LA Voters Reject GOP Constitutional Amendments Stocks Plummet on Inflation Fears. S&P 500 down 9.2% from its recent high Tough Town Halls Persist Voice of America Wins Initial Legal Battle CU President Resigns Amidst Trump Pressure

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new #MattersOfDemocracy pod SignalGate Security Leak and its Ramifications. Trump's Attacks on Law Firms Republican Divisions on Spending Cuts and Trump's Fiscal Agenda Trump's Multiple Instances of Lawbreaking, Legal Violations, Impact on the Rule of Law. VP Greenland Trip Eliminate FEMA?

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