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American Democracy is being attacked from within.
If criticizing Israel for its genocide In Gaza is "antisemitic," what does that say about semitism?
Russia's imperialist instincts must be crushed.
If criticizing Israel for its genocide In Gaza is "antisemitic," what does that say about semitism?
Russia's imperialist instincts must be crushed.
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After World War II, Stalin launched a wave of state-sponsored antisemitism disguised as an "anti-cosmopolitan" campaign. A historian explains why Soviet leaders chose to attack the very group that the Nazis tried to annihilate. buff.ly/5YV8Hhx
Stalin’s postwar terror targeted Soviet Jews – in the name of ‘anti-cosmopolitanism’
Thirteen Jewish leaders and artists were killed on the ‘Night of the Murdered Poets,’ one of the campaign’s most infamous examples of persecution.
theconversation.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
After World War II, Stalin launched a wave of state-sponsored antisemitism disguised as an "anti-cosmopolitan" campaign. A historian explains why Soviet leaders chose to attack the very group that the Nazis tried to annihilate. buff.ly/5YV8Hhx
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LIVE: Final day of Pope Leo's Lebanon visit
Pope Leo is expected to visit De La Croix Hospital and the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion which killed at least 220 people. He will then lead an outdoor mass on the Beirut waterfront.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0_...
Pope Leo is expected to visit De La Croix Hospital and the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion which killed at least 220 people. He will then lead an outdoor mass on the Beirut waterfront.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0_...
LIVE: Final day of Pope Leo's Lebanon visit | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM
LIVE: Final day of Pope Leo's Lebanon visit
Pope Leo is expected to visit De La Croix Hospital and the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion which killed at least 220 people. He will then lead an outdoor mass on the Beirut waterfront.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0_...
Pope Leo is expected to visit De La Croix Hospital and the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion which killed at least 220 people. He will then lead an outdoor mass on the Beirut waterfront.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0_...
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In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
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The new fee will go into effect on Feb. 1, TSA leaders said. The agency teased a potential $18 fee in federal paperwork last month, but eventually decided on a significantly higher number.
Travelers without Real ID will incur $45 fee, TSA says
Americans attempting to clear airport security checkpoints without a Real ID or a passport will soon be charged $45, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.
trib.al
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The new fee will go into effect on Feb. 1, TSA leaders said. The agency teased a potential $18 fee in federal paperwork last month, but eventually decided on a significantly higher number.
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Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland will close, its CEO said Monday, leaving Oregon without a long-term acute care hospital and 310 workers soon without a job.
East Portland Long-Term Care Hospital to Close
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland will close, its CEO said Monday, leaving Oregon without a long-term acute care hospital and 310 workers soon without a job.
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Trump administration: Golden-based NREL is “renewable” lab no longer — at least in name
Trump administration: Golden-based NREL is “renewable” lab no longer — at least in name
The words “renewable” and “energy” are dropped from the name of the applied-research lab that's been in Colorado for more than 50 years.
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Trump administration: Golden-based NREL is “renewable” lab no longer — at least in name
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You should be paying attention to Tennessee.
Tomorrow, the state is holding a race in the seventh congressional district, where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show.
Tomorrow, the state is holding a race in the seventh congressional district, where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show.
The Tennessee race that suddenly has Trump world nervous
Democrat Aftyn Behn is putting up a fight.
www.motherjones.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
You should be paying attention to Tennessee.
Tomorrow, the state is holding a race in the seventh congressional district, where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show.
Tomorrow, the state is holding a race in the seventh congressional district, where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show.
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The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/MnLQHPV
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.
trib.al
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/MnLQHPV
November 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
F*ck him.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country. n.pr/48FC2Ue
Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
F*ck him.
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Pope Leo XIV doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference that it was the “only solution” that could guarantee justice for both sides.
Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Pope Leo XIV doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference that it was the “only solution” that could guarantee justice for both sides.
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What do Jeffrey Clark, Harmeet Dhillon, Heather Honey and Kari Lake have in common? While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
Trump’s Administration Is Full of Election Deniers — They’re Already Working to Rig the Vote
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What do Jeffrey Clark, Harmeet Dhillon, Heather Honey and Kari Lake have in common? While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
Here’s what you need to know👇
https://bit.ly/3LKeRz6
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A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.
Trump Is Boosting MAGA X Accounts Operating Overseas
A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.
wrd.cm
November 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.
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The Supreme Court empowered billionaires, blocked voters, and ran interference.
How John Roberts brought back Donald Trump
The Supreme Court empowered billionaires, blocked voters, and ran interference.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Supreme Court empowered billionaires, blocked voters, and ran interference.
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Those seeking pardons through official channels have watched while Trump grants pardons to people who never entered the system at all.
“If you’re a donor or political supporter, you move to the front of the line,” said a lawyer for one pardon-seeker.
“If you’re a donor or political supporter, you move to the front of the line,” said a lawyer for one pardon-seeker.
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Those seeking pardons through official channels have watched while Trump grants pardons to people who never entered the system at all.
“If you’re a donor or political supporter, you move to the front of the line,” said a lawyer for one pardon-seeker.
“If you’re a donor or political supporter, you move to the front of the line,” said a lawyer for one pardon-seeker.
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“We’re broken and we’re being poached by ICE,” one official with the prison workers union told ProPublica. “It’s unbelievable. People are leaving in droves.”
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE
Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“We’re broken and we’re being poached by ICE,” one official with the prison workers union told ProPublica. “It’s unbelievable. People are leaving in droves.”
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
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"Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!"
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!"
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
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Workers at the drinking water plant in Louisville, Ky. saw a sudden spike in the level of a 'forever chemical.' They traced it up the Ohio River to a factory embroiled in a pollution lawsuit. n.pr/3M80fdi
More cities are seeing PFAS pollution in drinking water. Here's what Louisville found
Workers at the drinking water plant in Louisville, Ky. saw a sudden spike in the level of a 'forever chemical.' They traced it up the Ohio River to a factory embroiled in a pollution lawsuit.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Workers at the drinking water plant in Louisville, Ky. saw a sudden spike in the level of a 'forever chemical.' They traced it up the Ohio River to a factory embroiled in a pollution lawsuit. n.pr/3M80fdi
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Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
GOP-led committees are looking into a report alleging Hegseth gave an order to "kill everybody" aboard a boat.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
See this!
2000 Meters to Andriivka FRONTLINE FULL
A stunning and immersive portrayal of the men fighting on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, from the Oscar®-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.”
youtu.be/Nf4Cgy56slU
A stunning and immersive portrayal of the men fighting on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, from the Oscar®-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.”
youtu.be/Nf4Cgy56slU
2000 Meters to Andriivka (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
See this!
Very important film!
2000 Meters to Andriivka FRONTLINE FULL
A stunning and immersive portrayal of the men fighting on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, from the Oscar®-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.”
youtu.be/Nf4Cgy56slU
A stunning and immersive portrayal of the men fighting on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, from the Oscar®-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.”
youtu.be/Nf4Cgy56slU
2000 Meters to Andriivka (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Very important film!
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Unmanned Systems Forces blow up $60m worth of Russian air defense systems in 3 days; Russian offensive near Zaporizhzhia Oblast's Huliaipole repelled as troops spotted on city outskirts; Ukraine names Russian personnel accused of strike on Sumy that killed 6, injured over 30; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: Unmanned Systems Forces blow up $60m worth of Russian air defense systems in 3 days
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 9 times today. Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces took out $60 million worth of Russian air defense syste...
kyivindependent.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Unmanned Systems Forces blow up $60m worth of Russian air defense systems in 3 days; Russian offensive near Zaporizhzhia Oblast's Huliaipole repelled as troops spotted on city outskirts; Ukraine names Russian personnel accused of strike on Sumy that killed 6, injured over 30; and more.
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The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/tal1f15
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.
trib.al
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/tal1f15
The Israeli war crimes continue.
Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender
Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender
Far-right minister defends killing of two men in Jenin, saying ‘terrorists must die’
Video of an Israeli military raid in Jenin shows soldiers summarily executing two Palestinians they had detained seconds earlier.
The shooting on Thursday evening, which was also witnessed by journalists close to the scene, is under justice ministry review, but has already been defended by Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who declared: “terrorists must die”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Israeli war crimes continue.
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President Donald Trump called a journalist “stupid” for attempting to fact-check his claim that the Biden administration didn’t vet Afghan nationals who came to the United States, related to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/4is4aO4
WATCH: 'Are you stupid?' Trump rebuffs reporter's question on Afghan resettlement vetting
President Donald Trump called a journalist "stupid" for attempting to fact-check his claim that the Biden administration didn’t vet Afghan nationals who came to the United States, related to the shoot...
www.pbs.org
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
President Donald Trump called a journalist “stupid” for attempting to fact-check his claim that the Biden administration didn’t vet Afghan nationals who came to the United States, related to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/4is4aO4