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Pro-Democracy, Human Rights Advocate, Anti-Fascist
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Pro-Democracy, Human Rights Advocate, Anti-Fascist
Researcher, Polymath
Lone Traveler
Caution: Speaks many languages, fluency in Sarcasm, well-versed in Profanity
🚫MAGA, 🚫porn, 🚫naked pictures, 🚫creeps, 🚫DMs, 🚫crypto -- you will be blocked
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France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
www.independent.co.uk
He told radio RTL: "The day that you send a signal of weakness to Russia — which for 10 years has made a strategic choice to become an imperial power again, that’s to say advance wherever we are weak — well, it will continue to advance."
#Macron
#Macron
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The Trump administration's policies are creating an unintended consequence: food waste and inefficiency at a time when U.S. hunger is rising. buff.ly/yReyyMM
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
Despite the administration’s claim of streamlining the government to make its operations more efficient, a range of recent federal policies have, in fact, exacerbated food wastage.
buff.ly
November 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The Trump administration's policies are creating an unintended consequence: food waste and inefficiency at a time when U.S. hunger is rising. buff.ly/yReyyMM
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Maduro is a repressive autocrat. But he has a point: Trump is most likely pushing for regime change in Venezuela because he wants the country’s oil, writes Daniel Litvin.
It’s the oil, stupid: Trump, Maduro and the threat of a Caribbean war
The United States claims it wants to crack down on drugs—but that’s not the whole story
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Maduro is a repressive autocrat. But he has a point: Trump is most likely pushing for regime change in Venezuela because he wants the country’s oil, writes Daniel Litvin.
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OPINION: Trump broke his biggest campaign promise, and it's about to send the cost of your — and every other American's — Thanksgiving holiday meals soaring.
It's time to talk turkey about how Trump ruined your holiday
Trump broke his biggest campaign promise, and it’s about to send the cost of your — and every other American’s — Thanksgiving holiday meals soaring.The single-biggest reason people voted for him was to bring prices down. But this Thanksgiving, grocery prices are the highest they’ve been in years — a...
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
OPINION: Trump broke his biggest campaign promise, and it's about to send the cost of your — and every other American's — Thanksgiving holiday meals soaring.
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Israeli forces caught on camera killing Palestinians who had appeared to surrender
Israeli forces caught on camera killing Palestinians who had appeared to surrender
Israeli forces caught on camera killing Palestinians who had appeared to surrender
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Israeli forces caught on camera killing Palestinians who had appeared to surrender
This is NOT normal
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This is NOT normal
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President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a new voluntary youth military service to begin by mid-2026, which would help France respond to “accelerating threats” on the global stage.
France’s Macron unveils voluntary military service amid ‘accelerating threats’ | CNN
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the creation of a new voluntary youth military service to begin by mid-2026, which would help France respond to “accelerating threats” on the global sta...
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a new voluntary youth military service to begin by mid-2026, which would help France respond to “accelerating threats” on the global stage.
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Dollar on track for worst week in four months as case for Fed cut builds reut.rs/4ilPRui
Dollar on track for worst week in four months as case for Fed cut builds
The U.S. dollar was heading for its worst weekly performance since late July on Friday as traders ramped up bets for further monetary easing from the Federal Reserve next month, while liquidity was thinned by the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Dollar on track for worst week in four months as case for Fed cut builds reut.rs/4ilPRui
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Hey Chumpster Make Our Day !
RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES TODAY CHUMP
RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES TODAY CHUMP
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Hey Chumpster Make Our Day !
RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES TODAY CHUMP
RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES TODAY CHUMP
He told radio RTL: "The day that you send a signal of weakness to Russia — which for 10 years has made a strategic choice to become an imperial power again, that’s to say advance wherever we are weak — well, it will continue to advance."
#Macron
#Macron
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
He told radio RTL: "The day that you send a signal of weakness to Russia — which for 10 years has made a strategic choice to become an imperial power again, that’s to say advance wherever we are weak — well, it will continue to advance."
#Macron
#Macron
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The leaked call not only exposed Witkoff’s alignment with Russian messaging but also clarified the origins of the controversial 28-point peace proposal Witkoff had circulated inside the administration, Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor told Kyiv Post.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65065
www.kyivpost.com/post/65065
Witkoff’s Credibility ‘Absolutely’ Shot, Ex-Ambassador Says, but Urges Ukraine to Stay in Talks
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post Trump must ‘provide teeth for talks’ to pressure Putin ahead of envoy’s Moscow visit
www.kyivpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The leaked call not only exposed Witkoff’s alignment with Russian messaging but also clarified the origins of the controversial 28-point peace proposal Witkoff had circulated inside the administration, Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor told Kyiv Post.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65065
www.kyivpost.com/post/65065
Nothing to hide?
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Nothing to hide?
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🇩🇪 Germany has drawn up a secret 1,200-page war plan «Operation Plan Germany» to prepare for a possible conflict with Russia, - WSJ
The plan outlines how up to 800,000 NATO troops would move across Germany using ports, roads, railways, and rivers to reach the eastern front.
The plan outlines how up to 800,000 NATO troops would move across Germany using ports, roads, railways, and rivers to reach the eastern front.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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A baffling week of Trumpian diplomacy and plotting
Ukraine may be a step closer to peace, or to destruction
A baffling week of Trumpian diplomacy and plotting
econ.st
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A baffling week of Trumpian diplomacy and plotting
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to all 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to all 🦃
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"This type of negligence by the government to a survivor is just unable to comprehend," one victim said, according to the court filing.
Epstein Survivors Believe DOJ Is 'Intentionally' Exposing Their Names In The Files: Lawyers
"This type of negligence by the government to a survivor is just unable to comprehend," one victim said, according to the court filing.
www.huffpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"This type of negligence by the government to a survivor is just unable to comprehend," one victim said, according to the court filing.
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🇨🇦🇺🇦 Only Ukraine has the right to decide the terms of peace, - Canadian Foreign Minister
"Canada supports Ukraine and its territorial integrity, but the final decision regarding Ukraine remains solely with Ukraine, including regarding its territorial integrity," she said.
"Canada supports Ukraine and its territorial integrity, but the final decision regarding Ukraine remains solely with Ukraine, including regarding its territorial integrity," she said.
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🇨🇦🇺🇦 Only Ukraine has the right to decide the terms of peace, - Canadian Foreign Minister
"Canada supports Ukraine and its territorial integrity, but the final decision regarding Ukraine remains solely with Ukraine, including regarding its territorial integrity," she said.
"Canada supports Ukraine and its territorial integrity, but the final decision regarding Ukraine remains solely with Ukraine, including regarding its territorial integrity," she said.
"But now the blue book is making a comeback, with booklet sales more than doubling from 2022 to 2024 (see chart), according to Circana, a data firm. And oral exams appear ripe for revival, too." Economist.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"But now the blue book is making a comeback, with booklet sales more than doubling from 2022 to 2024 (see chart), according to Circana, a data firm. And oral exams appear ripe for revival, too." Economist.com
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Young adults deserve to feel supported as they transition into adulthood.
That’s why California is investing $56M to expand access to housing so our youth never have to choose between their education, paying rent, or putting food on the table.
We won’t leave them behind.
That’s why California is investing $56M to expand access to housing so our youth never have to choose between their education, paying rent, or putting food on the table.
We won’t leave them behind.
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Young adults deserve to feel supported as they transition into adulthood.
That’s why California is investing $56M to expand access to housing so our youth never have to choose between their education, paying rent, or putting food on the table.
We won’t leave them behind.
That’s why California is investing $56M to expand access to housing so our youth never have to choose between their education, paying rent, or putting food on the table.
We won’t leave them behind.
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I'm wondering if Kegseth is hell-bent on going after Mark Kelly because he outranked him. Small men do that kind of thing.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I'm wondering if Kegseth is hell-bent on going after Mark Kelly because he outranked him. Small men do that kind of thing.
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Sen. Mark Kelly has piloted a space ship – and a fighter plane into battle.
Pete Hegseth abuses alcohol and has had multiple allegations of abusing women lodged against him. Donald Trump looks directly into total solar eclipses without eye protection and has dodged the draft five times.
Pete Hegseth abuses alcohol and has had multiple allegations of abusing women lodged against him. Donald Trump looks directly into total solar eclipses without eye protection and has dodged the draft five times.
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sen. Mark Kelly has piloted a space ship – and a fighter plane into battle.
Pete Hegseth abuses alcohol and has had multiple allegations of abusing women lodged against him. Donald Trump looks directly into total solar eclipses without eye protection and has dodged the draft five times.
Pete Hegseth abuses alcohol and has had multiple allegations of abusing women lodged against him. Donald Trump looks directly into total solar eclipses without eye protection and has dodged the draft five times.
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⚡️Coalition of the Willing meets, agrees to develop 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine amid peace talks.
Ukraine and its allies met on Nov. 25 for a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting to discuss security guarantees amid intensified efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace deal.
Ukraine and its allies met on Nov. 25 for a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting to discuss security guarantees amid intensified efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace deal.
Coalition of the Willing meets, agrees to develop 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine amid peace talks
"The absolute condition for a good peace is a set of very robust security guarantees and not paper guarantees. Ukraine has had its share of promises that were shattered by successive Russian aggressio...
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
⚡️Coalition of the Willing meets, agrees to develop 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine amid peace talks.
Ukraine and its allies met on Nov. 25 for a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting to discuss security guarantees amid intensified efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace deal.
Ukraine and its allies met on Nov. 25 for a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting to discuss security guarantees amid intensified efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace deal.
AI is a tool, that is all it is. A good read and a good lesson.
"To my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so." Will Teague
"To my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so." Will Teague
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
www.huffpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
AI is a tool, that is all it is. A good read and a good lesson.
"To my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so." Will Teague
"To my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so." Will Teague
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Let’s Address This: The Rise of Anti-Muslim Hate in the U.S.
Since corporate media is ignoring it, below, I dive in and expose the cruelty - from MOCs to daily personal attacks.
Watch and Subscribe on YouTube to support me as I track these threats, connect the dots, and push back.
Since corporate media is ignoring it, below, I dive in and expose the cruelty - from MOCs to daily personal attacks.
Watch and Subscribe on YouTube to support me as I track these threats, connect the dots, and push back.
Anti-Muslim Hate Is At Critical Levels And Corporate Media Is Ignoring It
YouTube video by Qasim Rashid
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Let’s Address This: The Rise of Anti-Muslim Hate in the U.S.
Since corporate media is ignoring it, below, I dive in and expose the cruelty - from MOCs to daily personal attacks.
Watch and Subscribe on YouTube to support me as I track these threats, connect the dots, and push back.
Since corporate media is ignoring it, below, I dive in and expose the cruelty - from MOCs to daily personal attacks.
Watch and Subscribe on YouTube to support me as I track these threats, connect the dots, and push back.
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True 👇
For Trump to succeed he needs an uneducated electorate who will believe his lies. Pay attention to what he’s doing.
The Dumbing Down of America
It’s as easy as G-O-P
steady.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
True 👇