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EXCLUSIVE: Epstein didn’t just prey on children. He helped bankroll and embed a worldview of race science, climate “culling” and eugenics inside Silicon Valley’s elite AI networks. Tonight we publish the final part of my
@bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
@bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
How Epstein Channelled Race Science and 'Climate Culling' Into Silicon Valley’s AI Elite
The Epstein files expose how racial hierarchy, genetic “optimisation” and even climate-driven population culling circulated inside Big Tech circles
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Epstein didn’t just prey on children. He helped bankroll and embed a worldview of race science, climate “culling” and eugenics inside Silicon Valley’s elite AI networks. Tonight we publish the final part of my
@bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
@bylinetimes.bsky.social investigation bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
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great video @samsteindc.bsky.social
16-year-old cancer patient Mikaela Naylon spent her final days lobbying Congress for the pediatric cancer research Give Kids a Chance Act.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
great video @samsteindc.bsky.social
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"If you do a Google search for 'ICE raid this is what I voted for' you will get a quick sense of how MAGA supporters are celebrating the cruelty of Trump’s deportation regime."
Good @sykescharlie.bsky.social roundup on MAGA sadism here (includes our pod):
charliesykes.substack.com/p/the-derang...
Good @sykescharlie.bsky.social roundup on MAGA sadism here (includes our pod):
charliesykes.substack.com/p/the-derang...
The Derangement of the Conservative Mind (Cont'd)
Plus: MAGA embraces the bloodlust
charliesykes.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"If you do a Google search for 'ICE raid this is what I voted for' you will get a quick sense of how MAGA supporters are celebrating the cruelty of Trump’s deportation regime."
Good @sykescharlie.bsky.social roundup on MAGA sadism here (includes our pod):
charliesykes.substack.com/p/the-derang...
Good @sykescharlie.bsky.social roundup on MAGA sadism here (includes our pod):
charliesykes.substack.com/p/the-derang...
great video @samsteindc.bsky.social
16-year-old cancer patient Mikaela Naylon spent her final days lobbying Congress for the pediatric cancer research Give Kids a Chance Act.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
great video @samsteindc.bsky.social
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A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
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"Bradley told lawmakers that the orders he received from Hegseth were to kill the individuals on the approved target list, which included everyone on the boat, then destroy the drugs and sink the boat, those sources said."
They were civilians.
They were civilians.
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
Adm. Frank Bradley said U.S. intelligence had identified the 11 people on the boat and determined the military was authorized to kill them as part of Trump’s campaign against alleged drug-smuggling ve...
www.nbcnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
"Bradley told lawmakers that the orders he received from Hegseth were to kill the individuals on the approved target list, which included everyone on the boat, then destroy the drugs and sink the boat, those sources said."
They were civilians.
They were civilians.
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When the House and Senate marked up stablecoin legislation, we raised all of these concerns - their anonymity, their nearly perfect design for money laundering. All the barn doors were left wide open. It’s used for crime because that is its purpose. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/t...
How a Cryptocurrency Helps Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When the House and Senate marked up stablecoin legislation, we raised all of these concerns - their anonymity, their nearly perfect design for money laundering. All the barn doors were left wide open. It’s used for crime because that is its purpose. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/t...
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Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
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For a decade, the photographer Inuuteq Storch set out to rediscover Inuit culture in Greenland that was suppressed by Danish colonizers. Here’s where he found its traces in everyday life.
A Greenlandic Photographer’s Tender Portraits of Daily Life
Inuuteq Storch set out to rediscover Inuit culture that was suppressed by Danish colonizers, by finding its traces in the everyday.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
For a decade, the photographer Inuuteq Storch set out to rediscover Inuit culture in Greenland that was suppressed by Danish colonizers. Here’s where he found its traces in everyday life.
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The final opportunity for Democrats to flip a legislative seat this year, on Tuesday:
After their large wins in Georgia’s utility commission races in November, Democrats are hoping for another upset on Tuesday: It’s a special election for a state House seat that voted for Trump but then swung blue in November.
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, from... Read More
boltsmag.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The final opportunity for Democrats to flip a legislative seat this year, on Tuesday:
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As snow spreads across more of the U.S. and meteorological winter begins, the National Weather Service remains hampered by a staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration pledge to restore hundreds of positions cut by Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service.
Winter is coming. Not all weather offices are ready.
Vacancies remain in National Weather Service offices across the country, including in some of the coldest, snowiest parts of the country.
wapo.st
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As snow spreads across more of the U.S. and meteorological winter begins, the National Weather Service remains hampered by a staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration pledge to restore hundreds of positions cut by Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service.
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At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
At least 2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexican state of Michoacan
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Don't know if everyone can access this article, so here is a gift link (I hope)
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Pete Hegseth Is Seriously Testing Trump’s ‘No Scalps’ Rule
Lawmakers are finally waking up to the problems the defense secretary has created.
www.theatlantic.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Don't know if everyone can access this article, so here is a gift link (I hope)
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Tom Nichols: “The FBI used to strike terror into the hearts of our enemies on American soil. The Soviets who were screwing around over here in the United States during the Cold War really feared the FBI. Are any of our opponents really afraid of Kash Patel?”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@velshi.com
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@velshi.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Tom Nichols: “The FBI used to strike terror into the hearts of our enemies on American soil. The Soviets who were screwing around over here in the United States during the Cold War really feared the FBI. Are any of our opponents really afraid of Kash Patel?”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@velshi.com
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@velshi.com
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I have three copies of Climate Champions by @rachelsarah.bsky.social to give away! I bought a bunch when they came out (I’m in it). This book, targeted at middle and high schoolers, features biographies of a diversity of women working on climate action across disciplines.
December 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I have three copies of Climate Champions by @rachelsarah.bsky.social to give away! I bought a bunch when they came out (I’m in it). This book, targeted at middle and high schoolers, features biographies of a diversity of women working on climate action across disciplines.
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Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
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Our lead counsel @andrewbakaj.bsky.social on @agpambondi.govpeeps.com new memo redefining dissent as domestic terrorism.
"Under this directive, what is a children’s television show today could be designated as Antifa tomorrow."
Read more. ⬇️
whistlebloweraid.org/whistleblowe...
"Under this directive, what is a children’s television show today could be designated as Antifa tomorrow."
Read more. ⬇️
whistlebloweraid.org/whistleblowe...
Whistleblower Aid Slams DOJ “Antifa-aligned extremists” Memo for Redefining Dissent as Domestic Terrorism - Whistleblower Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2025 – In response to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s memo, instructing federal law enforcement to target loosely defined “extremist groups”, Whistleblower Aid Chief Legal C...
whistlebloweraid.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Our lead counsel @andrewbakaj.bsky.social on @agpambondi.govpeeps.com new memo redefining dissent as domestic terrorism.
"Under this directive, what is a children’s television show today could be designated as Antifa tomorrow."
Read more. ⬇️
whistlebloweraid.org/whistleblowe...
"Under this directive, what is a children’s television show today could be designated as Antifa tomorrow."
Read more. ⬇️
whistlebloweraid.org/whistleblowe...
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New podcast! University of Pittsburgh professor Calum Lister Matheson is the author of Post-Weird: Fragmentation, Community, and the Decline of the Mainstream, new from Rutgers University Press. He spoke to Justin Hendrix about serpent handlers, anti-vaxxers, Sandy Hook truthers, and more:
Exploring Belief and Belonging in a Fractured Online Age | TechPolicy.Press
Calum Lister Matheson is the author of Post-Weird: Fragmentation, Community, and the Decline of the Mainstream, from Rutgers University Press.
www.techpolicy.press
December 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
New podcast! University of Pittsburgh professor Calum Lister Matheson is the author of Post-Weird: Fragmentation, Community, and the Decline of the Mainstream, new from Rutgers University Press. He spoke to Justin Hendrix about serpent handlers, anti-vaxxers, Sandy Hook truthers, and more:
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Fewer people are being vaccinated against respiratory diseases
by @LizSzabo
Just 34% of US adults have gotten a flu shot, 25% have had a COVID vaccine, 8% have received the pneumococcal vaccine, and 6% have gotten RSV vax
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Heather Hazzan, Self
by @LizSzabo
Just 34% of US adults have gotten a flu shot, 25% have had a COVID vaccine, 8% have received the pneumococcal vaccine, and 6% have gotten RSV vax
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Heather Hazzan, Self
December 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Fewer people are being vaccinated against respiratory diseases
by @LizSzabo
Just 34% of US adults have gotten a flu shot, 25% have had a COVID vaccine, 8% have received the pneumococcal vaccine, and 6% have gotten RSV vax
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Heather Hazzan, Self
by @LizSzabo
Just 34% of US adults have gotten a flu shot, 25% have had a COVID vaccine, 8% have received the pneumococcal vaccine, and 6% have gotten RSV vax
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Heather Hazzan, Self
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reminder that as activity picks up in places like Twin Cities, Louisiana, Alabama etc, my @propublica.org colleagues & I are still investigating immigration enforcement
I'm particularly interested in use-of-force & am still tracking the detention of citizens
Reach out ⬇️ if you have info to share
I'm particularly interested in use-of-force & am still tracking the detention of citizens
Reach out ⬇️ if you have info to share
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
reminder that as activity picks up in places like Twin Cities, Louisiana, Alabama etc, my @propublica.org colleagues & I are still investigating immigration enforcement
I'm particularly interested in use-of-force & am still tracking the detention of citizens
Reach out ⬇️ if you have info to share
I'm particularly interested in use-of-force & am still tracking the detention of citizens
Reach out ⬇️ if you have info to share
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Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles reut.rs/3MhHhks
Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles
Norway plans to buy two more submarines from Germany and separately some long-range artillery, the defence ministry said on Friday, at a much higher cost than before, partly due to high demand for military equipment.
reut.rs
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles reut.rs/3MhHhks
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Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860 reut.rs/49Z7y0I
Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860
Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island devastated by deadly floods and landslides, with many residents still stranded without access to government aid.
reut.rs
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860 reut.rs/49Z7y0I
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Maria Zack has spread false claims that Italy helped steal the 2020 election from Trump. Now she is the Republican nominee in Tuesday’s special election for a state House district in Florida, against Democrat Rob Long.
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, from... Read More
boltsmag.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Maria Zack has spread false claims that Italy helped steal the 2020 election from Trump. Now she is the Republican nominee in Tuesday’s special election for a state House district in Florida, against Democrat Rob Long.
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NEW: ProPublica reporter Jessica Lussenhop received a roughly 40-minute recorded conversation between sheriff’s detectives and two preachers at a Minnesota church.
The recording reveals how repeated sexual abuse can continue as an open secret.
The recording reveals how repeated sexual abuse can continue as an open secret.
A Police Recording Reveals How a Minnesota Old Apostolic Lutheran Church Enabled an Abuser
A roughly 40-minute conversation shows how leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church kept an open secret quiet for so long.
www.propublica.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica reporter Jessica Lussenhop received a roughly 40-minute recorded conversation between sheriff’s detectives and two preachers at a Minnesota church.
The recording reveals how repeated sexual abuse can continue as an open secret.
The recording reveals how repeated sexual abuse can continue as an open secret.