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· Nov 5
Don't Be a Sucker
YouTube video by US National Archives
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Dramatizes the destructive effects of racial and religious prejudice.
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UPDATE: We've added 5 more staffers to our DOGE tracker, taking the total to 114.
This is everyone who we've confirmed has worked for DOGE ⤵️
This is everyone who we've confirmed has worked for DOGE ⤵️
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
projects.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
UPDATE: We've added 5 more staffers to our DOGE tracker, taking the total to 114.
This is everyone who we've confirmed has worked for DOGE ⤵️
This is everyone who we've confirmed has worked for DOGE ⤵️
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NEW: It appears Russ Vought has recently married Michelle Martin of Citizens for Renewing America, who is anti "chem trail" and shares vaccine conspiracies.
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: It appears Russ Vought has recently married Michelle Martin of Citizens for Renewing America, who is anti "chem trail" and shares vaccine conspiracies.
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Pete Hegseth & JCS Chair Caine MUST testify on the misuse of our military in US cities. Sen. Tammy Duckworth
secured a hearing, but they're ghosting Congress! The American people & our troops deserve answers on costs & impact.
DEMAND THEY SHOW UP!
secured a hearing, but they're ghosting Congress! The American people & our troops deserve answers on costs & impact.
DEMAND THEY SHOW UP!
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pete Hegseth & JCS Chair Caine MUST testify on the misuse of our military in US cities. Sen. Tammy Duckworth
secured a hearing, but they're ghosting Congress! The American people & our troops deserve answers on costs & impact.
DEMAND THEY SHOW UP!
secured a hearing, but they're ghosting Congress! The American people & our troops deserve answers on costs & impact.
DEMAND THEY SHOW UP!
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CHICAGO TEACHER: "This morning at 7:45, I marked a junior student absent—not because he was sick or overslept. ICE had snatched him up on his way to school. His main priority was getting his reading done for English class." (H/T @CTULocal1)
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
CHICAGO TEACHER: "This morning at 7:45, I marked a junior student absent—not because he was sick or overslept. ICE had snatched him up on his way to school. His main priority was getting his reading done for English class." (H/T @CTULocal1)
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The President using his platform to lift up people calling for political violence is twisted, dangerous stuff.
There is NO room in our democracy for political violence—and every single Senator should join me in saying Trump's behavior is completely unacceptable.
There is NO room in our democracy for political violence—and every single Senator should join me in saying Trump's behavior is completely unacceptable.
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The President using his platform to lift up people calling for political violence is twisted, dangerous stuff.
There is NO room in our democracy for political violence—and every single Senator should join me in saying Trump's behavior is completely unacceptable.
There is NO room in our democracy for political violence—and every single Senator should join me in saying Trump's behavior is completely unacceptable.
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Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
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Donald Trump, a victim of political violence himself, just threatened to “hang” Democratic Members of Congress—all who served our country. Every single American, especially elected Republicans, must condemn this horrific incitement of violence immediately.
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Donald Trump, a victim of political violence himself, just threatened to “hang” Democratic Members of Congress—all who served our country. Every single American, especially elected Republicans, must condemn this horrific incitement of violence immediately.
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NEW: A proposed regulation would have denied disability benefits to at least 830,000 older blue-collar workers.
But after reporting from ProPublica and others, the Trump administration has killed the plan.
But after reporting from ProPublica and others, the Trump administration has killed the plan.
How the Trump Administration Abandoned Plans for a Major Cut in Disability Benefits for Older Workers
After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have cut disability benefits for older workers.
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
NEW: A proposed regulation would have denied disability benefits to at least 830,000 older blue-collar workers.
But after reporting from ProPublica and others, the Trump administration has killed the plan.
But after reporting from ProPublica and others, the Trump administration has killed the plan.
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NEW from me —
NJ GOP congressman's former staffer indicted in staged MAGA attack
Natalie Greene worked for Rep. Jeff Van Drew and had body modifications to make it appear she'd been assaulted.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
NEW from me —
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Stephen Miller said the Chicago building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Stephen Miller said the Chicago building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
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“This isn’t what any of us signed up for,” a lawyer from the Department of Homeland Security told the AP. https://to.pbs.org/4i6kXpz
They thought they were in court for a routine immigration hearing, but walked into a deportation trap
In a court system with a backlog of about 3.8 million asylum cases, families have been torn apart and lives upended. Due process seemingly is an afterthought.
to.pbs.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“This isn’t what any of us signed up for,” a lawyer from the Department of Homeland Security told the AP. https://to.pbs.org/4i6kXpz
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The stakes are too high to wait: we need to impeach Trump now.
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The stakes are too high to wait: we need to impeach Trump now.
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
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Read @lmcgaughy.bsky.social's thread 👇
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Read @lmcgaughy.bsky.social's thread 👇
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
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ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s influence over state government.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
Moral rot in elite journalism is killing the whole field
The Nuzzi/RFK Jr. mess and the revelation of Esptein's journo pals lay bare a profound moral absence at the heart of our free press.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
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⚡️UPDATE: The Senate quickly passed it and it now heads to Trump’s desk.
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/s...
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/s...
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
⚡️UPDATE: The Senate quickly passed it and it now heads to Trump’s desk.
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/s...
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/s...
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Rep. @raskin.house.gov has asked for a recorded vote on the Epstein Files bill.
That is occurring now.
Smart move by Raskin.
That is occurring now.
Smart move by Raskin.
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rep. @raskin.house.gov has asked for a recorded vote on the Epstein Files bill.
That is occurring now.
Smart move by Raskin.
That is occurring now.
Smart move by Raskin.
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BLOOMBERG REPORTER: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the Epstein files why not…?”
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
November 18, 2025 at 5:31 AM
BLOOMBERG REPORTER: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the Epstein files why not…?”
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
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NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
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This OpEd from @charlotteobserver.com calls it: TRUMP ALREADY FAILED IN NORTH CAROLINA! 👏👏👏
www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
Donald Trump’s Border Patrol has already failed in Charlotte | Editorial
With every smashed window, every sneer at due process, every federal agent’s smirk at those who are horrified by it all, Donald Trump continues to lose.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This OpEd from @charlotteobserver.com calls it: TRUMP ALREADY FAILED IN NORTH CAROLINA! 👏👏👏
www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
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MAGA is currently trying to distract from Trump/Epstein by fabricating that the Trump shooter was trans. They cite that his DeviantArt profile allegedly had "they/them" pronouns despite the fact that legacy users w/o a gender selected automatically had "they/them" assigned to their profiles.
![A screenshot of a tweet by Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson). The tweet text reads: "It has now been confirmed that attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks used they/them pronouns, had a deep interest in furries, and was exploring gender identity. Add it to the list: - Charlie Kirk’s assassin Tyler Robinson had a furry obsession and lived with transgender [Show more]" Attached image: Below the text is a split image. On the left is a text block that reads: "Like alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, Crooks appears to have been interested in 'furries' and exploring gender identity. He described himself with the pronouns 'they/them' on the platform DeviantArt... Two accounts linked to Crooks' primary email were found on DeviantArt, under usernames 'epicmicrowave' and 'theepicmicrowave.'" On the right is a yearbook-style photo of Thomas Crooks wearing glasses and a grey t-shirt.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sefgphqp2xqwh2hawaixykwz/bafkreibqi3cw5qlsbzw5k33bonjcxedmax7it52ffgdzqhwazsf4b2d7q4@jpeg)
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
MAGA is currently trying to distract from Trump/Epstein by fabricating that the Trump shooter was trans. They cite that his DeviantArt profile allegedly had "they/them" pronouns despite the fact that legacy users w/o a gender selected automatically had "they/them" assigned to their profiles.