hellarain
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Equality-seeker/freedom-fighter/dog-lover/bullshit-spotter
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Squint real hard, and you might just see the “WTAF?!” word balloon that pops above Rep. Massie’s head right after Margaret Brennan finishes her question.
BRENNAN: This isn't everything you asked for just yet, but would you acknowledge that they are complying with the spirit if not the intent of your law?
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
December 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Squint real hard, and you might just see the “WTAF?!” word balloon that pops above Rep. Massie’s head right after Margaret Brennan finishes her question.
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They found a new way to do Blackness without Black people
To use Black labor without compensating Black people
To use Black labor without compensating Black people
So I'm trying to wrap my mind around the fact that the #1 song on the digital country music chart ("Walk My Walk") was by an AI called Breaking Rust.
(Is this the wrong time to admit this entire feed has been generated by an especially irritating AI calling itself "Riki"?)
(Is this the wrong time to admit this entire feed has been generated by an especially irritating AI calling itself "Riki"?)
Synthetic soul: AI-generated gospel "Mississippi" singer Solomon Ray tops Christian chart
AI Christian artist Solomon Ray has no real testimony
www.axios.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
They found a new way to do Blackness without Black people
To use Black labor without compensating Black people
To use Black labor without compensating Black people
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The FBI put a thousand agents (their own words) on trying to hide all the links between Trump and Epstein. They failed. When people found some additional photos of Trump in the release, the DOJ promptly DELETED THEM FROM THE DOCUMENT RELEASE.
www.npr.org/2025/12/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/20/n...
Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
www.npr.org
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The FBI put a thousand agents (their own words) on trying to hide all the links between Trump and Epstein. They failed. When people found some additional photos of Trump in the release, the DOJ promptly DELETED THEM FROM THE DOCUMENT RELEASE.
www.npr.org/2025/12/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/20/n...
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DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Trump is still blaming the economy's problems on Biden. I know Trump has problems with logic, as do his aides, but by November of 2021, year-over-year inflation was up to 6.9%. If today's problems are Biden's fault, then 6.9%inflation is Trump's fault.
December 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Trump is still blaming the economy's problems on Biden. I know Trump has problems with logic, as do his aides, but by November of 2021, year-over-year inflation was up to 6.9%. If today's problems are Biden's fault, then 6.9%inflation is Trump's fault.
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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December 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Congratulations to everyone who wrote an op-ed about how he just wants americans to eat better
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations to everyone who wrote an op-ed about how he just wants americans to eat better
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The official death count in South Sudan is nearly 1,600, making it the worst cholera epidemic in the country’s history.
But that toll is a dramatic undercount.
ProPublica found newly dug, unmarked graves alongside roads and in backyards.
But that toll is a dramatic undercount.
ProPublica found newly dug, unmarked graves alongside roads and in backyards.
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re...
www.propublica.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The official death count in South Sudan is nearly 1,600, making it the worst cholera epidemic in the country’s history.
But that toll is a dramatic undercount.
ProPublica found newly dug, unmarked graves alongside roads and in backyards.
But that toll is a dramatic undercount.
ProPublica found newly dug, unmarked graves alongside roads and in backyards.
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If you don't want to read Epstein stories or the files themselves, it's okay to tap out on a big story of horrific abuse—there are others researching and reporting and reading this, you do not need to pour that into your brains, if you need permission you have it.
December 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
If you don't want to read Epstein stories or the files themselves, it's okay to tap out on a big story of horrific abuse—there are others researching and reporting and reading this, you do not need to pour that into your brains, if you need permission you have it.
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‘“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”’
HUGE NEWS from the new Epstein files:
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996.
The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Epstein Files Include 1996 Child Porn Complaint That F.B.I. Ignored
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
‘“I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”’
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Some of these redactions are almost like modern art
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Some of these redactions are almost like modern art
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I’m doing two personal fundraisers and this is the other one. If you can help, please do.
My family is still fundraising to keep a roof over our heads. So many have already helped us so much. Saving us in November, then again this month. We're moving towards stability, but still need help. Thank you for those who have and those who will donate.
gofund.me/bed1c7d3a
gofund.me/bed1c7d3a
Donate to Keep a Roof Over a Family in Need, organized by Christabel Byrd
I turn to this crowdfunding site in the hopes that people around the world are willi… Christabel Byrd needs your support for Keep a Roof Over a Family in Need
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December 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I’m doing two personal fundraisers and this is the other one. If you can help, please do.
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I'm not super keen to call this a win because it never should have gotten to trial in the first place.
A tow truck driver who towed an ICE SUV that was blocking a driveway while the agents kidnapped Angelanos back in September was just found NOT GUILTY on the only charge against him (theft of government property).
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
Man accused of towing ICE SUV during LA immigration operation found not guilty
A Los Angeles tow truck driver accused of towing a federal SUV during an immigration enforcement operation was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday. Bobby Nuñez, 33, was arrested and charged with...
www.nbclosangeles.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I'm not super keen to call this a win because it never should have gotten to trial in the first place.
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Yes, she says that the written complaint didn't capture everything she reported. She said she had mentioned both Clinton and Trump at the time she was reporting Epstein.
December 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Yes, she says that the written complaint didn't capture everything she reported. She said she had mentioned both Clinton and Trump at the time she was reporting Epstein.
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From the Epstein files…
Epstein threatening to burn someone’s house down if they revealed he stole photos of young girls and sold them and had other photos taken.
Click Alt-Text if you can’t read.
Epstein threatening to burn someone’s house down if they revealed he stole photos of young girls and sold them and had other photos taken.
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![Complaint Form
FD-71 (Rev. 4-13-92)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder.
Indices: ☐ Negative ☐ See below
Subject’s name and aliases:
Jeffrey Epstein
Character of case:
Child pornography
Complainant: ☐ Protect Source
[REDACTED]
Complaint received:
☐ Personal ☑ Telephonic Date ________ Time ________
Address of Subject:
[blank]
Complainant’s address and telephone number:
[REDACTED] (comp)
Race ______ Sex ☐ Male ☐ Female Height ______ Hair ______
Age ______ Weight ______ Eyes ______ Build ______
Scars, marks and other data ______
Birth Date and Birthplace ______
Social Security Number ______
Complexion ______
⸻
Facts of complaint
Complainant stated that she is a professional artist and took pictures of her sisters (12 and 14 yrs) for her own personal art work. EPSTEIN stole the photos and negatives and is believed to have sold the pictures to potential buyers. EPSTEIN at one time requested [REDACTED] to take pictures of young girls at swimming pools. EPSTEIN is now threatening [REDACTED] that if she tells anyone about the photos he will burn her house down.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t46sqvutibvsmjgwn6r6izve/bafkreida4eoi7ihmx5m3r763swedwn6kdosnxlhp7k5ijcvcgmkro2ulcy@jpeg)
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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It’s almost like pedophiles redacted it.
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s almost like pedophiles redacted it.
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Gonna stop looking at the Epstein Files in a second because I'm frankly way too skeeved out to keep going but I will say this: the CSAM isn't blacked out nearly enough while the faces of guys in ties are obscured by vanta black rectangles the size of the sun.
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Gonna stop looking at the Epstein Files in a second because I'm frankly way too skeeved out to keep going but I will say this: the CSAM isn't blacked out nearly enough while the faces of guys in ties are obscured by vanta black rectangles the size of the sun.
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'how do we get our employees to be more loyal and not leak dirt'
well here's one wild ass plan
well here's one wild ass plan
December 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
'how do we get our employees to be more loyal and not leak dirt'
well here's one wild ass plan
well here's one wild ass plan
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Investigative reporter Jordan Green reports two Alabama Black Lives Matter activists face federal terrorism charges after a Walmart protest. Read the full exclusive story at bit.ly/4s5IWKb
#BlackLivesMatter #Justice #Activism #FederalCharges #HomewoodAL #JordanGreen
#BlackLivesMatter #Justice #Activism #FederalCharges #HomewoodAL #JordanGreen
December 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Investigative reporter Jordan Green reports two Alabama Black Lives Matter activists face federal terrorism charges after a Walmart protest. Read the full exclusive story at bit.ly/4s5IWKb
#BlackLivesMatter #Justice #Activism #FederalCharges #HomewoodAL #JordanGreen
#BlackLivesMatter #Justice #Activism #FederalCharges #HomewoodAL #JordanGreen
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Hey, so. The world is awful, etc. And because of that, I'd like to ask a favor: Please spend a few minutes between now and New Years sharing the work you were most proud of this year. People might have missed it, but also, it's nice to see people feel good about the work they do
December 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hey, so. The world is awful, etc. And because of that, I'd like to ask a favor: Please spend a few minutes between now and New Years sharing the work you were most proud of this year. People might have missed it, but also, it's nice to see people feel good about the work they do
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People can't pay for food, gas, healthcare or rent and they have offered no legislation on costs. But a slew of bills on their anti-trans BS. They could vote on extending ACA subsidies, but no, let's vote on anti-trans bills.
MTG is just back on her regularly scheduled BS.
MTG is just back on her regularly scheduled BS.
NEW: Many Democratic Senators said they hadn't seen Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-trans bill and didn't say if it would fail. The only one who gave a hard commitment? Greene's fellow Georgian Raphael Warnock.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Democratic senators balk on vote against Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-trans bill
The bill would need seven Democratic senators to join Republicans
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
People can't pay for food, gas, healthcare or rent and they have offered no legislation on costs. But a slew of bills on their anti-trans BS. They could vote on extending ACA subsidies, but no, let's vote on anti-trans bills.
MTG is just back on her regularly scheduled BS.
MTG is just back on her regularly scheduled BS.
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ICE whistles work.
The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ICE whistles work.