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"A 2-year-old boy was breastfeeding in detention. One 6-year-old boy had leukemia. An 8-year-old girl began wetting the bed. A 14-year-old girl engaged in self-harm...None of these children or their parents had a criminal history anywhere in the world."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
Opinion | Liam Ramos Was Just One of Hundreds of Children at This Detention Center. Release Them All.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"A 2-year-old boy was breastfeeding in detention. One 6-year-old boy had leukemia. An 8-year-old girl began wetting the bed. A 14-year-old girl engaged in self-harm...None of these children or their parents had a criminal history anywhere in the world."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
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If all these oligarchs named in the Epstein Files are totally innocent, surely they’d be in favor of an independent investigation into Epstein’s crimes.
Right?
Right?
January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
If all these oligarchs named in the Epstein Files are totally innocent, surely they’d be in favor of an independent investigation into Epstein’s crimes.
Right?
Right?
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We should focus on the fact that when names surface of people deeply enmeshed in Epstein pedophile world in the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Canada, they are forced to resign public office in shame. When when names surface in the US, absolutely nothing happens, because they are protected by Trump.
It’s profoundly unsettling that many of the world’s most powerful figures named in the Epstein Files, including the US president and the wealthiest person alive, continue to hold positions of influence.
What a terrible world we live in
What a terrible world we live in
February 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
We should focus on the fact that when names surface of people deeply enmeshed in Epstein pedophile world in the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Canada, they are forced to resign public office in shame. When when names surface in the US, absolutely nothing happens, because they are protected by Trump.
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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Trump officials have ordered national parks to remove dozens of signs and displays related to climate change, environmental protection and settlers’ mistreatment of Native Americans.
More history exhibits pulled from national parks, including Grand Canyon
A new wave of takedown orders from Trump officials targets signs about climate and Native Americans at several national parks, including Big Bend and Glacier.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Trump officials have ordered national parks to remove dozens of signs and displays related to climate change, environmental protection and settlers’ mistreatment of Native Americans.
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“Children’s food contaminated with worms and mold, limited clean drinking water, inadequate medical care among allegations raised by migrant families in court filings about conditions their CHILDREN faced in federal custody.”
The “pro life” party
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The “pro life” party
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January 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
“Children’s food contaminated with worms and mold, limited clean drinking water, inadequate medical care among allegations raised by migrant families in court filings about conditions their CHILDREN faced in federal custody.”
The “pro life” party
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The “pro life” party
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AOC: They are sending ICE into the streets. They’re invading other countries. They are tweeting crazy shit. But what they’re not doing is lowering the price of groceries…
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
AOC: They are sending ICE into the streets. They’re invading other countries. They are tweeting crazy shit. But what they’re not doing is lowering the price of groceries…
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Under Trump's watch, a DHS agent shot a protestor in the face with a non-lethal round at close range, fractured his skull, and then dragged him around as he choked and bled. He is now permanently blind in his left eye.
Anti-ICE protester blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana, family says
A young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week...
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Under Trump's watch, a DHS agent shot a protestor in the face with a non-lethal round at close range, fractured his skull, and then dragged him around as he choked and bled. He is now permanently blind in his left eye.
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Air travel during the Trump administration:
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Air travel during the Trump administration:
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
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I love this woman’s account because she reacts to classical music in a contemporary way and I’ve seen so many people say they started listening to classical music because of her.
October 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I love this woman’s account because she reacts to classical music in a contemporary way and I’ve seen so many people say they started listening to classical music because of her.
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Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs
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Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs
A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.
www.cbsnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
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We may never truly realize the immense damage done to our scientific research communities.
$4.5B in frozen or cancelled grants w/ nearly 150 impacted clinical trials: 138k pts enrolled/due to be enrolled 🤦🏽♂️
@rasushrestha.bsky.social
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
$4.5B in frozen or cancelled grants w/ nearly 150 impacted clinical trials: 138k pts enrolled/due to be enrolled 🤦🏽♂️
@rasushrestha.bsky.social
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
October 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We may never truly realize the immense damage done to our scientific research communities.
$4.5B in frozen or cancelled grants w/ nearly 150 impacted clinical trials: 138k pts enrolled/due to be enrolled 🤦🏽♂️
@rasushrestha.bsky.social
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
$4.5B in frozen or cancelled grants w/ nearly 150 impacted clinical trials: 138k pts enrolled/due to be enrolled 🤦🏽♂️
@rasushrestha.bsky.social
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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One thing I've learned from the Internet is that a lie needs 0% proof to be believed, but the truth requires thousands of pages of proof and still won't be believed.
September 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
One thing I've learned from the Internet is that a lie needs 0% proof to be believed, but the truth requires thousands of pages of proof and still won't be believed.
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DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt admitted that the government will "redact every republican" and "leave all the liberal, democratic people” on the Epstein client list.
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
September 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt admitted that the government will "redact every republican" and "leave all the liberal, democratic people” on the Epstein client list.
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
He also said Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum securithy prison as "a benefit to keep her mouth shut."
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The Trump administration is now seeking to replace PBS with “Prager University,” a far-right propaganda organization that isn’t actually a university.
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
August 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Trump administration is now seeking to replace PBS with “Prager University,” a far-right propaganda organization that isn’t actually a university.
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
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There's a new dangerous executive order signed today that intends to ignore the Olmsted decision in order to encourage civil commitments of people with mental health disabilities or substance use disorders, particularly if they are homeless. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
July 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There's a new dangerous executive order signed today that intends to ignore the Olmsted decision in order to encourage civil commitments of people with mental health disabilities or substance use disorders, particularly if they are homeless. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Iranian freedom fighter and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad slams Prime Minister Netanyahu for warning Iranians of airstrikes while they have no access to the internet.
Masih has been a top target of the Islamic Republic; they have attempted to assassinate her on U.S. soil twice.
Masih has been a top target of the Islamic Republic; they have attempted to assassinate her on U.S. soil twice.
June 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Iranian freedom fighter and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad slams Prime Minister Netanyahu for warning Iranians of airstrikes while they have no access to the internet.
Masih has been a top target of the Islamic Republic; they have attempted to assassinate her on U.S. soil twice.
Masih has been a top target of the Islamic Republic; they have attempted to assassinate her on U.S. soil twice.
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Elon Musk is pushing to end phone services at Social Security, which 73 million retired and disabled Americans rely on to apply for and access their earned government benefits.
March 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Elon Musk is pushing to end phone services at Social Security, which 73 million retired and disabled Americans rely on to apply for and access their earned government benefits.