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One of the World’s Rarest #Hummingbirds Makes a Dazzling Appearance in Colombia - The Santa Marta Sabrewring is micro-endemic, living in a very limited range. #birds
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
One of the World’s Rarest #Hummingbirds Makes a Dazzling Appearance in Colombia - The Santa Marta Sabrewring is micro-endemic, living in a very limited range. #birds
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
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Nebula
The second pic is the night of the Blood Moon.
High cloud created an intriguing and unique scene.
This night turned into something quite special - it turned into my first book!
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#BloodMoon #Eclipse, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#EastCoastKin #FullMoon #BestOf
The second pic is the night of the Blood Moon.
High cloud created an intriguing and unique scene.
This night turned into something quite special - it turned into my first book!
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#BloodMoon #Eclipse, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#EastCoastKin #FullMoon #BestOf
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Nebula
The second pic is the night of the Blood Moon.
High cloud created an intriguing and unique scene.
This night turned into something quite special - it turned into my first book!
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#BloodMoon #Eclipse, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#EastCoastKin #FullMoon #BestOf
The second pic is the night of the Blood Moon.
High cloud created an intriguing and unique scene.
This night turned into something quite special - it turned into my first book!
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#BloodMoon #Eclipse, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#EastCoastKin #FullMoon #BestOf
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SCOTUS tells Trump no on deployment of Illinois Nat’l Guard, finding a valid exception to the Posse Comitatus Act doesn’t exist. Huge loss for the Trump Administration. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
December 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
SCOTUS tells Trump no on deployment of Illinois Nat’l Guard, finding a valid exception to the Posse Comitatus Act doesn’t exist. Huge loss for the Trump Administration. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
RECIPE COURTESY OF RACHAEL RAY
Sauteed Red Cabbage
rated 4.6 of 5 stars
126 Reviews
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 side dish servings
Nutrition Info
Total: 22 min
Prep: 5 min Food Network
Sauteed Red Cabbage
rated 4.6 of 5 stars
126 Reviews
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 side dish servings
Nutrition Info
Total: 22 min
Prep: 5 min Food Network
December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
RECIPE COURTESY OF RACHAEL RAY
Sauteed Red Cabbage
rated 4.6 of 5 stars
126 Reviews
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 side dish servings
Nutrition Info
Total: 22 min
Prep: 5 min Food Network
Sauteed Red Cabbage
rated 4.6 of 5 stars
126 Reviews
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 side dish servings
Nutrition Info
Total: 22 min
Prep: 5 min Food Network
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
The Escalating Terrorism Problem in the United States
The United States faces a growing terrorism problem that will likely worsen in the next year, particularly around the 2020 presidential election. The most significant threat likely comes from white su...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Last year, one-term Rep. Anthony D’Esposito lost after adding his mistress to his official payroll.
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Republicans confirm scandal-plagued former congressman to serve as an inspector general
Anthony D’Esposito will be expected to investigate ethical lapses, despite his own alleged ethical lapses.
www.ms.now
December 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Late 2024: Trump says the economy is in great shape, and he demands credit for Biden-era progress.
Late 2025: Trump pleads with Americans to forget how much better things were a year ago. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Late 2025: Trump pleads with Americans to forget how much better things were a year ago. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
White House is still trying to rewrite recent history about the Biden-era economy
Instead of smearing Biden, Trump owes his Democratic predecessor a thank-you note.
www.ms.now
December 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Late 2024: Trump says the economy is in great shape, and he demands credit for Biden-era progress.
Late 2025: Trump pleads with Americans to forget how much better things were a year ago. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Late 2025: Trump pleads with Americans to forget how much better things were a year ago. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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It’s worth describing what transpired at the Kennedy Center today accurately:
The president’s operation just vandalized one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The president’s operation just vandalized one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
One day later, officials scramble to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center
It’s worth describing what transpired at the Kennedy Center accurately: A group of people vandalized one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers.
www.ms.now
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’s worth describing what transpired at the Kennedy Center today accurately:
The president’s operation just vandalized one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The president’s operation just vandalized one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Democrats keep accusing the White House of playing petty partisan games with federal disaster aid.
And Trump keeps proving them right. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
And Trump keeps proving them right. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
‘Political games’: Blue states see a pattern as Trump backs disaster aid for red states
Those who believe the White House has politicized disaster relief have ample evidence to work with.
www.ms.now
December 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Democrats keep accusing the White House of playing petty partisan games with federal disaster aid.
And Trump keeps proving them right. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
And Trump keeps proving them right. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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As we come to the end of a very difficult year I wanted to say a few words about *some* of the issues that, with your help, I will focus on next year.
At the top of my list:
- Campaign finance reform
- Income & wealth inequality
- The rapid deployment of AI
- Medicare for All
At the top of my list:
- Campaign finance reform
- Income & wealth inequality
- The rapid deployment of AI
- Medicare for All
Our Focus for the New Year 2026 | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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December 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
As we come to the end of a very difficult year I wanted to say a few words about *some* of the issues that, with your help, I will focus on next year.
At the top of my list:
- Campaign finance reform
- Income & wealth inequality
- The rapid deployment of AI
- Medicare for All
At the top of my list:
- Campaign finance reform
- Income & wealth inequality
- The rapid deployment of AI
- Medicare for All
Doing your holiday shopping this weekend? Prices for many of the most popular holiday gifts have risen an average of 26% since last year — nearly 9 times the rate of inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion this year.
Priorities.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion this year.
Priorities.
December 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
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What do these corporations all have in common?
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Google
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What do these corporations all have in common?
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Google
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
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Under Trump, OSHA has issued the fewest amount of penalties for workplace health and safety violations since 2009.
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
How Trump’s Agenda Could Kill You
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Under Trump, OSHA has issued the fewest amount of penalties for workplace health and safety violations since 2009.
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
Across the country, communities are fighting back against Big Tech and preventing construction of power-hungry AI data centers in their backyards.
In response, Big Tech is launching an all-out lobbying blitz. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=OabmXBYpoINwEDPD
In response, Big Tech is launching an all-out lobbying blitz. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=OabmXBYpoINwEDPD
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Sunday caption contest: Prosperity?
Caption it on my Substack.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-prosperity
Caption it on my Substack.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-prosperity
Sunday caption contest: Prosperity?
And last week’s winner
robertreich.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Sunday caption contest: Prosperity?
Caption it on my Substack.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-prosperity
Caption it on my Substack.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-prosperity
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Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/13/trump-media-ultra-rich-democracy
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back | Robert Reich
The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/13/trump-media-ultra-rich-democracy
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💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. n.pr/48P2QSb
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
n.pr
December 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
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It's hard to ignore that this happened just as Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. was slipping away, with Kushner pulling out of the financing and Trump bad-mouthing CBS. Time to please the king again
Hours before 60 Minutes was set to air a story on deportees who were sent by the Trump administration to prison in El Salvador, describing “brutal and torturous conditions,” 60 Minutes announced that it has pulled the segment and will air it in the future.
December 22, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It's hard to ignore that this happened just as Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. was slipping away, with Kushner pulling out of the financing and Trump bad-mouthing CBS. Time to please the king again
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From 2018 to 2024, the tax rate paid by eight major retailers was slashed from 30% to just 17.5%.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
From 2018 to 2024, the tax rate paid by eight major retailers was slashed from 30% to just 17.5%.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
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From time to time I burden you with some personal stuff, based on my belief that our values begin with who we are and where we came from.
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
From time to time I burden you with some personal stuff, based on my belief that our values begin with who we are and where we came from.
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great