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Zero steps forward, three steps back...
A new report describes deep environmental cuts, state by state
North Carolina topped the Environmental Integrity Project’s list for both personnel and program cuts, though a restructuring makes exact comparisons difficult. Still, one researcher said staff ...
www.dailykos.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Zero steps forward, three steps back...
"...as the president hopes to refocus the nation’s attention on his economic record ahead of next year’s critical midterm elections, it was another reminder that his own focus often remains somewhat adrift."
Trump talks about neuroses, purchasing chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump came to North Carolina on Friday to talk about the economy.
www.cnn.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"...as the president hopes to refocus the nation’s attention on his economic record ahead of next year’s critical midterm elections, it was another reminder that his own focus often remains somewhat adrift."
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67 Senators could remove RFK Jr. today but there aren’t 67 Senators who care about Americans’ lives, health, or wellbeing. Babies will die. Our leaders hate us.
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 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
67 Senators could remove RFK Jr. today but there aren’t 67 Senators who care about Americans’ lives, health, or wellbeing. Babies will die. Our leaders hate us.
"...a Turkish F-16 promptly shot down what appeared to be a Russian long-range reconnaissance drone over the Black Sea, a platform Ukraine does not operate in that area, where only NATO and Russia field deep-recon assets."
Frontline report: Moscow's Black Sea gamble threatens the partnership keeping its war economy afloat - Euromaidan Press
Turkish F-16 sends clear message after Russian strikes on Ankara-linked ships.
euromaidanpress.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"...a Turkish F-16 promptly shot down what appeared to be a Russian long-range reconnaissance drone over the Black Sea, a platform Ukraine does not operate in that area, where only NATO and Russia field deep-recon assets."
"Other quirks in the report reinforced that sense of unreliability. Gasoline prices, which Swonk said declined during last month’s period, instead showed an increase on a seasonally adjusted basis. Daycare costs—long one of the fastest-rising components of services inflation—suddenly fell."
‘This is a wacky number’: economists cry foul as new government data assumes zero housing inflation in surprising November drop
The culprit, several economists say, is the extended government shutdown.
finance.yahoo.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Other quirks in the report reinforced that sense of unreliability. Gasoline prices, which Swonk said declined during last month’s period, instead showed an increase on a seasonally adjusted basis. Daycare costs—long one of the fastest-rising components of services inflation—suddenly fell."
A metaphor for the tRump maladministration, and for GOP governance.
The White House ballroom will never be built
Trump can't focus long enough, even on his $400 million passion project
www.salon.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A metaphor for the tRump maladministration, and for GOP governance.
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IDAHO: You're SOL unless you qualify for an SEP.
Other states still have time for coverage starting January 1st:
VERMONT: Surprise! You still have until 5:00pm TODAY!
CONNECTICUT: You still have until TOMORROW, but you have to actually *call.*
MASSACHUSETTS: You still have until Tuesday, 12/23
Other states still have time for coverage starting January 1st:
VERMONT: Surprise! You still have until 5:00pm TODAY!
CONNECTICUT: You still have until TOMORROW, but you have to actually *call.*
MASSACHUSETTS: You still have until Tuesday, 12/23
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
IDAHO: You're SOL unless you qualify for an SEP.
Other states still have time for coverage starting January 1st:
VERMONT: Surprise! You still have until 5:00pm TODAY!
CONNECTICUT: You still have until TOMORROW, but you have to actually *call.*
MASSACHUSETTS: You still have until Tuesday, 12/23
Other states still have time for coverage starting January 1st:
VERMONT: Surprise! You still have until 5:00pm TODAY!
CONNECTICUT: You still have until TOMORROW, but you have to actually *call.*
MASSACHUSETTS: You still have until Tuesday, 12/23
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The climate crisis means it won't be long until real chocolate is a luxury only the rich can afford.
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The climate crisis means it won't be long until real chocolate is a luxury only the rich can afford.
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In two weeks.
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In two weeks.
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It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
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Southlake Texas Apple Store this weekend -- sound on...
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Southlake Texas Apple Store this weekend -- sound on...
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"Nearby, neighbors and activists shouted, blew whistles and set up trash bins to try to block a Border Patrol caravan..."
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Bovino’s back: Border Patrol commander leads fresh round of immigration raids in Chicago area
Gregory Bovino returned to Little Village Tuesday after playing a key role in the early phases of Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration enforcement campaign that has stoked fear among Chicago’s immi...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Nearby, neighbors and activists shouted, blew whistles and set up trash bins to try to block a Border Patrol caravan..."
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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John Mark Dougan was a sheriff for Palm Beach, Fl. has been sanctioned by the E.U. He brags that he defected to Russia with copies of the Palm Beach Police Epstein Archive. Did he admit his theft in order to tip off Trump that Putin may have "kompromat" on him and expects him to betray Ukraine?
EU sanctions Westerners spreading Russian propaganda: Who are they?
One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.
www.euronews.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
John Mark Dougan was a sheriff for Palm Beach, Fl. has been sanctioned by the E.U. He brags that he defected to Russia with copies of the Palm Beach Police Epstein Archive. Did he admit his theft in order to tip off Trump that Putin may have "kompromat" on him and expects him to betray Ukraine?
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Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled. www.wired.com/story/phone-...
Phone Updates Used to Be Annoying. The Latest iOS Is Awful
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
www.wired.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled. www.wired.com/story/phone-...
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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Only a person easily bribed would think that everyone else is easily bribed. $1776 to the soldiers. $1500 to you, to cover a lifetime of medical expenses. $2000 tariff refund.
A man with billions of dollars thinks you can be bought for 2 grand.
A man with billions of dollars thinks you can be bought for 2 grand.
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Only a person easily bribed would think that everyone else is easily bribed. $1776 to the soldiers. $1500 to you, to cover a lifetime of medical expenses. $2000 tariff refund.
A man with billions of dollars thinks you can be bought for 2 grand.
A man with billions of dollars thinks you can be bought for 2 grand.
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"It was a lie. The troops will indeed be receiving a check. But the largesse isn’t being funded by tariffs. In addition, it was money they were already getting. Congress authorized it five months ago. And any implication that it was due to him was self-serving misdirection. Here’s the real story."
Trump crowed that US soldiers were getting a $1,776 TARIFF-paid holiday bonus - it was a lie
On Wednesday, Trump disrupted America’s TV viewing with an “ignore the evidence, everything is great” fact-challenged primetime address to the nation. In it, he announced every American soldier would ...
www.dailykos.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"It was a lie. The troops will indeed be receiving a check. But the largesse isn’t being funded by tariffs. In addition, it was money they were already getting. Congress authorized it five months ago. And any implication that it was due to him was self-serving misdirection. Here’s the real story."
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For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like
Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
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📣 Dems have overperformed an average of over 13 pts across 65 Special Elections so far!
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12/30: IA SD-16: Renee Hardman
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ICE is refusing to provide emergency medical care to people in their custody.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
'I am afraid that I might die here': ICE detainee fears 'imminent death' without lifesaving care, lawyers say
In an emergency motion, attorneys asked a federal judge to order ICE to immediately provide lifesaving medical care to two detainees held at the California City Detention Facility.
www.latimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ICE is refusing to provide emergency medical care to people in their custody.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
"Shame is not a firing squad. Shame is a seatbelt. Shame is a mirror. Shame is asking yourself, “Did I contribute to this mess?” "
Shame: The Comeback Tour America Didn’t Know It Needed
How Trump, Musk, and a nation of shameless bystanders dragged us here — and why owning the embarrassment is the only way out.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"Shame is not a firing squad. Shame is a seatbelt. Shame is a mirror. Shame is asking yourself, “Did I contribute to this mess?” "