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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
May 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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RFK Jr. ordered the NIH’s Integrated Research Facility in Frederick to stop all research on serious infectious diseases yesterday at 5:00 PM.
They study pathogens like Ebola there. You may be familiar with it from The Hot Zone.
www.wired.com/story/hhs-ni...
They study pathogens like Ebola there. You may be familiar with it from The Hot Zone.
www.wired.com/story/hhs-ni...
RFK Jr.'s HHS Orders Lab Studying Deadly Infectious Diseases to Stop Research
NIAID's Integrated Research Facility is one of the few federal facilities charged with studying Ebola. Tuesday afternoon, all of its work was put on indefinite pause by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s departm...
www.wired.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
RFK Jr. ordered the NIH’s Integrated Research Facility in Frederick to stop all research on serious infectious diseases yesterday at 5:00 PM.
They study pathogens like Ebola there. You may be familiar with it from The Hot Zone.
www.wired.com/story/hhs-ni...
They study pathogens like Ebola there. You may be familiar with it from The Hot Zone.
www.wired.com/story/hhs-ni...
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As outrage mixes with sadness, we feel the magnitude of our loss. Several of you weep at what’s happening. I have wept too. But I urge you not to dwell solely on the loss. We have much to do. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-92d
April 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As outrage mixes with sadness, we feel the magnitude of our loss. Several of you weep at what’s happening. I have wept too. But I urge you not to dwell solely on the loss. We have much to do. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-92d
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I’m here for anyone speaking w passion in their voice about this travesty we find ourselves in
April 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I’m here for anyone speaking w passion in their voice about this travesty we find ourselves in
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Yesterday, I made the All Quiet On The Warfighting Front meme about Pete Hegseth.
Today, I read that Pete Hegseth installed a makeup studio in the Pentagon for his TV interviews. So, I updated the meme again.
Today, I read that Pete Hegseth installed a makeup studio in the Pentagon for his TV interviews. So, I updated the meme again.
April 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Yesterday, I made the All Quiet On The Warfighting Front meme about Pete Hegseth.
Today, I read that Pete Hegseth installed a makeup studio in the Pentagon for his TV interviews. So, I updated the meme again.
Today, I read that Pete Hegseth installed a makeup studio in the Pentagon for his TV interviews. So, I updated the meme again.
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While claiming to seek peace, Russia launched a deadly airstrike on Kyiv.
This isn't a pursuit of peace, it’s a mockery of it.
The real obstacle is not Ukraine but Russia, whose war aims have not changed.
This isn't a pursuit of peace, it’s a mockery of it.
The real obstacle is not Ukraine but Russia, whose war aims have not changed.
April 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
While claiming to seek peace, Russia launched a deadly airstrike on Kyiv.
This isn't a pursuit of peace, it’s a mockery of it.
The real obstacle is not Ukraine but Russia, whose war aims have not changed.
This isn't a pursuit of peace, it’s a mockery of it.
The real obstacle is not Ukraine but Russia, whose war aims have not changed.
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We’re on the cusp of a national wave of outrage that transcends the old political labels of "left" and "right." Will this give cover to business leaders who have so far remained silent? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-view-from-the-right
April 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We’re on the cusp of a national wave of outrage that transcends the old political labels of "left" and "right." Will this give cover to business leaders who have so far remained silent? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-view-from-the-right
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#OTD April 23, 1945, US forces liberated Flossenburg camp
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“On the morning of the 23rd they were there with a jeep and a machine gun wich stuck out of the window and four soldiers. They were chewing gum, they were smoking, and tears ran down my cheaks. I didn't realize that I were
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“On the morning of the 23rd they were there with a jeep and a machine gun wich stuck out of the window and four soldiers. They were chewing gum, they were smoking, and tears ran down my cheaks. I didn't realize that I were
April 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#OTD April 23, 1945, US forces liberated Flossenburg camp
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“On the morning of the 23rd they were there with a jeep and a machine gun wich stuck out of the window and four soldiers. They were chewing gum, they were smoking, and tears ran down my cheaks. I didn't realize that I were
🧵 1/n
“On the morning of the 23rd they were there with a jeep and a machine gun wich stuck out of the window and four soldiers. They were chewing gum, they were smoking, and tears ran down my cheaks. I didn't realize that I were
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The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-advance...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-advance...
Army advances with ISTAR, TIQUILA push
The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-advance...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-advance...
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So the Republican Party has historically blocked:
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
April 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
So the Republican Party has historically blocked:
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
April 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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💥 BREAKING: Goldman Sachs shareholders voted today to reject two anti-DEI proposals, both by 98-2 percent. GS Board urged shareholders to vote to reject proposals. "We believe that diversity, including diversity of thought, experience and perspectives, is important to our commercial success."
April 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
💥 BREAKING: Goldman Sachs shareholders voted today to reject two anti-DEI proposals, both by 98-2 percent. GS Board urged shareholders to vote to reject proposals. "We believe that diversity, including diversity of thought, experience and perspectives, is important to our commercial success."
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"For the first time since WWI a weapon system other than artillery has resulted in more casualties—drones", Carns wrote.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drones-now-d...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drones-now-d...
Drones now define war warns Minister Al Carns
"For the first time since WWI a weapon system other than artillery has resulted in more casualties—drones", Carns wrote.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"For the first time since WWI a weapon system other than artillery has resulted in more casualties—drones", Carns wrote.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drones-now-d...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drones-now-d...
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Every single service member and veteran, if they’re being honest, will all tell you the exact same thing:
We’d be immediately burned at the stake if we treated classified intel the way Pete Hegseth has treated it.
We’d be immediately burned at the stake if we treated classified intel the way Pete Hegseth has treated it.
April 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Every single service member and veteran, if they’re being honest, will all tell you the exact same thing:
We’d be immediately burned at the stake if we treated classified intel the way Pete Hegseth has treated it.
We’d be immediately burned at the stake if we treated classified intel the way Pete Hegseth has treated it.
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Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe, vulnerable, and alone.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
April 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe, vulnerable, and alone.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
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Breaking News: Pope Francis is dead at 88. The first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, he championed a more inclusive Catholic Church.
Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88
After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Breaking News: Pope Francis is dead at 88. The first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, he championed a more inclusive Catholic Church.
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Alfred, the fourth of five Soul brothers to be killed in WW1 was killed today in 1918. His twin brother, Arthur, lost the will to live and died days later of wounds sustained in battle.
April 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Alfred, the fourth of five Soul brothers to be killed in WW1 was killed today in 1918. His twin brother, Arthur, lost the will to live and died days later of wounds sustained in battle.
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The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased. Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power. Without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-69d
April 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased. Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power. Without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-69d
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She should be in the oval office right now. And Donald Trump should be in prison.
April 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
She should be in the oval office right now. And Donald Trump should be in prison.
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The UK is ready to walk away empty handed from make-or-break trade talks with the US rather than accept a bad deal, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Rachel Reeves warns UK won't accept US trade deal if red lines are crossed
In an interview with The Mirror the Chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced her optimism an agreement can be reached to tackle the misery caused by Donald Trump's tariffs
www.mirror.co.uk
April 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The UK is ready to walk away empty handed from make-or-break trade talks with the US rather than accept a bad deal, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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True facts are true
April 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
True facts are true
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Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" figurehead working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
Undaunted: Harvard University
Cambridge's Crimson Distinguishes Itself by Defying the Bullies
contrarian.substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" figurehead working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
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ONE IF BY LAND
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ONE IF BY LAND
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
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What does the phrase "three equal branches of power" mean to you?
April 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What does the phrase "three equal branches of power" mean to you?