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'Patrimonialism' - is a form of governance in which the ruler governs on the basis of personal loyalties which are derived from patron-client relations, personal allegiances, kin ties and combinations thereof.
AKA #Corruption
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Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
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President Trump has grown even more authoritarian and bold with each passing day in his second term. So what can Congress do? Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to answer this critical question and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
President Trump has grown even more authoritarian and bold with each passing day in his second term. So what can Congress do? Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to answer this critical question and more.
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Trump's cabinet secretary is bragging about taking people's food away.
Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trump's cabinet secretary is bragging about taking people's food away.
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The Associated Press reported that Trump's administration is planning to target undocumented Somali immigrants in an upcoming immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Associated Press reported that Trump's administration is planning to target undocumented Somali immigrants in an upcoming immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
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"They contribute nothing," Trump said during a meeting of his Cabinet. "I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason. The country stinks, and we don't want them in our country."
The president also attacked Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
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The president also attacked Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"They contribute nothing," Trump said during a meeting of his Cabinet. "I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason. The country stinks, and we don't want them in our country."
The president also attacked Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
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The president also attacked Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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Rolling back food stamps seems bad but I guess if you realize it’s to give very wealthy people a tax cut
Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Rolling back food stamps seems bad but I guess if you realize it’s to give very wealthy people a tax cut
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Immigration agents have detained at least 170 United States citizens under Trump and Kristi Noem.
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Immigration agents have detained at least 170 United States citizens under Trump and Kristi Noem.
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images of Trump dozing during today's cabinet meeting
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty & Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
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December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
images of Trump dozing during today's cabinet meeting
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
From here: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/panopticon...
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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"Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image, which directly contradicts these values."
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image, which directly contradicts these values."
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The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books condemned "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth on Monday, after the top military official posted a cartoon image of the famous anthropomorphic turtle blowing up an apparent drug boat.
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Hegseth's use of Franklin the Turtle in meme on boat strikes condemned by book series publisher
The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books condemned "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth on Monday, after the top military official posted a cartoon image of the famous anthropomorphic turtle blowing up an apparent drug boat.
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You'll notice Bessent laughing as Rollins talked about cutting Food Stamps
Gratitude and Joy, Gratitude and Joy for the holidays
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), accounts for 1.5% of the total federal budget. It is "counter-cyclical," so use goes up in economic downturns
Gratitude and Joy, Gratitude and Joy for the holidays
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), accounts for 1.5% of the total federal budget. It is "counter-cyclical," so use goes up in economic downturns
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
You'll notice Bessent laughing as Rollins talked about cutting Food Stamps
Gratitude and Joy, Gratitude and Joy for the holidays
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), accounts for 1.5% of the total federal budget. It is "counter-cyclical," so use goes up in economic downturns
Gratitude and Joy, Gratitude and Joy for the holidays
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), accounts for 1.5% of the total federal budget. It is "counter-cyclical," so use goes up in economic downturns
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Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
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Joy and gratitude for being picked to be that special girl allowed to cut the life support for hungry children. They should make a Hallmark movie about it.
Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Joy and gratitude for being picked to be that special girl allowed to cut the life support for hungry children. They should make a Hallmark movie about it.
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Gupta: Clearly, it looks like he’s not getting enough sleep or he’s just more fatigued. I think The New York Times did extensive reporting that he and his team have panned, but it seems like their reporting on his fatigue and his functionality is bearing out in his public appearances.
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Gupta: Clearly, it looks like he’s not getting enough sleep or he’s just more fatigued. I think The New York Times did extensive reporting that he and his team have panned, but it seems like their reporting on his fatigue and his functionality is bearing out in his public appearances.
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Gupta: Nobody takes a Montreal Cognitive Assessment with this type of frequency. Doing it as frequently as he’s doing makes no sense. I don’t know any neurologist who would recommend doing a MoCA with that type of frequency. It’s not the flex that I think he believes it is.
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Gupta: Nobody takes a Montreal Cognitive Assessment with this type of frequency. Doing it as frequently as he’s doing makes no sense. I don’t know any neurologist who would recommend doing a MoCA with that type of frequency. It’s not the flex that I think he believes it is.
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News: Government vaccine advisors have excluded industry and CDC experts from its review of the hep B vaccine
Officials have skipped usual safety data consultations with the makers of the shots, which they will review this week
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Officials have skipped usual safety data consultations with the makers of the shots, which they will review this week
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As vaccine panel prepares hepatitis B review, CDC and industry experts are excluded
CDC experts and manufacturers haven't been consulted for an ACIP review of hepatitis B vaccine, raising concerns over any change in the vaccine schedule.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
News: Government vaccine advisors have excluded industry and CDC experts from its review of the hep B vaccine
Officials have skipped usual safety data consultations with the makers of the shots, which they will review this week
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Officials have skipped usual safety data consultations with the makers of the shots, which they will review this week
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Exactly. "Rich" parents — or at least affluent ones — can afford the steps required to vindicate the rights guaranteed by law to every kid. The root problem here is inequity, not cheating.
Why are rich kids diagnosed at higher rates? Cuz rich parents can afford expensive outside testing. Most schools don't have the resources to test kids or the resources to provide enough accommodations. So it's a fight in nearly any district to get your kids tested, much less to get an IEP in place.
"Rich kids are gaming disability accommodations to gain an unfair advantage" is actually very different from "America has an extra-time-on-tests problem" — and the author hasn't proved that either! Rich kids might just be more likely to be diagnosed.
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Exactly. "Rich" parents — or at least affluent ones — can afford the steps required to vindicate the rights guaranteed by law to every kid. The root problem here is inequity, not cheating.
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Yeah another thing the article never establishes is whether extra time actually confers much of an advantage.
What is the actual claim here? That some students are "cheating" by getting extra time on tests?
I invigilate exams for students with accessibility needs. At a certain point, extra time only helps if you actually know the material.
I invigilate exams for students with accessibility needs. At a certain point, extra time only helps if you actually know the material.
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Yeah another thing the article never establishes is whether extra time actually confers much of an advantage.
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I would rather have a world where we all trust each other and accept that a few people will take advantage of it than a world where folks have to perform disability constantly in order to get the help they need. Let kids have an extra 30 minutes on the test, jesus fucking christ
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I would rather have a world where we all trust each other and accept that a few people will take advantage of it than a world where folks have to perform disability constantly in order to get the help they need. Let kids have an extra 30 minutes on the test, jesus fucking christ
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This is what frustrates me so much about these articles: Propagating the narrative that large numbers of kids are faking disabilities is just going to result in a world where disabled people are *even more* scrutinized when they ask for accommodations!
My kids go to a "rich" public school. My daughter is 7 and cannot read; she is a sweet, caring, intelligent child, but if you spend a moment with her it is clear that she has ADHD an order of magnitude more serious than what you think of when you hear "ADHD." Anybody questioning her IEP can fuck off
"Rich kids are gaming disability accommodations to gain an unfair advantage" is actually very different from "America has an extra-time-on-tests problem" — and the author hasn't proved that either! Rich kids might just be more likely to be diagnosed.
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is what frustrates me so much about these articles: Propagating the narrative that large numbers of kids are faking disabilities is just going to result in a world where disabled people are *even more* scrutinized when they ask for accommodations!
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GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
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