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Trump Wants A Forever War With Venezuela. I Want To Impeach Him | Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
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January 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXNO...
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Any time Trump does something violent and/or stupid and blames the victim for his actions, I think of this essay by Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
She explains well the motivations of the perennial perpetrator.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/the-she-made...
She explains well the motivations of the perennial perpetrator.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/the-she-made...
The She Made Him Do It Theory of Everything
The rhetoric and logic of the abuse of power operates similarly at all scales, which is why I've found feminism such useful equipment for understanding authoritarians in public and political life. Bec...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Any time Trump does something violent and/or stupid and blames the victim for his actions, I think of this essay by Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
She explains well the motivations of the perennial perpetrator.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/the-she-made...
She explains well the motivations of the perennial perpetrator.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/the-she-made...
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And another from the Rocky Mountain Institute last year. We've had this conversation so many times.
January 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
And another from the Rocky Mountain Institute last year. We've had this conversation so many times.
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Here's a nice answer from FIVE YEARS AGO.
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Here's a nice answer from FIVE YEARS AGO.
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Outstanding piece from @billmckibben.bsky.social today that gives hope that we have the technology and the means to stop fighting over oil.
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possibly-its-the-oil
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possibly-its-the-oil
January 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Outstanding piece from @billmckibben.bsky.social today that gives hope that we have the technology and the means to stop fighting over oil.
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possibly-its-the-oil
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possibly-its-the-oil
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Criminals are running the country, and it’s going to get even worse. Get active now to stop the dictator or regret it for the rest of your life.
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Criminals are running the country, and it’s going to get even worse. Get active now to stop the dictator or regret it for the rest of your life.
yes, thank you for pointing that out. if media assumed the owner of the company was responsible, what would that headline look like? Has any media done this?
Love to see Grok being talked about in this article like they’re a) a person and b) responsible for producing and sharing CSAM + white supremacist conspiracy theories
January 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
yes, thank you for pointing that out. if media assumed the owner of the company was responsible, what would that headline look like? Has any media done this?
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“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
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This AFTER remains of a 30 ft boat washed ashore, with burned bodies inside & packages (small) of what residue tests establish was nothing more than Marijuana; which is legal for recreational use in several states. It's just murder.
apnews.com/article/boat...
apnews.com/article/boat...
US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors
The U.S. military says it has struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
This AFTER remains of a 30 ft boat washed ashore, with burned bodies inside & packages (small) of what residue tests establish was nothing more than Marijuana; which is legal for recreational use in several states. It's just murder.
apnews.com/article/boat...
apnews.com/article/boat...
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Big protests going in Iran, and the state is trying to put them down with force, already killing 3.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
At least 3 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Protests over Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural areas, with at least three people killed.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Big protests going in Iran, and the state is trying to put them down with force, already killing 3.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
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THE U.S. HAS KILLED MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN BOAT STRIKES. WE’RE TRACKING THEM ALL.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The U.S. Has Killed More than 100 People in Boat Strikes. We're Tracking Them All.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and the number of civilians killed.
theintercept.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
THE U.S. HAS KILLED MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN BOAT STRIKES. WE’RE TRACKING THEM ALL.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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“Around 6 am CT on Monday, December 29, 2025, two immigrant parents with legal work authorization and who have diligently followed citizenship processes were detained by ICE in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.”
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December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Around 6 am CT on Monday, December 29, 2025, two immigrant parents with legal work authorization and who have diligently followed citizenship processes were detained by ICE in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.”
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“While the mother was released later that day, the father is still in custody.”
“Our goal is to either pressure ICE to give him the life-saving medication he needs to survive while detained, or if possible, pressure them to release him immediately.”
“Our goal is to either pressure ICE to give him the life-saving medication he needs to survive while detained, or if possible, pressure them to release him immediately.”
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“While the mother was released later that day, the father is still in custody.”
“Our goal is to either pressure ICE to give him the life-saving medication he needs to survive while detained, or if possible, pressure them to release him immediately.”
“Our goal is to either pressure ICE to give him the life-saving medication he needs to survive while detained, or if possible, pressure them to release him immediately.”
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Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
December 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
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As we go into the new year let us remind each other that instead of billionaires, we should have:
- affordable housing;
- universal healthcare;
- living wages;
- universal childcare.
Imagine if wealth was used to benefit everyone instead of just being hoarded by a greedy few.
- affordable housing;
- universal healthcare;
- living wages;
- universal childcare.
Imagine if wealth was used to benefit everyone instead of just being hoarded by a greedy few.
December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
As we go into the new year let us remind each other that instead of billionaires, we should have:
- affordable housing;
- universal healthcare;
- living wages;
- universal childcare.
Imagine if wealth was used to benefit everyone instead of just being hoarded by a greedy few.
- affordable housing;
- universal healthcare;
- living wages;
- universal childcare.
Imagine if wealth was used to benefit everyone instead of just being hoarded by a greedy few.
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Plug that space heater directly into a wall, friends. Fire is LOOMING.
December 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Plug that space heater directly into a wall, friends. Fire is LOOMING.
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TW: This is an allegation of a conspiracy to murder a Trump rape victim & cover it up.
In the Epstein files, a former DFW Limo driver relays info about his experiences driving Trump, who was speaking about “Jeffrey” & “abusing some girl,” & him telling a Trump/Epstein victim to report their abuse.
In the Epstein files, a former DFW Limo driver relays info about his experiences driving Trump, who was speaking about “Jeffrey” & “abusing some girl,” & him telling a Trump/Epstein victim to report their abuse.
December 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
TW: This is an allegation of a conspiracy to murder a Trump rape victim & cover it up.
In the Epstein files, a former DFW Limo driver relays info about his experiences driving Trump, who was speaking about “Jeffrey” & “abusing some girl,” & him telling a Trump/Epstein victim to report their abuse.
In the Epstein files, a former DFW Limo driver relays info about his experiences driving Trump, who was speaking about “Jeffrey” & “abusing some girl,” & him telling a Trump/Epstein victim to report their abuse.
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I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.
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During the holiday season, we all want to spend time with our loved ones.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
During the holiday season, we all want to spend time with our loved ones.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
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I voted "no" on the 2026 budget. You can read my detailed thoughts at aldermanmartin.com/2026-budget-vote.
December 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I voted "no" on the 2026 budget. You can read my detailed thoughts at aldermanmartin.com/2026-budget-vote.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
wouldnt it be really crazy if they know that people hate people who correct others at math so its all a trap to make us look 6th grade math nerds. as a nerd i think this might be a trap. what % likelihood? something nonzero.
This is not how math works, but you know that.
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 20, 2025 at 6:37 AM
wouldnt it be really crazy if they know that people hate people who correct others at math so its all a trap to make us look 6th grade math nerds. as a nerd i think this might be a trap. what % likelihood? something nonzero.
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tRUMP’s Dept of Justice continues with gaslighting the American public and the survivors of Epstein’s exploitation of young girls.
Release ALL the Epstein files unredacted.
Release ALL the Epstein files unredacted.
December 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
tRUMP’s Dept of Justice continues with gaslighting the American public and the survivors of Epstein’s exploitation of young girls.
Release ALL the Epstein files unredacted.
Release ALL the Epstein files unredacted.
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More than 40 hours of videos from the agents’ own body cameras provide a different point of view — and raise new questions about a Chicago-area deportation campaign dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Border Patrol agent’s camera captures detainee’s lament: ‘We don’t have the opportunity that you have’
chicago.suntimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
More than 40 hours of videos from the agents’ own body cameras provide a different point of view — and raise new questions about a Chicago-area deportation campaign dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.