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Science, evidence, and survival
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And how exactly will Trump “cure cancer” without science and medical research funding?
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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There must be zero tolerance for violence — of any kind — against the brave men and women in uniform who selflessly serve our communities and our country. The shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. is horrific and unacceptable.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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When Democrats propose a bill limiting the President’s power to deploy National Guard troops on US soil they should name the act after the guardsmen who tragically lost their lives today because of Trump’s capricious decision to deploy them to DC for no good reason.
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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This week, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency moved to abandon the national health-based limits on fine particulate matter, also known as soot. A move that scientists say could lead to dirtier air and more U.S. deaths.
EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
wapo.st
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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After a heavy drone attack damaged energy & port infrastructure in Odesa, firefighters worked through repeated air raid alerts to extinguish multiple fires. WCK’s #ChefsForUkraine team was on site at the port to support responders with meals & drinks.
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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“Don’t spill a drop. I am a river. You are my canyon. I mean to flow through you.” — RFK Jr's cringe God to RFK Jr.

Srsly: cover photo by Elinor Carucci captures that peak maudlin pseudo-piety that conflicted hypocritical Catholics are so damn good at.
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff isn’t working for the US, or for humanity. He’s working for Vladimir Putin. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Again, she is welcome to caucus with the Democrats at any time until the lawless authoritarianism ends.
Republican senator now publicly defending Mark Kelly
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Pete Hegseth is right: Mark Kelly shouldn't be a senator.

He should take Hegseth's job and be SECDEF.

I'll be on MSNOW at 4pm to talk more about it.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job
He should be secretary of defense.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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They hate Sen. Kelly because he is everything they are not: a true soldier, brave, honest and determined to defend our Constitution.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Long workday but here’s froggems
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Donald Trump shared several QAnon-themed images last night from the same self-avowed QAnon account.
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Honestly they should shutter the Atlantic for this travesty. This tripe should haunt them for all time.
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?

Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Disobey illegal orders. A soldier’s duty is to uphold the law. If given an illegal order, the correct action is to refuse it, document it, and report it up the chain of command or to legal authorities. Protect civilians, yourself, your unit, the mission, and the nation.
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Sen. Kelly responds: "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Breaking:

Just days after Sen. Mark Kelly participated in a video asking service members to ‘refuse illegal orders,' the Pentagon now says it's opening an investigation into Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct."
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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🚨 Call to action!
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).

🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.

💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
ACIP Meeting Information
ACIP holds three regular meetings each year. Learn about upcoming meetings and view materials.
www.cdc.gov
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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I got to pick the artists. Also the lovely illos on the boards and spines. (Will do a formal post w all artists names when back at my laptop.)
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Still smiling. This may be my favorite TL cleanse to date. 🥰
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
That MAGA Account Might Be a Troll From Pakistan
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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This is a great example of what not do to when you write a headline—especially a cover story.

This is irresponsible. He is not in science he’s against science. He’s killing people because he is so AGAINST science.

Press—do better. Do not repeat their messaging. Do not repeat the lies.
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?

Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM