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wsj.comAmerica Needs Canada’s Aluminum. Trump’s Tariff Exposed Just How Badly.Smelters in Quebec run on cheap hydroelectric power. The Trump administration’s 50% tariff has pushed up prices for American industry.

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dailykos.com“She done lost her damn mind” Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) doubles down on “Pick another protein”“Are there no prisons? And the Union workhouses? Are they still in operation? The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?” – Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol Americans...

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"She done lost her damn mind" Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) doubles down on "Pick another protein" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

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Elections are job interviews for public service. If a candidate's words raise serious questions about judgment, respect, and professionalism, voters should pay attention and decide accordingly

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When commentators and political figures from the other side publicly give credit where it's due, you don't see that every day. It suggests this campaign is building momentum that's hard to dismiss.

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Elections are won by turnout, not crowd sizes, rallies, or viral memes. If Democratic voters show up at significantly higher rates, it suggests many Americans care more about solutions and stability than reliving the same political grievances over and over.

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dailykos.comVeteran Nuclear Engineer Arnie Gundersen’s “Open Letter to the U.S. Congress on the Current Crisis at Michigan’s Palisades Atomic Reactor”By Karl Grossman and Harvey Wasserman Veteran nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen, a former senior vice president of a company in the nuclear industry and for decades a prominent critic of nuclear power…

Veteran Nuclear Engineer Arnie Gundersen's "Open Letter to the U.S. Congress on the Current Crisis at Michigan's Palisades Atomic Reactor" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

dailykos.comRIP Walter KoenigStar Trek’s Walter Koenig has died. He played Pavel Chekov on The Original Series and the first seven Star Trek movies. He also played psi cop Bester on Babylon 5. https://www.cbr.com/

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dailykos.comNew report further exposes Trump’s Epstein tiesDemocrats on the House Judiciary Committee released a new report on Donald Trump’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

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dailykos.comAudi sucks up to Trump in desperate midterms gambitAudi announced it will invest about $4 billion in a new factory to build vehicles in the United States for the very first time.

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dailykos.comHegseth’s potential exit from Pentagon may lead through the SenateGod help us.

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dailykos.comThe Trump library bribes are getting even more brazenThe President Donald Trump Presidential Library/Airplane Hanger/Luxury Hotel/Drone Port/Amusement Park just got another sweet “donation” from some folks looking to stave off Trump’s ire.

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Character matters. The values we teach our children- honesty, respect, accountability, and empathy- should also be the standards we expect from our leaders. No one should be above criticism or accountability. We must hold public officials accountable, regardless of party.

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This cannot be overstated.

nytimes.comHow to Straddle the MAGA DivideBeth Wilkinson is a Washington lawyer who has thrived representing the Trump administration’s enemies and allies alike. Does she represent a vanishing type?

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nytimes.comAleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election“It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.

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nytimes.com‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next TermThe Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

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nytimes.comCan’t Afford a Home. Can’t Afford a Baby. Can’t Afford Life. This Is 30.They’re trying to build middle-class lives in New York. But many 30-year-olds in the city feel worse off than their parents. Is it average adult angst? Or something more enduring?

Can’t Afford a Home. Can’t Afford a Baby. Can’t Afford Life. This Is 30. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/n...

Voters worldwide show that no political movement can guarantee power forever. When leaders stop listening to the people, elections hold them accountable. Democracy works best when no one holds power permanently.

We all know who caused gas and diesel gas to spike up

According to available reporting, no one has filed criminal charges against Ross. Demanding accountability doesn't mean ignoring due process; it means ensuring the evidence is examined fairly and the law applies equally to everyone.

Funny how the people who always warn us about foreign influence suddenly go quiet when their guy benefits. If this involved any politician other than Trump, the outrage would be nonstop. Principles shouldn't depend on party affiliation.

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nytimes.comTrump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive PhaseA lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.

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Americans don't care about politicians making a fortune. They care about whether they can afford groceries, rent, gas, and healthcare. That's the difference. A successful economy isn't measured by how much money flows to the top. It's whether working families can get ahead.

If we're "making a fortune," why are so many Americans still struggling with housing, healthcare, and everyday costs? That's the real question Trump measures success with statistics. Families measure success at the grocery store, the gas pump, and the end of the month.

nytimes.comOpinion | Republican Greed Will Backfire in North Carolina’s Midterm ElectionsWhy the Tar Heel State is giving me hope for the future

In North Carolina, Republicans Got Greedy. Now They’re Getting What They Deserve. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/o...

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nytimes.comMaría Corina Machado Returns to VenezuelaAfter nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.

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nytimes.comOpinion | Is a Blue Wave Coming? 6 Pollsters and Pundits Offer Their Best Guesses.It’s crunch time and still looking bullish for Democrats.

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nytimes.comOpinion | Is a Blue Wave Coming? 6 Pollsters and Pundits Offer Their Best Guesses.It’s crunch time and still looking bullish for Democrats.

Is a Blue Wave Coming? 6 Pollsters and Pundits Offer Their Best Guesses. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...