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Denying Palestinian officials this same access breaks with that precedent. It isn’t just unusual, it’s a dangerous deviation from norms the United States has upheld for decades!

This isn’t normal, but then again, nothing they do ever is. And yes, this is fucked up, but so is almost everything else coming out of this administration. So here’s what’s going on. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will not grant visas to Palestinian officials,

Exactly

Huge thanks to the sold-out crowd who showed up on a Monday night this week to talk about the political movement we’re building here in Florida. https://stpetecatalyst.com/gubernatorial-candidate-david-jolly-sells-out-st-pete-forum

The “involuntary resignation” comes days after Borges filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the DOGE of wrongfully uploading SSA data, which included highly sensitive information on millions of people with Social Security numbers, to an unsecure cloud server.

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo. https://to.pbs.org/4n5pXfy

“This is a lifesaving victory for whales and dolphins swimming in the waters of Mexico, Vietnam and other nations,” said Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Center. “These conservation sanctions will mean fewer beloved marine mammals will get caught and killed in fishing gear."

Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers begin a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic services like snowplowing and road repairs. https://to.pbs.org/47lfh7U

Jon Stewart tackles the GOP's refusal to address gun violence unless it's carried out by a non-citizen

Scroll break courtesy of Silas… he has mastered the art of zen. 💤 #ambassadorwolf

“I don’t have any choice” says the kidnapper.

Glad TIME made room for an AI industry critic on their Top 100 Leaders in AI list. “AI companies of perpetuating a ‘fraud’ on the American people, Murphy says. ‘Any talk about ethical or moral AI is just whitewash.’”

📢 This Sunday in Raleigh, NC: Join me and North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for a veterans’ town hall. We’ll be talking about how Trump's agenda is hurting veterans and working families — and how Democrats can fight back. Register here! ⤵️ www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

This might be the most insulting thing I’ve seen in a minute. Oh wait, no it’s not. That would have to be Marines being subjected to the indignity of taking selfies with assholes in their weekend warrior fatigues in front of of the Federal building in Los Angeles.

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Excellent:

This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.

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Bless Seth Meyers!

According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago. 8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois. And yet Trump is sending troops here.

Susan Collins shamed at ribbon cutting ceremony for not having held a town hall in 20 years.

Now do Merrick Garland.

Get ready! Forest Service moves to open 45 million acres of roadless forest to commercial logging. Official announcement tomorrow, with the comment deadline of September 19. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USD...

When projects on wildlife corridors violate state law, we sue. Read more about our latest lawsuit against Twentynine Palms.

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Hey everyone, you’ve been asking me to run for office for a while, so guess what? I’m running for California State Assembly! Now, I don’t like asking for money, but we gotta pay for this somehow, and if everyone throws in $7 we’ll have the resources to run one hell of a race, so, uh, do the thing.

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Big elections tomorrow: 1. Dems have outside shot at gaining a Senate district in Iowa that went for Trump by 11%. 2. Dems have an outside shot at gaining an Assembly seat in California that went for Trump by 13%. 3. The former police chief in Mobile is running for mayor a year after being fired.

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Just a reminder that Newsom could have done this for Los Angeles at any time and chose not to. Fuck him forever.

UPDATE: Comer has subpoenaed Epstein’s estate. After I requested the birthday book with @oversightdemocrats.house.gov, the estate indicated it would comply with a subpoena with redactions to protect victims. The pressure is working. Let’s keep pushing for transparency & justice for survivors.

Yep me and my ENTIRE veteran family plan to vote against the GOP in Texas. And my husband was born here so shove that California liberal mess where the sun don’t shine. Texas working class are SICK to DEATH of these horrible GOP policies.

Meta: Co Is Launching A California Super PAC To Back Candidates Who Support Pro-innovation AI Policies - Spokesperson

In solidarity with Kevin Sorbo and Scott Baio stating they are refusing any acting jobs in California, I hereby refuse to play defense for the Colorado Avalanche in the upcoming season! I will also not be pitching for the Rockies this year... HOLD THE LINE, BOYS!👍

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An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.

Ukraine marked 34 years since declaring its independence from the Soviet Union on Sunday, even as its war to repel Russian invaders stretches on. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood with troops in Kyiv at Independence Square for a moment of silence to honor fallen fighters.

Never forget. Helping build the Illinois Holocaust Museum was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The lessons we can learn from survivors like Sam are too relevant today — and why the Satellite Campus we're opening is a reminder of our responsibility to speak up.

On Day 270 of #GeorgiaProtests, Georgian demonstrators marked Ukraine Independence Day with a special march.

Kharkiv tonight. People chanting “Putin Khuylo”, which essentially means Putin go f yourself

Truth Art! #arresttrump #art

BREAKING: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore just announced he refuses to authorize National Guard deployment in Maryland. 🧵

KILMAR IN BALTIMORE: “Never lose hope. Promise me you’ll continue fight for freedom — not just for me, for everybody.” He was just taken into ICE custody.

Bless Maryland Governor Wes Moore for refusing to authorize National Guard deployment!