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kkmbol

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SoCal liberal loner since leaving Mass for good in 1978. East Coast roots and West Coast sensibilities. Lacto-ovo Pescatarian If I don't know you, don't message me--I won't message back AND I don't want what you're selling. Vote BLUE 💙🌊💙🌊💙

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Today's anthem. Please share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=61I4...

youtube.com"Join ICE" - Jesse Welles (LIVE on The Late Show)YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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www.npr.org/2026/10/27/n...

npr.orgA judge halted D.C. golf course renovations. Trump says they'll still start next monthA federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal.

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theguardian.comDoctor removes prostate from 35 miles away in first telerobotic surgery in USThe patient was at a facility in Minneola, Florida, while the surgeon operated remotely from another facility

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propublica.orgThis Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It.Staff at an Oklahoma regulatory agency spent over a year building a case against Citation Oil & Gas, a company notorious for oil field pollution. Instead of disciplining the company, agency leaders ch...

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theguardian.comThe Epstein files are a sledgehammer for the US midterms | Katie PhangVoters have a chance to break America’s two-tiered system of justice and hold powerful people accountable

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theguardian.comIllinois man arrested after allegedly sending suspicious powder to Congress members using his return addressMatthew Unglesbee admitted to sending the letters to four unidentified politicians, officials say

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Yup. Family. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comTrump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the jobJennifer Shuford is expected to leave her post after midterm elections ‘to spend more time with my family’

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Let's take back Congress and investigate these murders and war crimes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comUS military says strike on alleged drug vessel in eastern Pacific kills five peopleUS military says it carried out an airstrike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in latest attack in region

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Cheating, m*therf*cking fascists. VOTE. www.ms.now/news/washing...

ms.nowWashington becomes second state threatened by Justice Department over mail ballotsFederal officials demanded the state segregate ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens, after it sued California this month over its refusals to do so.

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10news.comLocal official calls for investigation into death at Otay Mesa Detention CenterCoreCivic, the private prison company, has confirmed that a person died in its custody at one of its housing units at Otay Mesa Detention Center last week.

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Q: Why shouldn't Alaskans find it insulting that the administration is suggesting they can't read the word 'incumbent' on their ballot and know to vote for Sen. Sullivan? JD VANCE: People are busy. People have lives. People have jobs.

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San Diego County to consider health care 'Safety Net' amid federal Medi-Cal eligibility changes The proposed Safety Net Bridge program would provide support for primary care visits and access to medications for people at risk of losing their health coverage. www.cbs8.com/article/news...

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ms.nowVoters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of warPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces off against a coalition of parties seeking to oust the longtime leader from power.

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ms.nowJudge blocks D.C. golf course tree removal, orders government to give notice before more changesWith hours to spare before her earlier order expired, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes once again blocked the government from removing trees from East Potomac Park.

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democracydocket.comDemocrats ask judge to toss DOJ’s 'wholly baseless' bid to block Alaska election if GOP loses"This case never should have been filed,” the Democrats argued.

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HECKLER (in Missouri): "SHOVE THAT BALLROOM UP YOUR FAT ASS!" TRUMP: "Go home." Mercado Media

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This is one of the most holy sh*t stories I’ve ever read in my life. www.vanityfair.com/story/jared-...

vanityfair.comThe Art of the Deal: Jared Kushner’s Hacked Phone Revealed More Than $700 Million in TransfersAn exclusive excerpt from ‘Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East’ examines how bank accounts linked the president’s son-in-law—and former sen...

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theguardian.comEx-South Carolina governors endorse Democrat Annie Andrews in Senate raceRepublican and Democrat come together for a rare joint endorsement of candidate in unexpected competitive race

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democracydocket.comDOJ can’t leapfrog lower court in bid to block 20,000 California voters, appeals court rulesA Trump-appointed federal judge said the DOJ would also lose the case on the merits.

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youtu.beThe Midterm Walls Close In on Trump | The Coffee Klatch with Robert ReichYouTube video by Robert Reich

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www.propublica.org/article/zoha...

propublica.orgCybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware VictimsA federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Tennessee. www.propublica.org/article/bren...

propublica.orgIn a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their InterestsBrent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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CLIMATE CHANGE. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comSouthern California prepares for flooding amid forecast of ‘record-breaking tides’Residents of coastal towns told to avoid beaches during high tides and keep further away from the ocean than usual

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theintercept.com/2026/10/26/m...

theintercept.comPentagon Records Missed Almost Half of Troops’ Domestic Abuse KillingsMilitary service members killed 41 people in domestic and intimate partner violence, the Pentagon reported. We found almost double.

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theguardian.comCatholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo opTwo bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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ms.nowJudge says immunity ruling doesn’t allow Maurene Comey’s firingA federal judge in New York rejected the Justice Department’s “sweeping and unprecedented theory of executive authority.”

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theguardian.comMaurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor, judge rulesDaughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, a Trump foe, was dismissed in 2025 despite her work being widely praised

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ms.nowOn multiple fronts, the Trump administration faces accusations of data manipulationThe public has long been able to rely on the integrity of statistics from the United States government. Not anymore.

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ms.nowBlanche’s Alaska statement is tough to square with his lawsuitThe attorney general’s social media statement is at odds with what the department is asking for in court.

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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Dementia Don will hate this. 😁 www.npr.org/2026/10/25/n...

npr.orgBrazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth termBrazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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So stupid and unnecessary. www.npr.org/2026/10/25/n...

npr.orgU.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreadsPennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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Tell Mark Lamb that we don’t need his input anymore. Support Elizabeth Lee for Arizona : secure.actblue.com/donate/elee-...

secure.actblue.comDonate to Elizabeth LeeShow your support with a contribution.

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#WETHEPEOPLE #PERSIST #Arizona WATCH PARTY: Elizabeth Lee LIVE on MS NOW! Virtual event Join from anywhere Sunday, October 25 9 – 10am MST www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

mobilize.usWATCH PARTY: Elizabeth Lee LIVE on MS NOW! · MobilizeArizona's 5th Congressional District is getting national attention! Join Team LEE this Sunday as nurse, patient advocate, and congressional nominee Elizabeth Lee talks one-on-one with Jacob Soboroff ...

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Winnable Democratic Races 💙

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💙💙💙 Democratic candidate interviews I spoke with Elizabeth Lee (D) about her campaign to win the deep red district AZ #05. Elizabeth's priorities are affordability, accountability, and protecting SNAP and the VA. #AZ05 #Arizona winnabledemocraticraces.substack.com/p/interview-...

winnabledemocraticraces.substack.comInterview with Elizabeth Lee (Democratic candidate: Arizona #05)By Andy Frazer, https://bsky.app/profile/winnabledemraces.bsky.social

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😡😡😡😡😡 www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

theguardian.comUS military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking dataThis gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry

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theguardian.comObama throws support behind El-Sayed as early voting begins in Michigan – videoBarack Obama headlined a rally for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, in Detroit on the first day of early voting in Michigan

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A hypocrite among hypocrites. www.ms.now/opinion/jd-v...

ms.nowOpinion | JD Vance’s remarks to a Catholic nun unraveled the White House’s claims about religious freedomVance has centered his career on his faith. But he has set those teachings aside in his politics.

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theintercept.comHegseth Built a New Pentagon Office for Religion. Military Religious Leaders Wish He Hadn’t.“What do I tell a soldier who believes an action is immoral, but also believes that God commanded it?” one Army chaplain told The Intercept.

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www.propublica.org/article/depo...

propublica.orgThe Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His NeighborsIngram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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ms.nowOpinion | Florida police ruined my life with a false AI match. Now I’m demanding justice.When I’ve gotten in trouble, I’ve paid my debt to society. But the government doesn’t want to pay theirs.

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ms.nowObama and Ohio Democrat Amy Acton slam Ramaswamy attack ad“There’s got to be something inside you where you just say, ‘You know, no office is worth stooping that low,’” former President Barack Obama said at a Cleveland rally for Democrats.

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www.npr.org/2026/10/24/n...

npr.orgUkraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptionsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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theguardian.comAdditional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreakCenters for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025

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Rare, but. house.fandom.com/wiki/Subacut...

house.fandom.comSubacute sclerosing panencephalitisSubacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a very rare complication of measles, occurring about once in every 100,000 cases of measles. In most patients, measles contracted at any age results in immunity ...

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😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comNew Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and moreCritics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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www.theguardian.com/law/2026/oct...

theguardian.comICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctionsNazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffected

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theguardian.comEpstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone awayOther voter concerns have prevailed but return of Congress likely to see renewed focus on late sex offender’s activities

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ms.nowDemocrats take legal action against Trump bid ‘to rig’ Alaska Senate raceDemocrat Mary Peltola’s campaign and the Senate Democratic campaign arm filed a motion to fight the Trump Justice Department’s “extraordinary assault.”

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