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Some people are pointing out that Savannah Guthrie was the first journalist to interview Epstein victims on air theweek.com/speedreads/8...

As for me and my house, we are listening to Hayley Williams’ new album today.

Please pay attention to what is happening in Chicago. Bare witness. Be a keeper of the truth.

This moment in our country's history is depressing, but it's also illuminating. We're finding out, in real time, whom among those in power will hedge their bets, trade complicity for personal preservation, and retreat into cowardice in the hopes they'll be spared. And we will remember their names.

AI upscaling made #ADifferentWorld bad on #Netflix. Totally unnecessary as there was already an HBO upscale to HD in 2013

honestly wild to me that, at this late date, any ostensibly informed person would insist that we could ignore trump’s words as just bluster

The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel, who has published an enemies list identical to Trump's, to serve a 10-year term as FBI Director. He will be a major cog in Trump's vengeance machine to silence and intimidate critics. Be warned. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/kash-patel-in-his-own-words

trump wants to be able to tell the USPS not to deliver ballots to blue states www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

is the goal merit or is the goal segregation?

a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job

To America’s 2.3 million federal employees: Don’t accept a buyout. Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer. And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it? Sincerely, Robert Reich Former U.S.Secretary of Labor

they can imagine flying cars and colonies on mars, but can’t imagine you having affordable healthcare. you can’t outspend or outgun them, but you already are braver, kinder, and more creative

An unelected billionaire, with no actual Congressional authority or govt experience, has access to Treasury payment systems and sensitive information about millions of Americans who receive Social Security checks, tax refunds, and other payments. What could go wrong? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia just accomplished something huge: they overcame Amazon's union-busting tactics and voted to form the store's first union in over four decades. Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.

I'm going to enter a season of prayer and fasting because I realize my heart, even after over a year of other atrocities, is not ready for this fresh batch of systematic suffering.

I have no public words. These conversations are going offline. We here now.

When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy. And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability. Don't be fooled.

Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC

I just joined and scrolled through the Bird Flu subreddit.

Just a reminder that your local library has more than books! Many also have dvds, cds, video games, game systems, internet hot spots, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, park passes, museum passes, and so much more! Maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚

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Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%. This would give... -The 5 largest banks a $4.1B tax cut -The 5 largest drug makers a $3.1B tax cut -The 5 largest US oil companies a $2.5B tax cut -The 5 largest grocery stores a $1.7B tax cut Some populist, huh?

So congress discussed the car sized UAPs that have been sighted at night in New Jersey? The FBI is saying they don’t know what it is. Now people are claiming the coast guard witnessed 50 of them rising from the ocean. Throw all the bingo cards away! #UAP

Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind? It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP. It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains

Me: preparing to read and watch 100 think pieces dissecting Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX.

Week one Bluesky! Hello fam! #addtoblacksky