Stephanie B.
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Stephanie B.
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· Mar 28
The Moment of Truth
The reelection of Donald Trump would mark the end of George Washington’s vision for the presidency—and the United States.
www.theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
“Donald Trump and his authoritarian political movement represent an existential threat to every ideal that Washington cherished and encouraged in his new nation.”
An appropriate article to read on No Kings Day.
“Donald Trump and his authoritarian political movement represent an existential threat to every ideal that Washington cherished and encouraged in his new nation.”
An appropriate article to read on No Kings Day.
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here's today's post: "What kind of shithole country livestreams executions? Our kind." — Cruelty, as always, is the point.
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What kind of shithole country livestreams executions? Our kind.
Cruelty, as always, is the point
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October 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
here's today's post: "What kind of shithole country livestreams executions? Our kind." — Cruelty, as always, is the point.
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here's Sunday's post: "what kind of shithole piss-baby president gets mad at reporters for reporting?"
I’ll give you one guess.
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what kind of shithole piss-baby president gets mad at reporters for reporting?
I’ll give you one guess
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September 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
here's Sunday's post: "what kind of shithole piss-baby president gets mad at reporters for reporting?"
I’ll give you one guess.
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RFKillingmeJr and Bill Cassidy own the destruction of the CDC
Pennsylvania asks for CDC help on measles outbreak, demands agency recognize measles deaths: Reuters
Pennsylvania asks for CDC help on measles outbreak, demands agency recognize measles deaths: Reuters
Pennsylvania said it was requesting emergency support from the US CDC as it grapples with one of the country's largest and most deadly measles outbreaks.
cnb.cx
September 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
RFKillingmeJr and Bill Cassidy own the destruction of the CDC
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if only he could have done something to prevent this
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday said the nation’s worst measles outbreak in the United States in 35 years is “going to be a terrible legacy for this administration,” citing recent deaths in Pennsylvania.
Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration’s ‘terrible legacy’
Under questioning by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Trump’s surgeon general pick Nicole Saphier called a combined vaccine “our greatest tool for combating measles infections.”
wapo.st
September 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM
if only he could have done something to prevent this
Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania
“The senator said that the outbreak would be ‘a terrible legacy for this administration.’”
No Senator, you own this one.
“The senator said that the outbreak would be ‘a terrible legacy for this administration.’”
No Senator, you own this one.
September 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania
“The senator said that the outbreak would be ‘a terrible legacy for this administration.’”
No Senator, you own this one.
“The senator said that the outbreak would be ‘a terrible legacy for this administration.’”
No Senator, you own this one.
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here's today's post: "it’s a day of infantile meltdowns as Donny gets his ass kicked by judges" — grow the fuck up, bro.
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it’s a day of infantile meltdowns as Donny gets his ass kicked by judges
grow the fuck up, bro
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September 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
here's today's post: "it’s a day of infantile meltdowns as Donny gets his ass kicked by judges" — grow the fuck up, bro.
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Some of these Congress members probably haven’t gotten much further than texting on their iPhones that someone set up for them.
The median member of Congress is in their 60s.
We need leaders in Congress who have trained a model, audited an algorithm or shipped a line of production code to regulate AI, not more lawmakers who still print out their emails.
We need leaders in Congress who have trained a model, audited an algorithm or shipped a line of production code to regulate AI, not more lawmakers who still print out their emails.
An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it
Critics say it's impossible for politicians to grasp how rapidly AI is changing if they don't use it.
www.axios.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Some of these Congress members probably haven’t gotten much further than texting on their iPhones that someone set up for them.
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U.S. democracy has reached its lowest levels in 50 years, according to a new global report that tracks democratic performance around the world.
State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds
A new global democracy report finds the U.S. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.
www.npr.org
September 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
U.S. democracy has reached its lowest levels in 50 years, according to a new global report that tracks democratic performance around the world.
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It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Make sure you're registered to vote and then help register friends, family by Ohio's October 5th voter registration deadline.
Go to vote411.org to register, update your registration, check your voter registration status, and make your plan to vote today!
Go to vote411.org to register, update your registration, check your voter registration status, and make your plan to vote today!
September 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Make sure you're registered to vote and then help register friends, family by Ohio's October 5th voter registration deadline.
Go to vote411.org to register, update your registration, check your voter registration status, and make your plan to vote today!
Go to vote411.org to register, update your registration, check your voter registration status, and make your plan to vote today!
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Get registered! Make a voting plan. Your vote matters!
myvote.ct.gov/register
myvote.ct.gov/register
September 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Get registered! Make a voting plan. Your vote matters!
myvote.ct.gov/register
myvote.ct.gov/register
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The Supreme Court blocked enforcement of unlawful USPS mail-ballot restrictions. But election interference is not off the table. Election officials face jail threats, and states risk losing federal funding. We are vigilant. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... @lwv.org @lwvma.bsky.social @brennancenter.org
September 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The Supreme Court blocked enforcement of unlawful USPS mail-ballot restrictions. But election interference is not off the table. Election officials face jail threats, and states risk losing federal funding. We are vigilant. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... @lwv.org @lwvma.bsky.social @brennancenter.org
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In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, SCOTUS today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting: https://bit.ly/4r9jwLE
US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots | League of Women Voters
In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts...
www.lwv.org
September 15, 2026 at 12:42 AM
In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, SCOTUS today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting: https://bit.ly/4r9jwLE
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🥳 The League of Women Voters has won this fight for voting rights!
In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, SCOTUS today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting: https://bit.ly/4r9jwLE
US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots | League of Women Voters
In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts...
www.lwv.org
September 15, 2026 at 4:04 AM
🥳 The League of Women Voters has won this fight for voting rights!
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Election Day is less than two months away. Make sure you’re registered to vote! weall.vote/uvb
Check Your Voter Registration - When We All Vote
Check YourVoter Registration From your local school board to the Senate, it’s important to vote in every election. Thanks for taking the first step. Take just a few minutes and…
weall.vote
September 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Election Day is less than two months away. Make sure you’re registered to vote! weall.vote/uvb
Election Day is less than two months away. Make sure you’re registered to vote! weall.vote/uvb
Check Your Voter Registration - When We All Vote
Check YourVoter Registration From your local school board to the Senate, it’s important to vote in every election. Thanks for taking the first step. Take just a few minutes and…
weall.vote
September 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Election Day is less than two months away. Make sure you’re registered to vote! weall.vote/uvb
Trump’s Dubious Midterm Pitch: Keep Us in Power and Everyone Gets Cash www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
“Pretend I’m on the ballot,” he urged. “I’m on the ballot. Just one more time.”
This could backfire on him.
“Pretend I’m on the ballot,” he urged. “I’m on the ballot. Just one more time.”
This could backfire on him.
Trump Floats $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms
In his convention speech, the president floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. The idea, like many others, may not come to pass.
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Trump’s Dubious Midterm Pitch: Keep Us in Power and Everyone Gets Cash www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
“Pretend I’m on the ballot,” he urged. “I’m on the ballot. Just one more time.”
This could backfire on him.
“Pretend I’m on the ballot,” he urged. “I’m on the ballot. Just one more time.”
This could backfire on him.
‘It Offends Me’: Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/n...
Imagine being this much of a dick that you don’t want the current mayor of NYC to attend the 25 year memorial service for 9/11. Because he’s offended.
Imagine being this much of a dick that you don’t want the current mayor of NYC to attend the 25 year memorial service for 9/11. Because he’s offended.
Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.
www.nytimes.com
September 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
‘It Offends Me’: Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/n...
Imagine being this much of a dick that you don’t want the current mayor of NYC to attend the 25 year memorial service for 9/11. Because he’s offended.
Imagine being this much of a dick that you don’t want the current mayor of NYC to attend the 25 year memorial service for 9/11. Because he’s offended.
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here's today's post: "how about we call it the Strait of Shut the Fuck Up, You Lying Sack of Shit" — yeah, I like the sound of that.
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how about we call it the Strait of Shut the Fuck Up, You Lying Sack of Shit
yeah, I like the sound of that
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September 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
here's today's post: "how about we call it the Strait of Shut the Fuck Up, You Lying Sack of Shit" — yeah, I like the sound of that.
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We're just hurtling toward immense destruction & suffering & the entire US political class has agreed it's better not to talk about it. "Insanity" barely covers it.
U.N. Says World Will Miss Its 1.5-Degree Climate Target
Carbon removal combined with emissions reduction is the only remaining pathway to avert catastrophic levels of warming, a new report warns.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
We're just hurtling toward immense destruction & suffering & the entire US political class has agreed it's better not to talk about it. "Insanity" barely covers it.
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Opinion | Natalie’s Magnificent Obsession
This human printer runs — but not out of ink.
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Mitch McConnell is currently on paid sick leave for 2+ months.
Fun Fact: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave in 1993, 2015, 2020 and 2022.
Fun Fact: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave in 1993, 2015, 2020 and 2022.
August 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Mitch McConnell is currently on paid sick leave for 2+ months.
Fun Fact: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave in 1993, 2015, 2020 and 2022.
Fun Fact: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave in 1993, 2015, 2020 and 2022.
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When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
August 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
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Don’t take any advice let alone medical advice from a guy who thinks wind energy causes cancer and just realized at age 80 that dumb is spelled with a ‘b’.
August 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Don’t take any advice let alone medical advice from a guy who thinks wind energy causes cancer and just realized at age 80 that dumb is spelled with a ‘b’.