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I don't need you to like me. I need you to like YOU.
August 19, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I don't need you to like me. I need you to like YOU.
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I don't understand why US citizens should have to consent to have their electronic devices searched to get back in the country when they already have a legal right to be here
July 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I don't understand why US citizens should have to consent to have their electronic devices searched to get back in the country when they already have a legal right to be here
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“The DSA will destroy the Democratic Party!”
Meanwhile…
Meanwhile…
July 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM
“The DSA will destroy the Democratic Party!”
Meanwhile…
Meanwhile…
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Rand Paul doesn't belong in the Senate. He belongs in a Montana cabin writing manifestos on the insides of ripped open Slim Jim boxes.
July 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Rand Paul doesn't belong in the Senate. He belongs in a Montana cabin writing manifestos on the insides of ripped open Slim Jim boxes.
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Uber Eats and DoorDash hid tip buttons and set default tips below 10%. As a result, tips for delivery workers fell 79%.
In January, we made these corporations change their apps — and in the past six months, we've put $104 million back in delivery workers' pockets.
This is only the beginning.
In January, we made these corporations change their apps — and in the past six months, we've put $104 million back in delivery workers' pockets.
This is only the beginning.
July 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Uber Eats and DoorDash hid tip buttons and set default tips below 10%. As a result, tips for delivery workers fell 79%.
In January, we made these corporations change their apps — and in the past six months, we've put $104 million back in delivery workers' pockets.
This is only the beginning.
In January, we made these corporations change their apps — and in the past six months, we've put $104 million back in delivery workers' pockets.
This is only the beginning.
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Noah Kahan to White House: I would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration. variety.com/2026/music/n...
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
Noah Kahan responded to a White House post using his song 'American Cars,' stating that he 'would never approve' its usage.
variety.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Noah Kahan to White House: I would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration. variety.com/2026/music/n...
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🎤 James Talarico has agreed to THREE televised debates. Ken Paxton still hasn’t accepted a single one.
If you’re asking Texans to send you to the Senate, you shouldn’t be afraid to stand on a debate stage and answer their questions.
What’s the holdup?
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
If you’re asking Texans to send you to the Senate, you shouldn’t be afraid to stand on a debate stage and answer their questions.
What’s the holdup?
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
July 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM
🎤 James Talarico has agreed to THREE televised debates. Ken Paxton still hasn’t accepted a single one.
If you’re asking Texans to send you to the Senate, you shouldn’t be afraid to stand on a debate stage and answer their questions.
What’s the holdup?
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
If you’re asking Texans to send you to the Senate, you shouldn’t be afraid to stand on a debate stage and answer their questions.
What’s the holdup?
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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How about lowering gas, grocery, housing, energy, and healthcare prices instead???!!!
ICE plans to sign contracts for new detention facilities in Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver that together would have the capacity to hold 5,500 detainees.
ICE plans to sign contracts for new detention facilities in Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver that together would have the capacity to hold 5,500 detainees.
ICE working to open four new detention facilities with space for 5,500 detainees
The plan to contract new detention facilities in its Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver jurisdictions is the latest sign of the agency’s push to boost immigration arrests.
www.nbcnews.com
July 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
How about lowering gas, grocery, housing, energy, and healthcare prices instead???!!!
ICE plans to sign contracts for new detention facilities in Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver that together would have the capacity to hold 5,500 detainees.
ICE plans to sign contracts for new detention facilities in Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami and Denver that together would have the capacity to hold 5,500 detainees.
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“when Hawaii’s State Senate Bill 2471 goes into effect in 2027, it will be illegal for corporations to spend money to influence elections in Hawaii.” www.liberalcurrents.com/the-corporat...
The Corporate Power Reset
Legislation in Hawaii and Montana shows how pro-democracy advocates can fight back against Citizens United.
www.liberalcurrents.com
July 29, 2026 at 6:28 AM
“when Hawaii’s State Senate Bill 2471 goes into effect in 2027, it will be illegal for corporations to spend money to influence elections in Hawaii.” www.liberalcurrents.com/the-corporat...
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The lone star on the flag is actually a review.
More than 6 million Texans experienced hunger in 2024, the most of any state in the nation, according to the latest Feeding America report that tracks food insecurity – and it’s Texas’ third year topping the list.
bit.ly/4bCOuFF
More than 6 million Texans experienced hunger in 2024, the most of any state in the nation, according to the latest Feeding America report that tracks food insecurity – and it’s Texas’ third year topping the list.
bit.ly/4bCOuFF
July 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The lone star on the flag is actually a review.
More than 6 million Texans experienced hunger in 2024, the most of any state in the nation, according to the latest Feeding America report that tracks food insecurity – and it’s Texas’ third year topping the list.
bit.ly/4bCOuFF
More than 6 million Texans experienced hunger in 2024, the most of any state in the nation, according to the latest Feeding America report that tracks food insecurity – and it’s Texas’ third year topping the list.
bit.ly/4bCOuFF
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“Same Script. Different Actor.” This editorial cartoon uses mirrored imagery from two different eras of American politics to invite viewers to consider how political rhetoric and public accusations can echo across generations.
July 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
“Same Script. Different Actor.” This editorial cartoon uses mirrored imagery from two different eras of American politics to invite viewers to consider how political rhetoric and public accusations can echo across generations.
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Stephen Miller needs to face capital punishment for crimes against humanity.
July 29, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Stephen Miller needs to face capital punishment for crimes against humanity.
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It’s a Fair Question…..
“Why is it that it takes 900 years and 5000 impact studies to build high speed rail but a 5 minute city council meeting is all it takes to approve a massive data center?”
“Why is it that it takes 900 years and 5000 impact studies to build high speed rail but a 5 minute city council meeting is all it takes to approve a massive data center?”
July 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM
It’s a Fair Question…..
“Why is it that it takes 900 years and 5000 impact studies to build high speed rail but a 5 minute city council meeting is all it takes to approve a massive data center?”
“Why is it that it takes 900 years and 5000 impact studies to build high speed rail but a 5 minute city council meeting is all it takes to approve a massive data center?”
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WHOA, IOWA‼️
Josh Turek just landed the biggest endorsement in Democratic politics:
Barack Obama.
Reminder: Obama was the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry Iowa.
Josh Turek just landed the biggest endorsement in Democratic politics:
Barack Obama.
Reminder: Obama was the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry Iowa.
July 29, 2026 at 7:13 PM
WHOA, IOWA‼️
Josh Turek just landed the biggest endorsement in Democratic politics:
Barack Obama.
Reminder: Obama was the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry Iowa.
Josh Turek just landed the biggest endorsement in Democratic politics:
Barack Obama.
Reminder: Obama was the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry Iowa.
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NEW: Seattle politicians are no longer bickering over the kids' lunch money. After a contentious week, the mayor and city council have agreed on a plan to fund both universal free school meals and targeted food assistance, without delay. Via @thestranger.com:
www.thestranger.com/news/seattle...
www.thestranger.com/news/seattle...
Seattle City Council and Mayor Strike a Deal After Messy Fight Over School Meals - The Stranger
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and members of the Seattle City Council have squashed the beef over school meals, reaching an agreement to pay for universal free meals during school days and vouchers for t...
www.thestranger.com
July 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM
NEW: Seattle politicians are no longer bickering over the kids' lunch money. After a contentious week, the mayor and city council have agreed on a plan to fund both universal free school meals and targeted food assistance, without delay. Via @thestranger.com:
www.thestranger.com/news/seattle...
www.thestranger.com/news/seattle...
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TMZ’s Harvey Levin Calls GOP Attacks On Dr. Fauci ‘Heartbreaking,’ Compares It to McCarthyism
TMZ’s Harvey Levin Calls GOP Attacks On Dr. Fauci ‘Heartbreaking,’ Compares It to McCarthyism
TMZ's Harvey Levin used his platform's social media channels to blast Sen. Rand Paul's pursuit of Dr. Anthony Fauci as a "heartbreaking" example of the Senator's years-long "witch hunt."
www.mediaite.com
July 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
TMZ’s Harvey Levin Calls GOP Attacks On Dr. Fauci ‘Heartbreaking,’ Compares It to McCarthyism
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"Starting July 19, 2026, the European Union officially banned large fashion companies from destroying unsold clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Instead of sending perfectly good products to landfills or burning them, companies must now donate, recycle, or repurpose them."
via No one Cares
Instead of sending perfectly good products to landfills or burning them, companies must now donate, recycle, or repurpose them."
via No one Cares
July 29, 2026 at 9:15 AM
"Starting July 19, 2026, the European Union officially banned large fashion companies from destroying unsold clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Instead of sending perfectly good products to landfills or burning them, companies must now donate, recycle, or repurpose them."
via No one Cares
Instead of sending perfectly good products to landfills or burning them, companies must now donate, recycle, or repurpose them."
via No one Cares
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Every bit of this. 👇
July 29, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Every bit of this. 👇
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I’m sure it’s MORE than half !!!!
A new poll shows half of America wants Netanyahu arrested on U.S. soil.
Half of Americans Support Arresting Benjamin Netanyahu: Poll
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes
meidasnews.com
July 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I’m sure it’s MORE than half !!!!
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A mother gave the government her fingerprints, tax records, and DNA to get her 6-year-old daughter back. She did everything officials asked. ICE used that information to find and arrest her.
A child welfare system became a deportation tool.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
A child welfare system became a deportation tool.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
ICE Turned Family Reunification Into A Deportation List
A program created to place migrant children with relatives has become a pipeline for deportation arrests.
open.substack.com
July 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A mother gave the government her fingerprints, tax records, and DNA to get her 6-year-old daughter back. She did everything officials asked. ICE used that information to find and arrest her.
A child welfare system became a deportation tool.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
A child welfare system became a deportation tool.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Methinks the appropriate target to blame for the deaths of over a million Americans is not Dr. Fauci.
Fauci accuses Rand Paul of having an "unhinged obsession with calling for my prosecution" and of making "repeated slanderous comments," then says "although it pains me to do so... under advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the 5th Amendment to refrain from answering your questions."
July 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Methinks the appropriate target to blame for the deaths of over a million Americans is not Dr. Fauci.
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Oh wow. Glad to see this.
FLAG: The Senate has just adopted by unanimous consent a non-binding resolution opposing a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell for any crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.
July 29, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Oh wow. Glad to see this.
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Senator John McCain warned us about Rand Paul when he said, “The senator from Kentucky is now working for Vladimir Putin.”
July 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Senator John McCain warned us about Rand Paul when he said, “The senator from Kentucky is now working for Vladimir Putin.”
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It’s corruption on steroids in plain sight. He doesn’t even try to hide that he’s looting US and cashing in on insider trading. He’s the most corrupt president in American history.
July 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It’s corruption on steroids in plain sight. He doesn’t even try to hide that he’s looting US and cashing in on insider trading. He’s the most corrupt president in American history.