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History & genealogy buff. Friend. Concerned citizen. Media and Democracy Project supporter.

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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature

You can view Steve Colbert's interview of Rep. James Talarico here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...

18.02.2026 06:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A must watch! A beautiful heartbreaking dance performance memorializing the 2 martyrs of Minneapolis - Renee Good & Alex Pretti - done on Presidents Day. Pls share this work of art honoring these 2 brave American souls : www.instagram.com/reel/DU1-DrF...

17.02.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
BREAKING: Stephen Colbert just teamed up with Jesse Wells to destroy ICE
YouTube video by Democratic Wins Media BREAKING: Stephen Colbert just teamed up with Jesse Wells to destroy ICE

Jesse Wells tellin it like it is: www.youtube.com/shorts/aQvKo...

Puts me in mind of Arlo!

30.01.2026 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

Thank you Bruce. We WILL "remember the lives of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis."

Warning: This is not easy to watch, "Streets of Minneapolis" (Official Lyric Video): www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...

30.01.2026 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Senator Rand Paul calling for an independent commission:

"At every point in the video he [Alex Pretti] retreats... And I don't believe anyone in America believes he was assaulting those officers."

Listen to all of Senator Paul's remarks (4 minutes & 12 seconds): www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKmt...

29.01.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
NIXON TEARS LIAR NOEM A NEW A HOLE
YouTube video by Tony Dortie NIXON TEARS LIAR NOEM A NEW A HOLE

The Heartbreak and Anger of Alex Pretti's Parents, "Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man.

Cynthia Nixon (actress & activist) readingΒ a statementΒ from Alex Pretti's parents: www.youtube.com/shorts/_D7qw...

There is also this article (no paywall):Β coloradosun.com/2026/01/24/c...

27.01.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senate cancels Monday vote as shutdown deadline looms The Senate will instead hold its first vote of the week on Tuesday as Washington prepares for a weekend snowstorm.

PLEASE CALL YOUR US SENATORS NOW BEFORE THEY VOTE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 26 ON A FUNDING BILL. WE NEED TO STOP FUNDING TO DHS AND TO THE PENTAGON. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

25.01.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s goon squad raided and trashed the wrong apartment and left a terrorized Black family to pick up the pieces 🀑

16.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1226    πŸ” 712    πŸ’¬ 105    πŸ“Œ 73

Am I still living in America?

16.01.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Emily, Can you provide a link to your source? I cannot find this online. Thanks, Phoebe

16.12.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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December 15, 2025 β€œFor the last couple of months, Senator Rumson has suggested that being president of this country was to a certain extent about character.

December 15, 2025

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Dr. Drew Kelner has written an award-winning book, Taming Cancer (2024). Recently, Kelner & his book were β€œspotlighted” by Wrote A Book: wroteabook.org/author-spotl...

To order a copy, click below:

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BARNES AND NOBLE www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taming-can...

23.11.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EDITORIAL: Trump's savage call for executing Dem vets in Congress warrants impeachment - Sentinel Colorado 'His behavior is not only reducing the presidency to a treacherous farce, he is rapidly dragging the Republican Party down with him'

The Sentinel editorial on November 21 speaks truth to power: "Trump’s savage call for executing Dem vets in Congress warrants impeachment." Read the editorial at sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/edit... There is no paywall.

22.11.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oversight Committee Releases Additional Epstein Estate Documents - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

If you want to see for yourself copies of the Epstein documents that were released on November 11, go to the House Oversight Committee's website at oversight.house.gov/release/over...

14.11.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œI Was in Prison, Trump Almost Got There”: Malaysian PM Jokes with US Prez During Peace Deal Talks
YouTube video by APT β€œI Was in Prison, Trump Almost Got There”: Malaysian PM Jokes with US Prez During Peace Deal Talks

The Malaysian Prime Minister greets President Trump: β€œI was in Prison, but you almost got there” (Forward to the 1-minute, 20-second mark in the youtube video)

Americans can be oh so proud of its elected leader ... NOT!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iue...

04.11.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Regulations.gov

I just checked the Regulations.gov website and I do not see the proposed rule change posted. I will check again tomorrow.

31.10.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The article, for which you provide a link, suggests citizens may be able to post a Regulatory Comment on the proposed rule. I need to research this. Do you happen to know if this is the case?

Thank you for making us aware of this. It seems to be yet one more example of cruelty for its own sake.

31.10.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIREDβ€”including audio recordingsβ€”show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowdin...

Below is the link to an article about 911 calls coming from w/i ICE detention centers.

"Wired" has dropped its paywall to make information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) easily available to the public.

www.wired.com/story/ice-de...

29.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe found over 35 cases in which the judges have specifically said what the government is providing…false information. It might be intentionally false information, including false sworn declarations time and again," says Ryan Goodman, law professor at New York University.

19.10.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 13657    πŸ” 5618    πŸ’¬ 314    πŸ“Œ 310
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James Talarico (@jamestalarico) The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.Β  Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.

substack.com/@jamestalari...

19.10.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Regulations.gov

Post a REGULATORY COMMENT in response to America First Legal Foundation's petition to Election Assistance Commission to restrict voter registrations. Post your Comment at www.regulations.gov/commenton/EA... Deadline: October 20, 11:59pm ET.

See: www.politicsplus.org/blog/2025/10...

14.10.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
ICE will be at the Super Bowl?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson ICE will be at the Super Bowl?

YOU HAVE TO LOVE JOSH JOHNSON: ICE on the lookout for "Criminal Illegal Aliens" at the Superbowl 2026 (with "average [ticket] prices around $9,772") www.youtube.com/shorts/FowcQ...

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been cancelled | The New Disney | LUBACH
YouTube video by LUBACH Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been cancelled | The New Disney | LUBACH

Warning: This is crude, and clever. I love the shot at Disney for bending the knee. The part of the video you want to watch starts at about 24 seconds. Video appears to be from the Netherlands, but I am not sure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRX...

You will need to cut and paste the URL address.

21.09.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep.

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February 4, 1939 NYT article: "Goebbels Ends Careers of Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime." Five comedians were denounced because "'they displayed a lack of any positive attitude toward National Socialism ... caused grave annoyance ... especially to party comrades'. "

20.09.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for posting this Claudia. I have read the Substack article and shared the link w/ those of use who share a Slack account. I am debating whether to post to LinkedIn...

19.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
DISNEY'S MESSAGE TO EMPLOYEES: SHUT YOUR TRAP: JIMMY KIMMEL: DONALD TRUMP: BRENDAN CARR: STEPHEN COL
YouTube video by COMMENT ON COMMERCIALS 2 DISNEY'S MESSAGE TO EMPLOYEES: SHUT YOUR TRAP: JIMMY KIMMEL: DONALD TRUMP: BRENDAN CARR: STEPHEN COL

In case you missed this on Steve Colbert: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVKC...

19.09.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2024 NIJ Journal on domestic terrorism: web.archive.org/web/20250912...

"Far-right attacks ... outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism ... far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists...."

18.09.2025 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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