I found a ‘dead’ person collecting Social Security in Seattle “Dead” Ned Johnson turns out to be very much alive. It took him weeks to convince the system he was breathing and to start clawing his benefits back.

The richest man in the world took over $5K out of this guy's bank account, claiming he was dead. The richest man in the world said he was saving money.

He was not dead.

Ripped headline from the New York Times that reads: Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting its Staff

President Trump and Republicans want to eliminate the Department of Education, cut funding for public education, and sell out Wisconsin’s kids and our schools—all so they can help pay for tax breaks to rich millionaires and billionaires.
 
I call bullshit.

Wait… I thought it was UV lights into our lungs?

This was said perfectly. Thank you!

This final note — on democracy and this economy - Marketplace This final note on the way out today … … about what’s happening in … … and to … … this economy right now … … an economy that I’m obliged to remind you … … affects everyone. A lot of what happens in Am...

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Yay! I’ve been waiting for you to join!

Yup! I traveled across town to go there instead of Walmart by my house. Now I’ll be ordering from Costco and shopping at Aldi.

Trump gave pardons to hundreds of violent Jan. 6 rioters. Here's what they did On his first day in the White House, President Donald Trump gave commutations and pardons to every defendant charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Many assaulted police.

Trump grants clemency to all defendants in Jan. 6 cases

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The party of law and order…

While I appreciate the sentiment, it’s way past time for common sense gun laws.

Oh good lord 🙄

This must be part of “protecting women whether they like it or not”

I just listened to this… so f-ing scary.

Things that make you go… hmmmmm….

The Science of Disagreeing Well : Up First from NPR What turns a playful debate into an angry, tearful argument? Or a cheerful Thanksgiving feast into a frosty dessert? America is heading into the holiday season after a divisive election season. So we're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.

We're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.

This is silly, I love reading, but the only way I can get through a book with a 2 year old and 10 mo old are my air pods and an audio book

I’m really hoping Cooke will go up against him again!

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

Some good news!

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I love this show, a great discussion on American exceptionalism.

Oklahoma Law Requires Ten Commandments To Be Displayed In Every Womb OKLAHOMA CITY—In an effort to provide all developing fetuses in the state with a thorough grounding in Judeo-Christian values, a new bill was signed into law Tuesday that requires the Ten Commandments...

Oklahoma Law Requires Ten Commandments To Be Displayed In Every Womb

Ugh this is ridiculous. If dems didn’t go republican light maybe more base would have showed up. I canvassed and talked to so many people in Wisconsin that were unhappy with the stance on Gaza and lack of support for trans rights. Enough so that they didn’t vote for Harris.