Thanks to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, our democracy is being hammered by billionaires.

www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.

Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.

Four giants control 80% of meat processing.

A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.

The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S. The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S.

The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S. n.pr/4i4exY4

*Every single* institution, organization, and individual who caved into Trump already looks worse for having done so.

And every one that stood up continues to look better.

Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.

He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

There’s a Botulism Outbreak. What Do You Need to Know?

An outbreak of botulism tied to contaminated baby formula has sickened at least 23 infants since August. The formula, from the company ByHeart, has been recalled, but botulism is a continuing, if rare, threat. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally during crown prince’s visit - International Herald President Trump announced the designation at a White House dinner, cementing a strategic partnership with Riyadh alongside new defense and nuclear agreements.

Trump has designated Saudi Arabia a "Major Non-NATO Ally."
The status gives Riyadh priority access to U.S. military tech and cements a new strategic defense pact.

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Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi:

"A lot of people didn't like that gentleman... Things happen... He knew nothing about it."

A US intelligence report concluded that bin Salman personally "approved an operation" to "kill or capture" Khashoggi.

New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills

As energy bills soar, past due balances to utility companies jumped nearly 10% from last year.

Instead of working to bring down prices like he promised, Trump is instead boosting power-hungry AI data centers that enrich his Big Tech billionaire allies.

Federal Court Blocks Texas’ Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

Federal Court Blocks Texas’ Republican-Friendly Congressional Map www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...

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SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.

Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.

Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.

Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich It is our solemn duty to ensure he is remembered for all he has done and may still do to destroy US democracy

The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/16/us-coin-trump

C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time

“If the outbreak cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization, which it has had for 25 years.” NYT

In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.

As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.

Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.

Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Why I Changed My Mind About the Shutdown ‘Surrender.’ Seven days ago, I thought we were seeing another episode of ‘DACO’: Dems Always Chicken Out. Now I think a deal I opposed is giving anti-Trump forces a stronger hand.

Why I changed my mind about the shutdown.

fallows.substack.com/p/why-i-chan...

(Paywall near the end.)

Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.

UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.

Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.

This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.

Trump: I had an MRI and the result was outstanding. Reporter: Was it your brain? Trump: I have no idea what they analyzed, but whatever they analyzed, they analyzed it well.

Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing

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She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.

Federal workers who criticized Trump during shutdown put on leave

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In Kansas and elsewhere, some state lawmakers are skeptical of the redistricting rush Kansas Republican leaders couldn't rally enough support this fall for a special session on redistricting. It's just one example of lawmakers pushing back on a new round of partisan gerrymandering.

Kansas Republicans are cool to Trump's redistricting drive

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Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."

Good work by COURIER @couriernewsroom.bsky.social

One of many examples of the new journalistic models evolving to fill existing-journalism voids.

Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:

wapo.st/448fDw6

81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.

Wall Street reckons with life under Zohran Mamdani New York City's CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.

New York City's CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.