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I put my faith in science.

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I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?

Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)

11.11.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2748    πŸ” 998    πŸ’¬ 104    πŸ“Œ 67
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Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map Read more here.

The biggest democracy news of the day and its only 11am! www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

11.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6702    πŸ” 1665    πŸ’¬ 118    πŸ“Œ 66

The Republican party is a functioning crime syndicate, Ken.

11.11.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Pardons the Husband of a Republican Congressional Ally

Grifty Grafty: Let my felons go.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...

11.11.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yes he's a big nothing.

10.11.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yes, we're shocked! Shocked!

10.11.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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yes.

09.11.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot

Pay attention, Gulf Coast and Atlantic coast states. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...

09.11.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The statue of liberty in New York with he mouth sewed by Donald Trump signature.

The statue of liberty in New York with he mouth sewed by Donald Trump signature.

Trump’s signature by Darco🀐

09.11.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We know Trump is heartless & soulless, but how much of this can the GOP put up with?

09.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

well. it's roundish with a big hole in the center.

09.11.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

and now they're free, free, free to do something useful.

09.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

how much influence can politicians really have on affordability?

09.11.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Were you at a polo match?

09.11.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Someone should go there and show them the clips of Trump's Great Gatsby party. I bet they'd be so happy to know he's having fun.

08.11.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2560    πŸ” 1208    πŸ’¬ 79    πŸ“Œ 35

Take a breather, Marc. You earned it.

09.11.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up β€˜Trump’

Shouldn't the backside have a picture of his backside his minions can kiss it?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...

09.11.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

what's a newspaper?

08.11.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The cormorant might not agree.

08.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How do members of the GOP look at themselves in the mirror every morning knowing they are helping starve their constituents?

08.11.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sour grapes. The election is over Mamdani won. Deal with it.

08.11.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a white shirt and blue tie is smiling while sitting in front of a crowd . ALT: a man in a white shirt and blue tie is smiling while sitting in front of a crowd .

You know who didn’t cancel hundreds of flights?

07.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 380    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

well played.

08.11.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

nice tie.

08.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yes i always remember eating chocolate after i've eaten chocolate, even boring over-sweetened milk chocolate.

08.11.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Crane in repose.

08.11.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marc Elias Named 'Human Rights Hero' by American Bar Association Civil Rights and Social Justice Section

NEWS: Marc Elias has been named a "Human Rights Hero" by @americanbar.org's Civil Rights and Social Justice Section.

"If you care about the survival of our democracy, you should familiarize yourself with his work," Section member Bobbi M. Bittker wrote.
elias.law/newsroom/pre...

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Live Updates: Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Trump to Curtail Food Stamp Funding

Barbarians.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

08.11.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ironic: He's got the (racist) cops self-deporting from New York.

08.11.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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