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Cranky. Old. Queer.

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I'm thinking today of all my fellow veterans but especially the more than 5,000 trans service members and their families who were kicked out of the military this year despite being highly qualified and serving honorably. This injustice will be a stain on our nation's history.

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Judith Wishnia, a retired professor of history and women's studies in New York says: "I'm 94, and I told my doctor I hope I live to see him in jail."

Judith Wishnia, a retired professor of history and women's studies in New York says: "I'm 94, and I told my doctor I hope I live to see him in jail."

From a Washington Post story titled "How women feel about Trump’s presidency"

11.11.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6714    πŸ” 920    πŸ’¬ 103    πŸ“Œ 73

This is correct

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If you're bleeding internally you just uhh call around and compare health care plans. Make a budget spreadsheet and see what you can afford. Do I have to spell it out for you. I have a ballroom to build

11.11.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4486    πŸ” 693    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 18
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What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...

Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.

Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.

11.11.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 914    πŸ” 522    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 41
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In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin A leading liberal politician has quit in fear of her physical safety. It is a crushing setback for democracy in one of the world’s most open societies, says journalist Martin Gelin

In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin

10.11.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 126    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11

How is it even possible to so completely misread moment? After Nov 4th clear verdicts, immediate Senate Democrats capitulation is beyond weakβ€”it's political malpractice😑

Nov 4th voters message was 'deafening'. 8 Senate Democrats responded with utter failure of political instinct

10.11.2025 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 244    πŸ” 128    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 109
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Governor Gavin Newsom on Twitter a few moments ago
Regarding Democrat Senators who caved
Agree with you Governor πŸ’―

10.11.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4508    πŸ” 985    πŸ’¬ 79    πŸ“Œ 42

Maybe Zohran Mamdani should have come out for ending the shutdown so Democratic Senators could have opposed it.

10.11.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1538    πŸ” 249    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 3

They want you to leave your phones at home so you can’t take video of them. If you leave your phone at home, take a go-pro with you. Cameras out, America!

08.11.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3197    πŸ” 1588    πŸ’¬ 149    πŸ“Œ 54
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"Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth."
-- Jean Baudrillard, America
#BookSky

08.11.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the link!

05.11.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump Is an Albatross

oops here is the gift link

05.11.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1302    πŸ” 260    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 19
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β€˜I’m never surprised when I read about a woman murdering a man’: Helen Garner on her Baillie Gifford prize-winning diaries Her first book outraged Australian critics – but now she’s scooped the UK’s top nonfiction prize. She talks about female anger, becoming cool at 82 – and why winning made her feel like a stunned mullet

β€˜I’m never surprised when I read about a woman murdering a man’: Helen Garner on her Baillie Gifford prize-winning diaries

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The Democrats’ Patriotic Vanguard A small group of lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds prefigured Harris’s overtly patriotic campaign.

β€œWe want to turn the page past the divisiveness, the angriness, and just focus on brass tacks, good policy, and governance"
That was how @abigailspanberger.com began her campaign. From last year:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

05.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1038    πŸ” 170    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 8

Seems like a good time for the Speaker of the House to swear in Rep. Grijalva.

05.11.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 22098    πŸ” 3721    πŸ’¬ 244    πŸ“Œ 114

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

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Do you want to laugh?

Democrat Aftab Pureval has been re-elected as the Mayor of Cincinnati.

His Republican opponent, Cory Bowman, is JD Vance’s half-brother.

A landslide loss: 81.7% - 18.3%

05.11.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1289    πŸ” 207    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 16
The mayor of New York City

The mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, a major defeat for MAGA, Israel, Cuomo and the Trump regime.

05.11.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1965    πŸ” 209    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 24
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM

05.11.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11118    πŸ” 2313    πŸ’¬ 93    πŸ“Œ 177

β€œDonald Trump - since I know you’re listening - I have four words for you. TURN THE VOLUME UP.” - Mamdani

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Mamdani's speech ends and Steinway goes wild.

05.11.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 677    πŸ” 96    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

It’s enraging the extent to which the corporate media is not relentlessly covering and showing this brutality.

03.11.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1100    πŸ” 503    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 10
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They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.

Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50

03.11.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9115    πŸ” 3102    πŸ’¬ 140    πŸ“Œ 112
A rectangular pin that looks like a red and white name tag. It says "Hello, I'm tired".

A rectangular pin that looks like a red and white name tag. It says "Hello, I'm tired".

Today's Low Quality Ad is for this "Hello, I'm Tired" pin.

The plan: We all wear this pin. Every day.

The result: No more small talk. I'm tired. You're tired. No need to elaborate.
collabs.shop/f83pfl

03.11.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
Surveillance Self-Defense We’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a member-supported non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty-five years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting you and your friends from online spying. Read the BASICS to find out how online surveillance works. Dive into our TOOL GUIDES for instructions...

Protecting your privacy doesn't have to be scary. Check out our Surveillance Self-Defense guides for step-by-step tutorials for keeping your data and devices secure. ssd.eff.org/

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Direct action gets the goods

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