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$62B deficit, five months early: Russia’s economy runs on fumes Russia’s 2025 budget deficit hit $62B by July — 25% over its annual target. The Kremlin faces mounting pressure, but won’t cut war spending.

Russia accidentally admits what it denied for three years: war is breaking its economy
Russia just admitted something it has spent three years denying: the war is breaking its economy. According to Russian Finance Ministry data

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DOCTORS W/O BORDERS: “‘This is not aid. This is orchestrated killing’ draws on medical data, patient testimonies — what has been branded “aid distribution” (secured by 🇺🇸 armed contractors) is institutionalised starvation & dehumanisation.” www.msf.org/not-aid-orch...

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“Even in darkness, there is incandescence—the flicker flames of everyday people fixed on the side of morality. I want to recognize myself in the mirror when this ends… Make yourself recognizable with me. Together, we can build an America we believe in.”

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Tomorrow morning I offer my thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. I explain how it went from it being a law celebrated by both parties to something the GOP wants killed--and why SCOTUS may grant their wish.

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YouTube video by Aaron Parnas NEWS: Democrats Escalate Redistricting Rhetoric as they "Fight Fire With Fire"

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DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show Communities across the region still need to be reimbursed for about a hundred projects including debris removal, waste water treatment repairs, roads and bridges, damaged buildings and parks, as well ...

The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.

Jim Lovell: Astronaut who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth dies aged 97 The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97

A great piece on the BBC News website about Jim Lovell, who seems to hwve been an completely decent and honourable individual unlike the massive pile of disgusting shit in the WH and elsewhere.

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Maddow: U.S. profoundly changed by authoritarian leader; 'We're beyond waiting and seeing now' Rachel Maddow points out that the thing most Americans were dreading has come to pass, and the United States has changed profoundly in only six months of authoritarian rule. "We have a consolidating d...

I like Maddow's consistent approach: Tell the hard truth, then turn it into inspiration. Yes, we're here. And millions are fighting daily in whatever way they can, pulling together, being creative, giving up their free time, risking the consequences.

Proud.

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We're just calling like we see it.

Nothing wrong with telling the truth.

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The CEO-to-worker pay ratio at S&P 500 companies last year was 285-to-1. The median employee would have had to start working in the year 1740 to earn what the average CEO received in 2024. Is it any wonder why so many think the system is rigged?

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I hope everyone is happy.

I’m Not Panicking. I’m Outraged. Read more here.

Each time I’m targeted, the volume of hate I receive — online and in correspondence — spikes. Some of it is deranged. Much of it is antisemitic. And it’s deeply conspiratorial. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/im-n...

Ghislaine Maxwell has been barred from participating in service dog training while in prison because of her crimes.

I feel like if prison officials don't trust you around dogs, you shouldn't be eligible for a pardon under any circumstances.

@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "A rightwing blogger, who has credentials at the WH, came to an area where some of the legislators are staying and started reporting online about it. He then put up a map and put a pin on the map and said, 'This is where these Texas legislators are.' So that started this."

Virginia Giuffre’s brother: Calling it a hoax is a complete disgrace to everything that my sister has worked for, everything these survivors have worked for and continue to fight for… And that feels very uncompassionate coming from somebody that’s the leader of our country.

Grocery stores that have been eating the cost of tariffs are about to pump the brakes. Some are looking to be more transparent about the coming price hikes.

Starting tomorrow, new tariffs of 15% to 50% hit a wide range of food items.

If you’ve got a household food budget, this is a must-watch.

Props to this BADASS woman who confronted fraudulent Senator Rick Scott in a coffee shop.

These cretins should not be allowed one moment of peace in public.

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@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Texas Rangers can come to Illinois and enjoy our lakefront, but they're not arresting anybody and taking them away."