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Lawyer for Epstein Survivors: It's consistent with what we've been seeing from the Department of Justice for quite some time now. It's an incompetent coverup. They're trying to cover up documents, to withhold documents, to keep things from the public, but worse, they're not good at it.

This new file released appears to show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussing visiting Epstein's island in 2012.

Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.

Screenshot of an X.com post by a verified account labeled ‘Congressman Shri Th…’ posted 17 hours ago. The post says a constituent named TJ Sabula, described as a UAW worker, was suspended after an incident involving Donald Trump. It calls the situation unacceptable, criticizes ‘MAGA’ regarding the First Amendment, and includes an explicit insult directed at Trump. The post ends with an allegation about Trump.

It really gets under that orange skin, so I say, let him hear it everywhere he goes.

We haven’t forgotten about the Epstein files. This isn’t going away, Donald. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TdD8bmSU-g

“Starting on Day One, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.”

—Donald Trump, August 2024

This is a fair point.

Oh look, another bold-faced lie from JD Vance.

BREAKING: Trump makes his first appearance at the US Open. There were audible boos and a few light claps.

Important to stress the stadium is at most 10% full and the start time has been pushed to 2:30pm ET.

Socialism is what they called public power.

Socialism is what they called social security. 
 
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
 
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.

—Harry Truman, 1952

flippers up

A penguin pointing w a stick at a pic sitting on an easel of a Tesla w a pigeon flying over head pooping on it as 3 pigeons look on

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Back home this weekend! 💪

Krew du Vieux is gonna be lit!!!!

Andy Borowitz on Substack It didn’t end well for the people who drank Jim Jones’s Kool-Aid.

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YOUR CARABAO CUP FINALISTS 😍

St. James' Park.
Wednesday.

Howay the Lads 👊

A tweet from Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) includes a dialogue between a reporter and Karoline Leavitt. The reporter asks: "Egg prices have skyrocketed since President Trump took office. So what specifically is he doing to lower those costs?" Leavitt responds: "When Joe Biden was in the Oval Office or upstairs sleeping -- I'm not so sure -- egg prices increased 65 percent." Below this text, there is an image from a Fox News broadcast showing Karoline Leavitt at a White House press briefing with the caption "BREAKING NEWS: WHITE HOUSE HOLDS FIRST PRESS BRIEFING."

“But Joe Biden…” is going to be their go-to. Press, don’t let them get away with it.

The most important protector of workers' rights you've never heard of Listen now | Why Jennifer Abruzzo is critical

For the last four years, Jennifer Abruzzo vigorously defended workers' rights and cracked down on union-busters as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board.

She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.

Trump just fired her.

Robert Reich explains what people can do to beat Trump, stop our move towards oligarchy and kickstart a new era of people-powered democracy.Watch More: Why B... How Citizens United Got Us Trump | Robert Reich

Trump is the consequence rather than the cause of the anti-democratic surge.

Here's how the Supreme Court's infamous Citizens United decision — issued 15 years ago today — overwhelmed our political system with money and brought us to our current moment.

Happy birthday Fabricio Coloccini

"Oh Coloccini..." 🎶🥳

Unmasking the Anti-Democracy Agenda of Project 2025 Democracy Docket spoke with voting rights experts, pro-democracy advocates, and right-wing extremist researchers about how Project 2025 could upend democracy.

It’s no secret that Project 2025 would seriously alter just about every aspect of American life.

Here's what experts are most concerned about.

Our Wins Of The Week To most of us, in light of the election result and the impending swearing-in of Donald Trump to his second term in office, it would appear Trump got away with everything.

More strong Biden economic news? Check. More legal losses for Trump? Check. This Week in Wins rounds it all up—catch up here 👇

We’re now in the Second Gilded Age. As in the first, America’s wealth is in the hands of a few, conspicuous consumption exists alongside homelessness and hun... From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich

Folks, we're living in a Second Gilded Age.

It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the First Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.

The sunlight through the stained glass windows at Jimmy Carter’s funeral in the National Cathedral. 🙏

Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at Unusu…

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.

This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.

Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.

THREAD: Our hearts are with everyone being impacted by the widespread California wildfires. Please consider using or sharing these vital resources if you or someone you know is in the disaster’s path. We will update this thread as more information or resources become available:

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That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.

Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.

21 December 2024

Happy Solstice to planet Earth and all its residents. For the next half year, daylight gets longer north of the Equator and shorter south of the Equator.

Confirming that yes, contrary to what many people think, days get **longer** in the Winter and **shorter** in the Summer.

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚