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Proud Democrat | Siberian Husky Walker | Married ๐ 47 years | Amateur Drought Gardener |
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Arno River in Florence... a window view.
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Acyn
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Wilson: I guarantee you there are 10 reporters in D.C. right now who know exactly what Mitch McConnellโs medical status is. Theyโre not reporting it.ย If Iโm Beshear, brother, just declare the election. And if they want to prove that Mitch McConnell is alive and well, go do it.
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Dean Obeidallah
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Michael Fanone's take on Lindsey Graham is one of the most powerful I've read:
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Lindsey Graham will be remembered for stealing a supreme court seat during Obama's presidency. From NYT...
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The RSF, backed by United Arab Emirates, is committing genocide in Sudan. Why do we hear so little about this? Why are we selling weapons to UAE ? Does UAE investment in Trump business (incl. crypto) impact our UAE policy? gift article
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/o...
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Opinion | In Sudan, a Preventable Atrocity (Gift Article)
Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan are bracing for their city to be overrun by a militia notorious for committing atrocities.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/sudan-atrocity-africa-rsf.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xFA.SylK.oCPo_cR9IfIQ&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center
A Democratic senator says whistleblowers have alleged numerous problems with rushed reconstruction of the Kennedy Center. Sen.
https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-center-whistleblowers-trump-democratic-senator-construction-124507bd76de61b812daf555a52e2edf
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Wave energy in Michigan... very cool!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
Researchers on Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, are trying to find a more reliable form of power using local resources
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/09/remote-island-wave-power-energy-security-beaver-island-lake-michigan
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Khashoggi's Ghost
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Hunter Biden was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former
Overstock.com
CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known 2020 election denier, accused Biden of an $800 million bribery scheme involving Iran but failed to present evidence.
thehill.com/regulation/c...
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Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known denier โฆ
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5963916-hunter-biden-awarded-over-1-million-overstock-defamation-case/
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The Tennessee Holler
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: โAny senator who votes to confirm Todd Blanche should know โ youโre now part of the cover-up. Youโre complicit in the cover-up if you vote to confirm the Todd Blanche for attorney general, who has led the cover-up of the Epstein Files.โ
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Reesh
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"A chaotic and vengeful president."
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What happens when Trump doesn't get his way | 60 Minutes Australia
YouTube video by 60 Minutes Australia
https://youtube.com/shorts/21u9wCwxAFI?is=b96tszR0_o_3cKRa
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ICE dressed up as media...not sure who you're fooling.
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Cameramen with ICE wearing โmediaโ vests in Connecticut detainment
YouTube video by CT Insider
https://youtube.com/shorts/fmXlGjO4dfA?is=pjqMqd56ng6Jladq
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David Cay Johnston
3 days ago
Political art of the day award winner:
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Amee Vanderpool
3 days ago
ICE claims that Araujo drove into one of their SUVs with his van and then tried to run over an agent. There were no marks on the van and KHOU11's Jeremy Rogalski found surveillance footage showing ICE chasing Araujo and cutting him off. Renee Good all over again.
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Leslie Groff was Epstein's assistant for 18 years. Victims said they met her in person yet she insists she didn't know of his criminal behavior or that they were underage. Literally unbelievable!
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Epstein survivors say his longtime assistant lied to Congress
YouTube video by CNN
https://youtube.com/shorts/r4k-FAWSV9A?is=lgOrfY_8114ehba2
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Jeff Rudd ๐ฎ๐ช ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ธ
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The supposed free speech absolutist censors checkable facts from being shared.
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Jack Hopkins-The Original
4 days ago
She Waited Seven Years for a Check That Cleared in Three Hours: The E. Jean Carroll payout is a masterclass in the one thing the powerful hate most: a deadline they signed themselves.
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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4 days ago
Well, now that you mention it!
#humor
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4 days ago
It's called "complicity"
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Marc Elias
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๐จBREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will introduce new legislation making ballot seizure before they are counted and certified by a state or county official a felony. In a July 4 recorded speech, Newsom was not shy about who the law targets.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Gavin Newsom wants to make seizing ballots a felony
The California governor plans to introduce new legislation targeting "federal interference" in elections.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/gavin-newsom-wants-to-make-seizing-ballots-felony/
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MeidasTouch
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a public letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell requesting a full update on his health, citing weeks of limited information since McConnellโs June 14 hospitalization. Beshear called for transparency about his ability to serve.
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Alt National Park Service
5 days ago
The DOJ is conducting a fishing expedition in an attempt to manufacture criminal cases against election workers. Weโre thankful that a federal judge in Georgia blocked the Trump administration from subpoenaing the names and identifying information of election workers in Fulton County.
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ABC fights back against FCC regulators in dispute over 'The View' and equal time rules
ABC is continuing to fight back forcefully against efforts by federal regulators to reopen the question of whether its popular talk show โThe Viewโ is subject to equal time rules.
https://apnews.com/article/abc-view-fcc-equal-time-9c0449a4bf7340afb0c09fe8f466a356
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New lawsuit alleges U.S. shared asylum application details with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/07/g-s1-132294/lawsuit-asylum-iran
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So Ken Paxton voted in elections where he was ineligible to vote and the Texas punishment is up to 20 years in prison. Hmmm...
www.texastribune.org/2026/07/07/k...
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Dr. Jack Brown
5 days ago
Overturn a red card? Let's overturn that red hat.
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Kat Benjamin
6 days ago
In Trumpland only useful idiots get hired, not competent, qualified people.
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Just a Dad ๐
6 days ago
Donald Trump Jr became an owner and advisor to a company that wants to ship guns through the mail โฆbut thatโs been illegal for nearly a century โฆso his father just rescinded that rule โฆto help his company. Itโs not a coincidence. Itโs corruption.
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@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social
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The Houston Chronicle, largest newspaper in Houston endorse James Talarico! ๐ Writing, โTexans deserve better than Ken Paxtonโs moral rotโโฆ Paxtonโs documented deeds prove heโs a man of low character, lacking integrity. An extremely very poor candidate for an even more powerful political office.
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Itโs corruption on steroids in plain sight. He doesnโt even try to hide that heโs looting US and cashing in on insider trading. Heโs the most corrupt president in American history.
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The Tennessee Holler
7 days ago
PASTOR LORAN LIVINGSTON (@CentralChurchNC): โThere has never been a Christian nation, and never will be. You donโt live in one now. A Christian nation wouldnโt have killed and displaced 20 million Native Americans, or thought owning slaves was pleasing to God.โ
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Ron Filipkowski
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It seems like someone is trying to send a message.
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www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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ICE finds a new way to dodge Congress about a secret protester database
New letters show ICE shifting its rhetoricโand Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Max Frost demanding answers.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/ice-domestic-terrorists-database-ed-markey-letter/
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Boricuabc2
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IF I announce Im robbing a bank today, and actually rob the bank, am I exonerated because I told u. OF course not. SO why is TRUMP
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Charles Keener
10 days ago
The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States has voted overwhelmingly to recognize Israelโs war in Gaza as a genocide and to divest from Palantir Technologies and General Electric Aerospace over their ties to Israelโs military and intelligence services.
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Edward Kurdyla
10 days ago
Laugh. Cry. Both. Now, what could possibly go wrong on Saturday when the folks who fixed the Reflecting Pool, staged the Great (and empty) American State Fair, and built this stage, shoot off 850,000 fireworks instead of the usual 20,000.
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Aaron Parnas
10 days ago
The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.
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M Meerkat
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THIS ๐ HERE FOR SURE.......
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Agreed! Mt Olive pickles are delicious, especially their bread and butter pickles, AND they're an ethical company! I'll never buy another pickle brand! ๐
add a skeleton here at some point
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The Tennessee Holler
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Spot the difference
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The many ways Trump is trying to disrupt elections... please vote like your country depends on it. gift article
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The Many Ways Trump Is Trying to Tip the Scales for the Midterms (Gift Article)
Hereโs how President Trump is using the powers of his office to try to reshape the rules governing the midterms and future elections.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/07/02/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-strategies.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.OoHH.29aGtZ3QG8Ch&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Joe Roberts ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ธ
11 days ago
Hereโs some straight talk from someone who knows some things.
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The Liberal BoJack
11 days ago
Last year, the president of the United States asked Americans to sacrifice for his tariffs while he pocketed $2 billion.
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Jayne4Freedom
11 days ago
When we use our 1st Amendment rights to tell this Corrupt President we don't like it. No one should be arrested.
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Christopher Webb
11 days ago
THIS IS WHAT IS CALLED FOR UNDER FASCISM โ BRAVERY Before the attacks & the hot takes start, a few facts: Major Jason Watson is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a career logistics officer, a NATO officer, and a decorated veteran who volunteered for a 365-day tour in Afghanistanโฆ ๐งต
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AgentJoeMcJoe ๐บ๐ธ
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The most corrupt "president" in history, Donny Trumpy has made over$1,000,000,000 in one year. So he's getting richer while 90% of us are getting poorer. This should be a major issue, maybe the only issue in the midterms.
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Bill Kristol
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This billboard is up this week in 16 states around the country, courtesy of
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Marty Taylor
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I love the look on Ken Paxtonโs face when realizes he is busted traveling to Iceland with a girlfriend. This will be played on a loop here in Texas Texans want to know why Paxton is spending July 4 in Iceland instead of Texas. Does Ken Paxton hate freedom?
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Ken Paxton CAUGHT on Camera... Then THIS Happened ๐ #Texas #Politics #Shorts
YouTube video by Lamont Tyson
https://youtube.com/shorts/IWcC49beIwE?si=AHI1qbAR6r6VXx6C
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Norah ๐ค
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The WH canceled his show less than 2 hrs before he was supposed to perform due to rain concerns but even local forecasters from NBC4 stated ahead of the event that there was little to no concern for severe weather and it ended up not raining ๐ฅด He hasnโt posted on Insta since he posted this ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
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