Before the president gets on television tonight to peddle lies and conspiracy theories, here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen. We won, and he lost.

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NEW: Across Africa, the State Department has demanded access to health data for millions of people as a condition of giving countries billions of dollars in aid needed to address HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and other illnesses.

“Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns

The United States is requiring access to health data as part of lifesaving aid deals with African countries. The U.S. says the data will be aggregated and anonymized, but privacy experts fear the info...

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so, this is deeply, deeply horrifying thedreydossier.substack.com/p/i-found-a-...

I found a second vote.gov — and it's registered to the White House

There is a moment in every investigation where the thing you have been looking for finds you instead.

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Reminder to stay resistant and read some banned books. A book I picked up off the banned table this week was Watership Down. I read this as a teen and even though its easily one of my top 10 favorite books, I didn’t own it. May be time to give a reread. I still have vivid memories of this book.

Hey, y'all! Wanted you to hear it from me: I'm running for president of The National Association of Black Journalists! I'm so excited for the opportunity to lead at this moment in our profession and our organization. I hope you'll support me and spread the word! #Errin4NABJ

EXCLUSIVE: A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.

A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data

A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.

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Joy's final finale: "Much love to everyone who made #TheReidOut great & a special love shout out to our amazing #reiders, our audience. I love running into you in the airport & in these streets & on social media. I could not love or appreciate you more." WATCH MORE: www.facebook.com/TheReidOut/v...

✅ NEW by me: Apple and Costco are not alone in taking a strong stand on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). The list of corporate giants pushing back on the 'anti-woke' #DEI backlash is growing in 2025. www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi... via @thequeenzone.bsky.social

DEI Isn’t Dying: These Companies Are Standing Strong Against 'Anti-Woke' Backlash in 2025

Despite pressure, many companies remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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