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Notice DOJ doesn't talk about its efforts to obtain state voter files anymore. They are 0-20 in those cases and today is the beginning of the quiet period -- states can no longer do systematic removals of names from the voter rolls. TLDR: We won!🥳
so they're spite votes, his R favored stances ?
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2h agoFetterman: "I own mirrors. I know I'm an ugly guy."
🎁 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Bidenomics Was More Successful Than People Think
Conventional wisdom holds that Joe Biden’s bet on climate investment was a bust. The data suggest otherwise.
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The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 3h agoBiden’s bet that the Inflation Reduction Act could address climate change and create jobs for voters is widely considered to have been a bust—but this is the wrong lesson to draw from his administration’s experience, @leahstokes.bsky.social argues.
This guy, and his family, are Marco Rubio's literal sugar daddies.
Bloomberg News@bloomberg.com · 17h agoAlfonso Fanjul Jr., who helped build one of the world’s largest sugar empires after fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist takeover of Cuba, has died. He was 89.
Another GOP incumbent not seeking re-election. They’re all panicking about the midterms.
Governments are weaponising travel bans to silence dissent. By restricting movement, they isolate journalists, silence critics and prevent abuses from reaching an audience. Our new report with the University of Essex examines this growing global threat: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/how-...
How governments are weaponising travel bans to silence dissent - Index on Censorship
A major new report that looks at how dissidents are stopped from entering or leaving their countries
indexoncensorship.org
I watched cable news... I thought that less than 2% wins = complete mandate... We were told that this constituted a vibe shift and that the left should get with the fascist program.... What's changed? [OK offline again, lol]
Banks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS
Both of my sister’s family’s elder cats passed away earlier this year. While it took a bit longer than I expected, this weekend they adopted a new one. Sharing it here even though Bluesky notoriously doesn’t care much for cats.
Judge Wise finds that ICE coerced a 20-year-old Tongan man — admitted legally to the country three years ago — to sign a document accepting deportation, despite no criminal record or immigration proceedings against him. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The @financialtimes.com is doing a five part series on the United Arab Emirates—two articles published so far, both excellent. • UAE and Iran, by Andrew England and Nicolas Parasie: www.ft.com/content/6d2d... • UAE and Africa, by William Wallis and Peter Andringa: www.ft.com/content/a4c6...
The UAE’s bold gambit on Iran
It has quietly rebuilt economic and diplomatic ties while also deepening defence links to Israel and the US
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This country was not meant to be ruled by the whims of presidents and justices, but rather governed by a strong, forceful Congress. trib.al/KxQKI8V
How to Save Congress From the Supreme Court
Much of what ails us can be blamed on the steady degradation of the legislature as the other branches of government grabbed power for themselves. It’s time to start undoing the damage.
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power to the challengers that they prevail 😎
Dana Drugmand@danad1012.bsky.social · 2d agoIn June, the BLM quietly approved the Townsite Data Center project in Boulder City, Nevada - the first data center approval on public lands Environmental advocates warn it sets a dangerous precedent, & @biologicaldiversity.org & @sierraclub.org are challenging it www.sierraclub.org/sierra/trump...
The president’s Marine One helicopter took off from the White House Tuesday afternoon, but air-traffic controllers hadn’t halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as required under safety protocols.
The left: we want the Epstein files The right: we want the Epstein files The center: we want the Epstein files Trump: best I can do for you is Fauci’s diary, some lies about the reflecting pool, and a failed war in Iran
Teens to compete for thousands in seed funding to launch businesses at "Pitch Black" competition. blockclubchi.co/4pWdbmd
My brother in Christ, I spent 2024 imploring everyone who’d listen to vote for Harris. A Mike Rogers victory means that Trump gets one, if not two, more Supreme Court appointments. Factional squabbles are nowhere near as important as that.
JUST IN: Trump signals plan to reframe his suit against BBC. Likely to narrow Trump's claim to take out ref to damage to his businesses/brand. Needs judge's OK, but may limit BBC access to his financial data Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
Motion to Seal (Public) – #106 in Trump v. British Broadcasting Corporation (S.D. Fla., 1:25-cv-25894) – CourtListener.com
Motion to Seal (Public)
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My reaction watching this train wreck of a dumpster fire of a shitshow of an interview:
Coco Character's Jaw Drop Shock
ALT: Coco Character's Jaw Drop Shock
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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 19h ago🤯 Rep. Max Miller's interview with Jake Tapper was one of the most self-destructive things I've ever witnessed on cable news. Here's the whole thing:
You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayCornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"