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Amplify the good stuff. Bring attention to topics in danger of falling off the radar. Focus on legit news in need of amplification. Remember: Carl Bernstein says, "Truth is not neutral." Christiane Amanpour, says be "truthful, not neutral."

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Hmmm... But... Epstein. Epstein. Epstein

12.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Renewed scrutiny of New Mexico ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein | CNN CNN News Central’s Sara Sidner speaks with New Mexico State Representative Marianna Anaya about authorities in her state searching Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch following the release of the Epstein fi...

www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/w... @cnn.com Epstein -- Zorro Ranch -- New Mexico

12.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump hits back at Republican Senate majority leader over Save America act John Thune refusing to alter rules to force a vote as US president says he won’t sign any legislation until bill is passed

Trump's doing a Pence on Senate majority leader Thume. Keep your eye on the midterms.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

12.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

@wyden.senate.gov @merkley.senate.gov

12.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And the buck stops where?

12.03.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PERINO: There was an X post that talked about a ship safely going through Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't true. People lost money. What have you done to ensure it doesn't happen again? Will you personally approve posts?

WRIGHT: Yes I will. I take full ownership. Very unfortunate. It won't happen again.

12.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 258 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 62 πŸ“Œ 15
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They either didn't know Iran would shut down the Strait of Hormuz or they knew and didn't have a plan.

Either way - just totally clear they don't give a damn about what this war means for hardworking Americans.

12.03.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 1298 πŸ” 405 πŸ’¬ 117 πŸ“Œ 25

Working class Americans - with their lives, with their tax dollars, at the same time this same President tells us we cannot afford healthcare.

12.03.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The President of the United States decided to take the country into war. House and Senate Republicans? They voted against the War Powers resolutions - and gave him the green light to do so on his own.

One man decides. Who pays for it?

12.03.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

@philinvestigates.com @nc5official.bsky.social

12.03.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Consumers paid for Trump’s illegal tariffs. These companies may profit. President Trump imposed sweeping global tariffs during his first year as president.

4. NONE of these companies responded. It appears that they are planning to pocket the money.

So far only two companies have announced plans to offer consumers refunds or discounts: FedEx and Costco.

12.03.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 86 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

Yet another reason to enjoy Costco. [and now FedEx]

12.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, yes, American Exceptionalism: the Palantir edition.

Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Jane Addams, FDR, MLK, etc would all be so proud.

Avoiding all products from co's led by amoral nuts takes work, but Palantir/Thiel/Karp empire is a good place to start.

12.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 317 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 2
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Rent, food or health care? People make tough choices amid rising health costs, debt Nearly 2 in 5 people skipped or delayed needed medical care or didn't fill a prescription in the past year because they couldn't afford it.

Sensing a pattern here. This story is from 2023.πŸ‘‡

"Half of working-age Americans struggle to pay for health care, and 1 in 3 Americans owe money to a hospital, doctor, or other health care provider, a new survey shows."

www.usatoday.com/story/news/h... Story by Ken Alltucker USA Today [10/26/2023]

12.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/h... NY Times 3/12/2026

12.03.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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20 White House cabinet members have directed at least $30 million to benefit Trump - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington The $30 million comes in the form of political contributions, property visits, stock holdings and donations to White House-related funds.

At least 14 cabinet members have made political contributions to Trump-aligned 2024 groups.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is the biggest donor, pouring at least $20 million into Trump's political apparatus.

12.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2
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Seattle council passes yearlong ban on new immigration detention centers The moratorium focuses on land use concerns with a new facility, rather than immigration enforcement, but the intent is clear to people for and against the bill.

Seattle council passes yearlong ban on new immigration detention centers

10.03.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaves Seattle for Miami Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has departed his longtime home of Seattle for Miami, he announced this week on social media.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaves Seattle for Miami

11.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bellevue College to rededicate β€˜Never Again is Now’ mural defaced in 2020 Bellevue College plans to add the mural by Erin Shigaki as a permanent artwork. It will be formally installed in May, the college said.

Bellevue College to rededicate β€˜Never Again is Now’ mural defaced in 2020

12.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Zero in on Stephen Miller as a supervillain Democrats should make Trump’s unlikable adviser the face of the GOP

"Will Democrats make the obnoxious and unlikable Stephen Miller a key target in their midterms messaging? Will they run against Miller’s extremism and in solidarity with the vital contributions of immigrants?"

Strongly agree with @markjacob.bsky.social here:
www.stopthepresses.news/p/zero-in-on...

09.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 507 πŸ” 141 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 12

@stephruhle.bsky.social @velshi.com

12.03.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Paxton vs. Cornyn Is a Choice Between Two MAGA Flavors Both are awful. Both are Trumpy. One also happens to be extravagantly corrupt.

I agree with @jilldlawrence.bsky.social -- James Talarico has a chance of pulling off a Texas Senate victory. It's decency vs. MAGA.

www.thebulwark.com/p/paxton-vs-...

12.03.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

There's a reason the Republicans in Texas, heck, in the US are afraid of James Talarico. Give him 1 minute. Just 1 minute. He can do more in that time to engage with everyone (religion not required) than most Republicans can muster in a lifetime. Sincerity. Hope. Decency.

bsky.app/profile/team...

12.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.

The war in the Middle East has caused the β€œthe largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as Iran stepped up its attacks on tankers in the region. Here's what to know.

12.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 4
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Is Congress so out of their depth that they simply can’t handle regulating AI? @sarahshoker.bsky.social thinks there is a lot of room for tech professionals to help educate them and Paul Scharre says hearings would be a good start.

12.03.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

10 minutes. πŸ‘πŸ‘

"Major impacts on civics and democracy when a small number of the richest people in the world can own most of the big major journalism outlets in our country." @arimelber.bsky.social @ms.now

12.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MAGA-CNN THROWDOWN: Ari on the billionaire battle to control your news, films & future
MAGA-CNN THROWDOWN: Ari on the billionaire battle to control your news, films & future YouTube video by MS NOW

MAGA-CNN THROWDOWN: Ari on the billionaire battle to control your news, films & future:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdFi...

11.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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www.mediaite.com Ari Melber Breaks Down Secret FBI Log Raising New Questions About Epstein’s Death

WATCH: MS NOW’s Ari Melber Raises New Questions About Epstein’s Death in Splashy Deep Dive #Mediaite

12.03.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

β€œTypically, people familiar with [DHS] say, a candidate that green wouldn’t have gotten an interview for a junior position, much less be hired to run operations. According to LinkedIn..Fugate’s leadership experience comes from having served as secretary general of a Model United Nations club”

12.03.2026 03:37 πŸ‘ 169 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 2

Do the good folks in Arizona know this? Might be a good time to touch base with family and friends and share what you know.

PS: Every call to an elected official carries the weight of at least 100 constituents. They need to hear when they get it right AND when they don't.

☎️☎️

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