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Between seizing ballots in Georgia, trying to leverage Minnesota to turn over its sensitive voter data, and political prosecutions, the DOJ is laying the groundwork to subvert the 2026 elections. I created Democracy Docket for times like this. Help it grow by supporting it now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Government | Harvard University Browse the latest Government courses from Harvard University.

Another big FU from Harvard… free online courses on the US government, the US constitution, civic engagement, and more.

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Pulitzer Prizes Public Service Winner: ProPublica. Image (right) displays headline that reads: Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potentially Lifesaving Care.

JUST IN: ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, which exposes the fatal consequences of abortion bans, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

This is the second consecutive year we’ve been awarded this distinction and our eighth Pulitzer: www.propublica.org/series/life-...

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Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file…

Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.

We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds…

People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

(Published Dec. 2024)

A beginner’s guide to using Signal You don’t have to be a government official to use it.

A beginner’s guide to using Signal

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@rooseveltinstitute.org & @pkrugman.bsky.social: a great fit! Excited to see what you produce together
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Why we’ll have a recession Trump wants to get it over early in his term, so he and his fellow billionaires can buy up everything cheap and then enjoy the ride upward

What’s really going on with the economy?

I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.

They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...

Oh, so that's how science works...

It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.

A French university is offering ‘scientific asylum’ for US talent. The brain drain has started | Alexander Hurst The Trump administration is cutting funding, while specifically targeting institutions like Columbia. No wonder academics want out, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

Dear scientists and students of science, please read. There may be a place for you to continue your learning, research and scientific and medical work.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

JP Morgan expects Japan, EU, and China to outperform the US in the next 10-15 years.
How’s that for “winning”?
#EconSky

The FDIC Is Being Dismantled—Most Won’t Realize Until It’s Too Late They are dismantling deposit protections before you notice—and making sure the wealthy move their money first. By the time the system locks down, you won’t have time to. Here’s how to get ahead of it.

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Does he have a work visa?

Reminder: If you’re sharing information, protect yourself. Documents and communications often contain hidden watermarks, intentional typos, odd punctuation, inconsistent spacing, or stylized phrasing—all designed to uniquely identify the source.

More than 600 Iron Range steelworkers out of work as auto industry cuts orders because of tariffs Cleveland-Cliffs, the largest iron ore operator in Minnesota, is idling operations in Hibbing and Virginia.

Tariffs have thrown the auto industry into disarray, and workers on the Iron Range are paying the price.

I’ve been in touch with the union to make sure that laid-off workers are getting connected to the resources they need.

www.startribune.com/iron-range-l...

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The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev...

Good advice and instructions on protecting your communications in case you're detained and your phone is seized.
www.wired.com/story/the-wi...

THE PEOPLE'S TOWN HALL: Featuring U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and former U.S. Rep. David Jolly · Florida Democratic Party Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) refuses to hold in-person events, so we're doing it for her. Join us for a Town Hall featuring U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and former U.S. Rep. David Joll...

This is a change election cycle. The town halls are proving it. Be a part of this one with Rep. Swalwell Saturday at 10am in Pinellas County. FL.

Register below.

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Smears, Sadism and Social Security Why Elon Musk wants to make seniors suffer

Paul Krugman's excellent analysis on Musk's cruel and dogged attacks on Social Security and its vulnerable and mostly senior citizens.
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Can you help me get 500 reposts on this post? I am going live on youtube on Friday. I am super pissed off what is happening in our party and want ro discuss Chuck Schumer and more with you. If you are not subscribed to my channel please consider doing so here: m.youtube.com/@adamparkhom...

Finally someone from the 2024 campaign is speaking up and doing something. It is a start but we still need a Wartime General.

Hitler also rewarded loyalty. Here he is with Ferdinand Porsche promoting the “people’s car” —

History shouldn’t repeat itself when we know better.

JUST A REMINDER ...

... of how close we are today ...