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πŸ“Pittsburgh, PA Democracy matters | Loves family, dogs, science, education, & random facts | Social justice advocate | Lifelong learner.

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Ossoff: "The WH put out a video depicting this war as a video game. When service members are returning in flag-draped coffins, & even more have lost limbs or suffered brain injuries or are fighting for their lives, this WH treats war like a game. It's a disgrace. And it speaks to a moral rot."

13.03.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 34861 πŸ” 10727 πŸ’¬ 764 πŸ“Œ 574

There is literally no excuse to not raise the minimum wage here in Pennsylvania.

The House has stepped up to do their part, yet Republican leadership in the State Senate refuses to even bring it up for a vote.

The votes exist to pass this. It’s time to get it done.

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Exclusive: β€˜Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse | CNN Politics As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, state and local search-and-rescue crews rushed to the devastated areas to look for survivors. It wasn’t until the teams deployed t...

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Seriously 😑

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A fed judge just blocked the DOJ’s move to subpoena Fed Reserve records, which is a set back for the DOJ’s quest to find a fake needle in a haystack to pressure Jerome Powell with. Enough with the abuse of the courts and fake indictments. We’re spending enough on wars.

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So, both stagnation and inflation simultaneously? Do we have a word for that?

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Inside Epstein Island: For guests, a Caribbean dream. For victims, a nightmare with no escape | CNN Epstein’s home videos and photos released by the Department of Justice reveal an island paradise that was a nightmare for victims.

For guests, Epstein’s island was a Caribbean dream; for victims, a nightmare with no escape. CNN's Kyung Lah reports on what files released by the Department of Justice reveal.

#EpsteinCoverUp

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U.S. Negotiators Were Ill-Prepared for Serious Nuclear Negotiations with Iran | Arms Control Association

Devastating, in-depth indictment of Witkoff's handling of the Iran negotiations: "Witkoff did not have sufficient technical expertise or diplomatic experience to engage in effective diplomacy." www.armscontrol.org/blog/2026-03...

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A War Still in Search of a Mission Changing your mind about the goals of war after you’ve started one is never a good idea

Michael McFaul: "It is a reflection of our current political environment that Trump has been able to take the United States into a war that few Americans wanted, that he never mentioned on the campaign trail, and that received neither congressional authorization, nor UN or NATO approval."

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Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle Renowned Science Lab

β€œI remain deeply concerned about any attempts to improperly transfer public assets to private companies,” Mr. Neguse wrote.

Yeah, me too. My bet is that it involves AccuWeather dude, who has been trying since Trump 1.0 to get control of the federal weather data they've been repackaging for years

13.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 415 πŸ” 186 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 6

Search-and-rescue crews were β€œflying blind” trying to rescue survivors from deadly tornadoes that hit the Midwest last week.

Why? Because Kristi Noem hadn't approved FEMA’s $200,000 contract with a tornado-tracking tool.

But she had time to spend $220 million on anti-immigrant ads. Priorities.

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Attorney General Bondi thinks she can play hide-and-go-seek with the Epstein Files, but the law is clear and mandatory.

She must release the Files in their entirety so we can end this massive coverup and elite protection for predators.

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After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover? It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.

It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects. n.pr/4lxMIta

13.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4

The Biden Administration helped stop a coup in Brazil in 2022. Now Trump is doing this.

American power can be used for good or for evil. Which one is up to us.

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Rep Hank Johnson: Trump allowing Putin to help Iran in war is bc Putin has Epstein dirt on Trump
Rep Hank Johnson: Trump allowing Putin to help Iran in war is bc Putin has Epstein dirt on Trump YouTube video by The Dean Obeidallah Show

Rep Hank Johnson (D-Ga) spoke to me about how it's clear Putin has Epstein connected dirt on Trump which explains why Trump is allowing Putin to help Iranians target US interests in the Iran war youtu.be/2A6KoWjNXd8?...

13.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1
Former Steeler Ryan Clark among NFL players critical of viral White House video mixing hard game hits with Iran strikes Some NFL players, including former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Clark, aren’t too happy with a new video posted by the White House. The clip juxtaposes college and pro football highlights with footage of apparent U.S. military strikes in Iran. Posted March 6 on an official White House account, the clip is

Former Steeler Ryan Clark among NFL players critical of viral White House video mixing hard game hits with Iran strikes

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Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies

Former Army JAG here. No quarter orders are a violation of the law of war and Geneva conventions.

This is the same order reportedly given during the Caribbean boat strikes. Secretary Hegseth is establishing a pattern of issuing illegal orders. (1/2)

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France and Italy have opened talks with Iran in the hope of securing safe Hormuz passage, the FT reports.

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Pete Hegseth attacks media for not being positive enough about US attacks on Iran US defense head is eager to frame operation as a success – and slam journalists for not portraying it in a positive light * Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran? * Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pete Hegseth on Friday again claimed the US military campaign against Iran has been an unprecedented success, using a Pentagon press conference to accuse journalists of downplaying Washington’s supposed gains on the battlefield. Speaking alongside the chair of the joint chiefs of staff, the US defense secretary claimed Iran had been left without a functioning air force, navy or missile defense network after 13 days of strikes, and said the combined US-Israeli air campaign had hit more than 15,000 targets since the war began. Continue reading...

Pete Hegseth attacks media for not being positive enough about US attacks on Iran

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Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota Some Minneapolis residents who took to the streets to document U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids believe federal authorities used drones to record and intimidate them. Despite laws govern...

A Minneapolis woman who opposed ICE woke up to a drone outside her second floor bedroom window. A man delivering groceries to a suburban distro house for mutual aid recorded a drone hovering above the house. Whose drones and why? (1) www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative…

Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar! ❀️

Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative priority.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

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Prison Guard Faces Grilling Over Epstein's Last Minutes House probe to haul in the guard on duty when the pedophile died for questioning.

The prison guard on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died will go before Congress to answer questions as suspicions remain about the convicted sex offender’s final moments.

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A HermΓ©s Kelly 25 bag sold for $37,000 at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home as Americans continue to struggle with grocery and energy prices

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Ok. But the important part is the acolyte DID not get a second season. Thank you mr trump bsky.app/profile/jame...

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The Great American Condo Crisis If the U.S. wants to remain a nation of homeowners, it has no choice but to start building condos again.

Major cities have largely stopped building condos. That has to change if the U.S. wants to remain a nation of homeowners, M. Nolan Gray and Muhammad T. Alameldin argue:

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UK drops plan to cut benefits for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes Campaigners rejoice after Keir Starmer backs β€˜Philomena’s Law’ to protect payments for up to 13,000 survivors living in Britain Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes can continue to receive benefits in the UK after Downing Street dropped a plan to cut payments. Keir Starmer bowed to pressure from campaigners to back a bill known as Philomena’s law, which would ringfence survivors’ benefits if they accepted compensation from Dublin. Continue reading...

UK drops plan to cut benefits for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes

13.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

The defense department is at war with Iran while the defense secretary is at war with the media.

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Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is β€œfilled with false and defamatory claims.”

So this is a wild story but more common than it should be because of lax rules around dark money, experts tell me. Please read it! And if you know anything about Democracy Unmuted, holler at me! www.ms.now/news/kat-abu...

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Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is β€œfilled with false and defamatory claims.”

EXCLUSIVE: A dark money group is offering influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate @katmabu.bsky.social

www.ms.now/news/kat-abu...

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