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"Illegal immigration is not a new problem.
Native Americans used to call it 'white people'."
#immigration #IllegalImmigrants #IllegalAliens #politics
Senator Slams Gun Industry’s “Invasive and Dangerous” Sharing of Customer #Data With Political Operatives
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In response to a ProPublica investigation, Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanded answers from the gun industry about its “covert program” to collect information on gun owners for #political purposes.
#News #Guns #Privacy #Politics #Business
Gun Industry’s Sharing of Customer Data Slammed by U.S. Sen. Blumenthal
In response to a ProPublica investigation, Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanded answers from the gun industry about its “covert program” to collect information on gun owners for political purposes.ProPublica
💛 “A Lynching in Central Florida”
The Ocoee Massacre is still considered the bloodiest day in modern American political history.
—@clayrivers
theconversation.com/one-electi…
One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows
The Democrats’ loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history to avoid catastrophizing.The Conversation
Republicans Worry Trump Is About to Steamroll Congress on Matt Gaetz
Donald Trump could bypass the Senate and make Matt Gaetz his next attorney general. Here’s how.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump
Everyone else is (probably) telling you how to be an activist. I'm telling you how to look after yourself.
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#Editorials #politics #RandomRoar
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters quietly cancels plan to buy Trump bibles with taxpayer dollars
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#news #politics #uspol #uspolitics #Okalohoma #Bible #trumpbible #corruption #trump
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters quietly cancels plan to buy Trump bibles with taxpayer dollars
A non-Trump bidder was told his offer to provide the books wouldn't matterFriendly Atheist
"The least qualified nominee in American history"
Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense
Veterans groups and service members are warning against Trump’s ‘dangerous’ appointment to the Pentagon, as the president-elect rewards loyalists dedicated to his agenda
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump
#AureFreePress
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Our new Secretary of Defense
‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense
Veterans groups and service members are warning against Trump’s ‘dangerous’ appointment to the Pentagon, as the president-elect rewards loyalists dedicated to his agenda, Alex Woodward reportsAlex Woodward (The Independent)
Does anyone think about the children?
#future #climate #environment #warming #waste #pollution #emissions #politics #economy #generation #humanity #scandal #fail #problem #earth #meme #message
♲ Anarchist Art Ⓐ - 2024-11-14 00:24:04 GMT
The Politics of Cultural Despair
It is despair that is killing us. It fosters what Roger Lancaster calls “poisoned solidarity,” the intoxication forged from the negative energies of fear, envy, hatred and a lust for violence.Chris Hedges (The Chris Hedges Report)
The Politics of Cultural Despair
It is despair that is killing us. It fosters what Roger Lancaster calls “poisoned solidarity,” the intoxication forged from the negative energies of fear, envy, hatred and a lust for violence.Chris Hedges (The Chris Hedges Report)
Tear down the border!
#politics #border #freedom #humanrights #refugees #humanity #meme #quote
♲ Anarchist Art Ⓐ - 2024-11-11 23:56:02 GMT
Dick Van Dyke Is Glad He “Won’t Be Around” For Trump Presidency
#Politics #2024Election #2024presidentialelection #DickVanDyke #DonaldTrump #Election #ElectionLine #KamalaHarris #Presidentialelection
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Dick Van Dyke Is Glad He "Won't Be Around" For Trump Presidency
After endorsing Kamala Harris, Dick Van Dyke gave his brutally honest reaction to Donald Trump's presidential re-election.Glenn Garner (Deadline)
#Musk’s #influence on #Trump could lead to tougher #AI standards, says scientist
Source: theguardian.com/technology/202…
#politics #news #economy #technology #government #usa #future
Musk’s influence on Trump could lead to tougher AI standards, says scientist
Tycoon might help president-elect realise that race for artificial general intelligence is a ‘suicide race’, says Max TegmarkDan Milmo (The Guardian)
#Bitcoin jumps to record as #Trump's #election turbocharges #cryptocurrencies
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#news #technology #finance #money #economy #crypto #cryptocurrency #politics #future #usa
theconversation.com/how-trump-…
#politics #pennsylvania
How Trump won Pennsylvania − and what the numbers from key counties show about the future of a pivotal swing state
Philly turnout underwhelms, steel country sides with Trump, and Erie County keeps its bellwether status.The Conversation
The followers of the New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR, believe President-elect Donald Trump is fighting a spiritual war against demonic forces within the U.S..
Trump himself stated in his acceptance speech on Nov. 6, 2024, that the reason that “God spared my life” was to “restore America to greatness.”
theconversation.com/new-aposto…
#religion #politics #NAR
New Apostolic Reformation evangelicals see Trump as God’s warrior in their battle to win America from satanic forces and Christianize it
Many followers of the New Apostolic Reformation − a Christian religious movement − claim they receive divine guidance in reconstructing modern society based on Christian spiritual beliefs.The Conversation
from #Mondoweiss
‘NYTimes’ biased coverage of Amsterdam soccer violence attempts to hide Israeli racism
The #NewYorkTimes buried the fact that racist #Israeli soccer fans instigated attacks in #Amsterdam, and instead pushed a false narrative that the violence was driven by #antisemitism
By James North
November 10, 2024
mondoweiss.net/2024/11/nytimes…
#NotAnotherBomb
#StopArmingIsrael
#RejectAIPAC #BDS
#CeasefireNow
#DivestFromIsrael
#StopGazaGenocide
#RestoreFundsToUNRWA
#SolidarityWithPalestine is #NotAntisemitism
#EqualRightsForAllFromTheRiverToTheSea is #NotAntisemitic
#JewHatredHurtsPalestine
#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #WestAsia #politics #NYT
#media #news #press @palestine @israel
‘NYTimes’ biased coverage of Amsterdam soccer violence attempts to hide Israeli racism
The New York Times buried the fact that racist Israeli soccer fans instigated attacks in Amsterdam, and instead pushed a false narrative that the violence was driven by antisemitism.James North (Mondoweiss)
'We Got Our Asses Kicked': Mark Ruffalo Reacts To Donald Trump's Election
#Politics #VocalOpponent #HardToAccept #Event #Quote
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'We Got Our Asses Kicked': Mark Ruffalo Reacts To Donald Trump's Election
"It was hard to come here, honestly," the actor, a vocal Trump critic, said at an event over the weekend.Josephine Harvey (HuffPost)
The #trade #war begins: tweaktown.com/news/101608/tsmc…
#Taiwan #Hardware #chip #industry #technology #economy #politics #news
TSMC 'forbidden' from making 2nm chips outside of Taiwan, worries of future TSMC-US relations
Taiwan has reportedly 'forbidden' TSMC from manufacturing advanced 2nm chips in foreign lands, Taiwan government needs to protect 'exclusive' technologies.Anthony Garreffa (TweakTown)
#Russia’s S-70 Hunter Flying Wing #Drone Downed In #Ukraine Packed With Western Components
Source: twz.com/news-features/russias-…
“In particular, #microelectronics and other technological components manufactured by the companies Analog Devices, Texas Instruments and Xilinx-AMD (USA), Infineon Technologies (Germany), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) were found in the Russian S-70 Hunter.”
#news #technology #military #electronics #politics #economy #sanctions #Problem #trade #war
Russia's S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed In Ukraine Packed With Western Components
The discovery of dozens of Western components on the S-70 highlights the challenges of keeping these items out of Russian hands.Howard Altman (The War Zone)
How slow warnings, poor defences left #Spain exposed to deadly floods
Source: reuters.com/business/environme…
I always find it particularly bitter when corrupt politicians are so lazy that they don't even care about human lives and prefer to blame others after the disaster in order to keep their lucrative office for which they are obviously unsuitable.
#crisis #flood #responsibility #weather #disaster #politics #crime #humanrights #Problem #justice
#Mauritius election 2024: Amid #wiretapping #scandal, what’s at stake?
Source: aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/10/…
Tensions have further escalated after authorities last week imposed a social #media ban until November 11, a day after the #elections. The unprecedented move provoked outrage from #opposition groups and citizens, prompting the #government to overturn it a day later.
#politics #Africa #election #censorship #internet #freedom #Democracy #surveillance #Problem #news
Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?
The election is being held amid explosive allegations of wiretapping operations by government operatives.Shola Lawal (Al Jazeera)
"Look what the vote wrought!"
- Aure
Online abuse, harassment and hate toward women has soared in the days since the US election, with phrases like “your body, my choice” and “get back to the kitchen” exploding on platforms like X and and TikTok, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump
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Sunday Morning Reading
Looking ahead, looking back, yet always looking in this week's Sunday Morning Reading.
with writing from @gruber @jeffjarvis @davidtoddmccarty @dennyhenke and more.
#SundayMorningReading #politics #AI #media
warnercrocker.com/2024/11/10/s…
Sunday Morning Reading
Looking ahead, looking back, yet always looking in this week’s Sunday Morning Reading.Life on the Wicked Stage: Act 3
Is #Trump now above the #law?
See: people.com/donald-trump-barred…
What's up with the ongoing #court proceedings now that he is #president?
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#news #politics #justice #Democracy #crime #Problem #future #usa #WhiteHouse #government
Donald Trump Is Banned from 37 Countries as Convicted Felon, Including Major Allies Like Canada and U.K.
Donald Trump may face travel restrictions with his newfound felon status, potentially complicating his presidency if he were to win another term. Thirty-seven other countries deny felons entry, including major allies like the U.K and Canada.Kyler Alvord (PEOPLE)
#UK: #Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'
Source: bbc.com/news/articles/cg4l1lzv…
In the investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times, it is reported that the private estates of King Charles and Prince William hold contracts with public bodies and charities.
#crown #England #money #finance #Royal #tax #politics #economy #news #scandal #charity #Problem #Democracy #justice
Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'
The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.Michael Sheils McNamee (BBC News)
AFTER THE ELECTIONS
America’s allies brace for brinkmanship, deals—and betrayal
From Ukraine to Israel there is a frantic scramble to flatter and sway Donald Trump
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump
Democrats got a little bit of good news today when media outlets projected two women will win U.S. Senate seats in Michigan and Wisconsin. Interestingly, both states went for Donald Trump, so a significant portion of voters cast split tickets.
@newrepublic reports on Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin: flip.it/01-tE6
And the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on Sen. Tammy Baldwin: flip.it/l9LBRn
For more coverage of the U.S. Senate, follow @the-senate-ElectionCentral
#Baldwin #Slotkin #Senate #USPolitics #Democrats #Politics #Election
Tammy Baldwin wins Wisconsin Senate race in 2024 election over Eric Hovde
With 99% of the votes in, Baldwin led Hovde by 49.4% to 48.5% in a race that drew attention and big bucks from around the country., Journal Sentinel (Journal Sentinel)
“We are under no illusions that the policies in Project 2025, which includes slashing legal #immigration, rounding up immigrants, creating new detention camps, are all on the table. That is not to say that all of them can be carried out or will be carried out, but we know what the options of policies out there look like.” texasobserver.org/texas-front-…
#Project2025 #politics #USpol #news #election2024 #border #Trump
Texas Will Be on the ‘Front Lines’ of Mass Deportation
“We're going to defend our immigrant communities from Trump's attacks, while we hold Trump and people like Elon Musk accountable for spreading lies and scapegoating immigrants.”Francesca D’Annunzio (The Texas Observer)
theconversation.com/americas-g…
#glassceiling #election2024 #politics
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
While other countries have had female leaders in office, these women tend to have family connections or hold roles that are less powerful than that of the US president.The Conversation
Lovely tribute to the late David Graeber by Rebecca Solnit, from her foreword to a new collection of his writing.
"David’s recurrent rallying cry as both a scholar and an activist was: “It does not have to be this way.” Where academia can be cool and guarded, pulling away from direct engagement, he was warm and enthusiastic, wanting to see ideas lead to actions that could change the world"
#DavidGraeber #Anarchism #Politics #Anthropology
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‘It does not have to be this way’: the radical optimism of David Graeber
As a new collection of his writing is published, Rebecca Solnit remembers her friend, the late activist and anarchist who believed ordinary people had the power to change the worldRebecca Solnit (The Guardian)
theconversation.com/why-so-man…
#politics #anthropology #Election2024 #News
Why so many people voted for Trump − 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
An anthropologist who studies polarization asked people why they supported Trump. Here’s what they said about immigration, the economy and his ‘bull in a china shop’ style.The Conversation
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#politics #Election2024 #News
Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads
Voters have cast their ballots. Now the 2024 US presidential election comes down to the Electoral College.The Conversation
My apologies in advance because I know today has been hard for most people, but it's worth noting that the German coalition government has just collapsed. Talk about bad timing.
Expect Putin to plough money into the AfD to try and engineer a far-right takeover, and for Trump to let him get away with it.
I'm afraid we're living in dark times.
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Scholz sets stage for German snap election as government collapses
Germany’s chancellor said a confidence vote will first take place on Jan. 15 after announcing he would fire his finance minister.Hans von der Burchard (POLITICO)
