Critics of Education Department changes see difficult path to restore agency after program closures Another office at the Department of Education is on the chopping block after a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency, pushing the hope of restoration for certain programs further out of r…

Every day they get worse. Now they want to stop teaching English to foreign kids. Here in HI we have a lot of families moving here from COFA countries, and our schools must teach then English. They're entitled to all rights of citizens except voting.
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Regarding the current president? A**hole. But I think a lot of people are thinking that.

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a criminal investigation by the Justice Department The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation and faces possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

BREAKING: The Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces investigation by Justice Department over past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

And yet, these Red States will scream "states' rights," and then proceed to strip mine protected forests and bulldoze tribal lands. It all comes down to money with these people.

We have to stay focused on what is in front of us.

We must win the midterms. But we must also have a vision for when we are in power to address childcare, housing, and health care and make life more affordable.

Deaths in ICE Custody Skyrocket: 2026 Toll Reaches 17, on Average One a Week As the Trump administration continues to rapidly expand its immigration jail system across the United States, we look at the rising death toll of people in ICE custody, the highest in over two decades...

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Republican candidate for Colorado Senate arrested for felony child neglect in Florida

New: Frederick Alfred Jr., a Republican candidate for Colorado Senate, was arrested on suspicion of child neglect in Florida after abandoning his children at a hotel pool, where his daughter nearly drowned, police said.

Trump Admin Aims to "Break the Forest Service," Nearly 200 Million Acres at Stake YouTube video by Democracy Now!

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WARREN: That's not my question. Are you refusing to tell us if you have investments in vehicles set up by Jeffrey Epstein?

KEVIN WARSH: Those assets will be sold if I'm confirmed

‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’

These fishermen are lucky to be alive. We will probably never know how many of the ~180 people killed in similar US attacks were also just fishermen.

🚨Trump's Day FALLS APART As His NEW WORLD CUP SCANDAL LEAKS YouTube video by Occupy Democrats

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GALLEGO: Earlier today, you told Sec. Kennedy that Trump never demanded you to cut interest rates. Is that your sworn testimony?

WARSH: That is, senator.

GALLEGO: Okay. Well someone here is lying then. Because Trump confirmed he pressed you on interest rate cuts.

BREAKING: Conservatives SCAMMED for Thousands as Students Make FAKE MAGA Profiles YouTube video by Aaron Parnas

45/47 understands how the grift works. These folks just followed the same playbook. youtu.be/6VxaNxmrV3g?...

Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says The move alarmed some public health experts, who warned that it would weaken troop readiness.

NOT SO FUN FACT—half of all U.S. war casualties during WWI were due to influenza. Today—Trump’s War Secretary remove the flu vaccine requirement for all U.S. military. Plus, bragging about this to all enemies is just absolute idiocy. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Republicans introduce more than eight pieces of legislation to honor Trump. YouTube video by Aaron Parnas

A**-kissery 101
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Nick Fuentes Is Physically Disgusted by His Own Groyper Fanboys A devoted Fuentes supporter went on CNN to talk about his hero and then found himself in his crosshairs.

As Fuentes tries to popularize a racist, antisemitic movement based on the idea that he and his ilk are purer, stronger, smarter, and better, he has come to rely on the support of many fellow-traveling guys who are, frankly, losers.

Warren: "Will you disclose how you divest those assets, or will you just collect the check for $100 million from someone whose whole business is betting on what the Fed will do?"

Warsh: "Ethics officials at the Fed. Reserve and the Office of Government Ethics-"

Warren: "I will take that as a no."

This Isn't Trading. It's Theft from Your Retirement. Someone keeps making perfectly-timed bets right before the President speaks. The victims are your pension, your 401(k), and the country I took an oath to defend.

Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them.
New piece ↓
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Virginia! Today is the last day to vote in the redistricting referendum.

Make sure to vote YES.

You can find your polling location at IWillVote.com/VA.

Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians.

The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should.
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Judge: "It Ends Today." ICE: "No!" YouTube video by LegalEagle

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The hidden power keeping wages low For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality. n.pr/4e0RHRi

Chief Justice’s Wife Made $10M+ as Legal Recruiter: Report At least one of the firms reportedly had a case before Chief Justice Roberts.

The corruption is just stunning.

www.thedailybeast.com/chief-justic...

You need to pay attention to what’s happening in Hawaii right now YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture

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Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital.

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz reut.rs/3OuR1cA

Gee, I can't imagine why...

Time to tear the #voucher system up by its abhorrent roots #education #publicschools #schoolchoice YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH

"School choice" is based on the same magical logic as "trickle-down economics." youtube.com/shorts/smkri...

The National Science Foundation which funds a quarter of all basic scientific research in the country is being dismantled.

Trump S*x investigation Leads to MASS RESIGNATION! YouTube video by Adam Mockler

The Laurie Chavez ouster gets even more convoluted. youtu.be/rW8TFpZFffM?...

Before they were arrested- Vets are demanding an end to the war on Iran at the Cannon Building in Washington, D.C.