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Report Details Israeli Use of Sexual Violence to Force Palestinians From West Bank Homes | Common Dreams "Sexual violence is not incidental to this crisis. It is one of the mechanisms driving people from their land," said one contributor to the new report.

The report found that “more than 70% of displaced households interviewed identified threats to women and children, particularly sexualized violence, as the decisive reason for leaving” their homes in the West Bank of Palestine.

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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

"The SPLC, which is based in Montgomery, Alabama, was founded in 1971 and used civil litigation to fight white supremacist groups. The nonprofit has become a popular target among Republicans who see it as overly leftist and partisan."

#FascistsHateTheTruth
#KillWhiteSupremacy
#EndFascism

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Peace Talks on Verge of Collapse No one showed up to the negotiations in Islamabad—leading Trump to make the big announcement.

It must be #TACO Tuesday!!

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Ohio Penitentiary - Wikipedia

Today in 1930, fire broke out inside the overcrowded Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, killing 322 inmates in the deadliest prison disaster in U.S. history.

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Prince (musician) - Wikipedia

Today in 2016, #Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead at his home in suburban #Minneapolis from an accidental fentanyl overdose; he was 57.

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Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted Cuba’s government is confirming that it recently met with U.S. officials on the island. Tensions remain high over the U.S. energy blockade. Senior U.S.

“This act of economic coercion is an #unjustified #punishment of the entire Cuban population. It is also a form of global #blackmail against sovereign states, which have every right to export fuel to #Cuba, under the rules that govern free trade.”

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Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she was suspending her campaign.

#CaGovRace

Wait to vote until after the gubernatorial candidate debates!

On or after May 5, vote for whichever dem is ahead in the polls. Probably #Styer, #Porter or #Becerra

We can't let two Rs dominate the November run-off!!

Thank you for clearing the path, Betty Yee.

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Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion. This decision overturns a decades-long law that banned using Medicaid funds for abortion costs.

"The ruling by a divided seven-judge panel of the appellate-level Commonwealth Court is a major victory for Planned Parenthood and abortion clinic operators who first sued Pennsylvania over its Medicaid funding restrictions in 2019."

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The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.

Please god, let this happen!!

The Onion CEO Ben Collins "said the deal could be in place around April 30, if approved by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin. He said The Onion has already hired people to run Infowars as a parody site...."

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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran U.S. President Donald Trump is giving mixed messages about the path ahead for the U.S. war with Iran.

Mixed messages is too polite. "Erratic" and "demented" are a better fit.

"Ceasefire" ends tomorrow...

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Deportation flights from San Diego have spiked since Trump took office Last year, nearly 120 deportation flights took off from San Diego International Airport and MCAS Miramar. In 2024, there were zero.

ICYMI: "Human Rights First documented nearly 120 deportation flights out of San Diego International Airport and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar last year. That’s a massive increase from 2024, when there was not a single deportation flight out of San Diego."

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Prince passed away 10 years ago today.

RIP, your music lives on.

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Realizing US citizens paid $166 Billion in illegal tariffs and now it’s being refunded back to corporations instead of us.

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Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event President Donald Trump and many of his conservative Christian supporters are participating in a marathon Bible reading event.

In a literal case of "Do what I say, not what I do..."

#Blasphemy
#NoIllegalWars
#EndImperialism
#KillWhiteSupremacy
#IHaveFriendsEverywhere

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Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

TAHE ACTION | Tell Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles and Governor Abbott to stop the execution of James Broadnax, who didn't kill anyone.

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Female Cabinet Member Forced Out Over Bodyguard Sex Scandal She is the third female Cabinet member to be forced out in the last seven weeks.

Dropping like flies? Or jumping ship like the rats they are?

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Trump Tries to Get on God’s Good Side After Week of Blasphemy This month, the president has depicted himself as Jesus and picked a fight with the pope.

Narrator: He didn't.

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Measure A: 'Non-Primary Homes' Tax Measure A would levy a tax on homes in San Diego that are not claimed as a primary residence and are vacant for most of the year. Revenue from the tax would go to the city's general fund, which pays f...

TAKE ACTION | #SanDiego, let's tax the rich!!

Here's a great breakdown on #MeasureA

I'll be voting HELL YES!

(A "yes" supports the creation of a new tax on 2nd homes that are unoccupied for most of the year. If a majority says yes, the tax takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027 until repealed by voters.)

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El Centro resident arrested for allegedly making online threats against data center developer The arrest comes amid efforts by community leaders to lower the temperature of the debate over a proposed data center.

Careful out there!

"Many Imperial Valley residents have raised fears that the company and county officials are advancing a project that will strain the rural county’s power grid, water supply and air quality while providing little benefit for the people who live here."

#DataCenters
#Technofascists

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THE PLAN for the California Governor's Race:

• Do not vote early. Wait until after the debates.
• Key debates are April 22, April 28, and May 5.
• Early voting opens May 4, before the final major debate.
• Hold off voting until after May 5.
• Wait for a clear frontrunner to emerge in the polls.
• Once that happens, consolidate behind that candidate.
• Do not split the vote across multiple Democrats.
• High turnout matters, but unified turnout matters more.

I know what you are thinking. We like to vote early so they know we're coming in HOT 🔥. I know this goes against instinct right now, but this election is different. The debates matter, and they’re happening right as voting begins. We have a debate on April 22, another on April 28, and a major one on May 5, after early voting is already underway.

We need to see these candidates on the same stage before making a decision.

Right now, the field is split. Becerra, Porter, and Steyer are all in the mix, and one of them is going to pull ahead after these debates. When that happens, we need to be ready to move together.

This is a jungle primary. The top two advance. If we split the vote, we risk shutting ourselves out of November entirely. That is not a hypothetical. It is a real possibility.

So this is not the moment for loyalty to a lower polling candidate. It is not the moment for protest votes or holding out for a perfect option. It is a moment for clarity and coordination.

THE PLAN for the California Governor's Race: • Do not vote early. Wait until after the debates. • Key debates are April 22, April 28, and May 5. • Early voting opens May 4, before the final major debate. • Hold off voting until after May 5. • Wait for a clear frontrunner to emerge in the polls. • Once that happens, consolidate behind that candidate. • Do not split the vote across multiple Democrats. • High turnout matters, but unified turnout matters more. I know what you are thinking. We like to vote early so they know we're coming in HOT 🔥. I know this goes against instinct right now, but this election is different. The debates matter, and they’re happening right as voting begins. We have a debate on April 22, another on April 28, and a major one on May 5, after early voting is already underway. We need to see these candidates on the same stage before making a decision. Right now, the field is split. Becerra, Porter, and Steyer are all in the mix, and one of them is going to pull ahead after these debates. When that happens, we need to be ready to move together. This is a jungle primary. The top two advance. If we split the vote, we risk shutting ourselves out of November entirely. That is not a hypothetical. It is a real possibility. So this is not the moment for loyalty to a lower polling candidate. It is not the moment for protest votes or holding out for a perfect option. It is a moment for clarity and coordination.

re: the California Governor's Race. Here's the plan!
@indivisible.org

#CAGovernor
#CAGovRace
#JunglePrimary
#TooManyCandidates
#ConsolidateOurVotes

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EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values ECJ says law passed in 2021 is discriminatory and ‘contrary to the identity of the union’, in early test for new PM

“The EU’s highest court has found Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law to be discriminatory, stigmatising and in breach of basic democratic values…”

This is a crucial decision. The court rejected the political claim that LGBTQ+ representation is “propaganda.” We must keep fighting politics that dehumanise us.

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Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants 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.

“When we began working with informants, we were living in the shadow of the height of the Civil Rights Movement, which had seen bombings at churches.... There is no question that what we learned from informants saved lives.”

#KillFascism
#KillWhiteSupremacy
#FirstAmendmentRight

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On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise Farmworkers described instances in which bosses threatened to call ICE on them, sometimes because they complained about workplace violations.

They badly need those workers, but they won't respect them anyways. Disgusting!

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

“Libraries exist to make space for every story and every lived experience,” ALA President Sam Helmick said in a statement. “As we celebrate National Library Week, we reaffirm that libraries are places for knowledge, for access, and for all.”

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Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend.

“It was not an operation that the security cabinet was aware of,” Sheinbaum told journalists. “We were not informed; it was a decision by the Chihuahua government.”

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Supreme Court to Hear Another Case Seeking to Destroy LGBTQ Rights The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether religious preschools can still receive state funding if they refuse to admit children of same-sex couples.

Colorado’s mandate requires that preschools ensure “an equal opportunity to enroll and receive preschool services regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, lack of housing, income level, or disability.”

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Trump Blocked From Iran War Plans After Screaming at Aides for Hours Military officials have sidelined Donald Trump from planning the war he started.

"The war has killed more than 3,375 people in Iran, state media reported Monday, and more than 2,290 people in Lebanon. It has also claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members throughout the region."

#Murderer
#IllegalWar
#NoOilWars

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'One of The Scariest Things I Have Seen': Alarms Sound Over 'Technofascist' Palantir Manifesto | Common Dreams Scholars alarmed by Palantir's technofascist manifesto promoting AI weapons, mandatory national service, and authoritarian dominance.

“Democrats should develop an actionable agenda of democratic reform.... This cannot be limited to institutional reforms, but must include reining in the power and wealth of #technofascist companies and individuals.”

#EndPalantir
#KillFascism
#KillTechnofascism
#InstitutionalDeathPenalty

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'Hateful, Bigoted' Chip Roy Introduces MAMDANI Act in Congress | Common Dreams Journalists and rights advocates are outraged by Rep. Chip Roy's "blatant Islamophobia" in introducing the MAMDANI Act targeting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This dangerous bill aims to deport immigrants...

The legislation would deport, denaturalize, and deny US citizenship or entry to any immigrant “who is a member of a socialist party, a communist party, the Chinese Communist Party, or Islamic fundamentalist party, or advocates for socialism, communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism.”

So, me

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As Trump Threatens Iran, Veterans Arrested Protesting 'War Machine' at US Capitol | Common Dreams Veterans arrested protesting Trump's war on Iran.

“The war I was sent to senselessly claimed the lives of thousands of Americans and a million Iraqis. Like the other veterans here with me today, I have spent the last two decades wishing I could turn back the hands of time and refuse to go. Service members have that chance right now.”

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