Tax Day 2026: The Average Taxpayer Paid $4,049 for War and Weapons - Institute for Policy Studies Tax Day 2026: The Average Taxpayer Paid $4,049 for War and Weapons

"The average taxpayer in 2025 paid: $4,049 for weapons and war, vs. $2,492 for Medicaid, which provided health insurance to 68.5 million Americans in 2025 — about one in five Americans."

Armageddon is terrible, but our only other option was diversity trainings at work.

In recent years, former colleagues of Sam Altman’s noticed that the OpenAI founder seemed to emphasize products over safety. In an e-mail after the release of GPT-4, a research lead wrote, “OpenAI has been going off the rails on its mission.” newyorkermag.visitlink.me/QM4i6l

Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed The vast majority of data centers scheduled for completion over the next few years have yet to even break ground.

It's indeed possible to beat bad things backed by big money

South Carolina is showing signs of life Thank goodness #NCAAWBB #WFinalFour

I feel like Geno was just making a list in his head of everything he thinks SC did wrong to him and UConn and finally exploded. Including thinking SC ripped Sarah Strong’s jersey when she ripped it herself

I’m on iPhone so I’m struggling with the on screen controller. A port to PC and console would be awesome

Well I guess I have to give it try 🤷🏾‍♀️

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The U.S has already spent $29 billion on the Iran War.

That money could fund the free lunches of every public school student for the entire year.

If you spot ICE agents at an airport in the coming days, I want to hear from you.

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Reminder that I (among many, many other developers) am STILL seeing a regular day job in writing and/or narrative.

Low key this job listing just proved that Starfleet Academy is so good that someone is willing to pay someone else to hate on it lol

Donate to Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt., organized by Tanya DePass Update: I initially had no plan to up the goal or change anyt… Tanya DePass needs your support for Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt.

So, I'm in a bind. My most expensive med isn't covered the same with this BS coverage I had to get when Aetna got out of the market place. I've got a refill that's gonna cost me $1100 for ONE MONTH's worth. So throwing the GFM back out with an updated goal. FML y'all.

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me paying $30 in gas to buy imported things that have been hit with tariffs bc joe rogan is learning about politics at age 58

I've been fundraising for the NCA for several years now, and I'm beyond thrilled to deepen that involvement as an Ambassador!

I look forward to talking more about this soon, and what we'll be able to do going forward.

This is Albie. He was so touched by his family singing happy birthday in his native language that he didn't notice the cupcakes with his face on them. 13/10 hbd Albie #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: _sallyv)

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Letz go even bigger and better,,, ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists are invited out to celebrate in Viva Las Vegas for the SHE GOT GAME Weekend ,,,

Hit a guy up and LETZ GOOO

Two athletes share a kiss at the Winter Olympics. One is holding a black racing helmet, and the other is wearing a teal jacket. The message in the image highlights love and heated rivalries at the event. Text below the image reads: "Gay love wins gold at the Winter Olympics There's plenty of heated rivalries to go around"

This image shows two athletes. One is speed skating in a Team USA uniform with a helmet and goggles. The other is wearing a hockey uniform and helmet, holding a hockey stick. The caption below mentions Team USA athletes getting engaged at the Winter Games.

Two hockey players, identified as Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey, celebrate on the ice. They are wearing helmets and red jerseys with the word "Victoire." One player is pointing forward. Text below reads: "Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey play hockey for Team Canada and say their relationship has helped them grow as athletes."

Two ice hockey players in action. The player on the left wears a red and white jersey, and the player on the right wears a yellow jersey with blue crowns, representing Sweden. Both are equipped with helmets and face guards. Text below the images reads: "Anna Kjellbin, captain of Sweden’s women’s ice hockey team, faced off against her fiancée — Ronja Savolainen, who plays defense for the Finnish team."

At the Olympics, gay love is winning the day. https://bit.ly/40jmCQB

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The first step is the hardest | Knight Cypher Road to fitness Deejay and Cypher talk about their respective journeys back to fitness

Hey did you know that me and @deejayknight.bsky.social have a new podcast, talking about our fitness journeys? Well, you can catch up before our second episode drops in a week! knight-cypher-road-to-fitness.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

Well, learned I got until midnight tonight to come up with the cash. 🫠

Sigh.

If anyone has $60 to spare for my phone bill, I’d appreciate it. I still send cookies so please let me know. Thank you! ❤️

Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash Flock off

Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

Please... do not do any of this...

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