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“Another way to say ‘move fast and break things’ is to say the ends always justify the means.” Gil Duran, Payal Arora and Cori Crider spoke with us about the long-term impact of Facebook’s infamous philosophy. Watch ‘How technocracy has become our reality’ ▶️ youtu.be/7oW_HdegO-U
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“He doesn’t understand foreign affairs, much less anything about the Middle East…I’m not surprised the Israel lobby has got to him.” – Chris Hedges on Donald Trump bringing the US into Israel’s war with Iran. Full interview ▶️ youtu.be/a8dzL3biesA
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A video of pro-Palestinian activists in Israeli custody being taunted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked immediate outrage this week — including from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who moved to distance himself from his own minister. Richard Gizbert reports.
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“The Israeli argument is that the mouthpiece of the Iranian regime is a legitimate target to be bombed…would anybody consider [Israeli] channels legitimate targets? Of course not.” Assal Rad on Israel’s targeted bombing of Iran’s state broadcaster this past week. Watch ▶️ youtu.be/juxvNOwfSsI
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Unbelievable. Republicans are already working on a third reconciliation bill. It would give massive sums to the Pentagon and give rich people and corporations more tax cuts…to pay for it they would cut what’s left of our healthcare funding. Make a ton of noise NOW Please folks.
I love how it’s common fucking knowledge we’re occupied because pedophiles in regime stole it but everyone is walking with thumbs up their asses. It’s like everyone loves kneeling 🧎 & kissing his diaper #Freedom my ass & no I will not apologize for speaking the truth #TruthJustice remember those
Accounts and Bursary Assistant, Elstree School. Closes: 01/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/1nhrrt. #independentschooljobs #berkshirejobs #teachingjobs
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#OTD in 1945. Not "Sergeant Heinrich Hizinger" but Heinrich Himmler, one of the worst Nazis, took his life, after being captured by the British. Buried in an unmarked grave. #WW2 #HISTORY
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Ab wann gilt man als P #realtalk #kinderschutz #deutschland #menschlichkeit #gerechtigkeit
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Anytime you want to make it harder to vote that means you can't stand and win with your policy.
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Buddy Carter Oct. 8, 2021 when the average price of gas was $3.24: "It's going to cost you more to travel" April 14, 2026 when the average price of gas was $4.16: "It's a small price to pay whenever you consider that he's saving millions of lives"
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Trump praised Dell, bought Dell stock, & then Dell landed a $9 billion federal contract He bought into Paramount too-- right as he started pushing the Warner merger through These outside enablers don't have presidential immunity, & legal action is coming @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social 👇 -TN
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