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What does an energy crisis look like? In Cuba: waking up at 3am to cook before the power cuts. But that’s only part of the story. Helen Yaffe breaks down sanctions, resilience, and the bigger picture on Behind the News. Listen @ kpfa.org #KPFA #Cuba @doughenwood.bsky.social
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Now that notable Republicans have nothing to lose... They've miraculously found their fucking spines. These pieces of shit get ZERO points for courage. Fuck them!
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