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The "Bloated Government" Data MAGA Doesn’t Want You to See
The federal workforce hasn’t grown in 50 years—so why is MAGA acting like it’s an emergency?
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Thinker at the Gates
F**king Mondays: The Gaslighter in Chief, Deep Shit Democrats, and Bolton's Warning
This is how dictatorships are born.
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Ben Cohen
5
Come Back When You’re Ready to be Extorted
The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy was never intended to be a legitimate negotiation.
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Rich Herschlag
10
Saturday Roundup: The Betrayal of Ukraine, Trump's Stock Manipulation, Russia's Cyber Victory, and the Hillbilly Machiavellis
In case you missed it!
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Ben Cohen
How Alt-Right Grifters Screwed Ukraine
Conspiracy theorists like Bret Weinstein are providing the intellectual foundations for Trump's Ukraine policy.
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Ben Cohen
4
Trump Could Be Exploiting Tariffs To Manipulate The Stock Market
Trump has enormous power over the stock market. His recent behavior suggests he is manipulating it for profit.
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Bob Cesca
35
Trump is Selling Off American Security to Russia
The United States has stopped offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia handing the Kremlin an important victory.
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Julie Roginsky
2
The HillBilly Machiavellis
How JD Vance, Elon Musk, and the new right are rewriting populism for profit.
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Ben Cohen
3
F**king Mondays: Trump Shames America, Tucker's Meltdown, and JK Rowling's Radicalization
Welcome to another edition of F**king Mondays, the ultimate roundup to start your week off!
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Ben Cohen
26
Saturday Roundup: Bezos Kills the Post, Government Arsonists, DOGE Bullshit, and Trump the KGB Plant
In case you missed it, here's what we covered this past week!
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Ben Cohen

February 2025

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