Immediately after the 2024 US election there was a naive knee jerk reaction where pundits would claim the country as a whole had shifted right, and that to win vulnerable groups like trans people need to be thrown under the bus.
A new analysis challenges that view, suggesting that what really happened was fewer left-leaning voters came to the polls in 2024.
They note one of the largest problems was lack of a strong economic message from Democrats.
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A New Report Reveals the Real Reason Democrats Lost in 2024
It wasn’t because Biden voters shifted to Trump—but because so many of them stayed home. Here’s how Democrats can motivate them once more.The New Republic
The U.S. Military almost collided with a JetBlue passenger headed to the U.S. earlier today at 34,000 feet.
Why? They had their transponder turned off, as part of the war against Venezuela.
#Video of woman scrolling through invisible phone racks up over 50 million views: zorz.it/MlKYN
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Video of Woman Scrolling Through Invisible Phone Racks Up Over 50 Million Views
A video of a woman scrolling on a transparent 'smartphone' while waiting in line has blown up on TikTok, but what exactly is going on?Matt Growcoot (PetaPixel)
a 2020 commission-like drawing for someone at that time called heathenheanow showing Ms. Fortune from the video game "toonstruck" with a variation in wardrobe that would be unusual if someone else had drawn it
#respelia #robision #mastoart #toonstuck #msfortune #anthrocat #catanthro #catgirl #anthropomorphic #furry
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Elezioni in #Cile, #Kast è il presidente eletto - America Latina - Ansa.it
La candidata di #sinistra Jeannette #Jara ha ammesso la sconfitta
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Elezioni in Cile, Kast è il presidente eletto - America Latina - Ansa.it
"La democrazia si è espressa in modo forte è chiaro. Ho appena parlato con il presidente eletto José Antonio Kast per augurargli il successo per il bene del Cile". (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the community.The Associated Press (MPR News)
PubPeer - The humanized DRAGA mouse (HLA-A2. HLA-DR4. RAG1 KO. IL-2R g...
There are comments on PubPeer for publication: The humanized DRAGA mouse (HLA-A2. HLA-DR4. RAG1 KO. IL-2R g c KO. NOD) establishes inducible and transmissible models for influenza type A infections (2020)pubpeer.com
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Sabato 13 dicembre 2025 si è svolta la manifestazione regionale piemontese per la Palestina a Torino, un corteo partito da largo Marconi a cui hanno partecipato alcune migliaia di persone provenienti da tutto il Piemonte. Il corteo è stato convocato…
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Tokyo Gas Eyes US Investments to Drive Growth
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In a major defeat for Donald Trump, the Republican supermajority in the Indiana state Senate rejected redrawn congressional maps that would have given Republicans two more seats in the U.S.The Big Picture
Dear Makers of the Mastodon Web Interface:
Can we get rid of or turn off a bit of annoyance in the web interface? When my pointer accidentally crosses over a tag in a toot, a popup appears that blocks my view of the toot. And the popup doesn't go away.
I don't want the popup to appear at all.
Sincerely,
Me
#mastodon
Mbappe returns at Alaves to ease Real pressure on Madrid coach Alonso
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Mbappe returns at Alaves to ease Real pressure on Madrid coach Alonso
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores on his return from injury to help Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win at Alaves.News Agencies (Al Jazeera)
At the American Military Hospital No. 1 at Neuilly, supported by the ARC it was found neccesary to put up tents on the roofs of the two wings, to accommodate the overflow of wounded. A slight fire was started in the roof of one of these tents. The picture shows patients and members of the personnel watching it being put out. The damage was not serious
#Neuilly #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
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The main focus is a large tent set up atop the right wing of this building, suggesting temporary accommodations for patients due to overcrowding in regular facilities. In front of and alongside the tent, people stand observing something off-camera left; their attire indicates they are likely soldiers, civilians including women wearing hats typical of early 20th-century fashion.
In contrast with these groups, a smaller gathering is seen on an elevated platform or balcony adjacent to another building across what seems like a courtyard. This area has ornate railings and appears more formal compared to the chaos below.
A fire hose reel lies beside one tent's entrance indicating firefighting activity; however, there's no visible smoke, suggesting control over any potential fire incident. The clear skies hint at good weather conditions during this event.
The presence of military personnel among onlookers suggests a sense of urgency or concern regarding an unfolding situation out of frame, likely the c [...]](https://poliverso.org/photo/preview/640/68234428 "The image depicts a historical scene, possibly from the early 20th century based on clothing styles and architectural design. A group of people is gathered outside an ornate building with multiple windows, some featuring shutters that are open, allowing individuals to look out or interact with others. The architecture suggests it could be a hospital or institutional structure.
The main focus is a large tent set up atop the right wing of this building, suggesting temporary accommodations for patients due to overcrowding in regular facilities. In front of and alongside the tent, people stand observing something off-camera left; their attire indicates they are likely soldiers, civilians including women wearing hats typical of early 20th-century fashion.
In contrast with these groups, a smaller gathering is seen on an elevated platform or balcony adjacent to another building across what seems like a courtyard. This area has ornate railings and appears more formal compared to the chaos below.
A fire hose reel lies beside one tent's entrance indicating firefighting activity; however, there's no visible smoke, suggesting control over any potential fire incident. The clear skies hint at good weather conditions during this event.
The presence of military personnel among onlookers suggests a sense of urgency or concern regarding an unfolding situation out of frame, likely the c [...]")
How long until Christoph Waltz is offered the role as an #ICE agent? I mean, he can just revive Hans Landa.
#uspol #politics #AlienEnemiesAct #DueProcess #DueProcessClause #HabeasCorpus #MassDeportations #TrumpAdministration #TrumpAdministration2025 #SecondTrumpAdministration #MAGA #Project2025
Readers Respond to Multnomah County #Homeless Spending Success
"Setting aside the housing and emergency shelter components, one thing that seems like a missed opportunity is identifying definable subgroups of #homeless people."
Dec. 14,2025
#Portland #PDX
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Readers Respond to Multnomah County Homeless Spending Success
“Setting aside the housing and emergency shelter components, one thing that seems like a missed opportunity is identifying definable subgroups of homeless people.”Willamette Week
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That festive mocha latte looks like it’ll be getting a lot more expensive.
Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Holiday Foods
Consider yourself forewarned.The New Republic
Sanremo 2026: i titoli dei 30 brani in gara nella categoria Big
Annunciati durante la finale di Sarà Sanremo, i titoli dei brani con cui i 30 Big parteciperanno al Festival di Sanremo 2026.
You, @wesdym, wrote about Venezuela: "That might be Marco's motives, but he's very weak in this regime, and I doubt his interests are worth much."
Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican, opposes Trump's military action against Venezuela. On #MeetThePress today he blamed Secretary of State Marco Rubio for Trump's aggressive (and I think illegal) military actions against Venezuela and nearby boats. I agree with Rand Paul about this.
#CaribbeanSlaughter #military #politics
Zelensky vede Witkoff: “Disposti ad abbandonare la richiesta di adesione alla Nato”
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Zelensky vede Witkoff: “Disposti ad abbandonare la richiesta di adesione alla Nato”
Le ultime notizie sulla guerra tra Ucraina e Russia e tutti gli aggiornamenti sulla situazione in direttaLa Stampa
📰 Neuer Blogeintrag: Kreismeisterschaft Bogen in der Halle 2026
Beim Bogensport beginnt das neue Sportjahr bereits am 1. Oktober, in etwa mit dem Beginn der Hallensaison, damit die Winter-Meisterschaften zeitlich alle einen Platz im Kalender finden, bevor es im Frühjahr wieder nach draußen geht.
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#Bogensport #Kreismeisterschaft #Wettkampf #Blog
Kreismeisterschaft Bogen in der Halle 2026 - Liz1337s Blog
Beim Bogensport beginnt das neue Sportjahr bereits am 1. Oktober, in etwa mit dem Beginn der Hallensaison, damit die Winter-Meisterschaften zeitlich alle…Liz1337 (Liz1337s Blog)
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Embellish.
Since mankind first began using tools, there has been an artistic imperative to embellish everyday items.
From pots to weapons to steam engines to handkerchiefs.
From plain sight to hidden detail.
From the mundane to the numinous.
From the simple to the sublime.
Embellish: etymology from around the mid 14th century…. “to render beautiful,” from Old French embelliss-, stem of embellir “make beautiful, ornament,”1
Embellishing brings attention to the mundane, collapsing the ordinary to reveal something deeper than the sum of the parts.
I have two questions.
- does the natural world embellish its objects?
- how do you embellish your life?
#blackandwhite #creativity #meditation #photography
Embellish - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
"to render beautiful," from Old French embelliss-, stem of embellir "make beautiful,… See origin and meaning of embellish.etymonline
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"Trump & Thune About to Rip Away #Health Care & Whig-ify the #GOP Jan 1 - blueamp.co/p/trump-and-thune-a…
"There are certainly no lack of examples of their glib dishonesty and putrid amorality. But one that perfectly sums up the Jonestown GOP Caucus is their nonchalance at allowing enhanced Obamacare subsidies, the only way millions of Americans can afford healthcare, to just disappear. Like Mike Johnson’s testicles when #Trump enters the room"
#news #politics #donaldtrump #maga #ai #elonmusk #usa #ukraine #unitedstates #tech #eu #us #russia #america #media #press #congress #culture #economy
Trump And Thune About to Rip Away Health Care & Whig-ify the GOP Jan 1st
Republicans block ACA subsidy extensions, spiking healthcare costs for up to 24 million Americans—and accelerating the GOP’s political self-destruction.Cliff Schecter (Blue Amp Media)
In Cile vince le presidenziali il candidato di destra José Antonio Kast
https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2025-12-14/cile-elezioni-ballottaggio-vittoria-candidato-destra-antonio-kast-34642361/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Safe housing pledge for domestic abuse survivors amid 'national emergency' warning
Israel’s military assault that began in the aftermath of October 7 has left Gaza unrecognizable. The devastation has been augmented by a system of surveillance: drones, facial-recognition scans, movements followed through phone tracking, Mohammed R. Mhawish reports.
Reform risk reviving Thatcher-style 'industrial destruction' in Wales, warns TUC
Como criar uma coleção com outra pessoa no TikTok
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