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I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone

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524 points | 78 comments
https://defector.com/i-guess-were-just-waiting-around-to-see-if-this-demented-psychopath-kills-everyone

There is a particular indignity that comes from living in America, derived from the experience of waking up in the morning to see reports that Donald Trump has said something profoundly evil, and then needing to type…

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ICE agents could be banned from getting public jobs in N.J. for life under new plan

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317 points | 17 comments
https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/02/ice-agents-could-be-banned-from-getting-public-jobs-in-nj-for-life-under-new-plan.html

New Jersey lawmakers introduced a bill this week that could bar some U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel from ever holding public jobs in the state.

The legislative package…

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Two countries [US & Israel] booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning

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370 points | 40 comments
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/jd-vance-booed-olympics-opening-ceremony-israel-athletes-b2915709.html

US Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of “boos” as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same unwarm welcome.

Two countries [US & Israel] booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning

submitted by spaghettiwestern to progressivepolitics
567 points | 58 comments
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/jd-vance-booed-olympics-opening-ceremony-israel-athletes-b2915709.html

US Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of “boos” as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same unwarm welcome.

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