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George Santos Benefactor Bankrolled Group Opposing LA’s Progressive Prosecutor

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Meet New Washington Post Columnist Jim Geraghty and His Malfunctioning Noggin

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Elon Musk censored a BBC documentary. So much for free speech.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Twitter is blocking access to a documentary that reveals Narendra Modi's role in a genocidal massacre, just weeks after Musk banned journalists critical of him at home. Elon Musk is at it again.

We’re being sued by Erik Prince. He won’t drop his empty claims.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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Local Cops Harassed and Threatened U.S. Veteran Because of Terror Watchlist, Lawsuit Says

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Stop the defense industry from blocking this critical climate rule

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