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A 10-year sentence raises a question: why was Russell Brand being presented as a public-health voice just weeks earlier? The contrast is hard to ignore. #Accountability #PublicHealth

If hiding files, burying testimony, and ignoring conflicts of interest count as “success,” maybe the word has lost its meaning. Calling corruption success doesn’t make it any less corrupt. #GovernmentAccountability #Politics

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The reported $50 million deal raises serious questions. But the reaction that stands out is the complaint about not getting a cut—not the corruption itself. #Politics #USPolitics

It's the eye contact for me

Why pay more for private health insurance? A single-payer system offers the same coverage for less, accessible to everyone. It works globally; why not here? Let's ditch outdated ideas and choose a better way. #Healthcare #SinglePayer

The US is selling out allies & values for a minimal diesel gain. Trump's actions are either a desperate scapegoat attempt blaming Zelensky, or he's a Russian asset. Either way, his claims are false & won't solve the real problems. #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy

Jack Posobeic and Tim Pool are cluelessThe discussion around Medicaid coverage and deportations is fraught with fear and avoidance. Instead of facing tough questions, some resort to deflection, echoing a lack of clear answers on economic impact and worker finances.

The U.S. accused Maduro of actions they now accept from Putin, even funding both sides of conflicts. It's a perplexing foreign policy shift. #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics

Mom Donny from NYC handles criticism with grace, broadens conversations, and shows genuine goodness. A true example of impactful leadership. #Leadership #NYCPolitics #Integrity

Billionaires are the biggest tax cheats and fraudsters. The system is rigged, yet we're told to blame marginalized groups instead of the ultra-wealthy exploiting loopholes. #TaxJustice #WealthGap

It didn’t dramatically raise costs. I’ll refer you to this graph again. They were rising before and after at nearly identical rates. In fact until Trump gutted Obamacare prices were rising slightly slower. Sorry for reading the words you wrote and not understanding what the code actually was.

It's ironic how anti-corruption candidates are labeled 'socialists' by those benefiting from the current corrupt system. Don't let labels discourage you from supporting real change. Ever noticed this tactic? #VoteSmart #EndCorruption

Wealth shouldn't be concentrated at the top while workers struggle. Companies must prioritize fair pay, and governments should intervene when executive luxury starkly contrasts with employee hardship. #WealthDistribution #FairWages

Unless you look at data. Billionaires didn’t raise your premiums. Obamacare didn’t. Health insurance companies did. We pay 3x more than most countries. Why are none of them switching to a privatized system? Brandon is cashing those checks to keep you poor.

Obsession with one figure can lead to a void where genuine excitement should be. True engagement requires more than just a singular focus. #Politics #Commentary

Statistics reveal disparities for women and minority groups. Those on top often attribute success to merit, while underperformance leads to claims of unfairness. This highlights a double standard in how success and failure are perceived. #SocialCommentary #Statistics #Fairness