More than half of foreign businesses have stayed in Russia since it launched its full-scale invasion in 2022

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For those saying that Americans are righteously angry because the level of prices is up even though the rate of inflation has fallen, a history lesson

Exactly 100 years ago, the US passed sweeping immigration restrictions, mainly to keep out Jews and Italians. They were seen, according to the new, widely believed “science” of eugenics, as lesser races that would “destroy” the blood of America. A lesson. gzeromedia.com/news/analysis/…

I cannot describe my feelings on seeing Jewish soldiers burning books, including the Quran. After everything the Jewish people have been through, to repeat this kind of act... it is beyond disgusting and depraved.
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NEW from me: A Puck/Echelon Insights poll found that, among *18-34 year olds* 55% think Donald Trump would be better at combating antisemitism. Only 34% said the same of Biden.

55 PERCENT. 🫠

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Since former President Trump brought it up, the question might be whether he is in contact with Russian authorities about Evan Gershkovich and, if so, whether he has pushed for Evan's immediate release or suggested that the Russians keep holding him, perhaps to Trump's advantage.

Less than two years out from Dobbs, Louisiana criminalizes the abortion pill—teeing up the surveillance, arrest, and prosecution of individuals who share or possess a medication that's approved by the FDA.

As with other Trump foreign policy proposals, the 'how will you do it' is always yadda-yadda-ed.

This is an insane and horrific story and I hope Dr. Al-Bursh's family gets some answers—and accountability—soon.

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The brilliant Tina Nguyen on how Speaker Mike Johnson has led Republicans in weaponizing antisemitism—against both the left and the hard right. Absolutely fascinating piece.

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'Although Hamas’ communications and military abilities have been degraded, only 30-35% of its fighters ave been killed and about 65% of its tunnels are still intact, U.S. intelligence indicates.' Alex Ward Lara Seligman

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Welp, this is a disturbing as hell statistic:

🔥More than half (52%) of MAGA republicans believe Putin is a better president than Joe Biden.

All thanks to Kremlin-paid influence campaign to GOP voters here.

Great interview Julia Ioffe Jordan Klepper
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'I, like many Israeli soldiers, went into the military thinking I knew the difference between right and wrong and had a clear sense of the boundaries on legitimate use of force. But every boundary is destined to be redrawn in a military occupation, whose very existence relies on

As someone who has been watching The Daily Show since the Craig Kilborn days, I must say it was an honor to be a part of this special. Jordan Klepper, thank you so much for including me—and for shedding light on such an important topic. #ride4tits

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'For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies

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