Waves of Retirements and Resignations Hurting Police Depts.

By artappraiser on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 2:20pm |

Thousands of police officers are leaving the job across the country. The NYPD has seen more than 1,500 officers retire or quit so far this year, and it's a struggle to fill those positions. @Sean_C_Larkin joins @danabrams to talk about what's causing the mass exodus. pic.twitter.com/LHPVaIyCHp
— Dan Abrams Live (@danabramslive) June 14, 2022

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https://twitter.com/danabramslive/status/1536535181552668673?s=20&t=lG8eEmBWE3eYwomtqW7Rag

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An increasing number of police officers are retiring or resigning, causing a shortage of officers. This is concerning since crime has been spiking and is expected to get worse as summer approaches.

More: https://t.co/gv6PFtezQb pic.twitter.com/uYc3fIkXhj
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) June 14, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 4:06pm

The whole situation sends a message to certain types, it's like they instinctively know wassup:

Repost
Shooting right outside the NYPD 81St pct in Brooklyn NY today. #guns #NYC #shooting pic.twitter.com/5wWpA3uspt
— Viral News NY (@ViralNewsNYC) June 14, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 8:32pm

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ICYMI:
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— zay (@stclaudeii) June 14, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 11:24pm

Gonna need friendlier colors than that - including that atrociously scary black van.

by PeraclesPlease on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 11:49pm

They're not making this shit up, the problem really is EVERYWHERE! MAJOR MAJOR problem -

Shortage of police officers, shortage of EMS and shortage of 911 dispatchers.
All extremely high stress jobs with little to no appreciation by public. It's only going to get worse. Meanwhile Walz & Frey put millions in to groups who have no accountability & have shown no results https://t.co/bEz4ckJh6y
— MN Thin Blue Line (@caniknak) June 14, 2022

Pennsylvania faces ‘historic shortage of police.’ AG Shapiro, Commissioner Outlaw call on Harrisburg for help https://t.co/OuKmwDbeQK
— Ernie Schell (@ernieschell) March 16, 2022

Pennsylvania State Police troopers have begun assisting police officers in Chester in patrolling Delaware County’s lone city, boosting the department’s ranks amid an unprecedented staff shortage. https://t.co/fU2kMRJ4HX
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) May 16, 2022

State of the Police: Low morale, other challenges take a tollhttps://t.co/ACY5itkOxO
— Yuma Sun News (@yumasun) June 14, 2022

Also been told by HPD they are already having a hard time hiring new officers. Can’t replace the ones retiring at the same rate. It’s quite scary.

I’ve called 911 7 times in 2 years already. I need enough police to respond in a timely manner.
— JessikaForJustice (@Jessika4Justice) June 14, 2022

Yesterday I testified before @PHLCouncil in support of a bill to allow the City to rehire retired employees. Many City’s departments - including @PhillyPolice and L&I have significant vacancies that is leading to disruption of city services https://t.co/Uo6FlBJxqv
— Jabari Jones (@RealJabariJones) June 11, 2022

Effort to address shortage of Philly police with retirees may be off the table https://t.co/sFE8iCsiNv
— usa share news (@usasharenews) June 10, 2022

ALERT: Indy FOP to make Announcement TODAY regarding Police Working Conditions, Low Morale and High Frustrations with Soft on Crime Prosecutions for Repeat Offenders

*Another Police Group to Join the Discussion and Share their Support for Change in INDY #StayTuned #FOP pic.twitter.com/HZSijAV39A
— Rick Snyder (@RickFOP86) June 14, 2022

Facing officer shortage, Chicago Police head to Camp Pendleton In California in hopes of recruiting Marines https://t.co/JN9gEZ1oUV pic.twitter.com/T5MjynIu7n
— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) May 25, 2022

The Chicago Police Department is one of several law enforcement agencies lowering hiring standards amid a staffing shortage. https://t.co/7Ks1scFI0q
— NewsRadio 95 WXTK (@95wxtk) March 19, 2022

I was elected to address Seattle's public safety crisis. Today, we took a big step toward that goal. Council just passed my resolution laying the groundwork to address our police staffing shortage. While there's so much still to do, we're now well on our way to righting the ship. pic.twitter.com/8q9atBSKNY
— Sara Nelson (@CMSaraNelson) May 24, 2022

Staffing shortage at Seattle Police Department slows adult sex assaults investigations. https://t.co/9R9WG3GqSX
— KOMO News (@komonews) June 2, 2022

Can't say we didn't see this coming: Portland police struggle to keep up with crime amid an acute staffing shortage and budget cuts. https://t.co/gpGMqbAgWT #police #NightPolice
— The Night Police (@TheNightPolice) February 10, 2022

pic.twitter.com/wZLdO4X5lw Portland police tell residents 911 response times may be delayed due to staffing shortage, critical incidents https://t.co/bAxdeKb4OJ
(@ya_meis) April 22, 2022

New Orleans Police suffer staffing shortage amid crime spike: 'better chance of calling Ghostbusters' https://t.co/Qu73ac5urv
— Tricia Flodquist (@curiousTricia) April 28, 2022

Staffing shortage leads to scheduling change for St. Louis police to 13 hour shifts https://t.co/XHKOOOtjKa
— Ferg (@christoferguson) May 11, 2022

Atlanta Mayor @andreforatlanta says the city’s shortage of police officers continues to strain the @Atlanta_Police. He hopes his goal of hiring 250 officers a year will alleviate the stress felt within the city’s six police zones and various departments. https://t.co/YTlV3JTrKi
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) April 15, 2022

If you're considering becoming a police officer, Milwaukee is looking for you. The city is looking for 195 new officers this year and also actively looking to fill a dire shortage of 911 operators.https://t.co/fpryPn7ABo
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) March 3, 2022

The staff shortage experienced by Asheville Police Department is hindering the city of Asheville’s capacity to keep the communities safe.

Citizens of Asheville deserve to have a police force that will protect them from harm! #BacktheBlue https://t.co/A7UqXUQ1hf
— Matthew Burril (@burril4congress) February 2, 2022

LISTEN NOW: Tuesday's Cardle & Woolley Show covers Downtown Austin's Crisis Police Shortage w/ #AustinRetiredPolice Officers' Dennis @Farris_Actual, Record BORDER Surge UPDATE w/ @monica4congress DeLaCruz, On @TALK1370 https://t.co/2YXWMgfRzX @ATXPOA
— Texas Insider (@texasinsider) May 17, 2022

Recently, the Austin Police Department asked the public here to start calling 311 instead of 911 for a host of emergencies and certain crimes, citing, in part, the staffing shortage that they have. They just simply don’t have the manpower," Lars Trautman, national director of ROC
— Bald Eagle (@BaldEag55421057) June 9, 2022

LISTEN NOW: Tuesday's Cardle & Woolley Show covers Downtown Austin's Crisis Police Shortage w/ #AustinRetiredPolice Officers' Dennis @Farris_Actual, Record BORDER Surge UPDATE w/ @monica4congress DeLaCruz, On @TALK1370 https://t.co/2YXWMgfRzX @ATXPOA
— Texas Insider (@texasinsider) May 17, 2022

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Public Safety & Neighborhood Committee held a hearing Thursday for members of the police to discuss a report that shows there is a staffing shortage in the department. https://t.co/Qs7iPsnBh4
— KTVU (@KTVU) April 15, 2022

With officer shortage in Nashville, one business owner waits nearly two days for police to make a report https://t.co/rApLRc4Osi
— Clarence D. Stinson (@C_D_Stinson) April 27, 2022

Baltimore Police are dealing with overall shortage and 78 officers are currently on disciplinary suspension. 300 additional hours of overtime added to each district, each week from June to September. @wjz
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 3, 2022

Newark Police Department hires recruiting firm to address staffing shortage https://t.co/nsxD1zrBZG
— American Police Beat (@apbweb) April 4, 2022

BOSTON — Police departments in Massachusetts are facing a hiring crunch amid a shortage of new recruits to fill vacancies as increasing numbers of officers retire or leave the profession, which is prompting calls on Beacon Hill for action. https://t.co/CdW10dZMFZ
— The Eagle-Tribune (@EagleTrib) June 13, 2022

Minneapolis is seeing a sharp rise in violent crime while its police department deals with an "unprecedented" shortage of officers and inves https://t.co/0ji0ToQzed
— Edina Patch (@EdinaPatch) May 8, 2022

Cleveland police face officer shortage amid increase in violent crime https://t.co/igTS5Kgblo
— Sal Albanese (@SalAlbaneseNYC) June 10, 2022

Broward County leaders discuss solutions to tackle police dispatcher shortage – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports https://t.co/yUmRVDPT2b
— AskByGeeks (@askbygeeks) May 24, 2022

Under a new proposed plan, @PhoenixPolice salaries could soon become the highest in the state.

The goal: improve officer retention to address the current shortage of sworn law enforcement officers in #PHX.

Details in the #PHXNewsroom: https://t.co/XHrRGhyDze #Phoenix #Police pic.twitter.com/ssmPmfEu8f
— City of Phoenix, AZ (@CityofPhoenixAZ) June 9, 2022

And Police too! In Arizona there is an acute shortage of Law Enforcement personnel at all levels. In my town, the Police do not respond to certain calls anymore due to personnel shortages. Teachers. Cops. No one wants these highly politicized, dangerous low-paying jobs anymore.
— Anti-SS Boosted and Ready to Party! (@Anti_SS_69) June 4, 2022

This report specifically discussed the Rochester Police Department's "unprecedented staffing shortage and a recent rise in violent crime," yet our current State Senator Samra Brouk was in agreement with the “ Defund police legislation that caused this shortage.
— Len Morrell (@Len_Morrell) May 24, 2022

The union representing Temple University Police says the force was extremely understaffed this weekend. They took their messaging to Twitter, issuing a warning that the situation was extremely dangerous for the public. @JoeHoldenCBS3 reports https://t.co/a7RV1tyKzI
— CBS Philly (@CBSPhilly) June 13, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 11:51pm

^looking the above stuff up, I can't tell you how many times I saw tweets about a serious police shortage in the UK. It was quite notable.

(btw, I duped one tweet above but I'm not going to delete it because it's a lot of work adjusting the extra spacing the software here inexplicably adds when you edit a string of tweets in one comment)

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:01am

there's a "national lifeguard shortage" too?!

Due to the national lifeguard shortage, unfortunately we will not be hosting swim programs, including lap swim, senior swim, and Learn to Swim, at our outdoor pools this summer. Outdoor pools will remain open each day for general swim from 11am-3pm and from 4pm–7pm.
— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) June 14, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 1:07am

D.C.

"We are still short 100s of cops ..." https://t.co/n8NaX3wKmo
— Crime in NYC (@CrimeInNYC) June 16, 2022

by artappraiser on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 12:31am

It happened, it was real, and now it's over because of the effects of Geo. Floyd protests: How law enforcement and civic actors worked together to rejuvenate New York City in the 1990s

Really enjoyed this important read. Kudos to ⁦@PeterMoskos⁩ https://t.co/xq06nqFw1H
— Sean Patrick Griffin (@spgauthor) June 20, 2022

by artappraiser on Mon, 06/20/2022 - 3:14pm

Not able to hire enough police, consider suing those who abuse that by putting the public in danger?

I.E. either get a permit so the city can plan for your event, or pay if something goes bad. Or hire your own frigging security, see how well that goes...

by artappraiser on Mon, 06/20/2022 - 4:27pm

let's not forget to throw in the U.S. Capitol police:

It’s about time , but the ⁦@CapitolPolice⁩ was already short 400 Officers or House 1/6 Security Investigation said we needed to hire 400 additional officers, but ⁦@SenateGOP⁩ refuse to approve the ⁦@HouseDemocrats⁩ bill . ⁦@ABC⁩ https://t.co/wV24ZeMLmV
— Russel L. Honore' (@ltgrusselhonore) June 22, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 1:07pm

Stacey Abrams, VERY MUCH AN ANTI-DEFUNDER

Law enforcement are often paid less than a living wage, and that is wrong.

We must raise pay for officers and address violent crime as we work to build community trust and foster law enforcement accountability.
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

Law enforcement in urban, suburban and rural areas across Georgia struggle with staffing shortages that put communities at risk.

Higher officer pay will lead to better officer recruitment, better officer retention, better community interactions and a safer Georgia.
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

Here’s how I plan to do this:

Raise base salary for state officers to $50k/year
Provide grants to localities to support increased salary for local law enforcement
Secure mental health support for law enforcement
Invest in expanded training and collaborative support
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

We must also address the erosion of trust in law enforcement in our communities. Most officers strive to do their best, but those who commit misconduct must be held accountable.

In particular, the killing of young Black men who posed no threat cannot be ignored.
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

Here’s how I plan to do this (1/2):

Develop guidelines for police department policies that govern community relations and transparency
Partner with the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Program to fortify training standards
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

Here’s how I plan to do this (2/2)

✅ Require accountability for unlawful violence and misconduct
✅ Provide and maintain a statewide database of officers dismissed for violation of standards to help other law enforcement agencies make informed hiring decisions
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

By making smart choices with our budget and enacting smart policy, we can build One Georgia with safe, thriving communities, and we can do so without raising taxes.

Read my full plan here: https://t.co/dw1mgpzs00
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 7:49pm

Speaking of Georgia & police, you may have missed this news - yes, it's about "GO HOME! & learn to protest" Keisha Lance-Bottoms:

Scoop: Keisha Lance Bottoms to join White House

By Alexi McCammond @ Axios.com, June 15

President Biden has tapped former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to replace Cedric Richmond as one of his most senior aides, bringing a Democratic rising star and former VP contender into the White House at a critical juncture, Axios was first to report.

Why it matters: As director of the White House Office of Public Engagement beginning in the coming weeks, Bottoms will immediately have access to some of the most high-level planning and strategy sessions in the West Wing — and to the president himself.

The role is integral to developing Biden's policies and then convincing the broader Democratic coalition that the president is charting the right approach.

The stakes are high: Bottoms will be responsible for navigating divergent policy goals between progressives and centrists ahead of what's expected to be an ugly midterm cycle for Democrats.

"Keisha is bright, honorable, tough and has the integrity required to represent our Administration to the American public," Biden said in a statement. "Jill and I have known Keisha for a long time and look forward to working with her more closely."

Driving the news: Bottoms told Axios in an interview that she plans to do "more listening than anything," and that "it's important that people feel their voices are reflected and their voices are heard."

Democrats face the prospect of losing one or both chambers of Congress in November and have struggled to find the right message for voters amid soaring inflation and Biden's sliding approval rating.

Bottoms, who has a reputation for candor, has committed to serve at least through the midterms, according to a senior administration official. Richmond left the White House last month for the Democratic National Committee.

Between the lines: [....]

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:04pm

^ so far, best thing I've seen to suggest the Biden admin. thinking of doing a little "Sister Souljah-ing" with the loony woke.

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:07pm

Policing expert shocked and awed by Stacey Abrams' tweet:

The world does not possess enough memes of folk eating popcorn to reflect the ratio on this tweet https://t.co/t4RgZela5W
— Jerry Ratcliffe (@Jerry_Ratcliffe) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:51pm

WATCH: Vermont man accused of trying to attack troopers with excavator to stop son's arrest https://t.co/mobKmJmjr0
— 8News WRIC Richmond (@8NEWS) June 24, 2022

“They don’t have a scenario at the academy where we practice this one,” one of their commanders said.

great advertising for the job NOT

by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 5:19pm

YouTuber Threatened Women Prosecutors Who Secured R. Kelly’s Federal Conviction in Brooklyn Trial: Authoritieshttps://t.co/5VulUEQyCj
— Law & Crime (@lawcrimenews) June 28, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:38am

In a stunning reversal, CPD announced this afternoon that it is reinstating a day off for some cops who have been working without a weekend since at least June 14.

Also surprising: The day off will be Sunday, the day of Chicago's massive Pride Parade.https://t.co/TdJBu581yM
— CWBChicago (@CWBChicago) June 25, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 3:34am

You all can't chase him!
We're recording!
Stop chasing people!#Chicago https://t.co/dtCQfk66yk
— CWBChicago (@CWBChicago) June 29, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 11:32am

These are the people behind @NYCComptroller's "violence interrupters". Aren't they heroic? https://t.co/KHd3Q6Pm2I
— Crime in NYC (@CrimeInNYC) July 1, 2022

by artappraiser on Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:27am

^ Mainly GRIFTERS, I am sure, as many in NYC gummint are. (Don't forget, the Trumps are New Yorkers.)

by artappraiser on Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:31am

Good times. https://t.co/FUvD5NKefo
— Peter Moskos (@PeterMoskos) July 2, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 2:30pm

don't know what this is about yet, posting it because it just popped up on my feed:

Last night, @EastLALASD received a criminal threat against the lives of our deputies. We are taking this seriously and have taken precautions. The threat possibly stems from false statements made during a civilian oversight commission meeting held yesterday. pic.twitter.com/3AuLKUa4yP
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) July 2, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 3:27pm

NYPD bleeding more than ever -

FOUR HUNDRED retirements in June. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE resignations, the most in more than a decade.

Lynch: “We’re not only losing experienced veterans. We’re also losing cops in the prime of their careers who are taking their talents elsewhere.”https://t.co/rnFHM9xpNM
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) July 2, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 6:47pm

This has become a trademark tweet among partisans, and it obscures a more complicated reality while stoking anger. It’s irresponsible.

Different departments, officers, circumstances, etc. There is no one, American police force. https://t.co/5a2Blg0wFc
— Peter Savodnik (@petersavodnik) July 6, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 6:11pm

^ agreed! Stuff like that is 100% irresponsible propaganda, I have come to believe. Probably has anarchist beliefs and wants society and current law and order to fall, stokes emotions about bad cops when they are such a tiny part of our current troubles, to help usher the revolution in.

by artappraiser on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 6:36pm

how to imagine yourself a member of the NYPD serving the Bed-Stuy neighborhood in Brooklyn. watch this clip

Lmfaoooooo this is my hood
J train flushing stop https://t.co/VS1lRNXSB2
— Chuck Bass of the block (@RalphieRozay) July 7, 2022

do you still pump up the adrenalin to go to work every day and keep it in check at the same time, or take early retirement?

it's a shitty job dealing with a lot of these people

by artappraiser on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:55pm

“A country without police is a big ship without a compass and without a rudder. " Alexandre Dumas

« Un pays sans police est un grand navire sans boussole et sans gouvernail. » Alexandre Dumas pic.twitter.com/JqUpFjG2cd
— Gérald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) July 9, 2021

by artappraiser on Tue, 07/12/2022 - 7:15pm

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Russia plays weak hand in Palestine

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The intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow has precedent

Russia's hosted such meetings in the past, most recently Feb 2019

Russia has long lamented the US' "monopolization" of the peace process & tried to carve out a niche for itself: mediating among the disunited Palestinians/2
— Hanna Notte (@HannaNotte) February 29, 2024

Read the article at https://twitter.com/HannaNotte/status/1763116222256701787

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Mother Jones is Reaching out to Alternative Party Voters
Mother Jones is Reaching out to Alternative Party Voters

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Here's what I told them: https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/

Read the article at https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/

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Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes...
Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force

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Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force https://t.co/pCoDg05irX
— Gareth Harris (@garethharr) December 28, 2023

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/28/brazil-law-indigenous-land-rights-claim-time-marker?CMP=share_btn_tw

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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (...
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (December 25, 2023)

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Location: U.S. Embassy and residential compounds

Events: Heavy gunfire is occuring around the area of the U.S. Embassy and residential compounds adjacent to the Trutier area of Tabarre. All Embassy personnel have been instructed to remain indoors and shelter-in-place until further notice. All others should avoid the area.

Actions to take:

Avoid the area;

Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;

Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and

If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Read the article at https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-haiti-december-25-2023/

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Pakistan Is Creating the World’s Next Refugee Crisis
Pakistan Is Creating the World’s Next Refugee Crisis

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By The Editorial Board @ Bloomberg.com, December 8, 2023

A mass expulsion of Afghan migrants could destabilize the region and fuel radicalization. The West should pressure Islamabad to change course.

Read the article at https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-12-08/pakistan-s-expulsion-of-afghan-refugees-risks-another-crisis

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Internet shut down in Chad
Internet shut down in Chad

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All eyes on #Chad right now
Chad has two internet trunks coming into the country: One from the Red Sea via Sudan; the other from Cameroon. Not possible for the totality of the country's internet network to be shut unless done centrally. A lot of rumors swirling; few facts. https://t.co/N6bDJZ2ixO

Read the article at https://x.com/_hudsonc/status/1732891968709992511?s=20

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[Economy] where Joe's success falls short
[Economy] where Joe's success falls short

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[CRIME News] 3 loss-prevention employees in Macy’s across...
[CRIME News] 3 loss-prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed

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BREAKING: Three loss prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed, one of them has died from stab wounds, @PhillyPolice sources tell me. Police converged on the store as the three workers were rushed to Jefferson Hospital. pic.twitter.com/4U1eKycL4W

Read the article at https://x.com/KeeleyFox29/status/1731713272942940365?s=20

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Former U.S. Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As...
Former U.S. Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba

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Former US Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba https://t.co/LDwo4ZJI1K
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 4, 2023

Read the article at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/manuel-rocha-ambassador-arrested-cuba_n_656d1e2ae4b028b0f3d07478

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[War in Israel, Chapter II] UNRWA under scrutiny
[War in Israel, Chapter II] UNRWA under scrutiny

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[Chapter I news is HERE, Oct. 7 til today]

You don’t get it.
It’s not about an UNRWA teacher who held an Israeli kid hostage in his house.
It’s all about how for 75 years you have destroyed the future of generations of Palestinians, including my family.
My cousins in Arab countries are still not citizens - not even the… https://t.co/nv6anubGhc
— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) December 2, 2023

Note 'Community Notes' attached to UNWRA's statement.

Read the article at https://x.com/GeorgeDeek/status/1731020551328579863?s=20

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Maduro, Under Pressure, Holds Vote to Annex Territory From...
Maduro, Under Pressure, Holds Vote to Annex Territory From a Neighbor

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

Imperialism for me but not for thee?

It's wild that Venezuela is now holding a vote on whether 2/3 of Guyana actually belongs to them! Analysts suggest that Modoru may want military action to pump up his sinking popularity.

Could we have a war in South America?!?

"The people who live in Essequibo are largely… pic.twitter.com/QvMEjkkgwy

Read the article at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/americas/maduro-vote-essequibo-guyana.html

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[Where is the GOP headed?] Divisions leave Florida’s House...
[Where is the GOP headed?] Divisions leave Florida’s House Republicans powerless

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The lack of a cohesive delegation has allowed attention-seeking lawmakers to act on their own.

McCarthy: “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail…”

Gaetz: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”https://t.co/LctPuz6Pcf

Read the article at https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/29/divisions-leave-floridas-house-republicans-powerless-00129200

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‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-...
‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes

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By Martinn Pengelly in Washington DC for TheGuardian.com, Nov. 30

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/nov/30/squad-book-aoc-nancy-pelosi?CMP=share_btn_tw

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US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source

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@ Reuters, Nov. 29

Read the article at https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/

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Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-...
Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-proofing

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

"Both the AU and the intl community place more weight on whether elections are held than whether they are free and fair. Sanctions/expulsions occur when there is a coup but not necessarily when elections are rigged or if an “institutional coup” occurs." https://t.co/m9dNimJP0D
— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) November 28, 2023

Read the article at https://africanarguments.org/2023/11/central-africas-dinosaur-regimes-and-the-art-of-coup-proofing/

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