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πŸ“’πŸŽ™️ Power to the People: We support Ukraine, not Donald Trump

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πŸ“’πŸŽ™️ Power to the People: We support Ukraine, not Donald Trump People Power is standing with Ukraine, condemning Trump, Vance, and Steve Witkoff’s alignment with Russian interests, and reaffirming America’s commitment to democracy. People Power United and Laurie Woodward Garcia Dec 1 People Power United is a  reader-supported  publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber or gifting to someone you know that values liberty and justice for all-not just the wealthy or powerful. Dear President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian leaders and soldiers, and the resilient people of Ukraine, I write to you not as someone speaking for a nation, but as one voice among millions of Americans who refuse to be silent while our government fails to uphold the values we claim to stand for.  Democracy. Dignity. Freedom.  The United States once served as a guardian of these ideals—but today, some of our political leaders have a...

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 260. 11/30/25

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This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 260. 11/30/25 Ron Filipkowski Nov 30 … Ukraine’s peace negotiators met with the US delegation today, which was led by Sec of State  Marco Rubio , special envoy  Steve Witkoff,  and Trump son-in-law  Jared Kushner . After multiple recent revelations about Witkoff being owned by  Putin,  he looked pretty uncomfortable facing the Ukrainians he has worked so hard to sell out. … This followed an explosive story by the WSJ exposing Witkoff and Kushner’s duplicity: “Three powerful businessmen—two Americans and a Russian—hunched over a laptop in Miami Beach last month, ostensibly to draw up a plan to end Russia’s long and deadly war with Ukraine. But the full scope of their project went much further. They were privately charting a path to bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold—with American businesses first in line to beat European competitors to the dividends.” … “At his waterfront estate, billionaire developer-turne...

Weekend Edition | Hegseth Accused of 'War Crimes' in Caribbean

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  Stand With Independent Media This Giving Tuesday As corporate influence grows, independent journalism is more important than ever. If you value reporting that puts people and the planet first, please support Common Dreams this Giving Tuesday. We couldn't do it without you—thank you for keeping independent journalism alive. DONATE NOW Sunday, November 30, 2025 ■ Today's Top News  Nearly 2 Months Into 'Ceasefire,' IDF Kills 2 More Palestinian Children as Gaza Death Toll Passes 70,000 The Israeli military claimed it had targeted two people who were conducting "suspicious activities," but the children's uncle said the 11- and eight-year-old had been gathering firewood for their father. By Julia Conley The Palestinian Health Ministry reported Saturday that nearly two months after  Israel  and  Hamas  reached a ceasefire agreement, the death toll in Israel’s war on  Gaza  has  passed  70,000 as the  Israel Defense Forces  have cont...