In coal-rich West Virginia, power bills rival mortgages and rents

West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income. Despite efforts to conserve energy, her February bill hit $940.08. Many West Virginians are facing similar challenges, with utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. President Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9%. during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.

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“Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East

The Pentagon has sent outdated statements on the number of U.S. troops killed or wounded during the Iran War, resulting in undercounts.

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Alex Pearlman on Instagram: "You’re the Calvary #hope"

37K likes, 718 comments - pearlmania500 on March 26, 2026: "You’re the Calvary #hope".

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Bless The Reporter Who Fact-Checked Donald To His Face

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Washington Post headline: "Trump signals U.S. may leave allies to manage Iran fallout."

Trump has been a failure his entire life. He leaves all his messes for others to clean up. His ENTIRE LIFE.

Hold Republicans responsible. They should have stopped this. And Republican voters and non-voters. #USPol #VoteRepublicansOut

2023: Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) signs record tax break for corporations

2024: Lee signs new record tax giveaway for corporations ($2B; most went out of state)

2025, Jan: Lee signs $1.1B voucher handout to private school parents

2025, Oct: Lee says state can’t afford to feed kids

#BillLee #AntiLabor #AntiUnion #AntiGunControl #AntiGay #VoteRepublicansOut #Tennessee #NoRepublicansEverAgain #VoteBlue #USPol

New poll points to Trump voters’ tolerance for authoritarian approach to the rule of law

In 2023, nearly a third of Trump voters endorsed having a president "willing to break some rules and laws to set things right." Two years later, it's worse.

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REPUBLICAN MAGA MEN care only about DOMINATION, not FREEDOM 🚩 #VoteRepublicansOut

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'It'll Take All of Us': Indivisible Launches Effort to Train 1 Million+ Organizers to Oppose Trump | Common Dreams

Indivisible launches One Million Rising campaign to train organizers to oppose Trump policies.

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