Sean M
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supreme court justice Louis Brandeis said in 1933: “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
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#inequality #democracy
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#inequality #democracy
The American political system is badly broken | Bernie Sanders
What we are witnessing right now is the rise of two Americas. One for the billionaire class. And one for everybody else
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
supreme court justice Louis Brandeis said in 1933: “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#inequality #democracy
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#inequality #democracy
Have you been wondering why it has seemed so easy for branches of the military to engage in missions that go against international law?
The chilling reason the military is silent now - WP
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
The chilling reason the military is silent now - WP
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The chilling reason the military is silent now
National Guard in cities and attacks on drug boats began with ousting military lawyers called JAGs.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Have you been wondering why it has seemed so easy for branches of the military to engage in missions that go against international law?
The chilling reason the military is silent now - WP
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
The chilling reason the military is silent now - WP
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
This is how Trump ends democracy. The same playbook was used in Hungary and other democracies where authoritarians took power.
www.vox.com/politics/462...
www.vox.com/politics/462...
This is how Trump ends democracy
The past week has revealed Trump’s road map to one-party rule. Will Americans let him follow it?
www.vox.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is how Trump ends democracy. The same playbook was used in Hungary and other democracies where authoritarians took power.
www.vox.com/politics/462...
www.vox.com/politics/462...
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Here's what Schumer and Jeffries included in their alt-CR to try to rein in Trump's rescissions. These efforts aren't getting enough attention, which helps the right wingers win the shut down.
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
September 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Here's what Schumer and Jeffries included in their alt-CR to try to rein in Trump's rescissions. These efforts aren't getting enough attention, which helps the right wingers win the shut down.
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
How bigoted culture is influencing girls to become permissive of language that denigrates others.
As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’ | Naomi Beinart
Even in comparatively liberal spaces, such as my high school, girls who wince at locker room talk risk exclusion
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How bigoted culture is influencing girls to become permissive of language that denigrates others.
As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As boys shift to the right, we are seeing the rise of the ‘new chill girl’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Illinois State Sen. Karina Villa confronted ICE GOONS in a Chicago suburb, accusing them of targeting Latino families and shouting at residents to stay inside as more than a dozen were taken into custody.
September 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Illinois State Sen. Karina Villa confronted ICE GOONS in a Chicago suburb, accusing them of targeting Latino families and shouting at residents to stay inside as more than a dozen were taken into custody.
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Scotland Halts Funding to Weapons Makers Who Supply Israel
Scotland Halts Funding to Weapons Makers Who Supply Israel
Scotland’s top official announced Wednesday his government has paused funding to weapons manufacturers that sell arms to Israel, as he ordered the Palestinian flag to be raised above Scottish governme...
www.democracynow.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Scotland Halts Funding to Weapons Makers Who Supply Israel
We have a housing supply that was built for households of 4+ persons, which made up over 70% of the population 50 years ago, now that has flipped to be 1-2 persons. Seniors are unable to downsize and young people can’t begin building equity.
How the makeup of US households have changed 1960 vs today
(by @VisualCapitalist)
(by @VisualCapitalist)
September 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We have a housing supply that was built for households of 4+ persons, which made up over 70% of the population 50 years ago, now that has flipped to be 1-2 persons. Seniors are unable to downsize and young people can’t begin building equity.
“An economy that works for everyone is not a fantasy, it is a CHOICE”
#economics
#economics
Here's @velshi.com 's Saturday monologue on how U.S. economic policy rewards the elite at the expense of the working class.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcqc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcqc...
An economy that works for everyone is not a fantasy – it’s a choice
YouTube video by MSNBC
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August 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
“An economy that works for everyone is not a fantasy, it is a CHOICE”
#economics
#economics
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. @msnbc.com made a long cut of @govpritzker.illinois.gov 's speech earlier today about Trump's plan to send the U.S. military to police Chicago that Rachel played some of tonight at the top of the show.
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'We are watching and taking names': Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's threats to Chicago
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
. @msnbc.com made a long cut of @govpritzker.illinois.gov 's speech earlier today about Trump's plan to send the U.S. military to police Chicago that Rachel played some of tonight at the top of the show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR0_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR0_...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
No one is covering the GOP's growing redistricting scheme as closely, with as much context and analysis as Democracy Docket. Its team of 20 works around the clock to provide you independent pro-democracy news and information.
Support their work by signing up today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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“The top 10% of households by income (those making $250,000 or more a year) now account for roughly half of all consumer spending, according to Moody’s Analytics, up from 36% three decades ago.
www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
#inequality #economy
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#inequality #economy
The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People
The highest-earning 10% of Americans account for almost 50% of all consumer spending.
www.wsj.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“The top 10% of households by income (those making $250,000 or more a year) now account for roughly half of all consumer spending, according to Moody’s Analytics, up from 36% three decades ago.
www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
#inequality #economy
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#inequality #economy
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A national donor class largely funds elections, whether national or state, or occasionally even local. Could a constitutional amendment - the "For Our Freedom Amendment" - be the answer?
Jeff Clements joins @johnavlon.bsky.social in the latest episode of How To Fix It:
Jeff Clements joins @johnavlon.bsky.social in the latest episode of How To Fix It:
August 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A national donor class largely funds elections, whether national or state, or occasionally even local. Could a constitutional amendment - the "For Our Freedom Amendment" - be the answer?
Jeff Clements joins @johnavlon.bsky.social in the latest episode of How To Fix It:
Jeff Clements joins @johnavlon.bsky.social in the latest episode of How To Fix It:
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The deployment would be part of Donald Trump‘s show of force against Democratically-run cities.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
August 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The deployment would be part of Donald Trump‘s show of force against Democratically-run cities.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
If we are to turn back from our slide towards authoritarianism, we need to collectively challenge the erosion of civil liberties and consolidation of power.
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#resistingauthoritarianism
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#resistingauthoritarianism
We are no longer free. But we can win our freedom back
To meet this moment in US history, we need to revisit the rich – and successful – tradition of nonviolent disruption
www.theguardian.com
August 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If we are to turn back from our slide towards authoritarianism, we need to collectively challenge the erosion of civil liberties and consolidation of power.
www.the-guardian.com/commentisfre...
#resistingauthoritarianism
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#resistingauthoritarianism
So good to see promising news!
Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees - BBC News
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Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees - BBC News
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Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees — BBC News
We rely on honeybees to pollinate our crops and a new food could protect them from growing threats.
apple.news
August 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So good to see promising news!
Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees - BBC News
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Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees - BBC News
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Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying
www.nytimes.com
August 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
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Israeli government official arrested in Nevada in internet crimes against children sting
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was released and returned to Israel after being charged with luring a child for a sex actAn Israeli government cybersecurity official was reportedly arrested recently by Las Vegas...
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was released and returned to Israel after being charged with luring a child for a sex actAn Israeli government cybersecurity official was reportedly arrested recently by Las Vegas...
Israeli government official arrested in Nevada in internet crimes against children sting
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was released and returned to Israel after being charged with luring a child for a sex act
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Israeli government official arrested in Nevada in internet crimes against children sting
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was released and returned to Israel after being charged with luring a child for a sex actAn Israeli government cybersecurity official was reportedly arrested recently by Las Vegas...
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was released and returned to Israel after being charged with luring a child for a sex actAn Israeli government cybersecurity official was reportedly arrested recently by Las Vegas...
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Palantir is arguably one of the most notorious corporations in contemporary America—so infamous for so long that, for some people, its name has become a cultural shorthand for dystopian surveillance. But what does it actually do? There’s no easy answer.
What Does Palantir Actually Do?
Palantir is often called a data broker, a data miner, or a giant database of personal information. In reality, it’s none of these—but even former employees struggle to explain it.
wrd.cm
August 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Palantir is arguably one of the most notorious corporations in contemporary America—so infamous for so long that, for some people, its name has become a cultural shorthand for dystopian surveillance. But what does it actually do? There’s no easy answer.
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The Senate passed the MAGA budget. Now it’s up to the House—and we’ve got a list of 27 vulnerable reps and their top donors. It’s time to apply pressure. Start calling. Start tagging. Let’s do this! Link to the spreadsheet included below:
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: HOMEWORK FOR THE HOUSE
The Senate passed the bill. The House is up next. Let’s make them feel the heat.
open.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Senate passed the MAGA budget. Now it’s up to the House—and we’ve got a list of 27 vulnerable reps and their top donors. It’s time to apply pressure. Start calling. Start tagging. Let’s do this! Link to the spreadsheet included below:
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
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"The FY 2026 budget eliminates all funding for climate, weather, and ocean Laboratories and Cooperative Institutes," and also guts federal climate research efforts and spending at a critical moment in the fight to understand and address human-driven climate change.
www.axios.com/2025/07/01/n...
www.axios.com/2025/07/01/n...
New NOAA document spells out further deep Trump cuts
Proposal would eliminate NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, which performs and coordinates climate research.
www.axios.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"The FY 2026 budget eliminates all funding for climate, weather, and ocean Laboratories and Cooperative Institutes," and also guts federal climate research efforts and spending at a critical moment in the fight to understand and address human-driven climate change.
www.axios.com/2025/07/01/n...
www.axios.com/2025/07/01/n...
Summary of what’s in the Senate version of Big Cruel Bill
#goosenatebudgetbill
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#goosenatebudgetbill
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What's in the Senate Version of Trump's Big Policy Bill? (Gift Article)
The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it would add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Summary of what’s in the Senate version of Big Cruel Bill
#goosenatebudgetbill
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#goosenatebudgetbill
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