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· Nov 30
Courage Candidate Harry Jarin running for Congress in MD-05
YouTube video by Citizens' Impeachment
youtu.be
As Harry says, “Impeaching Donald Trump is not an extreme act. It’s the BARE MINIMUM required to defend the Constitution, and it won’t happen if we leave it to the same people who spent a whole decade now pretending that this was all just normal politics.”
@citizensimpeachment.com
@citizensimpeachment.com
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“Oh but if Democrats did that Republicans would just vote it down, wouldn’t convict and would rally their base to defend Trump’s crimes.”
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
January 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
“Oh but if Democrats did that Republicans would just vote it down, wouldn’t convict and would rally their base to defend Trump’s crimes.”
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
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by contrast, anonymously snarking to axios and sarcastically caricaturing your own base instead of providing an argument in favor of your policy is what strength looks like
Some Democrats hate that their party is largely positioning itself in opposition to the operation that resulted in Maduro's capture.
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"It looks weak": Some Democrats want their party to shut up and clap for Maduro's capture
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," fumed one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
by contrast, anonymously snarking to axios and sarcastically caricaturing your own base instead of providing an argument in favor of your policy is what strength looks like
Bring this vile woman before The Hague too as far as I’m concerned.
My statement on the capture of the brutal, illegitimate ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and need for a transition to democracy:
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Bring this vile woman before The Hague too as far as I’m concerned.
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american centrist pundits looking at starmer after he adopted a "popularist" approach to governance
January 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
american centrist pundits looking at starmer after he adopted a "popularist" approach to governance
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE INCLUDING THE RADICAL RIGHT SCUM WHO SPENT THE LAST YEAR TEARING THIS COUNTRY APART. TREMENDOUS DESTRUCTION!!!!! JUST ONE YEAR AGO STRONG JOE BIDEN WAS STILL PRESIDENT. NOW FAT PEDOPHILE DONALD TRUMP BACK IN CHARGE TURNING OUR COUNTRY INTO A JOKE. VERY WEAK, SAD!!!!
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE INCLUDING THE RADICAL RIGHT SCUM WHO SPENT THE LAST YEAR TEARING THIS COUNTRY APART. TREMENDOUS DESTRUCTION!!!!! JUST ONE YEAR AGO STRONG JOE BIDEN WAS STILL PRESIDENT. NOW FAT PEDOPHILE DONALD TRUMP BACK IN CHARGE TURNING OUR COUNTRY INTO A JOKE. VERY WEAK, SAD!!!!
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
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I don't know that I should count this as #TabClosed2026 since I opened and read it the same day but it's a really good read. I hadn't heard of thermostatic politics ("where public preferences shift in the opposite direction of government action") before.
And now for the most-read article….
#1 Good to Know: The public is a thermostat. Good Authority fellow @akoustov.bsky.social explains the political science behind the never-ending cycle of governments doing something – and the public demanding the opposite.
goodauthority.org/news/good-to...
#1 Good to Know: The public is a thermostat. Good Authority fellow @akoustov.bsky.social explains the political science behind the never-ending cycle of governments doing something – and the public demanding the opposite.
goodauthority.org/news/good-to...
What thermostatic politics means for government policies.
Thermostatic politics helps the voting public keep the government more responsive to collective preferences.
goodauthority.org
December 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I don't know that I should count this as #TabClosed2026 since I opened and read it the same day but it's a really good read. I hadn't heard of thermostatic politics ("where public preferences shift in the opposite direction of government action") before.
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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DC Statehood needs to be a Day 1 priority, the one place the Guard aren't being withdrawn is where there is no federalism to protect citizens from presidential overreach. This can never happen again.
December 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
DC Statehood needs to be a Day 1 priority, the one place the Guard aren't being withdrawn is where there is no federalism to protect citizens from presidential overreach. This can never happen again.
We’re going to start 2026 with another impoundment saga, aren’t we?
Oh ffs.
States who receive funding that are “not suspected of fraudulent activity” will now be required to send HHS their “administrative data” for review.
The rest will now have to provide HHS with “attendance records, licensing, inspection and monitoring reports, complaints and investigations.”
States who receive funding that are “not suspected of fraudulent activity” will now be required to send HHS their “administrative data” for review.
The rest will now have to provide HHS with “attendance records, licensing, inspection and monitoring reports, complaints and investigations.”
Trump Admin Freezes Child Care Funding To ALL States
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
We’re going to start 2026 with another impoundment saga, aren’t we?
Quite literally pedophile behavior.
Now random douchebags are showing up to daycares thinking they’re going to break a big story.
Many daycares are closed this week due to the New Year.
Good lord.
Many daycares are closed this week due to the New Year.
Good lord.
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Quite literally pedophile behavior.
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Lots of small dollar contributions can be really important for larger funders (and the party) to see. Please support our Courage Candidate @harrymd5.bsky.social with whatever amount works for your budget.
And read his whole thread!
And read his whole thread!
We need representatives who will confront MAGA out loud and fight fascism head-on. That's why I'm running for Congress.
Our end-of-year FEC report is due today. If you're able, could you rush a last minute donation to help me reach more voters here in Maryland?
secure.actblue.com/donate/harry...
Our end-of-year FEC report is due today. If you're able, could you rush a last minute donation to help me reach more voters here in Maryland?
secure.actblue.com/donate/harry...
Donate to Harry Jarin
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Lots of small dollar contributions can be really important for larger funders (and the party) to see. Please support our Courage Candidate @harrymd5.bsky.social with whatever amount works for your budget.
And read his whole thread!
And read his whole thread!
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Too many Democrats still aren’t willing to say plainly that MAGA is a white supremacist movement directly borrows fascist ideas about hierarchy and race. You can’t defend democracy by pretending this is normal, and you can’t honor Black history if you can't confront the people trying to erase it.
December 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Too many Democrats still aren’t willing to say plainly that MAGA is a white supremacist movement directly borrows fascist ideas about hierarchy and race. You can’t defend democracy by pretending this is normal, and you can’t honor Black history if you can't confront the people trying to erase it.
The Maryland General Assembly needs to tackle vacancy appointment reform in 2026.
This shit is getting old.
This shit is getting old.
The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee chose one of its own Tuesday, Darrell Odom Sr., to fill the vacant District 27A seat left by Kevin Harris, whom the committee selected last month for the state Senate seat from District 27.
marylandmatters.org/2025/12/31/p...
marylandmatters.org/2025/12/31/p...
Prince George’s Democrats choose one of their own to fill vacant District 27A seat - Maryland Matters
The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee chose one of its own Tuesday, Darrell Odom Sr., to fill the vacant District 27A seat left by Kevin Harris, whom the committee selected last mont...
marylandmatters.org
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Maryland General Assembly needs to tackle vacancy appointment reform in 2026.
This shit is getting old.
This shit is getting old.
Early Money Is Like Yeast
It makes the dough rise!
It makes the dough rise!
Now, I'm new to the political fundraising game, but with 16K raised already, each of these candidates are going to get more than $1500. If you're paying a campaign worker $20/hr, that's 75 hours - almost two weeks of additional work that you've given these campaigns
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Early Money Is Like Yeast
It makes the dough rise!
It makes the dough rise!
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*Multiple generations of white voters raised on “American dream” suburban propaganda that we should all be property owners and that having your own house with a lawn is the ultimate form of prosperity even if it chains you and drags you under, to say nothing of car dependency (100 month loans)
December 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
*Multiple generations of white voters raised on “American dream” suburban propaganda that we should all be property owners and that having your own house with a lawn is the ultimate form of prosperity even if it chains you and drags you under, to say nothing of car dependency (100 month loans)
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But how will they explain to their supporters why they voted to give Israel more weapons to murder children with?
Is the plan to have a never ending supply of secret zionists who vote to give Israel unlimited money then get voted out? This shit is not sustainable.
Is the plan to have a never ending supply of secret zionists who vote to give Israel unlimited money then get voted out? This shit is not sustainable.
"AIPAC knows their brand is toxic."
"AIPAC donors have supported its picks by giving to other dark-money groups."
"The candidates can say they received money from donors, not AIPAC, to avoid association."
#California #USA #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military #Weapons #Voting
"AIPAC donors have supported its picks by giving to other dark-money groups."
"The candidates can say they received money from donors, not AIPAC, to avoid association."
#California #USA #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military #Weapons #Voting
AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won't Give Up Its Influence.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it's still seeking to keep Congress in Israel's pocket.
theintercept.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
But how will they explain to their supporters why they voted to give Israel more weapons to murder children with?
Is the plan to have a never ending supply of secret zionists who vote to give Israel unlimited money then get voted out? This shit is not sustainable.
Is the plan to have a never ending supply of secret zionists who vote to give Israel unlimited money then get voted out? This shit is not sustainable.
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The DOGE legacy lives on. They realized how disruptive this is and they’re going to deploy it more and more.
Acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jim O’Neill said all payments through the Administration for Children and Families will require “justification and a receipt or photo evidence” before money is sent.
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
www.mprnews.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The DOGE legacy lives on. They realized how disruptive this is and they’re going to deploy it more and more.
The most jarring part of getting older is realizing how infrequently people actually FAFO.
People need to face social consequences for what they have done.
December 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The most jarring part of getting older is realizing how infrequently people actually FAFO.
How are spam posts showing up in my notifications from people I don’t follow?
December 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
How are spam posts showing up in my notifications from people I don’t follow?
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“I’m sorry to say we don’t carry crystal meth, but can I interest you in some of our finest dextroamphetamine tablets?”
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“I’m sorry to say we don’t carry crystal meth, but can I interest you in some of our finest dextroamphetamine tablets?”
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Finalizing a @citizensimpeachment.com update on who is doing what with impeachment and Swalwell is actually cosponsoring one of the impeachment resolutions currently filed!
@rephaleystevens.bsky.social are you guys planning on waiting til the midterms to take action on this? I hope not!!
@rephaleystevens.bsky.social are you guys planning on waiting til the midterms to take action on this? I hope not!!
![Screenshot of congress.gov info for H Res 944
Cosponsors: H.Res.944 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] | Cosponsor statistics: 1 current - includes 1 original
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]* 12/10/2025](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:s3ghvyfzyyxyald55dfcqt2v/bafkreihosdcii7w4aopfgbmnh7vlyph6at64oezmcxcffdtxajpjz2z2rq@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Finalizing a @citizensimpeachment.com update on who is doing what with impeachment and Swalwell is actually cosponsoring one of the impeachment resolutions currently filed!
@rephaleystevens.bsky.social are you guys planning on waiting til the midterms to take action on this? I hope not!!
@rephaleystevens.bsky.social are you guys planning on waiting til the midterms to take action on this? I hope not!!
George Clooney: The master of wanting to have it both ways.
France has granted citizenship to George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, according to government decrees issued over the weekend. The Hollywood star has praised French culture and said that the country's privacy laws enabled him and his family to pursue a quieter existence.
George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens
Mr. Clooney, who owns a farmhouse in France, has said that living there enabled him and his wife, a human rights lawyer, to pursue a quieter existence with their children.
nyti.ms
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
George Clooney: The master of wanting to have it both ways.
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I think it's really worth noting that literally ZERO mainstream media outlets were talking about Trump claiming a land strike on Venezuela until a few others and I noticed this post here on Sunday and started asking questions. That goes completely unacknowledged in coverage.
Trump says this December 26 in an interview with John Catsimatidis that the US destroyed a drug trafficking plant in Venezuela on Christmas Eve.
“They have a big plant. A building from where the boats leave. Two nights ago we hit them hard.”
“They have a big plant. A building from where the boats leave. Two nights ago we hit them hard.”
December 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I think it's really worth noting that literally ZERO mainstream media outlets were talking about Trump claiming a land strike on Venezuela until a few others and I noticed this post here on Sunday and started asking questions. That goes completely unacknowledged in coverage.
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that's a lot of gender affirming care Nick is looking for, there.
Decades of the white nationalist movement evolving to adapt to current political trends has brought them to this moment.
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 AM
that's a lot of gender affirming care Nick is looking for, there.