What’s That Smell?
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Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
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In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
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I wrote about what I think is a genuinely revealing document of elite depravity and impunity. It is shocking and sickening. But it's also a crucial moment. We're about to see what happens when conspiracy theorists actually get what they asked for but it turns out not to be what they want.
You Really Need to See Epstein’s Birthday Book for Yourself
This time, the conspiracy theorists were right.
www.theatlantic.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I wrote about what I think is a genuinely revealing document of elite depravity and impunity. It is shocking and sickening. But it's also a crucial moment. We're about to see what happens when conspiracy theorists actually get what they asked for but it turns out not to be what they want.
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September 7, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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ICE arresting South Korean reps at the Georgian Hyundai plant raises some serious national security concerns.
1.) Why and who suggested & authorized Raiding a publicly high profile & legal factory. 🏭 🤷
2.) Who will face recoupment costs when Hyundai leaves?
3.) Was S. Korea the target of N Korea?
1.) Why and who suggested & authorized Raiding a publicly high profile & legal factory. 🏭 🤷
2.) Who will face recoupment costs when Hyundai leaves?
3.) Was S. Korea the target of N Korea?
September 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
ICE arresting South Korean reps at the Georgian Hyundai plant raises some serious national security concerns.
1.) Why and who suggested & authorized Raiding a publicly high profile & legal factory. 🏭 🤷
2.) Who will face recoupment costs when Hyundai leaves?
3.) Was S. Korea the target of N Korea?
1.) Why and who suggested & authorized Raiding a publicly high profile & legal factory. 🏭 🤷
2.) Who will face recoupment costs when Hyundai leaves?
3.) Was S. Korea the target of N Korea?
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Nothing says, "Hey international companies, bring your manufacturing to the US" like arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai (70% of whom are South Korean).
September 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nothing says, "Hey international companies, bring your manufacturing to the US" like arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai (70% of whom are South Korean).
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Jobs report disaster — the economy hasn’t been this bad since last time Trump was in office. Trump panic posts about Epstein as MAGA melts down over Trump’s recent guests. And much more. Learn more in today’s bulletin:
Today in Politics, Bulletin 200. 9/5/25
… The jobs report for August was dreadful.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Jobs report disaster — the economy hasn’t been this bad since last time Trump was in office. Trump panic posts about Epstein as MAGA melts down over Trump’s recent guests. And much more. Learn more in today’s bulletin:
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Constituent: You talked about abuses in the medicare and medicaid system and I found interesting that the president pardoned someone that defrauded the medicaid system for $1.3 billion
August 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Constituent: You talked about abuses in the medicare and medicaid system and I found interesting that the president pardoned someone that defrauded the medicaid system for $1.3 billion
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Litter is definitely a massive emergency that warrants mobilizing units from several states’ National Guard, arming them heavily and sending them into the streets of the capital.
National Guard troops to pick up trash in DC, work on ‘beautification' projects
Members of the National Guard deployed to D.C. will pick up trash and work on dozens of “beautification and restoration” projects, the military task force overseeing all troops in the District said Mo...
www.nbcwashington.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Litter is definitely a massive emergency that warrants mobilizing units from several states’ National Guard, arming them heavily and sending them into the streets of the capital.
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🚨NEW: When ICE raided a Californian farm yesterday, they snatched & disappeared a disabled US veteran who was in his car.
They smashed his window, peppered sprayed him & dragged him to the floor.
Listen to his wife & sister here, distraught. No-one will tell them where he is.
(🎥 ABC 7 News)
They smashed his window, peppered sprayed him & dragged him to the floor.
Listen to his wife & sister here, distraught. No-one will tell them where he is.
(🎥 ABC 7 News)
July 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🚨NEW: When ICE raided a Californian farm yesterday, they snatched & disappeared a disabled US veteran who was in his car.
They smashed his window, peppered sprayed him & dragged him to the floor.
Listen to his wife & sister here, distraught. No-one will tell them where he is.
(🎥 ABC 7 News)
They smashed his window, peppered sprayed him & dragged him to the floor.
Listen to his wife & sister here, distraught. No-one will tell them where he is.
(🎥 ABC 7 News)
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It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
July 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
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It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up...
Tonight Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
- Protect food assistance for veterans and families with children
- Stop tax cuts for multi-billionaires
- Save 20 million people from losing healthcare
(Thread 🧵)
Tonight Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
- Protect food assistance for veterans and families with children
- Stop tax cuts for multi-billionaires
- Save 20 million people from losing healthcare
(Thread 🧵)
July 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
It's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up...
Tonight Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
- Protect food assistance for veterans and families with children
- Stop tax cuts for multi-billionaires
- Save 20 million people from losing healthcare
(Thread 🧵)
Tonight Republicans have blocked amendments that would:
- Protect food assistance for veterans and families with children
- Stop tax cuts for multi-billionaires
- Save 20 million people from losing healthcare
(Thread 🧵)
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I’ve been in politics for over a half-century. I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people. https://youtu.be/sP0pRIBRcDk?si=o8uynfvuoVhcX7p8
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people. https://youtu.be/sP0pRIBRcDk?si=o8uynfvuoVhcX7p8
The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich
I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now. I’ve watched as corporations ransacked our system. In 1952,
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June 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’ve been in politics for over a half-century. I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people. https://youtu.be/sP0pRIBRcDk?si=o8uynfvuoVhcX7p8
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people. https://youtu.be/sP0pRIBRcDk?si=o8uynfvuoVhcX7p8
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In 2018, Donald Trump, then in his first term as US president, let Iran out of nuclear restrictions in exchange for nothing.
Many people, very much including me, warned that he put things on a path with only two possible outcomes: large-scale war, or a nuclear-armed Iran.
And here we are.
Many people, very much including me, warned that he put things on a path with only two possible outcomes: large-scale war, or a nuclear-armed Iran.
And here we are.
June 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In 2018, Donald Trump, then in his first term as US president, let Iran out of nuclear restrictions in exchange for nothing.
Many people, very much including me, warned that he put things on a path with only two possible outcomes: large-scale war, or a nuclear-armed Iran.
And here we are.
Many people, very much including me, warned that he put things on a path with only two possible outcomes: large-scale war, or a nuclear-armed Iran.
And here we are.
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This is exactly the message you should be calling and writing your GOP senators with. The deficit is destroying our economy and economic reputation in the world, and the obvious solution is to not cut taxes for the wealthiest among us.
The US credit rating has been downgraded. But there’s an easy fix for our debt https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/21/us-credit-rating-debt-fix
The US credit rating has been downgraded. But there’s an easy fix for our debt | Robert Reich
Instead of cutting taxes on the richest Americans – who hold much of the country’s debt – simply raise them
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is exactly the message you should be calling and writing your GOP senators with. The deficit is destroying our economy and economic reputation in the world, and the obvious solution is to not cut taxes for the wealthiest among us.
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Breaking WSJ:
The newly appointed head of FEMA acknowledged in private meetings that with two weeks to go until hurricane season, the agency doesn't yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The newly appointed head of FEMA acknowledged in private meetings that with two weeks to go until hurricane season, the agency doesn't yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Breaking WSJ:
The newly appointed head of FEMA acknowledged in private meetings that with two weeks to go until hurricane season, the agency doesn't yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The newly appointed head of FEMA acknowledged in private meetings that with two weeks to go until hurricane season, the agency doesn't yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Whenever you hear conservative politicians preach from the gospel of "fiscal responsibility," remember that one of the biggest drivers of deficits lately are the Bush and Trump tax cuts, which have added nearly $10 trillion to the national debt.
May 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Whenever you hear conservative politicians preach from the gospel of "fiscal responsibility," remember that one of the biggest drivers of deficits lately are the Bush and Trump tax cuts, which have added nearly $10 trillion to the national debt.
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This is the right approach — speak to them as you would an especially stupid child, spell out their crimes and your contempt clearly.
I know your goal is to try to make life as hard as possible for immigrants.
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is the right approach — speak to them as you would an especially stupid child, spell out their crimes and your contempt clearly.
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When you look at the statements that were edited out of Trump’s Meet the Press interview that aired on TV, it is pretty rich that he’s suing 60 Minutes over edits to Harris. These are the parts that weren’t shown on air. meidasnews.com/news/what-tr...
What Trump Said Off-Air: NBC Cuts Reveal Key Claims on Tariffs, Bezos, and Recession
Read what wasn’t aired
meidasnews.com
May 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
When you look at the statements that were edited out of Trump’s Meet the Press interview that aired on TV, it is pretty rich that he’s suing 60 Minutes over edits to Harris. These are the parts that weren’t shown on air. meidasnews.com/news/what-tr...
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-Dropped or halted investigations into 100+ corporations
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
May 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
-Dropped or halted investigations into 100+ corporations
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
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The so-called “moderate” GOP position on Medicaid cuts is no cuts above $500 billion.
Hello? That would mean 18 million children and 2 million adults with disabilities lose health care coverage, according to the latest estimates.
What’s “moderate” about that?
Hello? That would mean 18 million children and 2 million adults with disabilities lose health care coverage, according to the latest estimates.
What’s “moderate” about that?
April 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The so-called “moderate” GOP position on Medicaid cuts is no cuts above $500 billion.
Hello? That would mean 18 million children and 2 million adults with disabilities lose health care coverage, according to the latest estimates.
What’s “moderate” about that?
Hello? That would mean 18 million children and 2 million adults with disabilities lose health care coverage, according to the latest estimates.
What’s “moderate” about that?
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If tariffs are so great, why are so many companies begging for exemptions from them?
If tariffs are so great, why did Trump beg Amazon not to show the impact of the tariffs to consumers?
I don’t understand.
If tariffs are so great, why did Trump beg Amazon not to show the impact of the tariffs to consumers?
I don’t understand.
April 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If tariffs are so great, why are so many companies begging for exemptions from them?
If tariffs are so great, why did Trump beg Amazon not to show the impact of the tariffs to consumers?
I don’t understand.
If tariffs are so great, why did Trump beg Amazon not to show the impact of the tariffs to consumers?
I don’t understand.