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My official assessment as a political scientist who is in health policy is Republicans are pigfuckers.
Senate votes 51-50 to pass the reconciliation bill, VP Vance breaks a tie
July 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My official assessment as a political scientist who is in health policy is Republicans are pigfuckers.
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I’ve warned about the nativist mind virus for many years. They’d destroy the economy, bankrupt the government, shred the Constitution, trample our freedoms, and imprison their own people to get what they want: not just mass deportation, but something more like ethnic cleansing
July 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’ve warned about the nativist mind virus for many years. They’d destroy the economy, bankrupt the government, shred the Constitution, trample our freedoms, and imprison their own people to get what they want: not just mass deportation, but something more like ethnic cleansing
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Here's the truth about tax cuts for the rich.
They explode the federal debt, fuel giant profits at the biggest firms and financial institutions, and stoke a surge in billionaire wealth but do nothing for average working people.
Nothing trickles down — and the tax cuts don't "pay for themselves."
They explode the federal debt, fuel giant profits at the biggest firms and financial institutions, and stoke a surge in billionaire wealth but do nothing for average working people.
Nothing trickles down — and the tax cuts don't "pay for themselves."
You’ve seen this movie before: Maybe Reagan guessed, Bush hoped, and Trump tried—but tax cuts never paid for themselves. Given the mountain of evidence, claiming once again that "tax cuts will pay for themselves" is no longer ideologically motivated optimism.
It's a lie.
It's a lie.
July 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Here's the truth about tax cuts for the rich.
They explode the federal debt, fuel giant profits at the biggest firms and financial institutions, and stoke a surge in billionaire wealth but do nothing for average working people.
Nothing trickles down — and the tax cuts don't "pay for themselves."
They explode the federal debt, fuel giant profits at the biggest firms and financial institutions, and stoke a surge in billionaire wealth but do nothing for average working people.
Nothing trickles down — and the tax cuts don't "pay for themselves."
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The dollar is off to its worst start to a year in more than half a century, down over 10%.
The Dollar Has Its Worst Start to a Year Since 1973
It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The dollar is off to its worst start to a year in more than half a century, down over 10%.
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"There have been more than 30 incidents of police violence against journalists as of Tuesday, including 20 injuries, at least five of which required emergency room or urgent care visits..."
Dozens Of Journalists Targeted, Shot, Detained While Covering LA Protests, Press Org Says
“I never thought for one moment that I’d actually have to be fearful of law enforcement during a public protest," said one photojournalist hospitalized after getting shot in the leg.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"There have been more than 30 incidents of police violence against journalists as of Tuesday, including 20 injuries, at least five of which required emergency room or urgent care visits..."
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Warrant for immigration raid wrongly sought via 'judge-shopping,' Texas judge says reut.rs/45lhEqi
Warrant for immigration raid wrongly sought via 'judge-shopping,' Texas judge says
A federal judge in Texas said the Trump administration sought to "blatantly judge-shop" to evade a ruling he had issued rejecting its request for a warrant that would allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid a business to detain migrants who are not authorized to work in the U.S.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Warrant for immigration raid wrongly sought via 'judge-shopping,' Texas judge says reut.rs/45lhEqi
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If YOU think Tom Homan is a bitch, then have I got a thread for you:
June 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
If YOU think Tom Homan is a bitch, then have I got a thread for you:
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June 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Not sure these guys are legit
Check out the white supremacist Odin imagery on a patch belonging to an apparent ICE officer in the Twin Cities today
I am deeply concerned about this patch on one of the "officers". Have more images/footage for press & antifascist researchers
June 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Not sure these guys are legit
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Maybe we need US Senators who aren’t actually rooting for you to die.
Joni Ernst, at her town hall last night.
When the crowd said people will die due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts, she said: "well we all are going to die." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
When the crowd said people will die due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts, she said: "well we all are going to die." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
May 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Maybe we need US Senators who aren’t actually rooting for you to die.
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Louder for the voters in the back!
May 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Louder for the voters in the back!
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Just shut up.
You weren't impressed enough by the Democrat so you sold the country into true fascism that we all knew was coming if Trump won.
This is absolutely on "unenthusiastic left-wingers" as much as anyone.
You knew the stakes. The marginalized people you claim to love. Nope. Punish DNC
You weren't impressed enough by the Democrat so you sold the country into true fascism that we all knew was coming if Trump won.
This is absolutely on "unenthusiastic left-wingers" as much as anyone.
You knew the stakes. The marginalized people you claim to love. Nope. Punish DNC
April 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just shut up.
You weren't impressed enough by the Democrat so you sold the country into true fascism that we all knew was coming if Trump won.
This is absolutely on "unenthusiastic left-wingers" as much as anyone.
You knew the stakes. The marginalized people you claim to love. Nope. Punish DNC
You weren't impressed enough by the Democrat so you sold the country into true fascism that we all knew was coming if Trump won.
This is absolutely on "unenthusiastic left-wingers" as much as anyone.
You knew the stakes. The marginalized people you claim to love. Nope. Punish DNC
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38 of the 43.
"38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic.
"The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
"38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic.
"The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards
Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
38 of the 43.
"38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic.
"The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
"38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic.
"The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
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The White House basically gave Boasberg no choice. And unless they start cooperating very quickly, possibly even if they do, they’re looking at criminal contempt like a freight train. That’s going to raise some tricky issues of penalty, but the underlying finding should be secure. What total jerks.
April 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The White House basically gave Boasberg no choice. And unless they start cooperating very quickly, possibly even if they do, they’re looking at criminal contempt like a freight train. That’s going to raise some tricky issues of penalty, but the underlying finding should be secure. What total jerks.
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We've reached the point where Republicans are flying to El Salvador to visit one of the most vicious prisons in the world to have photo ops so they can prove their loyalty to the President of the United States.
April 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We've reached the point where Republicans are flying to El Salvador to visit one of the most vicious prisons in the world to have photo ops so they can prove their loyalty to the President of the United States.
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oh ok give me a moment while I look for my shocked face 🙄 oh wait that’s not it 🤮dang where is it 😵💫oh wait here it is 😱
April 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
oh ok give me a moment while I look for my shocked face 🙄 oh wait that’s not it 🤮dang where is it 😵💫oh wait here it is 😱
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WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
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April 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
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Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
April 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
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This.
No, Trump isn't cratering our economy. The entire Republican Party is cratering our economy. The enablers deserve just as much blame as Trump.
April 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This.
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:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
April 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
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Know your GOP lies. One GOP talking point on the budget: “the word ‘Medicaid’ isn’t in the bill.” True—but the bill directs the committee overseeing Medicaid to cut an amount impossible to hit WITHOUT cutting Medicaid. They are lying. Again.
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Can House Republicans Cut $880 Billion Without Slashing Medicaid? It’s Likely Impossible. - KFF Health News
A Republican House resolution, which needs the Senate’s buy-in, directed a committee to propose ways to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over a decade. Lawmakers have taken Medicare off the...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Know your GOP lies. One GOP talking point on the budget: “the word ‘Medicaid’ isn’t in the bill.” True—but the bill directs the committee overseeing Medicaid to cut an amount impossible to hit WITHOUT cutting Medicaid. They are lying. Again.
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