Mauricio Torres
@mauriciotorresjr.bsky.social
communications director @calbudgetcenter.org | lavender library veep | advocating for inclusive public policies, smart work habits, + safe queer spaces | 🪴🇲🇽✈️☕️📚🧘🏽♂️🌈
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If Biden had said Congressional Republicans should stub a toe, the media (and whatever you call the Nuzzi empowerers) would be calling for his impeachment. They’d be relentless, merciless, and hyperbolic.
But for this president, who called on his supporters to murder Democrats, there’s silence.
But for this president, who called on his supporters to murder Democrats, there’s silence.
November 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
If Biden had said Congressional Republicans should stub a toe, the media (and whatever you call the Nuzzi empowerers) would be calling for his impeachment. They’d be relentless, merciless, and hyperbolic.
But for this president, who called on his supporters to murder Democrats, there’s silence.
But for this president, who called on his supporters to murder Democrats, there’s silence.
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They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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So Bezos is in them too then?
The Washington Post editorial board decided the Epstein files have “no public interest” before even seeing them. That’s a stunning position for any newsroom to take. Praising Clay Higgins as the lone ‘no’ vote, too? No wonder no one trusts legacy media. Absolutely disgusting.
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So Bezos is in them too then?
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Trump is being nicer to Mamdani than Democratic leadership was lol
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump is being nicer to Mamdani than Democratic leadership was lol
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Is it a threat to free speech when the President of the United States threatens to yank the broadcast license of a channel whose reporters are asking him challenging questions?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Is it a threat to free speech when the President of the United States threatens to yank the broadcast license of a channel whose reporters are asking him challenging questions?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
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The status quo delivered us to this moment of fascist acceleration. As Democratic elites in Washington keep proving, they have nothing to offer but behavior that abets and fosters more of the same. Their trajectory is as fixed as the right's.
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The status quo delivered us to this moment of fascist acceleration. As Democratic elites in Washington keep proving, they have nothing to offer but behavior that abets and fosters more of the same. Their trajectory is as fixed as the right's.
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I keep seeing regular Americans taking more risks every day to fight tyranny, want, and cynicism than I see from the opposition party, and I imagine many of those regular Americans are asking themselves what the value proposition of such an opposition party is, really
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I keep seeing regular Americans taking more risks every day to fight tyranny, want, and cynicism than I see from the opposition party, and I imagine many of those regular Americans are asking themselves what the value proposition of such an opposition party is, really
Less than a week after we felt a glimpse of hope, Democrats cowered and made health care more expensive for millions.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Less than a week after we felt a glimpse of hope, Democrats cowered and made health care more expensive for millions.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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They should invent a California where you can afford to live
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 AM
They should invent a California where you can afford to live
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I sincerely hope Democrats pay attention to tonight’s results across the country. They won’t learn anything but still. Maybe. People are excited by change and original campaigns and bold ideas and candidates under the age of 50!
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I sincerely hope Democrats pay attention to tonight’s results across the country. They won’t learn anything but still. Maybe. People are excited by change and original campaigns and bold ideas and candidates under the age of 50!
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One in seven Californians rely on CalFresh.
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One in seven Californians rely on CalFresh.
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
The USDA's attack on the program puts food security at risk for families across the state.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Says It Will Make Only Partial SNAP Payments This Month
Meanwhile the President boasts about his White House renovations 😵💫
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Meanwhile the President boasts about his White House renovations 😵💫
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Says It Will Make Only Partial SNAP Payments This Month
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Says It Will Make Only Partial SNAP Payments This Month
Meanwhile the President boasts about his White House renovations 😵💫
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Meanwhile the President boasts about his White House renovations 😵💫
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
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USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
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Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’
Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’
Nearly 42 million people in danger as federal government shutdown continues and Snap funding to end 1 November
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva sued the U.S. House on today over Speaker Mike Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Grijalva as the state's newest member of Congress.
Arizona AG sues U.S. House over Grijalva swearing-in
Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, won a Sept. 23 special election to fill the seat previously held by her father.
www.axios.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva sued the U.S. House on today over Speaker Mike Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Grijalva as the state's newest member of Congress.
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Every Republican on the Sunday shows should be forced to comment on this. Show them. Make them watch
That won't happen. But should
That won't happen. But should
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Every Republican on the Sunday shows should be forced to comment on this. Show them. Make them watch
That won't happen. But should
That won't happen. But should
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Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with politically doesn't make you look strong.
It makes you look weak.
It's reckless, it's disrespectful, and yet another action beneath the office of the presidency.
It makes you look weak.
It's reckless, it's disrespectful, and yet another action beneath the office of the presidency.
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with politically doesn't make you look strong.
It makes you look weak.
It's reckless, it's disrespectful, and yet another action beneath the office of the presidency.
It makes you look weak.
It's reckless, it's disrespectful, and yet another action beneath the office of the presidency.
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This is real. Chicago today.
Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby
October 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This is real. Chicago today.
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Gavin Newsom/California/freedom remain undefeated
Breaking: USC has rejected President Trump's education compact. The university's interim president Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement that he had sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education turning down the Trump offer, which has been presented to nine schools. www.latimes.com/california/s...
USC rejects Trump education compact
The University of Southern California had rejected the controversial education compact the Trump administration offered it and eight other schools.
www.latimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Gavin Newsom/California/freedom remain undefeated
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There should be wall-to-wall coverage of right-wing terrorism trying to erode the rule of law and hand Trump a dictatorship.
Fire engulfs home of South Carolina judge who had received death threats
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Fire engulfs home of South Carolina judge who had received death threats
State’s chief justice says fire that sent three people to the hospital appeared to have been caused by an ‘explosion’
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There should be wall-to-wall coverage of right-wing terrorism trying to erode the rule of law and hand Trump a dictatorship.
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CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?
October 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?