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I remembered something but I forget what it is.
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Five years ago today, Donald Trump launched an attack on our democracy.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Five years ago today, Donald Trump launched an attack on our democracy.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
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Democrats need to grow a f*cking spine.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
January 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Democrats need to grow a f*cking spine.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
That’s great Jan. What are you going to do about it?
January 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
That’s great Jan. What are you going to do about it?
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes are sold by a single private company, with its name, Uline, stamped on the bottom.
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
That Cardboard Box in Your Home Is Fueling Election Denial
A previously unreported boom in profits for the shipping supply giant Uline has provided the funds for a deeply conservative Midwestern family to bankroll anti-democracy causes around the country.
www.propublica.org
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes are sold by a single private company, with its name, Uline, stamped on the bottom.
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
This news has knocked the wind out of me. Horrible. I can’t stand it. So sad.
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This news has knocked the wind out of me. Horrible. I can’t stand it. So sad.
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Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
Hey! All my kids got soccer trophies too!
December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hey! All my kids got soccer trophies too!
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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Boycott Amazon, Home Depot and Target now through Cyber monday! We Ain't Buying It!
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Boycott Amazon, Home Depot and Target now through Cyber monday! We Ain't Buying It!
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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping at Target, Amazon, and Home Depot during the holiday weekend over their support for Trump's authoritarian policies.
I encourage you to join — and shop small. https://weaintbuyingit.com/
I encourage you to join — and shop small. https://weaintbuyingit.com/
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping at Target, Amazon, and Home Depot during the holiday weekend over their support for Trump's authoritarian policies.
I encourage you to join — and shop small. https://weaintbuyingit.com/
I encourage you to join — and shop small. https://weaintbuyingit.com/
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This week's Thanksgiving travel is set to break records.
If you're traveling, be kind to those around you.
And remember that flying sucks so much these days because of the greed of the airlines. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=Iadyozwl-WcAKwzT
If you're traveling, be kind to those around you.
And remember that flying sucks so much these days because of the greed of the airlines. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=Iadyozwl-WcAKwzT
Why Does Flying Suck so Much? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week's Thanksgiving travel is set to break records.
If you're traveling, be kind to those around you.
And remember that flying sucks so much these days because of the greed of the airlines. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=Iadyozwl-WcAKwzT
If you're traveling, be kind to those around you.
And remember that flying sucks so much these days because of the greed of the airlines. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=Iadyozwl-WcAKwzT
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We Ain’t Buying It! Join us to picket Whole Foods on Friday 11-12
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
We Ain’t Buying It! Join us to picket Whole Foods on Friday 11-12
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Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, our wallets are ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration, ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chasing tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/X9ItHh8v
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
app.sosha.ai
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, our wallets are ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration, ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chasing tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/X9ItHh8v
Wow. I mean, wow.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wow. I mean, wow.
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are officially on strike on Red Cup Day at corporate stores across the country!
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages and better scheduling.
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages and better scheduling.
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are officially on strike on Red Cup Day at corporate stores across the country!
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages and better scheduling.
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages and better scheduling.
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Last night, tragically, 8 Democrats caved.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Last night, tragically, 8 Democrats caved.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
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Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
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This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
Wait. Republicans don’t want private insurance companies to profit from this? What. DO they want? I’m confused!
November 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Wait. Republicans don’t want private insurance companies to profit from this? What. DO they want? I’m confused!