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🚨 oh look! Jack Smith is calling Marsha Blackburn’s bluff. Surely she should want him to testify publicly if she isn’t entirely full of 💩, right? Right??
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October 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
🚨 oh look! Jack Smith is calling Marsha Blackburn’s bluff. Surely she should want him to testify publicly if she isn’t entirely full of 💩, right? Right??
www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/p...
U.S. ranchers are furious over a plan to quadruple beef imports from Argentina. They warn it could hurt domestic producers and bring little price relief, while officials say it’ll help consumers. Disease concerns may limit the deal’s scope. #Beef
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'A slap in the face': Ranchers feel betrayed by Trump's plan to buy Argentine beef
Over the past few days, cattle ranchers and agricultural groups have been sounding the alarm that a plan to import more foreign beef would hurt struggling ranchers.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
U.S. ranchers are furious over a plan to quadruple beef imports from Argentina. They warn it could hurt domestic producers and bring little price relief, while officials say it’ll help consumers. Disease concerns may limit the deal’s scope. #Beef
www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...
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Too Busy for America First: Trump’s Real Priorities During the Shutdown. As a lame duck president, Trump faces no personal consequences — but the elected members of the @GOP stand to lose their credibility and seats.
October 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Too Busy for America First: Trump’s Real Priorities During the Shutdown. As a lame duck president, Trump faces no personal consequences — but the elected members of the @GOP stand to lose their credibility and seats.
Trump is suing the American taxpayers for $230 million. The new White House ballroom is estimated to cost $250 million, so taxpayers are paying for it. Trump is stealing from the American people & giving himself a $20M finder's fee. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
What to know about Trump’s plan to build $250m White House ballroom
It's the first major structural change to the mansion since extensive renovations under President Truman in 1948.
www.aljazeera.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump is suing the American taxpayers for $230 million. The new White House ballroom is estimated to cost $250 million, so taxpayers are paying for it. Trump is stealing from the American people & giving himself a $20M finder's fee. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Next time Trump wants to celebrate peace, make sure it is lasting. Since Trump's ceasefire, Israel has violated the ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians. Is this still a ceasefire? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office
Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Next time Trump wants to celebrate peace, make sure it is lasting. Since Trump's ceasefire, Israel has violated the ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians. Is this still a ceasefire? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Remember Glory from Selma’s “Bloody Sunday”? The protestors were peaceful—met with violence from police & National Guard. @GOP, Trump, MAGA—stop the hate-filled rhetoric. America doesn’t need another Selma. Don’t give Trump the civil war he’s instigating. We need peace. youtu.be/HEFRPLM0nEA?...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Remember Glory from Selma’s “Bloody Sunday”? The protestors were peaceful—met with violence from police & National Guard. @GOP, Trump, MAGA—stop the hate-filled rhetoric. America doesn’t need another Selma. Don’t give Trump the civil war he’s instigating. We need peace. youtu.be/HEFRPLM0nEA?...
I’m proud to stand for democracy, freedom, and equality. No kings in America. #NoKings #WeThePeople I love America.
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I’m proud to stand for democracy, freedom, and equality. No kings in America. #NoKings #WeThePeople I love America.
Be Careful What You Say and Do. In a world where words are watched and numbers matter, it asks: Is it justice—or just revenge? Politics meets parody in this whimsical warning!
October 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Be Careful What You Say and Do. In a world where words are watched and numbers matter, it asks: Is it justice—or just revenge? Politics meets parody in this whimsical warning!
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Why didn’t Trump just pay the military from the start instead of dividing Congress? Americans are tired of the chaos & the Red, Blue & Orange war. Lead with maturity and unity, not drama. Call your representatives & tell them to go to work and get off of Twitter X. usatoday.com/story/news/p...
October 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Why didn’t Trump just pay the military from the start instead of dividing Congress? Americans are tired of the chaos & the Red, Blue & Orange war. Lead with maturity and unity, not drama. Call your representatives & tell them to go to work and get off of Twitter X. usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Dear ICE
What is ANTIFA? What do they look like? Do they wear masks like ICE agents, ISIS, or the 1/6 insurrectionists?
What is ANTIFA? What do they look like? Do they wear masks like ICE agents, ISIS, or the 1/6 insurrectionists?
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Dear ICE
What is ANTIFA? What do they look like? Do they wear masks like ICE agents, ISIS, or the 1/6 insurrectionists?
What is ANTIFA? What do they look like? Do they wear masks like ICE agents, ISIS, or the 1/6 insurrectionists?
Across America, people are joining the No Kings March on 10/18/2025 — a peaceful stand for democracy, unity, freedom, & healthcare. No ANTIFA. No radical agitators. No violence. Just Americans marching for the people, not for kings. #NoKings Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/nokings/
October 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Across America, people are joining the No Kings March on 10/18/2025 — a peaceful stand for democracy, unity, freedom, & healthcare. No ANTIFA. No radical agitators. No violence. Just Americans marching for the people, not for kings. #NoKings Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/nokings/
While researching vegetarianism, I found a divisive political statement. If we have time to write this, we have time to sit and talk. Americans risk losing healthcare—don’t divide, unite for solutions. This reference is banned due to the political statement. Cut the Crap
October 2, 2025 at 4:01 AM
While researching vegetarianism, I found a divisive political statement. If we have time to write this, we have time to sit and talk. Americans risk losing healthcare—don’t divide, unite for solutions. This reference is banned due to the political statement. Cut the Crap
Nancy Mace (on Bill Maher), I heard ibuprofen is less harmful than Tylenol. Politicians need to stop given medical opinions & advice. That means you – Trump & RJK Jr. www.acog.org/womens-healt...
September 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Nancy Mace (on Bill Maher), I heard ibuprofen is less harmful than Tylenol. Politicians need to stop given medical opinions & advice. That means you – Trump & RJK Jr. www.acog.org/womens-healt...
At the same time, Trump reduces food assistance to millions, he CANCELS the annual hunger survey that tracks US food insecurity. The #USDA data guides policies since the 1990s—experts warn the loss will hinder efforts to fight hunger. #Hunger #COVERUP www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
Exclusive | Trump Administration Cancels Annual Hunger Survey
The government has been measuring food insecurity since the mid-1990s, but now says the report has become “overly politicized.”
www.wsj.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
At the same time, Trump reduces food assistance to millions, he CANCELS the annual hunger survey that tracks US food insecurity. The #USDA data guides policies since the 1990s—experts warn the loss will hinder efforts to fight hunger. #Hunger #COVERUP www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
MAHA - HAHA. Who is going to tell Trump that his swollen ankles are a sign of heart disease & circulation problems? Trump's diet is killing him, and RFK Jr. & the @GOP are holding the Ketchup bottle, which is more dangerous than a gun.
September 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
MAHA - HAHA. Who is going to tell Trump that his swollen ankles are a sign of heart disease & circulation problems? Trump's diet is killing him, and RFK Jr. & the @GOP are holding the Ketchup bottle, which is more dangerous than a gun.
Trump CANCELS the long-running annual hunger survey that tracks U.S. food insecurity. The #USDA data has guided federal, state & local policies since the 1990s—experts warn the loss will hinder efforts to fight hunger. #Hunger
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
Exclusive | Trump Administration Cancels Annual Hunger Survey
The government has been measuring food insecurity since the mid-1990s, but now says the report has become “overly politicized.”
www.wsj.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trump CANCELS the long-running annual hunger survey that tracks U.S. food insecurity. The #USDA data has guided federal, state & local policies since the 1990s—experts warn the loss will hinder efforts to fight hunger. #Hunger
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
Payback is a bitch @Disney. Florida is a place that does not require vaccinations. Check for outbreaks of diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, pneumococcal pneumonia, rotavirus, & bacterial meningitis, especially at Disney. Visiting Florida might make you sick
September 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Payback is a bitch @Disney. Florida is a place that does not require vaccinations. Check for outbreaks of diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, pneumococcal pneumonia, rotavirus, & bacterial meningitis, especially at Disney. Visiting Florida might make you sick
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Why did you cancel your Disney subscription?
September 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Why did you cancel your Disney subscription?
FCC chair Brendan Carr told right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson on Wednesday. Carr suggested his FCC could move to revoke ABC affiliate licenses as a way to force Disney to punish Kimmel. This is Communism. Are Americans alright with this? www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...
ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘indefinitely’ after threat from Trump’s FCC chair | CNN Business
Disney’s ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show off the air indefinitely amid a controversy over his recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer.
www.cnn.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
FCC chair Brendan Carr told right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson on Wednesday. Carr suggested his FCC could move to revoke ABC affiliate licenses as a way to force Disney to punish Kimmel. This is Communism. Are Americans alright with this? www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...
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Due to demand, Democracy Docket has dropped the paywall on my latest.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
Legacy Media Bows to Trump, But I Never Will
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Due to demand, Democracy Docket has dropped the paywall on my latest.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
Florida Voters PAY ATTENTION. All Registered #Florida Voters Must Submit a New Vote-By-Mail Request For 2025–2026. Requests Expire Every 2 Years. Don’t Risk Your Vote—Reapply Now with Your County Supervisor of Elections: www.commoncause.org/florida/acti...
September 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Florida Voters PAY ATTENTION. All Registered #Florida Voters Must Submit a New Vote-By-Mail Request For 2025–2026. Requests Expire Every 2 Years. Don’t Risk Your Vote—Reapply Now with Your County Supervisor of Elections: www.commoncause.org/florida/acti...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
No one is covering the threats to our democracy like the 20-person team at Democracy Docket. No venture capital, no corporate overloads, no compromises. Just pro-democracy news, information and analysis.
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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Republicans know they will lose control of Congress if they don't rig the maps and make it harder for people to vote. Donald Trump fears a Democratic Congress and will do anything he can to prevent it. That is why those of us in the pro-democracy movement need to be ready to stand up and fight back.
September 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Republicans know they will lose control of Congress if they don't rig the maps and make it harder for people to vote. Donald Trump fears a Democratic Congress and will do anything he can to prevent it. That is why those of us in the pro-democracy movement need to be ready to stand up and fight back.
FLORIDA VOTER SUPPRESSION. ALL REGISTERED #FLORIDA VOTERS MUST SUBMIT A NEW VOTE-BY-MAIL REQUEST FOR 2025–26! REQUESTS EXPIRE EVERY 2 YEARS. DON’T RISK YOUR VOTE—REAPPLY NOW WITH YOUR COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS: www.commoncause.org/florida/acti...
Re-request your Vote-by-Mail ballot!
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August 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
FLORIDA VOTER SUPPRESSION. ALL REGISTERED #FLORIDA VOTERS MUST SUBMIT A NEW VOTE-BY-MAIL REQUEST FOR 2025–26! REQUESTS EXPIRE EVERY 2 YEARS. DON’T RISK YOUR VOTE—REAPPLY NOW WITH YOUR COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS: www.commoncause.org/florida/acti...