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Join the DSA this Saturday as we come together to discuss what building power looks like. How we demand actual change when politicians aren’t listening.
We will give context to the situation in Venezuela before strategizing ways to wield our power to make our demands heard.
We will give context to the situation in Venezuela before strategizing ways to wield our power to make our demands heard.
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Join the DSA this Saturday as we come together to discuss what building power looks like. How we demand actual change when politicians aren’t listening.
We will give context to the situation in Venezuela before strategizing ways to wield our power to make our demands heard.
We will give context to the situation in Venezuela before strategizing ways to wield our power to make our demands heard.
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The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis wasn't the first time federal officers have shot & killed civilians during the Trump admin's aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.
Federal officers have fatally shot at least three other people in the last five months:
Federal officers have fatally shot at least three other people in the last five months:
Before ICE Shooting, Immigration Agents Repeatedly Used Deadly Force
The killing of a Minneapolis woman is latest by ICE and Border Patrol officers in recent months. Others have been wounded or threatened with guns.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis wasn't the first time federal officers have shot & killed civilians during the Trump admin's aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.
Federal officers have fatally shot at least three other people in the last five months:
Federal officers have fatally shot at least three other people in the last five months:
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Donald Trump slammed the vote on his own social media platform, writing that the Republicans who voted in favor “should never be elected to office again.” #moleg #mogov #mosen
Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri, Todd Young of Indiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska split with their party to act as a check on the administration’s use of military forces. #moleg #mogov #mosen
US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela • Missouri Independent
In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
missouriindependent.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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In an interview with The Independent, Rep. Jeremy Dean said he sent the text to a Republican lawmaker because he thought he could joke with her.
“I obviously crossed the line with that text message,” he said. “I totally accept that.”
#moleg #mogov
“I obviously crossed the line with that text message,” he said. “I totally accept that.”
#moleg #mogov
Bipartisan Missouri House ethics panel seeks sanctions for obscene text sent by Democrat • Missouri Independent
The Missouri House should sanction a Democratic lawmaker who sent a “vulgar and sexual” message to a colleague.
missouriindependent.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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In light of the recent murder of Renee Good while she attempted to legally document the actions of ICE agents, KCDSA is hosting a Rapid Response training.
This event is open to DSA members and non-members alike, but all participants must register to attend. Link in reply
This event is open to DSA members and non-members alike, but all participants must register to attend. Link in reply
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
In light of the recent murder of Renee Good while she attempted to legally document the actions of ICE agents, KCDSA is hosting a Rapid Response training.
This event is open to DSA members and non-members alike, but all participants must register to attend. Link in reply
This event is open to DSA members and non-members alike, but all participants must register to attend. Link in reply
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Kristi Noem knows. We call on our area elected representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Sharice Davids to use their powers to ensure this agent stands trial for the murder of an innocent woman
Four photos of the murderer from various angles
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Kristi Noem knows. We call on our area elected representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Sharice Davids to use their powers to ensure this agent stands trial for the murder of an innocent woman
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The Jefferson City News Tribune denounced Faughn in 2018 after his involvement in the Greitens scandals was revealed.
“When a ‘journalist’ is more interested in being involved in a big news event than simply reporting on it, he no longer should be considered a journalist.” #moleg
“When a ‘journalist’ is more interested in being involved in a big news event than simply reporting on it, he no longer should be considered a journalist.” #moleg
New owner with checkered political past takes over newspaper serving Missouri’s capital • Missouri Independent
A trio of newspapers that cover Missouri’s capital city and surrounding communities will now be run by a polarizing figure in state politics.
missouriindependent.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Jefferson City News Tribune denounced Faughn in 2018 after his involvement in the Greitens scandals was revealed.
“When a ‘journalist’ is more interested in being involved in a big news event than simply reporting on it, he no longer should be considered a journalist.” #moleg
“When a ‘journalist’ is more interested in being involved in a big news event than simply reporting on it, he no longer should be considered a journalist.” #moleg
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December 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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best field recordings of the year at bandcamp are _wild_
"Joshua Bonnetta recorded a single pine tree in upstate New York for a full year—that’s 8,760 hours of audio."
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
"Joshua Bonnetta recorded a single pine tree in upstate New York for a full year—that’s 8,760 hours of audio."
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
The Best Field Recordings of 2025
These are the best field recordings of the year.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
best field recordings of the year at bandcamp are _wild_
"Joshua Bonnetta recorded a single pine tree in upstate New York for a full year—that’s 8,760 hours of audio."
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
"Joshua Bonnetta recorded a single pine tree in upstate New York for a full year—that’s 8,760 hours of audio."
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
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Kansas City became a trans sanctuary city in 2023.
It is a betrayal of your fans and our city to collaborate with a woman who has said, explicitly, that she will use money generated by the Harry Potter franchise to ruin trans lives.
I am begging you to do better by us, @royals.com
It is a betrayal of your fans and our city to collaborate with a woman who has said, explicitly, that she will use money generated by the Harry Potter franchise to ruin trans lives.
I am begging you to do better by us, @royals.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Kansas City became a trans sanctuary city in 2023.
It is a betrayal of your fans and our city to collaborate with a woman who has said, explicitly, that she will use money generated by the Harry Potter franchise to ruin trans lives.
I am begging you to do better by us, @royals.com
It is a betrayal of your fans and our city to collaborate with a woman who has said, explicitly, that she will use money generated by the Harry Potter franchise to ruin trans lives.
I am begging you to do better by us, @royals.com
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When it comes to the ghouls that crawled to the top of the muck heap during the global war on terror (which never ended), there's no one I'd rather read than @attackerman.bsky.social. His Cheney obit is no different. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
When it comes to the ghouls that crawled to the top of the muck heap during the global war on terror (which never ended), there's no one I'd rather read than @attackerman.bsky.social. His Cheney obit is no different. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
![Red Trump-style graphic with images of Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo.
At the top it says, "I'm going to pick [Cuomo]." - Donald Trump, 60 Minutes Interview, 11-2-25
Then beneath it
TRUMP ENDORSES CUOMO](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j5hrotody26iqi24hcusufxu/bafkreib7wnor7hl45ryvmifde4sov74rrnexa3iecbyu7zxjx6brrslsiy@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
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My colleague @dmehro.bsky.social and I have been working on this for a year -- a hacked list of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police officers who are on the department's misconduct list. www.kcur.org/news/2025-11...
Hack exposes Kansas City, Kansas, Police's secret officer misconduct list
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest...
www.kcur.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
My colleague @dmehro.bsky.social and I have been working on this for a year -- a hacked list of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police officers who are on the department's misconduct list. www.kcur.org/news/2025-11...
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Remind a friend, abortion access is available in Missouri.
After the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative passed last November, Missourians gained access to care. First, hospital-based providers began to provide care without the threat of prosecution.
After the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative passed last November, Missourians gained access to care. First, hospital-based providers began to provide care without the threat of prosecution.
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Remind a friend, abortion access is available in Missouri.
After the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative passed last November, Missourians gained access to care. First, hospital-based providers began to provide care without the threat of prosecution.
After the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative passed last November, Missourians gained access to care. First, hospital-based providers began to provide care without the threat of prosecution.
Missouri auditor adds intrigue to agency’s work through ‘World’s Greatest Audit Podcast’ missouriindependent.com/2025/10/29/m...
Missouri auditor adds intrigue to agency's work through 'World's Greatest Audit Podcast' • Missouri Independent
Creating “The World’s Greatest Audit Podcast” is one way Scott Fitzpatrick attempts to change conversations around government.
missouriindependent.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Missouri auditor adds intrigue to agency’s work through ‘World’s Greatest Audit Podcast’ missouriindependent.com/2025/10/29/m...
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The ballot summary for an IP seeking to repeal stadium subsidies for the Chiefs and Royals says its approval would “likely cause the Kansas City Chiefs to move their stadium from Missouri to Kansas.” #moleg #mogov
Chiefs in, Royals out: Missouri secretary of state once again catches flak over ballot summary • Missouri Independent
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says a repeal of Missouri’s stadium subsidy could mean the Chiefs pack their bags and move to Kansas.
missouriindependent.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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This is the best political news I’ve seen in a very long time — so please pass it on👇
Each state can limit Citizens United in their own state & they don’t have to wait for other states to do it.
Our new @rollingstone.com piece based on our new book MASTER PLAN. Get the book at LeverNews.com/book
Each state can limit Citizens United in their own state & they don’t have to wait for other states to do it.
Our new @rollingstone.com piece based on our new book MASTER PLAN. Get the book at LeverNews.com/book
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is the best political news I’ve seen in a very long time — so please pass it on👇
Each state can limit Citizens United in their own state & they don’t have to wait for other states to do it.
Our new @rollingstone.com piece based on our new book MASTER PLAN. Get the book at LeverNews.com/book
Each state can limit Citizens United in their own state & they don’t have to wait for other states to do it.
Our new @rollingstone.com piece based on our new book MASTER PLAN. Get the book at LeverNews.com/book
Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue missouriindependent.com/2025/10/14/a...
Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue • Missouri Independent
A Missouri appeals court unanimously rejected arguments by the attorney general that abortion regulations do not cause "irreparable harm."
missouriindependent.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue missouriindependent.com/2025/10/14/a...
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Turns out your assumptions about what republican group chats are like is correct www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Turns out your assumptions about what republican group chats are like is correct www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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The Missouri Independent turns 5 next week!
Help us meet our birthday goal of 500 sustaining donors willing to chip in $5 or $10 each month to ensure our journalism is presented without any ads and remains free for you and every media outlet in the state. #moleg #mogov
Help us meet our birthday goal of 500 sustaining donors willing to chip in $5 or $10 each month to ensure our journalism is presented without any ads and remains free for you and every media outlet in the state. #moleg #mogov
Donate • Missouri Independent
missouriindependent.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
October 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
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Max Calfo, defeated in the 2024 primary, has obtained Georgia court records showing state Rep. Michael Costlow pleaded guilty to a felony in 2008. Calfo says that triggers a Missouri law disqualifying Costlow from office. #moleg #mogov
Missouri GOP lawmaker accused by rival of lying about felony on candidate declaration • Missouri Independent
Max Calfo, who lost the primary for the 108th District in 2024, said he has documents proving incumbent, state Rep. Mike Costlow, lied on his candidate declarations.
missouriindependent.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly forced a competitor out of 20 locations. #moleg #mogov
Torch lured business in Missouri with illegal video games, federal jury finds • Missouri Independent
Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics.
missouriindependent.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM