virtuous_being
@virtuousbeing.bsky.social
Somewhat Progressive California Democrat
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Days away from the first anniversary of President Trump’s second term in office, grocery prices are still rising, as he continues to falsely claim otherwise. It undercuts his administration’s rhetoric about how it is making life more affordable for average Americans.
Food Prices Keep Climbing, Rattling Consumers and Trump
Weather, supply, tariffs, labor and changing consumer habits continue to drive up the cost of groceries. President Trump falsely claims prices are falling.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Days away from the first anniversary of President Trump’s second term in office, grocery prices are still rising, as he continues to falsely claim otherwise. It undercuts his administration’s rhetoric about how it is making life more affordable for average Americans.
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Trump‘s and Bondi’s abuse of the Justice Department is an impeachable offense.
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she has learned that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she took part in a video urging military service members to resist illegal orders.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Trump‘s and Bondi’s abuse of the Justice Department is an impeachable offense.
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On the campaign trail, Trump railed against private equity tax loopholes.
As president, he's enacted more tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks that benefit the industry — and his war on the IRS has gutted the agency's capacity to audit PE firms.
Promises made, promises broken.
As president, he's enacted more tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks that benefit the industry — and his war on the IRS has gutted the agency's capacity to audit PE firms.
Promises made, promises broken.
Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump
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January 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
On the campaign trail, Trump railed against private equity tax loopholes.
As president, he's enacted more tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks that benefit the industry — and his war on the IRS has gutted the agency's capacity to audit PE firms.
Promises made, promises broken.
As president, he's enacted more tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks that benefit the industry — and his war on the IRS has gutted the agency's capacity to audit PE firms.
Promises made, promises broken.
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The so-called party of free speech and small government is happily supporting armed, masked government agents conducting “show me your papers” stops and brutalizing U.S. citizens.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The so-called party of free speech and small government is happily supporting armed, masked government agents conducting “show me your papers” stops and brutalizing U.S. citizens.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
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BREAKING: we won!
By a 2-1 majority, the court rejected the GOP effort to block the Prop 50 CA redistricting--successfully countering Trump's theft of Congressional seats
We @democracydefendersaction.org were so proud to try this case for @lulacorg.bsky.social with Arnold & Porter & others
By a 2-1 majority, the court rejected the GOP effort to block the Prop 50 CA redistricting--successfully countering Trump's theft of Congressional seats
We @democracydefendersaction.org were so proud to try this case for @lulacorg.bsky.social with Arnold & Porter & others
January 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
BREAKING: we won!
By a 2-1 majority, the court rejected the GOP effort to block the Prop 50 CA redistricting--successfully countering Trump's theft of Congressional seats
We @democracydefendersaction.org were so proud to try this case for @lulacorg.bsky.social with Arnold & Porter & others
By a 2-1 majority, the court rejected the GOP effort to block the Prop 50 CA redistricting--successfully countering Trump's theft of Congressional seats
We @democracydefendersaction.org were so proud to try this case for @lulacorg.bsky.social with Arnold & Porter & others
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Two Target employees detained by federal officers at Richfield store are U.S. citizens, Rep. Michael Howard said. Target declined to comment.
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Target employees detained by federal officers were U.S. citizens, legislator says
Minnesota Rep. Michael Howard, who represents Richfield, said the employees also were injured in the incident.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Two Target employees detained by federal officers at Richfield store are U.S. citizens, Rep. Michael Howard said. Target declined to comment.
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Across New York, some renters — especially those in the city’s poorest neighborhoods – are frequently left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters. trib.al/so6w76W
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Across New York, some renters — especially those in the city’s poorest neighborhoods – are frequently left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters. trib.al/so6w76W
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U.S. billionaires got an astounding $1.5 TRILLION richer in the first year of Trump's second term.
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
U.S. billionaires got an astounding $1.5 TRILLION richer in the first year of Trump's second term.
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
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The whole world knew what Donald Trump was going to do if he became President again, there is no excuse for this shit.
January 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The whole world knew what Donald Trump was going to do if he became President again, there is no excuse for this shit.
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This was the plan
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
This was the plan
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I implore my fellow Dems not to overthink this. You can just say - I’m against the government shooting people in the face for no good reason. This is not hard. Same with the ludicrous invasion of Greenland. Democrats are anti-invasion of Greenland bc it’s the dumbest thing ever. Be ruthlessly blunt.
New CNN polling:
Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way ICE is operating, w/under 1/3 saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.
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Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way ICE is operating, w/under 1/3 saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/p...
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I implore my fellow Dems not to overthink this. You can just say - I’m against the government shooting people in the face for no good reason. This is not hard. Same with the ludicrous invasion of Greenland. Democrats are anti-invasion of Greenland bc it’s the dumbest thing ever. Be ruthlessly blunt.
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The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it would suspend the processing of immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, intensifying its efforts to curtail legal migration to the U.S.
Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people who they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it would suspend the processing of immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, intensifying its efforts to curtail legal migration to the U.S.
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The fate of Greenland has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, the world’s largest island is losing ice.
Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.
nyti.ms
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The fate of Greenland has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, the world’s largest island is losing ice.
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By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
There is no more "center" anymore. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY
There is no more "center" anymore. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY
The Failures of “Centrism”
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening ine
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January 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
There is no more "center" anymore. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY
There is no more "center" anymore. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY
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Oh come onnnnnnnn,
Denmark’s FM: “It’s clear the president has a wish to conquer Greenland.”
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Oh come onnnnnnnn,
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McConnell concerned about Democracy after he took a blow torch to the Constitution.
Mitch McConnell Eviscerates Trump’s Greenland Ambitions in Scathing Floor Speech: Would Be an ‘Unprecedented Act of Strategic Self-Harm’
Mitch McConnell Eviscerates Trump’s Greenland Ambitions in Scathing Floor Speech: Would Be an ‘Unprecedented Act of Strategic Self-Harm’
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Trump's threats to take Greenland in a Senate floor speech Wednesday.
The post Mitch McConnell Eviscerates Trump’s Greenland Ambitions in Scathing Floor Speech: Would Be an ‘Unprecedented Act of Strategic Self-Harm’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
McConnell concerned about Democracy after he took a blow torch to the Constitution.
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Just over one week in the books, and we’re just getting warmed up. Thank you to everyone who’s helped me get this thing off the ground.
January 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Just over one week in the books, and we’re just getting warmed up. Thank you to everyone who’s helped me get this thing off the ground.
"One Homeland. One People. One Heritage. Remember who you are, American."
Excerpt From
“Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan”
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Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan — USA TODAY
The department posted to social media,
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January 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
"One Homeland. One People. One Heritage. Remember who you are, American."
Excerpt From
“Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan”
USA TODAY
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This material may be protected by copyright.
Excerpt From
“Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan”
USA TODAY
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MEET CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN FROM TENNESSEE
He serves on House Judiciary and FIERCELY SPOKE UP AT House Committee Markup
He CONDEMNED Noem & Trump administration
STOP ICE FOR GOOD
Congress Must Act
MEET CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN FROM TENNESSEE
He serves on House Judiciary and FIERCELY SPOKE UP AT House Committee Markup
He CONDEMNED Noem & Trump administration
STOP ICE FOR GOOD
Congress Must Act
January 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
MORE OF THIS
MEET CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN FROM TENNESSEE
He serves on House Judiciary and FIERCELY SPOKE UP AT House Committee Markup
He CONDEMNED Noem & Trump administration
STOP ICE FOR GOOD
Congress Must Act
MEET CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN FROM TENNESSEE
He serves on House Judiciary and FIERCELY SPOKE UP AT House Committee Markup
He CONDEMNED Noem & Trump administration
STOP ICE FOR GOOD
Congress Must Act
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Dumpy didn’t like being called a pedophile! 😂
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Dumpy didn’t like being called a pedophile! 😂
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Kristi Noem is truly that dumb! 😂
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Kristi Noem is truly that dumb! 😂
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Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland said on Tuesday that his country would rather remain a part of the Danish Kingdom than join the U.S., a day before officials from the three governments are set to meet at the White House.
Before White House Meeting, Greenland’s Leader Says Island Would Choose Denmark Over U.S.
Greenland’s leader said that, if given the choice between the United States and Denmark, the Greenlanders would rather stick with the Danes.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland said on Tuesday that his country would rather remain a part of the Danish Kingdom than join the U.S., a day before officials from the three governments are set to meet at the White House.
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Under threat from the White House, the Smithsonian just removed mention of Trump's two impeachments from his official portrait.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS?It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, bu
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January 13, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Under threat from the White House, the Smithsonian just removed mention of Trump's two impeachments from his official portrait.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
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