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I am a former newspaper reporter who does media consulting these days. Also an extreme dog lover and mom to two older teens who keep me in check if I start to think I’m cool or knowledgeable.
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The first reporter to speak up, interrupt, and call Trump out to his face while he is berating, insulting and personally attacking another female reporter for no reason will be a national hero. You may lose access, but you will be a legend forever. At some point, someone has to.
December 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The first reporter to speak up, interrupt, and call Trump out to his face while he is berating, insulting and personally attacking another female reporter for no reason will be a national hero. You may lose access, but you will be a legend forever. At some point, someone has to.
Only cowards refuse to take responsibility for anything. True leaders allow honest reflection and scrutiny. Trump and his goons think they look tough barking out childish talking points and interminably blaming Biden. But they just look pathetic. They are dangerous and dishonest, and they are fools.
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Only cowards refuse to take responsibility for anything. True leaders allow honest reflection and scrutiny. Trump and his goons think they look tough barking out childish talking points and interminably blaming Biden. But they just look pathetic. They are dangerous and dishonest, and they are fools.
Estimated FY2026 tariff revenue: $207 billion.
Estimated FY2026 individual income tax revenue: $2.6 trillion.
Estimated FY2026 individual income tax revenue: $2.6 trillion.
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income reut.rs/4p65j0l
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Except that’s what everyone on the right was doing before we learned it was the Trump admin that granted him asylum - and most are still doing it. If only Republicans would blame the shooters more often instead of trying to use deranged acts by individuals for political gain.
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Except that’s what everyone on the right was doing before we learned it was the Trump admin that granted him asylum - and most are still doing it. If only Republicans would blame the shooters more often instead of trying to use deranged acts by individuals for political gain.
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
The mere sound of every single Trump goon’s voice makes me simultaneously want to throw up and throw something heavy at something breakable. #WhenWillThisNightmareEnd
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The mere sound of every single Trump goon’s voice makes me simultaneously want to throw up and throw something heavy at something breakable. #WhenWillThisNightmareEnd
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I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
Why isn’t every last woman with a platform condemning this sexist, demeaning behavior and supporting these tireless reporters who deserve respect and admiration? I’m constantly bewildered by the pass this man gets.
Trump Calls Female Reporter ‘Ugly, Both Inside and Out’ Less Than 2 Weeks After ‘Piggy’ Remark on Air Force One
President Donald Trump referred to a White House correspondent for 'The New York Times' as being 'ugly, both inside and out' in a lengthy rant on social media on Wednesday, Nov. 26
people.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why isn’t every last woman with a platform condemning this sexist, demeaning behavior and supporting these tireless reporters who deserve respect and admiration? I’m constantly bewildered by the pass this man gets.
@politico.com @maddow.msnbc.com I’d love to see an update about how much taxpayers pay for secret service for the President and his family. For example, how much have we paid for DJTJ and Eric’s international “enrich the Trumps” tour?
August 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
@politico.com @maddow.msnbc.com I’d love to see an update about how much taxpayers pay for secret service for the President and his family. For example, how much have we paid for DJTJ and Eric’s international “enrich the Trumps” tour?
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August 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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“Unlike the Biden DOJ, the Biden FBI, our law enforcement agencies are going to be driven by law and not by politics.” - JD Vance, said with a straight face, about the Trump DOJ raiding John Bolton’s home and office.
The brazen lies from this administration and its enablers are something else.
The brazen lies from this administration and its enablers are something else.
August 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“Unlike the Biden DOJ, the Biden FBI, our law enforcement agencies are going to be driven by law and not by politics.” - JD Vance, said with a straight face, about the Trump DOJ raiding John Bolton’s home and office.
The brazen lies from this administration and its enablers are something else.
The brazen lies from this administration and its enablers are something else.
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They don’t care about the first amendment.
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
They don’t care about the first amendment.
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That was one of the most batshit press conferences of Trump's public life. He brandished a photo of Putin and promised to deploy the US military to occupy Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. A sane country would be moving toward impeachment and removal right now.
August 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
That was one of the most batshit press conferences of Trump's public life. He brandished a photo of Putin and promised to deploy the US military to occupy Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. A sane country would be moving toward impeachment and removal right now.
Meanwhile, this.
Orlando officials condemn removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site as a ‘cruel political act’ | CNN
Orlando officials on Thursday condemned the state’s overnight removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub – a commemoration of the 49 people killed at the LGBTQ-friendly nightclub in 20...
amp.cnn.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Meanwhile, this.
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I wrote this days after Trump was sworn in. Reposting now.
The pro-democracy movement will not survive four years of Trump if its members cannot or will not stand up and do their work. The steps I have outlined are essential if that movement is to thrive. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/ther...
The pro-democracy movement will not survive four years of Trump if its members cannot or will not stand up and do their work. The steps I have outlined are essential if that movement is to thrive. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/ther...
There Will Be Retribution
From Marc | Donald Trump will insist on using the powers of the state to attack his political opponents.
www.democracydocket.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I wrote this days after Trump was sworn in. Reposting now.
The pro-democracy movement will not survive four years of Trump if its members cannot or will not stand up and do their work. The steps I have outlined are essential if that movement is to thrive. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/ther...
The pro-democracy movement will not survive four years of Trump if its members cannot or will not stand up and do their work. The steps I have outlined are essential if that movement is to thrive. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/ther...
Terrific. This guy again.
Kevin McCarthy reemerges to fight California redistricting
McCarthy recently told his former home-state congressional delegation that he’s aiming to raise $100 million for the opposition campaign.
www.politico.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Terrific. This guy again.
Everybody needs to take a moment to truly let this sink in. This is not Turkey nor Hungary nor China. It’s Texas. Republicans, what happened to “don’t tread on me?”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier is not allowed to leave the state Capitol for refusing GOP police surveillance demands.
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier is not allowed to leave the state Capitol for refusing GOP police surveillance demands.
August 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Everybody needs to take a moment to truly let this sink in. This is not Turkey nor Hungary nor China. It’s Texas. Republicans, what happened to “don’t tread on me?”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier is not allowed to leave the state Capitol for refusing GOP police surveillance demands.
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier is not allowed to leave the state Capitol for refusing GOP police surveillance demands.
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NEW:
“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
This needs national attention. Schwarzenegger has $ and is very popular in CA and wants to block Newsom’s redistricting measure. We can’t let him. It’s time to take back this country from old, power hungry men.
August 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This needs national attention. Schwarzenegger has $ and is very popular in CA and wants to block Newsom’s redistricting measure. We can’t let him. It’s time to take back this country from old, power hungry men.
Anyone else miss Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan? Like, a lot?
August 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Anyone else miss Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan? Like, a lot?
This is going to be a problem 😠
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Ready To Take On Gavin Newsom
The 'Terminator' star is ready to battle his gubernatorial successor over California's redistricting plans.
www.vanityfair.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This is going to be a problem 😠
This president has not done a single positive thing. Every move is for retribution, revisionism, or to enrich himself, his family, and his Mar a Lago pals. It is mind boggling that so many people are either actively helping or enabling him.
August 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This president has not done a single positive thing. Every move is for retribution, revisionism, or to enrich himself, his family, and his Mar a Lago pals. It is mind boggling that so many people are either actively helping or enabling him.
If it’s even possible, it is going to take a long time - generations probably - to correct the manipulated data put out by the Trump administration.
The Trump administration has made U.S. human-rights reports favorably evaluate countries the president likes, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes. Now the State Department portrays “Germany as more oppressive than El Salvador”:
Trump Has a New Definition of Human Rights
State Department reports portray Germany as more oppressive than El Salvador.
bit.ly
August 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If it’s even possible, it is going to take a long time - generations probably - to correct the manipulated data put out by the Trump administration.