Alissa McLean
@alissakmclean.bsky.social
UX research & consumer insights. Married mom of 3. SF Bay Area.
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Trump eliminated the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ and has all but eliminated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
He pardons, commutes, or refuses to prosecute fraudsters because he too is a serial fraudster who is currently barred from corporate leadership in New York because of fraud.
He pardons, commutes, or refuses to prosecute fraudsters because he too is a serial fraudster who is currently barred from corporate leadership in New York because of fraud.
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Trump eliminated the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ and has all but eliminated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
He pardons, commutes, or refuses to prosecute fraudsters because he too is a serial fraudster who is currently barred from corporate leadership in New York because of fraud.
He pardons, commutes, or refuses to prosecute fraudsters because he too is a serial fraudster who is currently barred from corporate leadership in New York because of fraud.
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Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
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Impeachment won't be the answer until you have the votes to convict and remove. On top of that though when he doesn't get convicted he looks better in the public's eyes because they're lazy. They take not having the votes to convict as him being innocent. It doesn't help us. It helps him and them.
November 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Impeachment won't be the answer until you have the votes to convict and remove. On top of that though when he doesn't get convicted he looks better in the public's eyes because they're lazy. They take not having the votes to convict as him being innocent. It doesn't help us. It helps him and them.
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
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“One of those working most closely with Epstein, up to and including attempting to scrub his public image, was Bannon…Bannon, the man millions of MAGA fans trust to tell it like it is, stands revealed as one of the most cynical liars ever to mar this country.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
Steve Bannon Was Epstein’s Comeback Consultant. Where’s the Uproar?
The MAGA architect is escaping opprobrium for his chummy relationship with the notorious pedophile.
www.thebulwark.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“One of those working most closely with Epstein, up to and including attempting to scrub his public image, was Bannon…Bannon, the man millions of MAGA fans trust to tell it like it is, stands revealed as one of the most cynical liars ever to mar this country.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
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An Afghan man shoots two National Guards and immigration requests from ALL third world countries gets paused.
American men shoot up schools and absolutely nothing happens.
No discussion of gun control.
No public press conference.
No flags at half mast.
It’s just forgotten.
American men shoot up schools and absolutely nothing happens.
No discussion of gun control.
No public press conference.
No flags at half mast.
It’s just forgotten.
November 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
An Afghan man shoots two National Guards and immigration requests from ALL third world countries gets paused.
American men shoot up schools and absolutely nothing happens.
No discussion of gun control.
No public press conference.
No flags at half mast.
It’s just forgotten.
American men shoot up schools and absolutely nothing happens.
No discussion of gun control.
No public press conference.
No flags at half mast.
It’s just forgotten.
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And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.
November 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.
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THIS!!! 💯
Kasparov nails it: Western failure to confront russia is the biggest security risk we face.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
Ukraine is buying us time, and we’re wasting it.
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
THIS!!! 💯
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Harris would have won the election had any of these things happened:
1) If a mere ONE OUT OF EVERY FIFTY PEOPLE who voted for Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin had voted for Harris instead.
She would have won all three states and won the Electoral College 270-268.
1) If a mere ONE OUT OF EVERY FIFTY PEOPLE who voted for Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin had voted for Harris instead.
She would have won all three states and won the Electoral College 270-268.
Ironically, the U.S. Presidential Election of 2024 was the only election Kamala Harris ever lost.
Her history:
2003 San Francisco District Attorney Election - won
2007 San Francisco DA Election - won
2010 California Attorney General Election - won
2014 California AG Election - won
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Her history:
2003 San Francisco District Attorney Election - won
2007 San Francisco DA Election - won
2010 California Attorney General Election - won
2014 California AG Election - won
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November 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Harris would have won the election had any of these things happened:
1) If a mere ONE OUT OF EVERY FIFTY PEOPLE who voted for Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin had voted for Harris instead.
She would have won all three states and won the Electoral College 270-268.
1) If a mere ONE OUT OF EVERY FIFTY PEOPLE who voted for Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin had voted for Harris instead.
She would have won all three states and won the Electoral College 270-268.
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Pete Hegseth is a war criminal and should be fired immediately.
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Pete Hegseth is a war criminal and should be fired immediately.
Day 333 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
November 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Day 333 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
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Furthermore, unlike most of the campaigns and PACs themselves, I've raised $21M directly for Dems *without paying one dime* to any "consultants," "list harvesting companies," etc.
In fact, none of it even goes to me (I have a separate tip page for folks who *choose* to throw a buck or two my way).
In fact, none of it even goes to me (I have a separate tip page for folks who *choose* to throw a buck or two my way).
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Furthermore, unlike most of the campaigns and PACs themselves, I've raised $21M directly for Dems *without paying one dime* to any "consultants," "list harvesting companies," etc.
In fact, none of it even goes to me (I have a separate tip page for folks who *choose* to throw a buck or two my way).
In fact, none of it even goes to me (I have a separate tip page for folks who *choose* to throw a buck or two my way).
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For the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I spoke with advocates about how this law is crucial–and the ways in which disability education can be made better as its under attack from the Trump administration at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This disability education law turned 50 today. Disability advocates want more.
"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I spoke with advocates about how this law is crucial–and the ways in which disability education can be made better as its under attack from the Trump administration at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The president has illegally declared war to stop fentanyl trafficking from a country that does not traffic that drug, claiming its leader is trafficking drugs himself, the day after pardoning a former leader of a country who is a convicted drug trafficker.
Just to level set
Just to level set
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The president has illegally declared war to stop fentanyl trafficking from a country that does not traffic that drug, claiming its leader is trafficking drugs himself, the day after pardoning a former leader of a country who is a convicted drug trafficker.
Just to level set
Just to level set
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Why is she even on this show and why is she being asked about this? She was a low-level DHS press flack in Trump 1.0 and reportedly worked with Elon Musk for a few months in 2.0 and now runs a podcast.
Stephen Miller’s Wife @katiemiller : “Can you cite the statute that makes the boat bombings illegal?”
@bakarisellers.bsky.social : “The due process
clause in the constitution.”
@bakarisellers.bsky.social : “The due process
clause in the constitution.”
November 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why is she even on this show and why is she being asked about this? She was a low-level DHS press flack in Trump 1.0 and reportedly worked with Elon Musk for a few months in 2.0 and now runs a podcast.
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Weather it’s Joe Biden pardoning kids who were caught with a couple ounces of weed or Donald Trump pardoning the Honduran president who smuggled in 400 tons of cocaine, both presidents were soft on drugs.
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Weather it’s Joe Biden pardoning kids who were caught with a couple ounces of weed or Donald Trump pardoning the Honduran president who smuggled in 400 tons of cocaine, both presidents were soft on drugs.
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This seems like the kind of declaration by a U.S. president that should be mentioned *somewhere* on the front page of CNN or the NY Times, but the fact that it isn't (as of right now) tells us so much both about how this president is covered and the credibility of the U.S. government.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This seems like the kind of declaration by a U.S. president that should be mentioned *somewhere* on the front page of CNN or the NY Times, but the fact that it isn't (as of right now) tells us so much both about how this president is covered and the credibility of the U.S. government.
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Caribbean Matters: Honoring Rep. Nydia Velázquez's 3 decades of service
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Caribbean Matters: Honoring Rep. Nydia Velázquez's 3 decades of service
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of ...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Caribbean Matters: Honoring Rep. Nydia Velázquez's 3 decades of service
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Day 332 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Day 332 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
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Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
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What should a white man who cosplays as John Brown know about the community of Altadena California?
HIS SON OWEN IS BURIED THERE
We have a memorial to him in our park.
HIS SON OWEN IS BURIED THERE
We have a memorial to him in our park.
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
What should a white man who cosplays as John Brown know about the community of Altadena California?
HIS SON OWEN IS BURIED THERE
We have a memorial to him in our park.
HIS SON OWEN IS BURIED THERE
We have a memorial to him in our park.
The only Thanksgiving tradition I really care about.
Hope y’all had a good turkey 🦃 day
Hope y’all had a good turkey 🦃 day
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The only Thanksgiving tradition I really care about.
Hope y’all had a good turkey 🦃 day
Hope y’all had a good turkey 🦃 day
Why not just report that “Trump says the moon is made of cheese”? Equally plausible.
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income reut.rs/4p65j0l
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration may slash income tax completely over the next couple of years because of government revenue generated from tariffs.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Why not just report that “Trump says the moon is made of cheese”? Equally plausible.
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Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
Day 331 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Day 331 of my year of “every day, take a walk outside.”
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃