Allison
@allisonclaudene.bsky.social
dog-lover, economic populist, Minnesotan (duck duck gray duck)
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com No Kings protest in St. Paul, MN. We will not be intimidated! We marched with thousands this morning.
June 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com No Kings protest in St. Paul, MN. We will not be intimidated! We marched with thousands this morning.
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Representation without taxation for a handful of billionaires, taxation without representation for the rest of us.
February 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Representation without taxation for a handful of billionaires, taxation without representation for the rest of us.
Read the room, Senator.
My bipartisan legislation to recognize the Bald Eagle as our national bird just passed Congress and is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law! 🦅
December 17, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Read the room, Senator.
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Fuck ABC News, fuck legacy media. They can capitulate to that cocksucker all they want.
It’s well-past time for something new. There are a helluva lot of warriors out there fighting the good fight for what is right.
And we don’t fucking apologize to adjudicated fucking rapists.
It’s well-past time for something new. There are a helluva lot of warriors out there fighting the good fight for what is right.
And we don’t fucking apologize to adjudicated fucking rapists.
December 15, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Fuck ABC News, fuck legacy media. They can capitulate to that cocksucker all they want.
It’s well-past time for something new. There are a helluva lot of warriors out there fighting the good fight for what is right.
And we don’t fucking apologize to adjudicated fucking rapists.
It’s well-past time for something new. There are a helluva lot of warriors out there fighting the good fight for what is right.
And we don’t fucking apologize to adjudicated fucking rapists.
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Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re in this position right now. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
Mitch McConnell: “We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now, reminiscent of before world war two,” he says. “Even the slogan is the same. ‘America First.’ That was what they said in the ’30s.”
Mitch McConnell: ‘We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now’
The Republican Senator on his plans to spend the last two years of his term fighting back against an increasingly isolationist GOP
www.ft.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re in this position right now. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.
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The richest man in the world—who is worth $200 billion— is trying to get the government to cut social security payments of $1,500/month to seniors so that he can get a tax cut.
December 7, 2024 at 11:22 PM
The richest man in the world—who is worth $200 billion— is trying to get the government to cut social security payments of $1,500/month to seniors so that he can get a tax cut.
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Virtually every question today at the WH Press briefing was about the Hunter pardon, as if that is the thing the American people care about most right now. The DC press is so disconnected from the American public and serves them poorly more often than not.
December 6, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Virtually every question today at the WH Press briefing was about the Hunter pardon, as if that is the thing the American people care about most right now. The DC press is so disconnected from the American public and serves them poorly more often than not.
Good. The greed was (still is) palpable.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield rolled back a policy change that would have capped payments for anesthesia for patients, and would have denied claims altogether if any given procedure exceeded a time limit.
Insurer Reverses Policy That Would Have Limited Anesthesia Periods
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Good. The greed was (still is) palpable.
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House Republicans voted against a measure that would have released the House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
The vote was 206-198.
Because of course they did.
MAGA protects sexual predators.
The vote was 206-198.
Because of course they did.
MAGA protects sexual predators.
December 5, 2024 at 11:19 PM
House Republicans voted against a measure that would have released the House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
The vote was 206-198.
Because of course they did.
MAGA protects sexual predators.
The vote was 206-198.
Because of course they did.
MAGA protects sexual predators.
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Let me see if I understand. We're told—in effect—that Hegseth is a non-functional alcoholic who commits sex and financial crimes when intoxicated, and who's never sought treatment for his disease or made real amends to anyone he's harmed, but he can RUN THE MILITARY if he pinkie-swears not to drink?
December 4, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Let me see if I understand. We're told—in effect—that Hegseth is a non-functional alcoholic who commits sex and financial crimes when intoxicated, and who's never sought treatment for his disease or made real amends to anyone he's harmed, but he can RUN THE MILITARY if he pinkie-swears not to drink?
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This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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1/ A thread on the madness of Dem fundraising and why it needs to change 🧵
📈 Look at this chart of political fundraising emails I received in 2024:
- 3,212 fundraising emails in total.
- 48 in a single day!
Badgering your supporters is disrespectful, annoying, and, frankly, counterproductive.
📈 Look at this chart of political fundraising emails I received in 2024:
- 3,212 fundraising emails in total.
- 48 in a single day!
Badgering your supporters is disrespectful, annoying, and, frankly, counterproductive.
December 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
1/ A thread on the madness of Dem fundraising and why it needs to change 🧵
📈 Look at this chart of political fundraising emails I received in 2024:
- 3,212 fundraising emails in total.
- 48 in a single day!
Badgering your supporters is disrespectful, annoying, and, frankly, counterproductive.
📈 Look at this chart of political fundraising emails I received in 2024:
- 3,212 fundraising emails in total.
- 48 in a single day!
Badgering your supporters is disrespectful, annoying, and, frankly, counterproductive.
Great news. Raskin, Ocasio Cortez, and Frost among those looking to take over top positions.
BREAKING: Jerry Nadler has stepped back after a challenge for leadership of the Judiciary Committee by Jamie Raskin.
Nadler endorsed Raskin in a letter to colleagues.
It’s good to see Democrats making way for new leaders.
Nadler endorsed Raskin in a letter to colleagues.
It’s good to see Democrats making way for new leaders.
Nadler to Relinquish Democrats’ Top Judiciary Post, Bowing to Calls for Change (Gift Article)
Democrats’ longtime leader on the panel faced a challenge from Representative Jamie Raskin, and pressure from colleagues who wanted a younger, more strategic figure at the helm.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Great news. Raskin, Ocasio Cortez, and Frost among those looking to take over top positions.
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the frenzy over the hunter biden pardon is a good reminder that the press knows how to make something a scandal and has decided that nothing trump does is truly deserving of that treatment
December 3, 2024 at 1:41 PM
the frenzy over the hunter biden pardon is a good reminder that the press knows how to make something a scandal and has decided that nothing trump does is truly deserving of that treatment
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The Hunter Biden pardon is a big deal, but the fact that it has taken attention away from the Kash Patel nomination to be FBI Director is a sign that everyone has their priorities out of whack
December 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM
The Hunter Biden pardon is a big deal, but the fact that it has taken attention away from the Kash Patel nomination to be FBI Director is a sign that everyone has their priorities out of whack
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Jeffrey Toobin: “Biden’s pardon for his son dishonors the office.“
I am so sick of these fucking talking heads.
I am so sick of CNN.
I am so sick of these self defeating assholes.
Our freedom is on the line and these guys are in-fucking-capable of focusing on what’s at stake. FUCK.
I am so sick of these fucking talking heads.
I am so sick of CNN.
I am so sick of these self defeating assholes.
Our freedom is on the line and these guys are in-fucking-capable of focusing on what’s at stake. FUCK.
December 3, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Jeffrey Toobin: “Biden’s pardon for his son dishonors the office.“
I am so sick of these fucking talking heads.
I am so sick of CNN.
I am so sick of these self defeating assholes.
Our freedom is on the line and these guys are in-fucking-capable of focusing on what’s at stake. FUCK.
I am so sick of these fucking talking heads.
I am so sick of CNN.
I am so sick of these self defeating assholes.
Our freedom is on the line and these guys are in-fucking-capable of focusing on what’s at stake. FUCK.
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I am working on something about this! If you faced serious harassment on twitter after the election and want to chat about it, DM me. Looking for people who were harassed outside of the platform - either spilling into in person, or other websites, phone calls, emails, etc.
I'm also gonna suggest again for the op-ed writers than instead of writing the 20th "iS bLuEsKy aN eChO cHaMbEr?" thinkpiece you maybe ought to write about how people left Twitter because they were being threatened with sexual assault. Unless you're too much of a coward to make Daddy Elon mad.
December 1, 2024 at 6:27 PM
I am working on something about this! If you faced serious harassment on twitter after the election and want to chat about it, DM me. Looking for people who were harassed outside of the platform - either spilling into in person, or other websites, phone calls, emails, etc.
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So a reminder:
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
November 30, 2024 at 2:35 AM
So a reminder:
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
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The Republican House majority may very well end up being the smallest in 100+ years.
Just 1 GOP defection and the Dems could kill a bill.
Those motherfuckers think they handed that rapist felon traitor a “mandate.”
Not even fucking close.
Just 1 GOP defection and the Dems could kill a bill.
Those motherfuckers think they handed that rapist felon traitor a “mandate.”
Not even fucking close.
November 27, 2024 at 8:09 PM
The Republican House majority may very well end up being the smallest in 100+ years.
Just 1 GOP defection and the Dems could kill a bill.
Those motherfuckers think they handed that rapist felon traitor a “mandate.”
Not even fucking close.
Just 1 GOP defection and the Dems could kill a bill.
Those motherfuckers think they handed that rapist felon traitor a “mandate.”
Not even fucking close.
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If canceling student debt actually helped the wealthy, they would have done it a long time ago.
November 24, 2024 at 11:44 PM
If canceling student debt actually helped the wealthy, they would have done it a long time ago.
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If Trump has them that intimidated then they need to retire. And MSNBC hosts piled on CNN earlier this year but their code of silence on this is gross. Have some courage and integrity. Is that too much to ask, or are you just too comfortable?
November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
If Trump has them that intimidated then they need to retire. And MSNBC hosts piled on CNN earlier this year but their code of silence on this is gross. Have some courage and integrity. Is that too much to ask, or are you just too comfortable?
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Two themes stand out to me: (i) those with religion-based convictions vote to take away rights of others even if the choices of others don't impact said voters and (ii) Trump has convinced his following that he is on their side, though he undoubtedly holds nothing but contempt for them. Gift link.
A Pennsylvania County and the Political Tensions in America
Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year’s election.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Two themes stand out to me: (i) those with religion-based convictions vote to take away rights of others even if the choices of others don't impact said voters and (ii) Trump has convinced his following that he is on their side, though he undoubtedly holds nothing but contempt for them. Gift link.
Can we have nothing nice?
1/IMPORTANT thread about Bluesky funding and origins. Many folks know that it was seeded by Jack Dorsey around a libertarian vision of a magical network that wouldn’t need moderation because it would be decentralized and baked into a protocol (somehow).
November 17, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Can we have nothing nice?