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April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025 (Sunday)
After President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2 wiped $5 trillion dollars from the stock market, the Republican Party is scrambling.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
April 6, 2025
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Thurmond was the same age as Booker when he set the record Senator Cory Booker just broke.
Thurmond was afforded a bathroom break and read from the encyclopedia. Booker held the floor the entire time and delivered a consistent, cogent speech for more than 24 hours.
Incredible.
Thurmond was afforded a bathroom break and read from the encyclopedia. Booker held the floor the entire time and delivered a consistent, cogent speech for more than 24 hours.
Incredible.
April 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Thurmond was the same age as Booker when he set the record Senator Cory Booker just broke.
Thurmond was afforded a bathroom break and read from the encyclopedia. Booker held the floor the entire time and delivered a consistent, cogent speech for more than 24 hours.
Incredible.
Thurmond was afforded a bathroom break and read from the encyclopedia. Booker held the floor the entire time and delivered a consistent, cogent speech for more than 24 hours.
Incredible.
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Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
April 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
Wealth is solely the product of excess labor—the excess labor of others. If laborers are not the direct recipients of the value of that excess labor then the expectation is that they will receive goods and services in kind— Infrastructure, healthcare, retirement security, parks, etc and so forth.
April 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wealth is solely the product of excess labor—the excess labor of others. If laborers are not the direct recipients of the value of that excess labor then the expectation is that they will receive goods and services in kind— Infrastructure, healthcare, retirement security, parks, etc and so forth.
Without due process, how is a “violation of the law” substantiated? Unbelievable ignorance. Due process is the core of democracy and law
Indiana Rep Spartz (R): “You violated the law, you are not entitled to due process.”
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
March 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Without due process, how is a “violation of the law” substantiated? Unbelievable ignorance. Due process is the core of democracy and law
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Elon Musk has been a walking SEC violation for a decade and no one cared. The entire Trump era could have been avoided if the US took white collar crime anywhere near as seriously as it does low level drug crime.
On a 2023 earnings call, Elon Musk boasted that Tesla had bagged “over 1 million” Cybertruck reservations and that “demand is off the charts.”
So why has the company still sold less than 50,000 trucks since customer deliveries began 14 months ago?
So why has the company still sold less than 50,000 trucks since customer deliveries began 14 months ago?
‘Over 1 Million’ People Wanted a Cybertruck. Where Are They?
“Demand is off the charts!” Elon Musk crowed at the end of 2023, citing more than a million reservations for Tesla's polarizing polygonic pickup—so why has it still sold less than 50,000?
wrd.cm
March 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Elon Musk has been a walking SEC violation for a decade and no one cared. The entire Trump era could have been avoided if the US took white collar crime anywhere near as seriously as it does low level drug crime.
If you take the standard deduction/credit, I highly recommend using the IRS‘s Direct File—free, easy to use, and will direct you to your state’s free filing system (if applicable). Greatly appreciate the IRS/USDS for building this tool—made a quick job of filing.
www.irs.gov/filing/irs-d...
www.irs.gov/filing/irs-d...
IRS Direct File for free | Internal Revenue Service
Learn more about filing federal tax returns online – for free – directly with IRS.
www.irs.gov
March 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
If you take the standard deduction/credit, I highly recommend using the IRS‘s Direct File—free, easy to use, and will direct you to your state’s free filing system (if applicable). Greatly appreciate the IRS/USDS for building this tool—made a quick job of filing.
www.irs.gov/filing/irs-d...
www.irs.gov/filing/irs-d...
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For a pundit class that was once obsessed with presidential acuity, it’s remarkable how silent they are as Donald Trump — the oldest president in U.S. history — has frequent mental lapses.
Trump seems unable to come up with the word "criminal" and instead calls them "people of crime"
March 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
For a pundit class that was once obsessed with presidential acuity, it’s remarkable how silent they are as Donald Trump — the oldest president in U.S. history — has frequent mental lapses.
If you wanna know what the recent CR really contained (and what fuckery the Democrats are up to, sadly) I highly recommend listening to this episode (and the podcast in general): congressionaldish.com/cd313-democr...
CD313: Democratic Deception - Congressional Dish
There is a lot of public anger towards nine Democratic Party Senators for helping Republicans pass a funding bill into law in mid-March. In this episode, we
congressionaldish.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM
If you wanna know what the recent CR really contained (and what fuckery the Democrats are up to, sadly) I highly recommend listening to this episode (and the podcast in general): congressionaldish.com/cd313-democr...
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"Today's media landscape, where Trump is going after media organizations it doesn't like and billionaires are putting editorial pressure on newsrooms to protect themselves from the president's onslaught, demands more." - @mikerispoli.bsky.social
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/03/21/g...
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/03/21/g...
Gov. Murphy's budget is bad for local news • New Jersey Monitor
Gov. Phil Murphy once said supporting local news strengthens our democracy, but his last budget proposal slashes state funding for it.
newjerseymonitor.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"Today's media landscape, where Trump is going after media organizations it doesn't like and billionaires are putting editorial pressure on newsrooms to protect themselves from the president's onslaught, demands more." - @mikerispoli.bsky.social
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/03/21/g...
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/03/21/g...
Wow, to think that I’ve been objecting to the unelected South African’s illegal actions for for free. Maybe Luny can send us Soros’ number?
I got to get in touch with this Soros guy, because he owes me a lot of back pay based on this.
March 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Wow, to think that I’ve been objecting to the unelected South African’s illegal actions for for free. Maybe Luny can send us Soros’ number?
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NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
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This is what the official Democratic response to the (not) SOTU *should've* sounded like.
March 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is what the official Democratic response to the (not) SOTU *should've* sounded like.
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It took 180 years to get money into politics. It's going to take 20 to get it out if we do everything right. No easy task. We can change, improve, fight, all of it. But little will fundamentally change until we get money out of politics. Are you in for the long haul?
#citizensUnited #oligarchy
#citizensUnited #oligarchy
Getting Money out of Politics: How to end Citizens United
YouTube video by UNFTR Media
youtu.be
February 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It took 180 years to get money into politics. It's going to take 20 to get it out if we do everything right. No easy task. We can change, improve, fight, all of it. But little will fundamentally change until we get money out of politics. Are you in for the long haul?
#citizensUnited #oligarchy
#citizensUnited #oligarchy
Demand an end to citizens united— get in touch with your representatives and tell them you want this bill to move and be passed!
legiscan.com/US/text/HJR5...
legiscan.com/US/text/HJR5...
US Congress HJR54 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress
Bill Text (2025-02-12) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. [Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.]
legiscan.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Demand an end to citizens united— get in touch with your representatives and tell them you want this bill to move and be passed!
legiscan.com/US/text/HJR5...
legiscan.com/US/text/HJR5...
Seriously? MAGA loves witch hunts
“Operation Whirlwind”
What’s Happening Now?
In 2025, Operation Whirlwind was launched under Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to investigate alleged threats against employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
What’s Happening Now?
In 2025, Operation Whirlwind was launched under Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to investigate alleged threats against employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
February 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Seriously? MAGA loves witch hunts
A reminder during these marches: Like it or not (emphasis on not), Trump is our elected president— it’s too late to change that. Let’s not water down this movement with get rid of Trump messaging—our demands should be focused on what can be changed, on the accountability that we want to see.
🚨IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!🚨
50501 is a PEACEFUL movement dedicated to positive change through nonviolent action. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence, threats of violence, or the suggestion of using weapons in connection with our movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne @polrev.bsky.social
50501 is a PEACEFUL movement dedicated to positive change through nonviolent action. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence, threats of violence, or the suggestion of using weapons in connection with our movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne @polrev.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A reminder during these marches: Like it or not (emphasis on not), Trump is our elected president— it’s too late to change that. Let’s not water down this movement with get rid of Trump messaging—our demands should be focused on what can be changed, on the accountability that we want to see.
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🚨 We are mobilizing for a NEW national day of protest— March 4th Against Monarchy!
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
February 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🚨 We are mobilizing for a NEW national day of protest— March 4th Against Monarchy!
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
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Hear me out...
(1) Chevron is eliminating up to 20% of its global workforce and pulling back from major oil and gas infrastructure projects in the U.S. Hold this thought.
(1) Chevron is eliminating up to 20% of its global workforce and pulling back from major oil and gas infrastructure projects in the U.S. Hold this thought.
February 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hear me out...
(1) Chevron is eliminating up to 20% of its global workforce and pulling back from major oil and gas infrastructure projects in the U.S. Hold this thought.
(1) Chevron is eliminating up to 20% of its global workforce and pulling back from major oil and gas infrastructure projects in the U.S. Hold this thought.
In the short term, Trump and Musk cannot protect MAGA from the consequences of their lawlessness. Eventually MAGA will—or must be made to—feel the pain and turn. For now, what’s the best course of action for concern citizens? Protesting seems pointless. Do we sit back and let it implode?
February 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In the short term, Trump and Musk cannot protect MAGA from the consequences of their lawlessness. Eventually MAGA will—or must be made to—feel the pain and turn. For now, what’s the best course of action for concern citizens? Protesting seems pointless. Do we sit back and let it implode?
Air traffic control and safety— have a listen, and get in touch with your representatives and tell them which actions you would like them to take.
www.patreon.com/posts/121358...
www.patreon.com/posts/121358...
CD310: Red Flags at Air Traffic Control (Uncensored) | Jennifer Briney
Get more from Jennifer Briney on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Air traffic control and safety— have a listen, and get in touch with your representatives and tell them which actions you would like them to take.
www.patreon.com/posts/121358...
www.patreon.com/posts/121358...
My three favorite podcasts: Congressional Dish, Tech Won’t Save Us, and Unf*cking the Republic (UNFTR). Honorable mention to Best of the Left.
Dish tells you what our government is *doing* versus what they’re saying — and she backs it up with links to her sources.
Dish tells you what our government is *doing* versus what they’re saying — and she backs it up with links to her sources.
February 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My three favorite podcasts: Congressional Dish, Tech Won’t Save Us, and Unf*cking the Republic (UNFTR). Honorable mention to Best of the Left.
Dish tells you what our government is *doing* versus what they’re saying — and she backs it up with links to her sources.
Dish tells you what our government is *doing* versus what they’re saying — and she backs it up with links to her sources.
Economic Blackout: This is an easy one, 24 hours without spending a dime (alternatively, figure out why that is too much of a challenge, if you think you can’t). Power lies with the people, no matter what anyone tells you.
jointhepeoplesunion.com
jointhepeoplesunion.com
The Peoples Union USA
Stand against political corruption with our upcoming economic resistance actions. Join The Peoples Union USA and make your voice heard!
jointhepeoplesunion.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Economic Blackout: This is an easy one, 24 hours without spending a dime (alternatively, figure out why that is too much of a challenge, if you think you can’t). Power lies with the people, no matter what anyone tells you.
jointhepeoplesunion.com
jointhepeoplesunion.com
My top three bipartisan improvements, in order: 1. Abolish Citizens United, 2. Vigorous antitrust enforcement, and 3. Vigorous enforcement of in insider trading (for congressman and senators, particularly). After that we can get started with the next round.
February 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My top three bipartisan improvements, in order: 1. Abolish Citizens United, 2. Vigorous antitrust enforcement, and 3. Vigorous enforcement of in insider trading (for congressman and senators, particularly). After that we can get started with the next round.