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All this talk about the need for “civics.” But when Trump is walking around saying about going to war with Iran “I haven’t decided yet”; and “maybe I will; maybe I won’t”, how many media outlets are reminding Americans that Art. 1, Sec 8 grants the power to declare war to CONGRESS. Do your job.
June 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
All this talk about the need for “civics.” But when Trump is walking around saying about going to war with Iran “I haven’t decided yet”; and “maybe I will; maybe I won’t”, how many media outlets are reminding Americans that Art. 1, Sec 8 grants the power to declare war to CONGRESS. Do your job.
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“No American can be proud of a govt that carries out change in this way. Neither can these actions be rationalized by discussion of past grievances or appeals to efficiency. Everything can be more efficient, but adherence to the rule of law is paramount” www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“No American can be proud of a govt that carries out change in this way. Neither can these actions be rationalized by discussion of past grievances or appeals to efficiency. Everything can be more efficient, but adherence to the rule of law is paramount” www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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Irony is dead in this moment along with common sense. Trump who squawked “but her emails” incessantly, let Musk (unelected/not a govt employee) send his crew of kids in to review classified information & plug devices of unknown origin into the government computer system, compromising everything.
February 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Irony is dead in this moment along with common sense. Trump who squawked “but her emails” incessantly, let Musk (unelected/not a govt employee) send his crew of kids in to review classified information & plug devices of unknown origin into the government computer system, compromising everything.
As one of your constituents, thank you for publicizing this, @wyden.senate.gov. What is being done to actually stop DOGE from having access?
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
February 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As one of your constituents, thank you for publicizing this, @wyden.senate.gov. What is being done to actually stop DOGE from having access?
There are hardly any deductions left for most individuals with children living on a modest income, yet many large corporations have generous deductions.
One GOP proposal takes aim squarely at parents raising children on their own by eliminating the “head of household” filing status to reap some $200B more in taxes over a decade from single parents and other adults caring for dependents on their own.
To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class
A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy.
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February 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
There are hardly any deductions left for most individuals with children living on a modest income, yet many large corporations have generous deductions.
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#BREAKING ⚡ 🇺🇸 Huge fire at the Martinez refinery plant in Contra Costa County, CA
🚒 Numerous emergency crews are headed to the scene.
Emergency officials have declared a Level 2 hazmat #emergency
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, close their windows and doors.
🚒 Numerous emergency crews are headed to the scene.
Emergency officials have declared a Level 2 hazmat #emergency
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, close their windows and doors.
February 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#BREAKING ⚡ 🇺🇸 Huge fire at the Martinez refinery plant in Contra Costa County, CA
🚒 Numerous emergency crews are headed to the scene.
Emergency officials have declared a Level 2 hazmat #emergency
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, close their windows and doors.
🚒 Numerous emergency crews are headed to the scene.
Emergency officials have declared a Level 2 hazmat #emergency
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, close their windows and doors.
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Is there anything more on brand than a GOP congressman standing in front of a country club telling little school kids to get a job or go hungry?
#bluecrew
#bluecrew
January 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Is there anything more on brand than a GOP congressman standing in front of a country club telling little school kids to get a job or go hungry?
#bluecrew
#bluecrew
Me too. Especially in politics. Check in 16 years from now.
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Me too. Especially in politics. Check in 16 years from now.
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Word of the decade
November 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Word of the decade