Charlotte Thacker
@charlottethacker.bsky.social
TO EACH THING ITS MOMENT
Closet Progressive, so, Democrat.
❤️AOC but our electorate has proven too backward to elect a woman, OR progressive!
Proud mom, mil, and grand mom —
ALL eight are warm, witty, principled, Dems, and have built exceptional lives.
Closet Progressive, so, Democrat.
❤️AOC but our electorate has proven too backward to elect a woman, OR progressive!
Proud mom, mil, and grand mom —
ALL eight are warm, witty, principled, Dems, and have built exceptional lives.
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The mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was reportedly engaged in a nasty years-long custody battle with the White House press secretary’s brother before she was detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement last month. trib.al/HFADetv
Karoline Leavitt’s Brother Had Grim Custody Fight With ICE-Arrested Ex
ICE arrested Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Leavitt’s nephew, in November.
trib.al
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was reportedly engaged in a nasty years-long custody battle with the White House press secretary’s brother before she was detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement last month. trib.al/HFADetv
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the fact that the news media isn't blasting across every front page of the country how completely unhinged the president is on a 24/7/365 basis, tells me that the news media is completely complicit in Trump's regime.
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
the fact that the news media isn't blasting across every front page of the country how completely unhinged the president is on a 24/7/365 basis, tells me that the news media is completely complicit in Trump's regime.
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the Doug Mills video embedded in the NYT Trump aging story is pretty amazing
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
the Doug Mills video embedded in the NYT Trump aging story is pretty amazing
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In celebration of what would have been Robert F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy has penned an op-ed celebrating his father’s legacy—and savaging his brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for tearing it down.
RFK Jr. Blasted by Brother for ‘Betraying’ Father’s Legacy
Maxwell Taylor Kennedy has savaged the Health Secretary in an op-ed.
trib.al
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 AM
In celebration of what would have been Robert F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy has penned an op-ed celebrating his father’s legacy—and savaging his brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for tearing it down.
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Trump has granted clemency to more than a dozen people his own Justice Department prosecuted during his first term.
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump has granted clemency to more than a dozen people his own Justice Department prosecuted during his first term.
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
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What would Trump do if he wanted the military to help him establish a dictatorship?
He’d order troops into U.S. cities.
He’d order strikes on foreign targets to show he could get the military to kill people without congressional OK.
He’d purge the military of top brass who might defend democracy.
He’d order troops into U.S. cities.
He’d order strikes on foreign targets to show he could get the military to kill people without congressional OK.
He’d purge the military of top brass who might defend democracy.
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What would Trump do if he wanted the military to help him establish a dictatorship?
He’d order troops into U.S. cities.
He’d order strikes on foreign targets to show he could get the military to kill people without congressional OK.
He’d purge the military of top brass who might defend democracy.
He’d order troops into U.S. cities.
He’d order strikes on foreign targets to show he could get the military to kill people without congressional OK.
He’d purge the military of top brass who might defend democracy.
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It's been 45 days since Adelita Grijalva was elected by the people of Arizona's seventh congressional district to represent them in Congress.
Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.
Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's been 45 days since Adelita Grijalva was elected by the people of Arizona's seventh congressional district to represent them in Congress.
Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.
Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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I just saw my first Christmas Ad on TV. MSNBC. Balsam Wood, or something like that. An online gift shop I think.
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I just saw my first Christmas Ad on TV. MSNBC. Balsam Wood, or something like that. An online gift shop I think.
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NEXT WEEK: Rachel @maddow.msnbc.com and team lead coverage of election night, with @velshi.com breaking down real time results.
Watch Tuesday, November 4th at 7pm ET on @msnbc.com
Watch Tuesday, November 4th at 7pm ET on @msnbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
NEXT WEEK: Rachel @maddow.msnbc.com and team lead coverage of election night, with @velshi.com breaking down real time results.
Watch Tuesday, November 4th at 7pm ET on @msnbc.com
Watch Tuesday, November 4th at 7pm ET on @msnbc.com
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The largest war ship in the world has been moved to the Caribbean, along with other ships, bombers, amphibious vehicles and more.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war.
Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war.
Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The largest war ship in the world has been moved to the Caribbean, along with other ships, bombers, amphibious vehicles and more.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war.
Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war.
Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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By refusing to work with Democrats, Republicans are willing to DOUBLE the health care costs for millions of people.
It’s shameful.
It’s shameful.
October 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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This is what oligarchy looks like:
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is what oligarchy looks like:
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
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This is what oligarchy looks like:
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this consolation: The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph." —Tom Paine
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this consolation: The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph." —Tom Paine