Douglas Brown
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Looking forward to traveling to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday for our town hall with @votevets.org.
If you can't join us in person but want to tune in virtually, sign up here to watch the livestream:
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May 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Looking forward to traveling to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday for our town hall with @votevets.org.
If you can't join us in person but want to tune in virtually, sign up here to watch the livestream:
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Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
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Big sky at West Wittering.
April 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Big sky at West Wittering.
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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First Lady Michelle Obama, by Amy Sherald at the Whitney 🎨🖌️
April 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
First Lady Michelle Obama, by Amy Sherald at the Whitney 🎨🖌️
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When Trump and Musk tout how much money they're saving by gutting cancer research and Social Security services, know this:
Their IRS cuts will cost $500 billion in tax revenue just this year. That's more than half the Defense budget.
None of their destruction is actually about saving money.
Their IRS cuts will cost $500 billion in tax revenue just this year. That's more than half the Defense budget.
None of their destruction is actually about saving money.
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
When Trump and Musk tout how much money they're saving by gutting cancer research and Social Security services, know this:
Their IRS cuts will cost $500 billion in tax revenue just this year. That's more than half the Defense budget.
None of their destruction is actually about saving money.
Their IRS cuts will cost $500 billion in tax revenue just this year. That's more than half the Defense budget.
None of their destruction is actually about saving money.
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I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
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Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.
April 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.
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Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
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The constitutional crisis is here.
The President is disobeying lawful court orders. His advisors and allies are cheering him on. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains trapped in a jail in El Salvador.
youtu.be/HGTIELDTHOo?...
The President is disobeying lawful court orders. His advisors and allies are cheering him on. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains trapped in a jail in El Salvador.
youtu.be/HGTIELDTHOo?...
This Is a Constitutional Crisis
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The constitutional crisis is here.
The President is disobeying lawful court orders. His advisors and allies are cheering him on. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains trapped in a jail in El Salvador.
youtu.be/HGTIELDTHOo?...
The President is disobeying lawful court orders. His advisors and allies are cheering him on. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains trapped in a jail in El Salvador.
youtu.be/HGTIELDTHOo?...
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Prosecutors have charged Cody Balmer, 38, with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and other crimes. He turned himself in to police later on Sunday.
What we know about the arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence
Prosecutors have charged Cody Balmer, 38, with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and other crimes. He turned himself in to police later on Sunday.
www.npr.org
April 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Prosecutors have charged Cody Balmer, 38, with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and other crimes. He turned himself in to police later on Sunday.
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The Trump administration threatened to withhold funding from New York public transit, demanding a long list of details about crime in the system.
Trump Official Threatens to Withhold M.T.A. Funding Over Safety Data
Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, demanded a long list of details about crime in the subway and on buses in New York.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Trump administration threatened to withhold funding from New York public transit, demanding a long list of details about crime in the system.
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Today I am proud to sign legislation to make voting more convenient and accessible in New Jersey. 🗳️
We are extending early in-person early voting for primary elections – giving voters more time to cast their ballots before Election Day. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
We are extending early in-person early voting for primary elections – giving voters more time to cast their ballots before Election Day. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
www.nj.gov
March 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today I am proud to sign legislation to make voting more convenient and accessible in New Jersey. 🗳️
We are extending early in-person early voting for primary elections – giving voters more time to cast their ballots before Election Day. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
We are extending early in-person early voting for primary elections – giving voters more time to cast their ballots before Election Day. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
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I’m not going to the Joint Address. I will be live posting and chatting with you all here instead. Then going on IG Live after.
March 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’m not going to the Joint Address. I will be live posting and chatting with you all here instead. Then going on IG Live after.
We need MSNBC to know that viewers demand Joy Reid’s commentary and expertise. Add your name to the petition NOW! sign.moveon.org/petitions/br...
Bring Back Joy Reid!
MSNBC has canceled “The ReidOut” starring Joy Reid—a move that other network hosts like Rachel Maddow are calling a “bad mistake.” Reid has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, and her departure from ...
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March 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
We need MSNBC to know that viewers demand Joy Reid’s commentary and expertise. Add your name to the petition NOW! sign.moveon.org/petitions/br...
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Tonight, we came together to celebrate Black History Month at Drumthwacket and honor Black leaders and changemakers in our community.
When we celebrate Black history, we celebrate American history.
When we celebrate Black history, we celebrate American history.
February 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Tonight, we came together to celebrate Black History Month at Drumthwacket and honor Black leaders and changemakers in our community.
When we celebrate Black history, we celebrate American history.
When we celebrate Black history, we celebrate American history.
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Trump’s trade war has officially begun—and U.S. drivers are about to pay the price.
25% tariffs (aka taxes) on all steel & aluminum imports coming into the U.S. are going to SPIKE the cost of cars and car parts—not just for American manufacturers, but for buyers too.
25% tariffs (aka taxes) on all steel & aluminum imports coming into the U.S. are going to SPIKE the cost of cars and car parts—not just for American manufacturers, but for buyers too.
February 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Trump’s trade war has officially begun—and U.S. drivers are about to pay the price.
25% tariffs (aka taxes) on all steel & aluminum imports coming into the U.S. are going to SPIKE the cost of cars and car parts—not just for American manufacturers, but for buyers too.
25% tariffs (aka taxes) on all steel & aluminum imports coming into the U.S. are going to SPIKE the cost of cars and car parts—not just for American manufacturers, but for buyers too.
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A group of nongovernmental organizations, contractors and small businesses that rely on American foreign aid to carry out humanitarian and development programs abroad filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against the Trump administration and its efforts to phase out USAID.
Foreign Aid Contractors Sue to Overturn Trump Administration’s USAID Order
The filing from a group of nonprofits, contractors and consultants is the latest lawsuit against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze and reduce federal spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A group of nongovernmental organizations, contractors and small businesses that rely on American foreign aid to carry out humanitarian and development programs abroad filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against the Trump administration and its efforts to phase out USAID.
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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Several Democratic lawmakers were denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education on Friday. It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering.
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education on Friday. It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering.
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I finally stopped using Amazon a few months ago, and it's been so much easier than I imagined
Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I finally stopped using Amazon a few months ago, and it's been so much easier than I imagined