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If Trump is allowed to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport someone to a prison in El Salvador without due process…
…HE COULD DO IT TO A US CITIZEN.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
…HE COULD DO IT TO A US CITIZEN.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Gulag Archipelago (Gift Article)
Trump is seeking to establish a truly chilling proposition: that no one can stop his administration from imprisoning anyone it wants, anywhere in the world.
www.nytimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If Trump is allowed to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport someone to a prison in El Salvador without due process…
…HE COULD DO IT TO A US CITIZEN.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
…HE COULD DO IT TO A US CITIZEN.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
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Eliminate income tax on social security benefits?
That would cause the social security trust fund to run dry even sooner.
50% of the taxes on social security benefits contribute to the social security trust fund, and for high earners, another 35% go to the Medicare system.
That would cause the social security trust fund to run dry even sooner.
50% of the taxes on social security benefits contribute to the social security trust fund, and for high earners, another 35% go to the Medicare system.
March 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Eliminate income tax on social security benefits?
That would cause the social security trust fund to run dry even sooner.
50% of the taxes on social security benefits contribute to the social security trust fund, and for high earners, another 35% go to the Medicare system.
That would cause the social security trust fund to run dry even sooner.
50% of the taxes on social security benefits contribute to the social security trust fund, and for high earners, another 35% go to the Medicare system.
News organizations reported that Musk asked the pentagon for a briefing on war plans regarding China – and they agreed to do it.
Well, the news reports caused a ruckus, and Trump (and his lackey Hegseth) said “No, the meeting is only about efficiency”
Well, the news reports caused a ruckus, and Trump (and his lackey Hegseth) said “No, the meeting is only about efficiency”
March 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
News organizations reported that Musk asked the pentagon for a briefing on war plans regarding China – and they agreed to do it.
Well, the news reports caused a ruckus, and Trump (and his lackey Hegseth) said “No, the meeting is only about efficiency”
Well, the news reports caused a ruckus, and Trump (and his lackey Hegseth) said “No, the meeting is only about efficiency”
Why did Trump choose to beat up Columbia University?
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump.
He did not forget it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/n...
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump.
He did not forget it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/n...
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million (Gift Article)
A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump. He did not forget it.
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Why did Trump choose to beat up Columbia University?
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump.
He did not forget it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/n...
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump.
He did not forget it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/n...
This from Heather Cox Richardson yesterday:
The ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ is making the federal government almost comically inefficient.
The ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ is making the federal government almost comically inefficient.
March 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This from Heather Cox Richardson yesterday:
The ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ is making the federal government almost comically inefficient.
The ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ is making the federal government almost comically inefficient.
Civil rights stand in the way of Trump’s plans
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the agency has ordered a “reduction in force” for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which they say is a “roadblock” to Trump’s goals.
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the agency has ordered a “reduction in force” for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which they say is a “roadblock” to Trump’s goals.
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DHS shuts down internal watchdog agencies that advocated for immigrants
The three agencies had about 300 employees and investigated complaints, including about detention conditions and delays in processing green-card and citizenship applications.
wapo.st
March 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Civil rights stand in the way of Trump’s plans
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the agency has ordered a “reduction in force” for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which they say is a “roadblock” to Trump’s goals.
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the agency has ordered a “reduction in force” for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which they say is a “roadblock” to Trump’s goals.
wapo.st/4hvQCiw
Musk is forcing his StarLink into our federal infrastructure
Although the government awarded Verizon a $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications network, Musk has instructed his SpaceX company to install its equipment in that network.
Although the government awarded Verizon a $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications network, Musk has instructed his SpaceX company to install its equipment in that network.
March 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Musk is forcing his StarLink into our federal infrastructure
Although the government awarded Verizon a $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications network, Musk has instructed his SpaceX company to install its equipment in that network.
Although the government awarded Verizon a $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications network, Musk has instructed his SpaceX company to install its equipment in that network.
Trump says he’s “remaking the US economy” …
that the job growth under Biden was all low-value government employees, and he’s pushing those folks out, so we’ll get real job growth in the private sector.
The claim that job growth under Biden was mainly government employment is completely false.
that the job growth under Biden was all low-value government employees, and he’s pushing those folks out, so we’ll get real job growth in the private sector.
The claim that job growth under Biden was mainly government employment is completely false.
March 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Trump says he’s “remaking the US economy” …
that the job growth under Biden was all low-value government employees, and he’s pushing those folks out, so we’ll get real job growth in the private sector.
The claim that job growth under Biden was mainly government employment is completely false.
that the job growth under Biden was all low-value government employees, and he’s pushing those folks out, so we’ll get real job growth in the private sector.
The claim that job growth under Biden was mainly government employment is completely false.
Trump DOJ Leads the Attack on Federal Judges
As the right-wing backlash against court rulings adverse to President Trump gains steam, top Trump DOJ officials are fanning the flames:
As the right-wing backlash against court rulings adverse to President Trump gains steam, top Trump DOJ officials are fanning the flames:
March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump DOJ Leads the Attack on Federal Judges
As the right-wing backlash against court rulings adverse to President Trump gains steam, top Trump DOJ officials are fanning the flames:
As the right-wing backlash against court rulings adverse to President Trump gains steam, top Trump DOJ officials are fanning the flames:
Angry progressives are claiming that Schumer’s support of the GOP CR enables Trump to keep taking the federal government apart.
That’s backwards.
It’s a shutdown that would truly enable Trump.
When we have a budget law in effect, and Trump violates it, we can go into court and get an injunction.
That’s backwards.
It’s a shutdown that would truly enable Trump.
When we have a budget law in effect, and Trump violates it, we can go into court and get an injunction.
March 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Angry progressives are claiming that Schumer’s support of the GOP CR enables Trump to keep taking the federal government apart.
That’s backwards.
It’s a shutdown that would truly enable Trump.
When we have a budget law in effect, and Trump violates it, we can go into court and get an injunction.
That’s backwards.
It’s a shutdown that would truly enable Trump.
When we have a budget law in effect, and Trump violates it, we can go into court and get an injunction.
Trump slaps tariffs on Mexico and Canada…
…and then immediately stops them.
And he didn’t get anything from Mexico and Canada that they had not already offered!
He’s just doing this to “look strong”.
…and then immediately stops them.
And he didn’t get anything from Mexico and Canada that they had not already offered!
He’s just doing this to “look strong”.
February 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Trump slaps tariffs on Mexico and Canada…
…and then immediately stops them.
And he didn’t get anything from Mexico and Canada that they had not already offered!
He’s just doing this to “look strong”.
…and then immediately stops them.
And he didn’t get anything from Mexico and Canada that they had not already offered!
He’s just doing this to “look strong”.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is now the acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by the State Department.
February 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is now the acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by the State Department.
The Federal Office of Personnel Management
is now being run by Project 2025.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) memos sent to federal workers about firing, hiring freezes, and mandatory return to office demands were written by people who were previously employed by the Heritage Foundation.
is now being run by Project 2025.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) memos sent to federal workers about firing, hiring freezes, and mandatory return to office demands were written by people who were previously employed by the Heritage Foundation.
January 31, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The Federal Office of Personnel Management
is now being run by Project 2025.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) memos sent to federal workers about firing, hiring freezes, and mandatory return to office demands were written by people who were previously employed by the Heritage Foundation.
is now being run by Project 2025.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) memos sent to federal workers about firing, hiring freezes, and mandatory return to office demands were written by people who were previously employed by the Heritage Foundation.
We've got 300 RSVPs for my presentation tonight on Trump's cabinet and what we can do. Most ever. Register with the linin the next comment if you want to join.
January 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We've got 300 RSVPs for my presentation tonight on Trump's cabinet and what we can do. Most ever. Register with the linin the next comment if you want to join.
What does Trump want from California’s government, before he will allow federal aid to California’s wildfire recovery?
Some change to how they manage fire danger?
Some change to how they fight fires?
No, he wants California to implement voter ID.
Some change to how they manage fire danger?
Some change to how they fight fires?
No, he wants California to implement voter ID.
January 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
What does Trump want from California’s government, before he will allow federal aid to California’s wildfire recovery?
Some change to how they manage fire danger?
Some change to how they fight fires?
No, he wants California to implement voter ID.
Some change to how they manage fire danger?
Some change to how they fight fires?
No, he wants California to implement voter ID.
“I went through four years of hell by this scum that we had to deal with. I went through four years of hell. I spent millions of dollars on legal fees, and I won, but I did it the hard way. It’s really hard to say that they shouldn’t have to go through it also.”–President Donald Trump
January 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“I went through four years of hell by this scum that we had to deal with. I went through four years of hell. I spent millions of dollars on legal fees, and I won, but I did it the hard way. It’s really hard to say that they shouldn’t have to go through it also.”–President Donald Trump
How is Trump handling the bird flu situation which is already causing the price of eggs to rise? He's not handling it at all.
January 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
How is Trump handling the bird flu situation which is already causing the price of eggs to rise? He's not handling it at all.
The Justice Department has ordered U.S. attorneys to investigate and prosecute law enforcement officials in states and cities if they refuse to enforce the Trump administration’s new immigration policies.
Talk about weaponizing DOJ – this is harassment, plain and simple.
Talk about weaponizing DOJ – this is harassment, plain and simple.
January 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The Justice Department has ordered U.S. attorneys to investigate and prosecute law enforcement officials in states and cities if they refuse to enforce the Trump administration’s new immigration policies.
Talk about weaponizing DOJ – this is harassment, plain and simple.
Talk about weaponizing DOJ – this is harassment, plain and simple.
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One of the nearly 200 executive orders that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday reversed several critical policies that President Biden had put in place. Among those was lowering drug costs for Americans.
January 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of the nearly 200 executive orders that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday reversed several critical policies that President Biden had put in place. Among those was lowering drug costs for Americans.
One of the nearly 200 executive orders that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday reversed several critical policies that President Biden had put in place. Among those was lowering drug costs for Americans.
January 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of the nearly 200 executive orders that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday reversed several critical policies that President Biden had put in place. Among those was lowering drug costs for Americans.
Trump pardoned almost all the people he urged to attack the capitol on January 6 – including people who attacked law enforcement officers.
The few he did not pardon, who were convicted of seditious conspiracy - he commuted their sentences and let them out of jail.
The GOP-the party of law & order
The few he did not pardon, who were convicted of seditious conspiracy - he commuted their sentences and let them out of jail.
The GOP-the party of law & order
January 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Trump pardoned almost all the people he urged to attack the capitol on January 6 – including people who attacked law enforcement officers.
The few he did not pardon, who were convicted of seditious conspiracy - he commuted their sentences and let them out of jail.
The GOP-the party of law & order
The few he did not pardon, who were convicted of seditious conspiracy - he commuted their sentences and let them out of jail.
The GOP-the party of law & order
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George Takei has seen the worst of this country. If he’s down to fight…
This is heartening to see! The resistance is beginning.
I know we are tired. I know we are fearful. But we will make ourselves heard and reclaim this country from the grip of MAGA fascism.
I’ve seen the inside of barbed wire prison camps in America. We came back from that and shall overcome this.
I know we are tired. I know we are fearful. But we will make ourselves heard and reclaim this country from the grip of MAGA fascism.
I’ve seen the inside of barbed wire prison camps in America. We came back from that and shall overcome this.
The People’s March is moving through the streets of Washington: “We won’t go back!”
A broad coalition of activists — among them climate, women’s rights, immigration, anti-war, LGBT, D.C. statehood, racial justice — are mobilizing in unison against Trump, three days before his inauguration. 🧵
A broad coalition of activists — among them climate, women’s rights, immigration, anti-war, LGBT, D.C. statehood, racial justice — are mobilizing in unison against Trump, three days before his inauguration. 🧵
January 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
George Takei has seen the worst of this country. If he’s down to fight…
From a Latino family that voted for Trump:
In conversations following Trump’s victory, Alfonso and Maria Isabel said they hoped that Trump would deliver on his promises of lowering costs, cracking down on illegal immigration and protecting America from foreign threats.
In conversations following Trump’s victory, Alfonso and Maria Isabel said they hoped that Trump would deliver on his promises of lowering costs, cracking down on illegal immigration and protecting America from foreign threats.
January 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
From a Latino family that voted for Trump:
In conversations following Trump’s victory, Alfonso and Maria Isabel said they hoped that Trump would deliver on his promises of lowering costs, cracking down on illegal immigration and protecting America from foreign threats.
In conversations following Trump’s victory, Alfonso and Maria Isabel said they hoped that Trump would deliver on his promises of lowering costs, cracking down on illegal immigration and protecting America from foreign threats.
@juliemason10.bsky.social - Moving the inauguration inside is symbolic of where Trump's mind is at - Musk and Bezos and Zuckerberg will be inside sitting with Trump while his voters will be out in the cold.
January 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
@juliemason10.bsky.social - Moving the inauguration inside is symbolic of where Trump's mind is at - Musk and Bezos and Zuckerberg will be inside sitting with Trump while his voters will be out in the cold.