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I know political memories are short, but damn! In July, Schiff joined Republicans to pass the industry-friendly crypto bill that allowed Trump to take in more crypto bribes.
While Americans are struggling with higher prices, the President is focused on enriching himself and his family.
You look at this and have to ask yourself – is there any level of corruption so egregious that Republicans would call it out?
Evidently not.
You look at this and have to ask yourself – is there any level of corruption so egregious that Republicans would call it out?
Evidently not.
September 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I know political memories are short, but damn! In July, Schiff joined Republicans to pass the industry-friendly crypto bill that allowed Trump to take in more crypto bribes.
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More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care. “This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
(Published July)
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care. “This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
(Published July)
A “Striking” Trend: After Texas Banned Abortion, More Women Nearly Bled to Death During Miscarriage
A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.
www.propublica.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care. “This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
(Published July)
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care. “This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
(Published July)
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage
Donald Trump and Dr. Oz want to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) choose which procedures Medicare will cover for individual patients -- with AI companies being paid based on how much money they save b...
act.indivisible.org
September 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
Your tax dollars at work: The White House has announced plans to build a $200M new ballroom, fulfilling an often-repeated desire of Donald Trump.
July 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Your tax dollars at work: The White House has announced plans to build a $200M new ballroom, fulfilling an often-repeated desire of Donald Trump.
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Trump is gutting the police that stop corporations from looting — the EPA, IRS, SEC, Labor Department, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Product Safety Commission, FDA, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Be warned.
Be warned.
July 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump is gutting the police that stop corporations from looting — the EPA, IRS, SEC, Labor Department, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Product Safety Commission, FDA, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Be warned.
Be warned.
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Paramount settled Trump's frivolous lawsuit against 60 Minutes. Stephen Colbert rightfully spoke out about it. Now he's getting fired.
Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.
Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.
CBS cancels Stephen Colbert’s show days after Trump settlement criticism
The late-night host had scoffed at a decision by CBS’s parent company to pay the U.S. president $16 million over a disputed interview.
www.politico.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Paramount settled Trump's frivolous lawsuit against 60 Minutes. Stephen Colbert rightfully spoke out about it. Now he's getting fired.
Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.
Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.
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ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone
A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged from his vehicle on his way to work.
apnews.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
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Let’s be clear: This is political censorship. Just as CBS’ parent company handed Trump $16 million to settle a spurious lawsuit, this decision is about preemptively bowing to a regime that demands obedience.
We stand with Stephen Colbert and every voice that Trump wants silenced.
We stand with Stephen Colbert and every voice that Trump wants silenced.
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Let’s be clear: This is political censorship. Just as CBS’ parent company handed Trump $16 million to settle a spurious lawsuit, this decision is about preemptively bowing to a regime that demands obedience.
We stand with Stephen Colbert and every voice that Trump wants silenced.
We stand with Stephen Colbert and every voice that Trump wants silenced.
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NEW: Federal housing officials spent years investigating cities from Chicago to Memphis to Corpus Christi for putting industrial plants and unwanted facilities in poor, nonwhite neighborhoods.
Now, under Trump, the agency plans to drop the cases.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
Now, under Trump, the agency plans to drop the cases.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
Trump Administration Prepares to Drop Seven Major Housing Discrimination Cases
Federal housing officials spent years investigating cities from Chicago to Memphis to Corpus Christi for putting industrial plants and unwanted facilities in poor, nonwhite neighborhoods. Now, under T...
www.propublica.org
July 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NEW: Federal housing officials spent years investigating cities from Chicago to Memphis to Corpus Christi for putting industrial plants and unwanted facilities in poor, nonwhite neighborhoods.
Now, under Trump, the agency plans to drop the cases.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
Now, under Trump, the agency plans to drop the cases.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
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- Wikipedia - “IRS Direct File,” last updated July 2025 Source: Aggregated public record; confirms Direct File launched in 2024, expanded in 2025, served over 140,000 users, and is being eliminated via provisions in the July 4 tax law signed by President Trump.
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
- Wikipedia - “IRS Direct File,” last updated July 2025 Source: Aggregated public record; confirms Direct File launched in 2024, expanded in 2025, served over 140,000 users, and is being eliminated via provisions in the July 4 tax law signed by President Trump.
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The Trump administration has officially shut down the IRS’s Direct File program, a pilot initiative that allowed Americans to file their federal taxes online for free, directly through the IRS.
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Trump administration has officially shut down the IRS’s Direct File program, a pilot initiative that allowed Americans to file their federal taxes online for free, directly through the IRS.
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Instead of working to ensure our kids have a future, Trump is treating our planet as a massive playground for his Big Oil billionaire buddies.
July 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Instead of working to ensure our kids have a future, Trump is treating our planet as a massive playground for his Big Oil billionaire buddies.
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New: the Trump administration is preparing to shut down seven major housing discrimination and segregation cases — including high-profile investigations in Chicago, Houston and Flint — despite findings in some that civil rights violations occurred. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Administration Prepares to Drop Seven Major Housing Discrimination Cases
Federal housing officials spent years investigating cities from Chicago to Memphis to Corpus Christi for putting industrial plants and unwanted facilities in poor, nonwhite neighborhoods. Now, under T...
www.propublica.org
July 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New: the Trump administration is preparing to shut down seven major housing discrimination and segregation cases — including high-profile investigations in Chicago, Houston and Flint — despite findings in some that civil rights violations occurred. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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As corporate media bows to Trump, public broadcasting has never been more important to our democracy.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
July 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As corporate media bows to Trump, public broadcasting has never been more important to our democracy.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
Public radio stations reach 98% of Americans. If they close, millions lose access to critical news.
Trump is trying to control not just what we do, but what we know. Be warned.
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What is One Million Rising?
It's a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation to build people power.
#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower
www.mobilize.us/nokings/eve...
It's a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation to build people power.
#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower
www.mobilize.us/nokings/eve...
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and full-scale attacks on our democracy. We don’t have
www.mobilize.us
July 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What is One Million Rising?
It's a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation to build people power.
#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower
www.mobilize.us/nokings/eve...
It's a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation to build people power.
#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower
www.mobilize.us/nokings/eve...
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Gallup has new polling on immigration. Topline findings:
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
July 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Gallup has new polling on immigration. Topline findings:
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
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Georgians 🍑
watch for voter registration cancellations ✉️
respond to restore them 🗳️
watch for voter registration cancellations ✉️
respond to restore them 🗳️
One of the largest voter registration cancellations in history began Thursday with 478,000 letters mailed to Georgia voters whose registrations will be removed unless they respond within 40 days. #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Nearly 500,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations planned for cancellation
Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.
www.ajc.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Georgians 🍑
watch for voter registration cancellations ✉️
respond to restore them 🗳️
watch for voter registration cancellations ✉️
respond to restore them 🗳️
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Last year, a majority of voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave.
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
'A Slap in the Face': Missouri's GOP Governor Repeals Voter-Approved Paid Sick Leave | Common Dreams
"The governor's action today demonstrates the absolute disdain Republicans have for working Missourians."
www.commondreams.org
July 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last year, a majority of voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave.
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
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Washington State’s Apple Health program is Medicaid — and it will be hit hard by Trump and Republicans’ cuts.
More than 300,000 people across our state are going to lose their health insurance because of the Big Bad Betrayal.
More than 300,000 people across our state are going to lose their health insurance because of the Big Bad Betrayal.
July 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Washington State’s Apple Health program is Medicaid — and it will be hit hard by Trump and Republicans’ cuts.
More than 300,000 people across our state are going to lose their health insurance because of the Big Bad Betrayal.
More than 300,000 people across our state are going to lose their health insurance because of the Big Bad Betrayal.
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Nearly 80% of U.S. adults believe immigration is good for the country, the highest level ever recorded.
Nearly 80% of Americans Think Immigration Is Good for the Country
A record-high number of adults believe in the virtues of immigrations, a new poll has found.
trib.al
July 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Nearly 80% of U.S. adults believe immigration is good for the country, the highest level ever recorded.
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The senate minority leader called on RFK Jr. to declare a Public Health Emergency for measles as cases hit the highest levels in decades.
Top Democrat Blames RFK Jr. for ‘Emergency’ Measles Outbreak
Rep. Chuck Schumer slammed the HHS secretary as the U.S. sees the highest number of cases in decades.
trib.al
July 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The senate minority leader called on RFK Jr. to declare a Public Health Emergency for measles as cases hit the highest levels in decades.
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Trump is pledging full support to Texas after its deadly floods – and rightfully so.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
July 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump is pledging full support to Texas after its deadly floods – and rightfully so.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
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We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that gives meaning to the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as the future.
A new generation that gives meaning to the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as the future.
July 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that gives meaning to the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as the future.
A new generation that gives meaning to the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as the future.