@elswells.bsky.social
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The National Guard wouldn’t have been shot today if Trump hadn’t sent them into DC in the first place — when nobody asked for them and nobody needed them.
Now he’s 500 more as a “response” to the chaos he created. did I get that right?
Now he’s 500 more as a “response” to the chaos he created. did I get that right?
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The National Guard wouldn’t have been shot today if Trump hadn’t sent them into DC in the first place — when nobody asked for them and nobody needed them.
Now he’s 500 more as a “response” to the chaos he created. did I get that right?
Now he’s 500 more as a “response” to the chaos he created. did I get that right?
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Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
Trump goes on defense over tariffs as prices on everyday items keep rising
The rollback of import taxes on coffee, bananas and many other foods is the latest sign that the administration could be forced to shift course.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
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I know Mark through his work to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court and reforms Ukraine’s legal system. He is a distinguished, lifelong public servant. Now, another sad casualty of Trump’s corruption. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I know Mark through his work to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court and reforms Ukraine’s legal system. He is a distinguished, lifelong public servant. Now, another sad casualty of Trump’s corruption. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Nancy Pelosi taught me lessons I’ll carry forever.
Winning is a decision.
No wasted time, no underutilized resources, and no regrets.
Don’t agonize, organize.
Her leadership and grace changed Congress and our country.
The Greatest Speaker of All Time.
#ThankYouNancy
Winning is a decision.
No wasted time, no underutilized resources, and no regrets.
Don’t agonize, organize.
Her leadership and grace changed Congress and our country.
The Greatest Speaker of All Time.
#ThankYouNancy
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Nancy Pelosi taught me lessons I’ll carry forever.
Winning is a decision.
No wasted time, no underutilized resources, and no regrets.
Don’t agonize, organize.
Her leadership and grace changed Congress and our country.
The Greatest Speaker of All Time.
#ThankYouNancy
Winning is a decision.
No wasted time, no underutilized resources, and no regrets.
Don’t agonize, organize.
Her leadership and grace changed Congress and our country.
The Greatest Speaker of All Time.
#ThankYouNancy
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@pelosi.house.gov leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership as the most effective and pro-climate Speaker in modern history:
✅Protected voting rights
✅Safeguarded public lands
✅Strengthened environmental protections
✅Held Big Oil Accountable
#ThankYouNancy
✅Protected voting rights
✅Safeguarded public lands
✅Strengthened environmental protections
✅Held Big Oil Accountable
#ThankYouNancy
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
@pelosi.house.gov leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership as the most effective and pro-climate Speaker in modern history:
✅Protected voting rights
✅Safeguarded public lands
✅Strengthened environmental protections
✅Held Big Oil Accountable
#ThankYouNancy
✅Protected voting rights
✅Safeguarded public lands
✅Strengthened environmental protections
✅Held Big Oil Accountable
#ThankYouNancy
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California, the whole world is counting on you. Seriously. Democracy in this country – – and therefore the world – – is at stake. Please watch through the end and please share.
November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
California, the whole world is counting on you. Seriously. Democracy in this country – – and therefore the world – – is at stake. Please watch through the end and please share.
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) actually told the press that Democrats would be the ones hurt most by losing SNAP.
To be fair, since he lives in Florida instead of the state he represents, maybe he doesn’t realize 752,000 Alabamians rely on SNAP—14.6% of the state’s population.
To be fair, since he lives in Florida instead of the state he represents, maybe he doesn’t realize 752,000 Alabamians rely on SNAP—14.6% of the state’s population.
November 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) actually told the press that Democrats would be the ones hurt most by losing SNAP.
To be fair, since he lives in Florida instead of the state he represents, maybe he doesn’t realize 752,000 Alabamians rely on SNAP—14.6% of the state’s population.
To be fair, since he lives in Florida instead of the state he represents, maybe he doesn’t realize 752,000 Alabamians rely on SNAP—14.6% of the state’s population.
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Counting on you California ❤️
🧵YES YES YES ON PROP 50!
Polls are great, but we have to run it through the tape!
* Drop your ballots off at a dropbox or early voting center or , on election day Tuesday Nov 4 at your precinct voting station.
* Mail ballots no later than tomorrow.
* Vote in person...
abc7.com/post/new-pol...
Polls are great, but we have to run it through the tape!
* Drop your ballots off at a dropbox or early voting center or , on election day Tuesday Nov 4 at your precinct voting station.
* Mail ballots no later than tomorrow.
* Vote in person...
abc7.com/post/new-pol...
New polls show Californians overwhelmingly support Prop 50 ahead of Election Day
Californians appear overwhelmingly in support of Proposition 50, according to two new polls both released just before Election Day.
abc7.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Counting on you California ❤️
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A scene from The Masque of the Red Death.
🧵Trump held a Roaring 20s themed Halloween party as Americans' health care premiums spike, 42M Americans go without food assistance (39% are kids), and 65K kids and their families could lose head start. Mr Art of the Deal has refused to meet with Democrats or really get involved with the shutdown.
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A scene from The Masque of the Red Death.
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America First?
If Prop 50 fails — we’ll never put a check on Trump, who just gave $40 billion to Argentina while raising funds for his gilded ballroom instead of continuing SNAP benefits for struggling Americans.
VOTE #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot in!
If Prop 50 fails — we’ll never put a check on Trump, who just gave $40 billion to Argentina while raising funds for his gilded ballroom instead of continuing SNAP benefits for struggling Americans.
VOTE #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot in!
November 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
America First?
If Prop 50 fails — we’ll never put a check on Trump, who just gave $40 billion to Argentina while raising funds for his gilded ballroom instead of continuing SNAP benefits for struggling Americans.
VOTE #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot in!
If Prop 50 fails — we’ll never put a check on Trump, who just gave $40 billion to Argentina while raising funds for his gilded ballroom instead of continuing SNAP benefits for struggling Americans.
VOTE #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot in!
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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2 Federal judges rule
Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
Live updates: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
Two federal judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, during the government shutdown.
apnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2 Federal judges rule
Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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Using the euphemism “I’m in my Lincoln Era” whenever I go to the bathroom
sure, you might not be able to eat or go to the doctor, but check out how nice Trump's new marble shitter is
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Using the euphemism “I’m in my Lincoln Era” whenever I go to the bathroom
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So thankful for this
NOW
HOPEFULLY
The funds will be released immediately
And
NOT LET THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION take their damn sweet time to do it
Children, Seniors, Veterans, and Families
RELEASE THE FUNDS
NOW
HOPEFULLY
The funds will be released immediately
And
NOT LET THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION take their damn sweet time to do it
Children, Seniors, Veterans, and Families
RELEASE THE FUNDS
🚨GOOD NEWS! 🚨
TWO federal judges have ruled that the Trump Administration must continue paying SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
These rulings make clear what we’ve known all along: The Administration CAN and MUST ensure November benefits go out by tapping the emergency fund Congress set aside.
TWO federal judges have ruled that the Trump Administration must continue paying SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
These rulings make clear what we’ve known all along: The Administration CAN and MUST ensure November benefits go out by tapping the emergency fund Congress set aside.
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
So thankful for this
NOW
HOPEFULLY
The funds will be released immediately
And
NOT LET THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION take their damn sweet time to do it
Children, Seniors, Veterans, and Families
RELEASE THE FUNDS
NOW
HOPEFULLY
The funds will be released immediately
And
NOT LET THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION take their damn sweet time to do it
Children, Seniors, Veterans, and Families
RELEASE THE FUNDS
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Democrats are trying to fix this. But Republicans in Congress won't do it. Americans deserve affordable access to healthcare. www.cbsnews.com/news/health-...
Your health insurance premiums are set to jump in 2026, with costs rising twice as fast as inflation
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Democrats are trying to fix this. But Republicans in Congress won't do it. Americans deserve affordable access to healthcare. www.cbsnews.com/news/health-...
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Meiselas: We’re 24 days into the government shutdown, and Trump left the country — the first president in U.S. history to leave the country during a shutdown.
This, while food lines are being seen throughout the United States. This is Trump’s America. Food lines like we saw in COVID are back.
This, while food lines are being seen throughout the United States. This is Trump’s America. Food lines like we saw in COVID are back.
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Meiselas: We’re 24 days into the government shutdown, and Trump left the country — the first president in U.S. history to leave the country during a shutdown.
This, while food lines are being seen throughout the United States. This is Trump’s America. Food lines like we saw in COVID are back.
This, while food lines are being seen throughout the United States. This is Trump’s America. Food lines like we saw in COVID are back.
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The president himself has complained that our museums focus too much on 'how bad slavery was.'" This isn't just an off-the-cuff remark; it's the ideological core of Donald Trump’s campaign to rewrite our history. My piece in TIME explores the chilling implications.
Trump’s Campaign to Defund the Arts—and Rewrite History
"The campaign to defund the arts, capture our museums, and rewrite our history is a prelude to silencing dissent."
time.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The president himself has complained that our museums focus too much on 'how bad slavery was.'" This isn't just an off-the-cuff remark; it's the ideological core of Donald Trump’s campaign to rewrite our history. My piece in TIME explores the chilling implications.
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The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
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No Congressional approval has been granted for use of force. There's no plan or exit strategy. And the administration won’t provide evidence to justify their strikes. Now they're deploying an aircraft carrier for operations against boats in the Caribbean. It's #ForeverWar
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
No Congressional approval has been granted for use of force. There's no plan or exit strategy. And the administration won’t provide evidence to justify their strikes. Now they're deploying an aircraft carrier for operations against boats in the Caribbean. It's #ForeverWar
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We will not be intimidated! This is what democracy looks like a a small, red GA town. #NoKingsDayOct18th
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We will not be intimidated! This is what democracy looks like a a small, red GA town. #NoKingsDayOct18th
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HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is
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No Kings Downtown Albuquerque, Oct. 18, 2025. Video courtesy VisionBroadcast Media LLC. I love my city. #Albuquerque #NewMexico
October 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
No Kings Downtown Albuquerque, Oct. 18, 2025. Video courtesy VisionBroadcast Media LLC. I love my city. #Albuquerque #NewMexico