Erin Milligan-Mattes
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Today was our last chance in Congress to save the Affordable Care Act subsidies that help people afford care before they expire at the end of the year.
And what did Republicans do? They voted NO.
And what did Republicans do? They voted NO.
Today was our last chance in Congress to save the Affordable Care Act subsidies
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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December 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Today was our last chance in Congress to save the Affordable Care Act subsidies that help people afford care before they expire at the end of the year.
And what did Republicans do? They voted NO.
And what did Republicans do? They voted NO.
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Quid pro peace prize.
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
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December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Quid pro peace prize.
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Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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73% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to govt data.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
73% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to govt data.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
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According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
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Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
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JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
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*taps mic*
We're at the end of the "First they came for..." poem.
We're at the end of the "First they came for..." poem.
A reminder for those who are not aware: "remigration" is the process of deporting all non-white people from a country. It includes citizens and is, by definition, ethnic cleansing.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
*taps mic*
We're at the end of the "First they came for..." poem.
We're at the end of the "First they came for..." poem.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
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Donald Trump should keep his reckless mouth shut.
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Donald Trump should keep his reckless mouth shut.
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Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
CDC Updates Website To Promote Debunked Theory On Vaccines And Autism
“DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY. This is a national embarrassment,” said ex-CDC vaccines chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
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We could spend years demanding a list be released, or we could just believe women…
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We could spend years demanding a list be released, or we could just believe women…
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare for All Explained | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
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Remember: An estimated 70% of congressional Republicans may financially benefit from the tax cuts in their Big Ugly Bill.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Remember: An estimated 70% of congressional Republicans may financially benefit from the tax cuts in their Big Ugly Bill.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
While cutting Medicaid and food stamps for millions — including many of their own constituents — these lawmakers may be enriching themselves.
Priorities.
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Trump's DOT has officially scrapped a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by airlines.
Flying already sucks — and Trump wants to make it suck even more. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=OghvJOMzUq2ZeJrc
Flying already sucks — and Trump wants to make it suck even more. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=OghvJOMzUq2ZeJrc
Why Does Flying Suck so Much? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump's DOT has officially scrapped a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by airlines.
Flying already sucks — and Trump wants to make it suck even more. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=OghvJOMzUq2ZeJrc
Flying already sucks — and Trump wants to make it suck even more. https://youtu.be/eTzaMXXelew?si=OghvJOMzUq2ZeJrc
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Trump demanded Texas and other red states redraw their congressional districts to rig the midterms in Republicans' favor.
California fought back by redrawing its map to balance out this power grab. Now, Trump’s DOJ is suing California.
The hypocrisy is endless.
California fought back by redrawing its map to balance out this power grab. Now, Trump’s DOJ is suing California.
The hypocrisy is endless.
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump demanded Texas and other red states redraw their congressional districts to rig the midterms in Republicans' favor.
California fought back by redrawing its map to balance out this power grab. Now, Trump’s DOJ is suing California.
The hypocrisy is endless.
California fought back by redrawing its map to balance out this power grab. Now, Trump’s DOJ is suing California.
The hypocrisy is endless.
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53% of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to American democracy.
Meanwhile, just 100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion on federal elections last year — a 160-fold increase since Citizens United.
The people know: billionaires should not be able to buy our elections.
Meanwhile, just 100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion on federal elections last year — a 160-fold increase since Citizens United.
The people know: billionaires should not be able to buy our elections.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
53% of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to American democracy.
Meanwhile, just 100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion on federal elections last year — a 160-fold increase since Citizens United.
The people know: billionaires should not be able to buy our elections.
Meanwhile, just 100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion on federal elections last year — a 160-fold increase since Citizens United.
The people know: billionaires should not be able to buy our elections.
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Billions for Argentina’s Wall Street investors.
Higher costs for American families.
“America First”? Give me a break.
Higher costs for American families.
“America First”? Give me a break.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Billions for Argentina’s Wall Street investors.
Higher costs for American families.
“America First”? Give me a break.
Higher costs for American families.
“America First”? Give me a break.
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Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
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Dems. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Dems. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
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Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.