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The Trump administration's illegal leak of my records — including my Social Security Number — to Jack’s campaign isn't just about me.
It's about any veteran who's considering standing up, and the chilling effect this will have.
It's about any veteran who's considering standing up, and the chilling effect this will have.
September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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It's very important for our democracy that many people in this regime go to prison during the coming era of truth, reconciliation, and accountability.
1. BREAKING
In an undercover operation last year, the FBI recorded Tom Homan, now the White House border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash after indicating he could help the agents — who were posing as business executives — win government contracts in a second Trump administration.
In an undercover operation last year, the FBI recorded Tom Homan, now the White House border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash after indicating he could help the agents — who were posing as business executives — win government contracts in a second Trump administration.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
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September 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's very important for our democracy that many people in this regime go to prison during the coming era of truth, reconciliation, and accountability.
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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To be sure, both parties have supported ICE in the past.
But Trump has given ICE more cops than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
This isn’t business as usual. This is a fast track to full-blown dictatorship.
But Trump has given ICE more cops than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
This isn’t business as usual. This is a fast track to full-blown dictatorship.
July 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
To be sure, both parties have supported ICE in the past.
But Trump has given ICE more cops than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
This isn’t business as usual. This is a fast track to full-blown dictatorship.
But Trump has given ICE more cops than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
This isn’t business as usual. This is a fast track to full-blown dictatorship.
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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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This man is the personification of integrity and decency.
We all owe Stephen Colbert a huge debt of gratitude. Other celebrities and news media should take a lesson.
We all owe Stephen Colbert a huge debt of gratitude. Other celebrities and news media should take a lesson.
July 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This man is the personification of integrity and decency.
We all owe Stephen Colbert a huge debt of gratitude. Other celebrities and news media should take a lesson.
We all owe Stephen Colbert a huge debt of gratitude. Other celebrities and news media should take a lesson.
Purely financial? How stupid do you think we are? Paramount needs to go!
Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ canceled by CBS, to end in May 2026
CBS said in a statement that it was “purely a financial decision.” The show launched with Colbert as host, executive producer and writer a decade ago.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Purely financial? How stupid do you think we are? Paramount needs to go!
Unbelievable! Call Schweikert and tell him to vote NO!
This is bad. Call your reps to vote against it‼️‼️
The legislation, which now moves to the House, would have a tiny impact on the nation’s rising debt but could have major ramifications for the targeted spending, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to U.S. food aid programs abroad. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
July 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Unbelievable! Call Schweikert and tell him to vote NO!
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The overarching goal is reversing the 1960s in every way; civil rights, immigration, public media, and more.
The rescission bill has passed the Senate. Once it passes the House, as expected, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's budget will be zeroed out for the first time since 1967, back when TV stations still broadcast in black and white.
July 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The overarching goal is reversing the 1960s in every way; civil rights, immigration, public media, and more.
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Called Rep. David Schweikert’s office to express opposition to the rescissions bill. He already voted “yes” on it before it went to the Senate. Call his office ASAP and tell him “no more cuts.” Recissions bill would cut NPR/PBS, foreign aid,
Called Rep. David Schweikert’s office to express opposition to the rescissions bill. He already voted “yes” on it before it went to the Senate. Call his office ASAP and tell him “no more cuts.” Recissions bill would cut NPR/PBS, foreign aid,
Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind $9 billion in spending — The Washington Post
The rescissions bill to claw back funding approved for foreign aid, NPR and PBS is a top Trump priority, but some Senate Republicans have raised concerns about the cuts.
apple.news
July 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Called Rep. David Schweikert’s office to express opposition to the rescissions bill. He already voted “yes” on it before it went to the Senate. Call his office ASAP and tell him “no more cuts.” Recissions bill would cut NPR/PBS, foreign aid,
Called Rep. David Schweikert’s office to express opposition to the rescissions bill. He already voted “yes” on it before it went to the Senate. Call his office ASAP and tell him “no more cuts.” Recissions bill would cut NPR/PBS, foreign aid,
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Why is Trump waging a war on public broadcasting and the Department of Education?
Because he wants us less informed, less knowledgeable, and less connected.
This attack on our minds is central to the fascist playbook. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
Because he wants us less informed, less knowledgeable, and less connected.
This attack on our minds is central to the fascist playbook. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Why is Trump waging a war on public broadcasting and the Department of Education?
Because he wants us less informed, less knowledgeable, and less connected.
This attack on our minds is central to the fascist playbook. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
Because he wants us less informed, less knowledgeable, and less connected.
This attack on our minds is central to the fascist playbook. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
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ICYMI: Texas was underwater for 72 hours before DHS search-and-rescue teams got the green light—all because Kristi Noem required her personal approval for basic FEMA spending.
Lives were on the line. She laughed it off on Fox.
newrepublic.com/post/197798/...
Lives were on the line. She laughed it off on Fox.
newrepublic.com/post/197798/...
Kristi Noem Delayed DHS Response to Texas Floods With Outrageous Rule
The Department of Homeland Security responded to the deadly floods in Texas days later—thanks to Noem.
newrepublic.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
ICYMI: Texas was underwater for 72 hours before DHS search-and-rescue teams got the green light—all because Kristi Noem required her personal approval for basic FEMA spending.
Lives were on the line. She laughed it off on Fox.
newrepublic.com/post/197798/...
Lives were on the line. She laughed it off on Fox.
newrepublic.com/post/197798/...
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Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
We all need to realize there no longer is a “center”. You are either for democracy, justice and the rule of law or not.
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
There is no more "center" anymore. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?si=J8mHha-bFmgPQIbe
There is no more "center" anymore. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?si=J8mHha-bFmgPQIbe
The Failures of “Centrism”
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening ine
youtu.be
July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We all need to realize there no longer is a “center”. You are either for democracy, justice and the rule of law or not.
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Democrats really need to learn this lesson. https://youtu.be/m-XLVcqZ20g?si=YRfZee_PCxNu-xJB
The Reason People Are Fed up With Democrats
The lesson for Democrats nationwide from Zohran Mamdani's historic win in New York City is simple: people are fed up wit
youtu.be
July 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Democrats really need to learn this lesson. https://youtu.be/m-XLVcqZ20g?si=YRfZee_PCxNu-xJB
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We are with you in Minnesota!
July 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
We are with you in Minnesota!
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Shocker. They want to privatize everything. Schools. NASA. Police. Health care. Social security. The VA. Everything.
The downsizing of the National Weather Service and the NOAA appears to be part of an effort to privatize the work of such agencies.
In several instances, the companies poised to step into the void have deep ties to people tapped by Trump to run weather-related agencies. apnews.com/article/trum...
In several instances, the companies poised to step into the void have deep ties to people tapped by Trump to run weather-related agencies. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts
Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.
apnews.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Shocker. They want to privatize everything. Schools. NASA. Police. Health care. Social security. The VA. Everything.
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"The issue of government has always been whether individual men and women will have to serve some system of government and economics, or whether a system of government and economics exists to serve individual men and women."
—FDR, 1932
—FDR, 1932
July 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"The issue of government has always been whether individual men and women will have to serve some system of government and economics, or whether a system of government and economics exists to serve individual men and women."
—FDR, 1932
—FDR, 1932
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ICE just got a 265% detention funding boost.
Palantir software is being used to create the federal government’s first national citizenship data bank.
The Trump regime is attacking naturalized citizens and birthright citizenship.
Be warned — Trump’s police state is here.
Palantir software is being used to create the federal government’s first national citizenship data bank.
The Trump regime is attacking naturalized citizens and birthright citizenship.
Be warned — Trump’s police state is here.
July 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
ICE just got a 265% detention funding boost.
Palantir software is being used to create the federal government’s first national citizenship data bank.
The Trump regime is attacking naturalized citizens and birthright citizenship.
Be warned — Trump’s police state is here.
Palantir software is being used to create the federal government’s first national citizenship data bank.
The Trump regime is attacking naturalized citizens and birthright citizenship.
Be warned — Trump’s police state is here.
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If anyone in this administration is talking, you should assume they are lying. Miller especially. It’s the only way to show fealty to a president who lies nonstop.
July 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If anyone in this administration is talking, you should assume they are lying. Miller especially. It’s the only way to show fealty to a president who lies nonstop.
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I wish more people with high profiles would have the guts to come out with this kind of statement.
July 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I wish more people with high profiles would have the guts to come out with this kind of statement.
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Let me get this straight: Trump is using millions in FEMA shelter and services funds to build the cruel and unnecessary "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility.
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
A Dedicated FEMA Fund Will Pay for 'Alligator Alcatraz' - FactCheck.org
Q: Are FEMA funds being used to construct an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades? A: Yes, the immigrant dete
www.factcheck.org
July 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Let me get this straight: Trump is using millions in FEMA shelter and services funds to build the cruel and unnecessary "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility.
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/