Heal the Darkness
@healthedarkness.bsky.social
Virginia dad against authoritarianism (never thought I’d have to announce it)
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The minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour for 16 years.
Imagine how fast it would be raised if Members of Congress were paid minimum wage.
Imagine how fast it would be raised if Members of Congress were paid minimum wage.
July 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour for 16 years.
Imagine how fast it would be raised if Members of Congress were paid minimum wage.
Imagine how fast it would be raised if Members of Congress were paid minimum wage.
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Big Oil gets richer, we pay the price.
Trump's tariff policy makes life more expensive for families.
His health care policy makes life more expensive for families.
His immigration policy makes life more expensive for families.
So of course, his climate policy also makes life more expensive for families.
His health care policy makes life more expensive for families.
His immigration policy makes life more expensive for families.
So of course, his climate policy also makes life more expensive for families.
August 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Big Oil gets richer, we pay the price.
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The people who lost children and other loved ones in the Texas floods are owed honest answers from officials. They should be told why flash flood warnings issued hours earlier were not conveyed to people in the path of the water. They don’t need more prayers from politicians. They need answers.
July 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The people who lost children and other loved ones in the Texas floods are owed honest answers from officials. They should be told why flash flood warnings issued hours earlier were not conveyed to people in the path of the water. They don’t need more prayers from politicians. They need answers.
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🚨 NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
🚨 NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
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July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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It’s true. This is the largest transfer of wealth from the poorest to the richest in our nation's history.
July 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It’s true. This is the largest transfer of wealth from the poorest to the richest in our nation's history.
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See ya at the Midterms, Republicans!
Final vote. 50-50. VP breaks the tie.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
July 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
See ya at the Midterms, Republicans!
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The GOP just collectively voted to add $4 Trillion to the deficit.
July 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The GOP just collectively voted to add $4 Trillion to the deficit.
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What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
apnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
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Spot on analysis from @sivav.bsky.social
UVA President James Ryan Caved to MAGA—and They Forced Him Out Anyway
Ryan had not fought Trump on DEI and other matters. His forced ouster proves that no capitulation is enough.
newrepublic.com
June 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Spot on analysis from @sivav.bsky.social
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BOOM: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News and Jesse Watters for defamation, accusing them of airing a manipulated Trump clip to push lies about Newsom’s calls with Trump. The lawsuit seeks $787M—same as Fox’s Dominion settlement.
Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News for $787 Million
California Governor Accuses Network of Defamation Over Edited Trump Video, Demands Same Payout as Dominion Case
meidasnews.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BOOM: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News and Jesse Watters for defamation, accusing them of airing a manipulated Trump clip to push lies about Newsom’s calls with Trump. The lawsuit seeks $787M—same as Fox’s Dominion settlement.
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This is simply horrific.
@timmiller.bsky.social reacts to disturbing footage of masked ICE agents violently beating the father of U.S. Marines
@timmiller.bsky.social reacts to disturbing footage of masked ICE agents violently beating the father of U.S. Marines
June 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is simply horrific.
@timmiller.bsky.social reacts to disturbing footage of masked ICE agents violently beating the father of U.S. Marines
@timmiller.bsky.social reacts to disturbing footage of masked ICE agents violently beating the father of U.S. Marines
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Medicaid transformed Charlie’s life, and made it possible for him to play on the playground with his friends.
Now, Republicans in Congress want to rip away his health care.
Republicans are too ashamed to even look Charlie in the eyes.
Share his story. Call your senator today.
Now, Republicans in Congress want to rip away his health care.
Republicans are too ashamed to even look Charlie in the eyes.
Share his story. Call your senator today.
Republicans are too ashamed to even look Charlie in the eyes.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
www.youtube.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Medicaid transformed Charlie’s life, and made it possible for him to play on the playground with his friends.
Now, Republicans in Congress want to rip away his health care.
Republicans are too ashamed to even look Charlie in the eyes.
Share his story. Call your senator today.
Now, Republicans in Congress want to rip away his health care.
Republicans are too ashamed to even look Charlie in the eyes.
Share his story. Call your senator today.
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this is a strong ticket
It looks like the Democratic ticket this fall in Virginia will be:
Abigail Spanberger
Ghazala Hashmi
Jay Jones
Abigail Spanberger
Ghazala Hashmi
Jay Jones
June 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
this is a strong ticket
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Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
GOP tax bill could hurt the poorest households more than it helps them
Cuts to Medicaid and anti-poverty programs wipe out gains low-income households could see from policies like no taxes on tips and overtime, nonpartisan estimates show.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
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the story today is of a profoundly low energy military parade being met with millions of americans in nationwide protests denouncing the dictatorial pretensions of the president
June 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
the story today is of a profoundly low energy military parade being met with millions of americans in nationwide protests denouncing the dictatorial pretensions of the president
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What a legacy and what a tragedy 19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
Rep. Melissa Hortman, killed in targeted attack, was a champion for Minnesotan families
Hortman worked closely with Gov. Tim Walz to enact policies that prioritized children and expanded protections for abortion and gender-affirming care
19thnews.org
June 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
What a legacy and what a tragedy 19thnews.org/2025/06/rep-...
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Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD
June 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD
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Today, I stand with the millions of Americans making clear this country doesn't belong to a king.
It’s a democracy, and it belongs to the people.
It’s a democracy, and it belongs to the people.
Protesters crowd into streets, parks, and plazas at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across US. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
The protests are timed to counterprogram a massive military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the US Army in Washington, D.C.
www.bostonglobe.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today, I stand with the millions of Americans making clear this country doesn't belong to a king.
It’s a democracy, and it belongs to the people.
It’s a democracy, and it belongs to the people.
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Secretary Noem loves dressing up in costume and pretending like everything is reality TV, but the fact of the matter is Senator Padilla clearly identified himself and should not have been thrown to the ground and detained. Even *Corey Lewandowski* knows that.
June 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Secretary Noem loves dressing up in costume and pretending like everything is reality TV, but the fact of the matter is Senator Padilla clearly identified himself and should not have been thrown to the ground and detained. Even *Corey Lewandowski* knows that.
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I, like many of you, am not only devastated but furious at the assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers this morning.
This isn’t some isolated tragedy. It’s extremism, it’s fascist violence, and we have to treat it that way. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This isn’t some isolated tragedy. It’s extremism, it’s fascist violence, and we have to treat it that way. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Democratic lawmaker killed and another wounded in Minnesota in apparently ‘politically motivated’ attacks
Governor Tim Walz was briefed on ‘ongoing situation’ in which Minneapolis-area state senator and representative were shot
www.theguardian.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I, like many of you, am not only devastated but furious at the assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers this morning.
This isn’t some isolated tragedy. It’s extremism, it’s fascist violence, and we have to treat it that way. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This isn’t some isolated tragedy. It’s extremism, it’s fascist violence, and we have to treat it that way. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Dear Members of the Military,
You can conscientiously object to his war on America.
You can conscientiously object to his war on America.
June 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Dear Members of the Military,
You can conscientiously object to his war on America.
You can conscientiously object to his war on America.
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For decades, Sec. Kennedy has spread lies about vaccines. Now, his misinformation will lead to preventable illness & death.
Firing independent experts is a dangerous move that makes it harder for Americans to access vaccines that are safe, effective & essential to saving lives.
Firing independent experts is a dangerous move that makes it harder for Americans to access vaccines that are safe, effective & essential to saving lives.
June 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
For decades, Sec. Kennedy has spread lies about vaccines. Now, his misinformation will lead to preventable illness & death.
Firing independent experts is a dangerous move that makes it harder for Americans to access vaccines that are safe, effective & essential to saving lives.
Firing independent experts is a dangerous move that makes it harder for Americans to access vaccines that are safe, effective & essential to saving lives.