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"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
Mike Johnson: "The last time I checked, Americans have more freedom right now to express themselves and speak their minds after Republicans took over ... it is the Republicans who restored your right to share and speak your mind."
October 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
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"One of the charges against King George III in the Declaration of Independence—one of his 'long train of abuses and usurpations'—is that 'he has affected to render the military independent of and superior to civil power.'" Huh. www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-ver...
Trump’s Very Own Basket of Deplorables
The president and his movement are dropping the fig leaf and declaring half the country the enemy. How can this go on?
www.thebulwark.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"One of the charges against King George III in the Declaration of Independence—one of his 'long train of abuses and usurpations'—is that 'he has affected to render the military independent of and superior to civil power.'" Huh. www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-ver...
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Last night ACLU NorCal and ACLU PA filed a motion to quash another Homeland Security Investigations administrative subpoena aimed at unmasking online accounts: this time it's a "customs summons" for the "MontCo Community Watch” Facebook and Instagram accounts www.courtlistener.com/docket/71672...
v. United States Department of Homeland Security, 3:25-mc-80325 - CourtListener.com
Docket for v. United States Department of Homeland Security, 3:25-mc-80325 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Last night ACLU NorCal and ACLU PA filed a motion to quash another Homeland Security Investigations administrative subpoena aimed at unmasking online accounts: this time it's a "customs summons" for the "MontCo Community Watch” Facebook and Instagram accounts www.courtlistener.com/docket/71672...
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No King's day tomorrow! Find an event near you or create one! Your voice matters! www.mobilize.us/nokings/
October 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
No King's day tomorrow! Find an event near you or create one! Your voice matters! www.mobilize.us/nokings/
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Happy No Kings Day, America. It couldn't happen at a better time.
October 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Happy No Kings Day, America. It couldn't happen at a better time.
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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I have never seen so many public servants protest the mismanagement of a government. Trumpists will point to this as proof of the deep state, but the reality is that these are professionals who are desperately trying to get the public to understand how bad things are.
AP live feed of the CDC walkout in Atlanta. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ7Q...
LIVE: CDC staff plan walkout at Atlanta HQ after Trump firings
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I have never seen so many public servants protest the mismanagement of a government. Trumpists will point to this as proof of the deep state, but the reality is that these are professionals who are desperately trying to get the public to understand how bad things are.
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, says he's not going to leave the race if Governor Janet Mills decides to run. "Whoever else jumps in the race, that's fine. We're going to do this the way we want to."
August 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, says he's not going to leave the race if Governor Janet Mills decides to run. "Whoever else jumps in the race, that's fine. We're going to do this the way we want to."
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We've launched a new D.C. campaign demanding that federal agents take off their masks — because public servants should face the public.
Our posters and mobile billboard will be blanketing the District, demanding accountability.
Our posters and mobile billboard will be blanketing the District, demanding accountability.
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We've launched a new D.C. campaign demanding that federal agents take off their masks — because public servants should face the public.
Our posters and mobile billboard will be blanketing the District, demanding accountability.
Our posters and mobile billboard will be blanketing the District, demanding accountability.
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ICE’s unchecked power has turned into lawless overreach—abductions by masked agents, denial of due process, secret police tactics. Democratic leaders can stop this, but only if we demand it: bit.ly/45Umbi3
August 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ICE’s unchecked power has turned into lawless overreach—abductions by masked agents, denial of due process, secret police tactics. Democratic leaders can stop this, but only if we demand it: bit.ly/45Umbi3
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"Hats off to the good citizens of the District of Columbia and the others who are meeting this moment with signs of fight and the recognition of what we’re facing."
The Sub Heard Round the World
Signs of defiance are there, if you know where to look.
www.thebulwark.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"Hats off to the good citizens of the District of Columbia and the others who are meeting this moment with signs of fight and the recognition of what we’re facing."
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RKF Jr. is a dangerous man who is determined to abuse his authority to act on truly terrifying conspiracy theories and disinformation—leaving us unprepared for the next deadly pandemic and snuffing out potential cures while he’s at it.
My full statement.
My full statement.
Senator Murray Calls for Immediate Firing of RFK Jr., Commends CDC Director Monarez’s Stand for Science and Public Health - Senator Patty Murray
Senator Murray: “If there are any adults left in the White House, it’s well past time they face reality… We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what’s left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the...
www.murray.senate.gov
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
RKF Jr. is a dangerous man who is determined to abuse his authority to act on truly terrifying conspiracy theories and disinformation—leaving us unprepared for the next deadly pandemic and snuffing out potential cures while he’s at it.
My full statement.
My full statement.
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I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
New C.D.C. Director Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
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The U.S. now owns 10% of INTEL.
MAGA communism is real.
MAGA communism is real.
August 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The U.S. now owns 10% of INTEL.
MAGA communism is real.
MAGA communism is real.
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#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Me (and many others) in Phoenix facing 100°+ heat to speak out against the dismantling of OUR Democracy.
Me (and many others) in Phoenix facing 100°+ heat to speak out against the dismantling of OUR Democracy.
August 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Me (and many others) in Phoenix facing 100°+ heat to speak out against the dismantling of OUR Democracy.
Me (and many others) in Phoenix facing 100°+ heat to speak out against the dismantling of OUR Democracy.
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I was really surprised that I was able to zoom out enough with my camera to film this owlet on the hood of my car this morning. I'll bet the roof is covered in owl poop, though! 🪶
August 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I was really surprised that I was able to zoom out enough with my camera to film this owlet on the hood of my car this morning. I'll bet the roof is covered in owl poop, though! 🪶
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Adorable baby horse figuring out his new legs… 😊🥰
He is so fast now you see him now you don’t… ❤️
He is so fast now you see him now you don’t… ❤️
August 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Adorable baby horse figuring out his new legs… 😊🥰
He is so fast now you see him now you don’t… ❤️
He is so fast now you see him now you don’t… ❤️
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August 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM