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Trump wants to balloon the military budget to over $1 TRILLION per year — while cutting roughly that amount from Medicaid and SNAP.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon just failed its 7th consecutive audit.
"Fiscal responsibility."
Meanwhile, the Pentagon just failed its 7th consecutive audit.
"Fiscal responsibility."
May 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Trump wants to balloon the military budget to over $1 TRILLION per year — while cutting roughly that amount from Medicaid and SNAP.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon just failed its 7th consecutive audit.
"Fiscal responsibility."
Meanwhile, the Pentagon just failed its 7th consecutive audit.
"Fiscal responsibility."
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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
February 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
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When fear of losing your senate seat is greater than your moral compass.
February 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
When fear of losing your senate seat is greater than your moral compass.
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Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, chose politics over public health by approving RFK Jr. I am worried for our children.
February 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, chose politics over public health by approving RFK Jr. I am worried for our children.
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
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Get LOUD - Push BACK!!!
February 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Get LOUD - Push BACK!!!
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1. Let's be clear
A central premise of the Trump admin is there is pervasive discrimination against hard-working white men, who are being replaced by less-qualified women and minorities
So over the last 2 weeks Trump has implemented an aggressive affirmative action program for white men
A central premise of the Trump admin is there is pervasive discrimination against hard-working white men, who are being replaced by less-qualified women and minorities
So over the last 2 weeks Trump has implemented an aggressive affirmative action program for white men
Affirmative action for white men
Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has targeted so-called "diversity, equity, and inclusion" programs, also known as DEI.
popular.info
February 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
1. Let's be clear
A central premise of the Trump admin is there is pervasive discrimination against hard-working white men, who are being replaced by less-qualified women and minorities
So over the last 2 weeks Trump has implemented an aggressive affirmative action program for white men
A central premise of the Trump admin is there is pervasive discrimination against hard-working white men, who are being replaced by less-qualified women and minorities
So over the last 2 weeks Trump has implemented an aggressive affirmative action program for white men
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They have trashed valuable products your tax money paid for.
More than 8,000 web pages across more than a dozen U.S. government websites have been taken down since Friday afternoon, a NYT analysis found.
The purges have removed info about vaccines, veterans' care, hate crimes, and scientific research, among many other topics. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
The purges have removed info about vaccines, veterans' care, hate crimes, and scientific research, among many other topics. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
Thousands of U.S. Government Web Pages Have Been Taken Down Since Friday
Federal agencies moved to satisfy Trump’s orders to remove topics like diversity initiatives and “gender ideology.”
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
They have trashed valuable products your tax money paid for.
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Not to worry as it’s only a tier 1 violation of the Constitution and, as everyone knows, it only really becomes a problem at tier 3 and above.
February 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Not to worry as it’s only a tier 1 violation of the Constitution and, as everyone knows, it only really becomes a problem at tier 3 and above.
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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"Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era.... stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, never give up." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up
With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era.... stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, never give up." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social Aaron Bartley is a Harvard educated lawyer, community organizer and bookstore owner. Please get this analysis out there: it's on FB but I can't share it with you there.
February 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social Aaron Bartley is a Harvard educated lawyer, community organizer and bookstore owner. Please get this analysis out there: it's on FB but I can't share it with you there.
Wake up. It’s happening.
February 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wake up. It’s happening.
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Most insane part is that you or I have as much right to storm into a government agency and seize computers as Musk does. As in: zero. But it’s all being normalized by #complicitmedia. “doge” is bullshit.
February 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Most insane part is that you or I have as much right to storm into a government agency and seize computers as Musk does. As in: zero. But it’s all being normalized by #complicitmedia. “doge” is bullshit.
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Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
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It’s wild how Elmo just eradicated Congress.
“Power of the purse my ass. Imma go steal the purse.”
Anyone who stays silent about this never gets to use the word “constitutional” again.
“Power of the purse my ass. Imma go steal the purse.”
Anyone who stays silent about this never gets to use the word “constitutional” again.
February 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It’s wild how Elmo just eradicated Congress.
“Power of the purse my ass. Imma go steal the purse.”
Anyone who stays silent about this never gets to use the word “constitutional” again.
“Power of the purse my ass. Imma go steal the purse.”
Anyone who stays silent about this never gets to use the word “constitutional” again.
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Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
We all like to yell at the Democrats, but it’s really Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune who are letting Elon Musk and his faceless goon squad make a mockery of their power as leaders of a coequal branch without uttering a peep or lifting a finger.
February 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
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In a stunning move, Trump’s Office of Management and Budget has frozen much of federal financial assistance. The consequences could be catastrophic—jeopardizing vulnerable communities and disrupting the economy. The Big Picture breaks down the decision and what’s at stake once it goes into effect.
Mass Impoundment Shakes Our Government to the Core
The repercussions from the OMB’s freezing of all federal grants and assistance are raising alarms and already inviting lawsuits
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In a stunning move, Trump’s Office of Management and Budget has frozen much of federal financial assistance. The consequences could be catastrophic—jeopardizing vulnerable communities and disrupting the economy. The Big Picture breaks down the decision and what’s at stake once it goes into effect.
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