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I believe in democracy, rule of law, women’s reproductive rights, climate justice, human rights and dignity for all. I’m a retired military civilian. I can’t believe we have to fight to claw back rights.
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.

We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.

They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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This is *exactly* the Putin playbook.
They disappeared a man right off the streets just like Putin for exercising his free speech. They won’t stop at immigrants. We are all targets now. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
They are disappearing people in the U.S.
The detention of Mahmoud Khalil is meant to send a message and strike fear
open.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Today's specials at the shit sandwich cafe:

- Trump to dismantle the Department of Education

- 240,000 Ukrainians to have their legal status revoked; subject to deportation

- 70,000 job cuts planned at the VA

- GDP receding. Prices on the rise. Markets in free fall. Trumpcession is inevitable.
March 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
March 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Testify! Well done @janefonda.com!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 3, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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We tried to tell you.
Nichols: You have the makings of a not so slow motion authoritarian takeover of the United States government. And people ought to be really concerned about this.
December 1, 2024 at 5:08 AM
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The pain of what could/should have been still cuts like a swords edge!
We got robbed! Twice!
December 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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UPDATED. Solid start!
November 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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Episode 3 - The Return of The Weekly List podcast. This week we discuss the pushback to Trump, and other major themes of Week 3. The podcast accompanies Week 3's list. Quick listen - enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Week 3 - The Return
Podcast Episode · The Weekly List · 11/30/2024 · 13m
podcasts.apple.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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Why are they so weird
November 30, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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When making a MAGA cabinet, it's very important to strike a careful balance between billionaires, sex criminals, Russian assets, anti-vaxxers, and just plain unpleasant people.
November 30, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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Truly impossible to overstate just how badly America messed this one up.
November 28, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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I can’t stop thinking about how Elon has like 20 kids but spent thanksgiving with his weird mommy and Baron Trump. He’s basically Michael Jackson with rockets and no musical talent.
November 29, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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Very concerning.
November 29, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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But, you already knew that.
November 29, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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BREAKING: Alexander Vindman RESPONDS to Elon Musk’s threat that he will “pay” for his “treason”:

“Elon, I served in the military for 22 years — and my loyalty is to the U.S. Constitution against all enemies foreign & domestic. That’s why I reported Trump.

I’m not intimidated by you.”
November 28, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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The Trump ordeal has made one thing clear.

Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.

It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.

Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
November 27, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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The Tariff Act of 1930 was designed for protectionist trade. It imposed high tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods which led to retaliatory tariffs from other countries.

Why am I telling you this?

In case you're ever asked "what were the key contributors to the Great Depression?"

The mo' you know
November 27, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Trump alone didn't beat the justice system.

He had help.

It took Oligarchs relentlessly amplifying his lies on their media platforms.

Ethically compromised members of the Supreme Court.

70+ million willing to vote for a convicted felon.

There's a lot to fix. But it can be fixed. It must.
November 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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So let me get this straight.

If you apply for a job at a grocery store, you have to undergo a background check.

But, if you apply to be Director of National Intelligence, you don't?

Got it.
November 25, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM