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President Trump has tried threats, name-calling and public humiliation to take control of the Fed. But he has always stopped short of the step that advisers warned could roil financial markets and upend a pillar of the global economy: attempting to fire a Fed official. He took that leap on Monday.
Trump’s Attempt to Fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook Risks Global Economic Stability
President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs.
nyti.ms
August 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
President Trump has tried threats, name-calling and public humiliation to take control of the Fed. But he has always stopped short of the step that advisers warned could roil financial markets and upend a pillar of the global economy: attempting to fire a Fed official. He took that leap on Monday.
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Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
August 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
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Yet another hospital bombed in Gaza. This kind of thing happens everyday there. Of course Netanyahu is bullshitting about an “investigation” — why in the world should anyone trust him?
This is happening with US money and US bombs. We must end all funding of this genocide.
This is happening with US money and US bombs. We must end all funding of this genocide.
August 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Yet another hospital bombed in Gaza. This kind of thing happens everyday there. Of course Netanyahu is bullshitting about an “investigation” — why in the world should anyone trust him?
This is happening with US money and US bombs. We must end all funding of this genocide.
This is happening with US money and US bombs. We must end all funding of this genocide.
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In Opinion | In California, immigrants are the backbone of America’s food supply. Robert Rivas and Shannon Douglass say “what our immigration enforcement agencies are doing now, in many instances — treating hard-working, law-abiding immigrant workers as if they are violent criminals — is a mistake.”
Opinion | California Farms Feed America. They Can’t Do It Without Immigrants.
We need a bipartisan solution that ensures a stable farm work force and protects farmworker families and the future of American agriculture.
nyti.ms
August 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In Opinion | In California, immigrants are the backbone of America’s food supply. Robert Rivas and Shannon Douglass say “what our immigration enforcement agencies are doing now, in many instances — treating hard-working, law-abiding immigrant workers as if they are violent criminals — is a mistake.”
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The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
August 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
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On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, officially creating the National Park Service to protect and preserve America’s natural wonders and historic treasures “for the enjoyment of this and future generations.”
August 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, officially creating the National Park Service to protect and preserve America’s natural wonders and historic treasures “for the enjoyment of this and future generations.”
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Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois has a message for President Trump: Keep the military out of Chicago. “Calling the military into a U.S. city to invade our streets and neighborhoods and disrupt the lives of everyday people is an extraordinary action, and it should require extraordinary justification.”
Gov. Pritzker Challenges Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago
The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.
nyti.ms
August 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois has a message for President Trump: Keep the military out of Chicago. “Calling the military into a U.S. city to invade our streets and neighborhoods and disrupt the lives of everyday people is an extraordinary action, and it should require extraordinary justification.”
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It’s easy to get discouraged but there is still reason to be joyful. Take this incredible example of grand juries refusing to indict a woman for confronting an agency involved in ICE enforcement.
It’s nearly unheard of for grand juries not to indict. Three refusals is a sign of things to come. ✊
It’s nearly unheard of for grand juries not to indict. Three refusals is a sign of things to come. ✊
Prosecutors Fail 3 Times to Charge Woman With Felony Assault of F.B.I. Agent in D.C.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It’s easy to get discouraged but there is still reason to be joyful. Take this incredible example of grand juries refusing to indict a woman for confronting an agency involved in ICE enforcement.
It’s nearly unheard of for grand juries not to indict. Three refusals is a sign of things to come. ✊
It’s nearly unheard of for grand juries not to indict. Three refusals is a sign of things to come. ✊
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Florida bans "The Diary of Anne Frank" in school libraries. Whoever made this decision should have to eat every page of that amazing book, page by page.
August 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Florida bans "The Diary of Anne Frank" in school libraries. Whoever made this decision should have to eat every page of that amazing book, page by page.
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No more trophy hunting for big beautiful creatures says British Columbia
British Columbia ends grizzly bear hunt, calls it ‘no longer socially acceptable’
"It's no longer socially acceptable to the vast majority of British Columbians to hunt grizzly bears," said Doug Donaldson, the Minister of ...
www.whitewolfpack.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
No more trophy hunting for big beautiful creatures says British Columbia
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It's a Catch-22 at immigration courts across the country. “If they don’t show up, they’ll be deported. If they do show up, ICE is going to take them away,” says @deanobeidallah.bsky.social.
@bradlander.bsky.social says, “They are abiding by the law, and it’s our government that’s breaking it.”
@bradlander.bsky.social says, “They are abiding by the law, and it’s our government that’s breaking it.”
Brad Lander: ‘Keep bearing witness, keep putting our bodies on the line’ to fight ICE arrests
The Department of Homeland Security has carried out a wave of courthouse arrests in recent months – targeting migrants attending legally mandated hearings, a key step in the process of becoming documented U.S. citizens. “They are abiding by the law, and it’s our government that’s breaking it,” said New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who has been accompanying immigrants to court. Dean Obeidallah echoed that concern. “If they don’t show up, they’ll get an order of deportation,” he said. “If they do show up, ICE is going to take them away.”
www.msnbc.com
August 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's a Catch-22 at immigration courts across the country. “If they don’t show up, they’ll be deported. If they do show up, ICE is going to take them away,” says @deanobeidallah.bsky.social.
@bradlander.bsky.social says, “They are abiding by the law, and it’s our government that’s breaking it.”
@bradlander.bsky.social says, “They are abiding by the law, and it’s our government that’s breaking it.”
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It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
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If a president wanted to become effectively a dictator, he’d likely:
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
August 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If a president wanted to become effectively a dictator, he’d likely:
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
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More than 16 million Americans are at risk of losing their health care because Republicans in Congress are rushing to pass a bill that would cut federal funding for Medicaid and weaken the Affordable Care Act.
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
More than 16 million Americans are at risk of losing their health care because Republicans in Congress are rushing to pass a bill that would cut federal funding for Medicaid and weaken the Affordable Care Act.
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NYC friends: this poor dog was almost on his freedom ride out of the pound when his foster didn't show up on him. He's now in danger of being put down. Do you have space in your home and heart to adopt him? ❤️
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
June 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
NYC friends: this poor dog was almost on his freedom ride out of the pound when his foster didn't show up on him. He's now in danger of being put down. Do you have space in your home and heart to adopt him? ❤️
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
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Breaking News: A judge said the government should release Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist employed by Harvard University, saying U.S. customs had “no factual or legal basis” for revoking her visa.
Judge Finds Government Acted Illegally in Russian Scientist Case
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Breaking News: A judge said the government should release Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist employed by Harvard University, saying U.S. customs had “no factual or legal basis” for revoking her visa.
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Voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage.
In response, the Republican state legislature repealed paid sick leave and scrapped a key provision of the wage increase.
Hello? Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters?
In response, the Republican state legislature repealed paid sick leave and scrapped a key provision of the wage increase.
Hello? Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters?
May 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage.
In response, the Republican state legislature repealed paid sick leave and scrapped a key provision of the wage increase.
Hello? Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters?
In response, the Republican state legislature repealed paid sick leave and scrapped a key provision of the wage increase.
Hello? Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters?
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Attorney General Pam Bondi sold $1 million to $5 million worth of shares in President Trump’s media company last month on the same day that he announced expansive tariffs that led to a stock market rout, according to disclosure filings.
Bondi Sold Millions in Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Imposed Vast Tariffs
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Attorney General Pam Bondi sold $1 million to $5 million worth of shares in President Trump’s media company last month on the same day that he announced expansive tariffs that led to a stock market rout, according to disclosure filings.
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For this industry to mean anything we have got to stand together to protect artists, journalists, and the subjects of work to be safe and stand up together when they are not.
Mark Ruffalo, Guy Pearce, Melissa Barrera and Ralph Fiennes Among 350+ Figures to Sign Letter About Killing of Palestinian Protagonist of Cannes-Bound Doc: ‘We Are Ashamed’ of Industry ‘Passivity’ (EX...
Mark Ruffalo, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, Melissa Barrera among names to sign letter About killing of Palestinian woman in Cannes doc
variety.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
For this industry to mean anything we have got to stand together to protect artists, journalists, and the subjects of work to be safe and stand up together when they are not.
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The fight for the soul of our nation is not happening in Congress. It’s happening (for now) in court. So if you have lawyer friends who are doing the right thing, send them some love.
And consider signing up for @democracydocket.com because @marcelias.bsky.social is doing the most.
Goodnight 💚
And consider signing up for @democracydocket.com because @marcelias.bsky.social is doing the most.
Goodnight 💚
May 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The fight for the soul of our nation is not happening in Congress. It’s happening (for now) in court. So if you have lawyer friends who are doing the right thing, send them some love.
And consider signing up for @democracydocket.com because @marcelias.bsky.social is doing the most.
Goodnight 💚
And consider signing up for @democracydocket.com because @marcelias.bsky.social is doing the most.
Goodnight 💚
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If there were ever a time to call your members of Congress and tell them to vote NO on a bill, now would be the time.
202-224-3121
202-224-3121
The tax breaks in the GOP's "big beautiful bill" would disproportionately help the wealthy — with the richest 1% reaping 25% of the benefits.
Meanwhile, it would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid over the decade and slash food assistance programs.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, it would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid over the decade and slash food assistance programs.
Reverse Robin Hood.
May 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If there were ever a time to call your members of Congress and tell them to vote NO on a bill, now would be the time.
202-224-3121
202-224-3121