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President Donald Trump’s war on dissent is ramping up.

“We’re celebrating big on Saturday, and if there’s any protester that wants to come out, they will be met with very big force,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Trump makes it clear: His military response in LA is just the start
The president told reporters that any protesters opposing his Saturday military-birthday parade will be met with "very big force."
www.motherjones.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.

The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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JUST IN: It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in D.C. on Saturday issued an emergency order that told the administration to stop using wartime powers to deport anyone, and turn around any planes already in the air.
Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order
It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in D.C. on Saturday issued an emergency order that told the administration to stop using wartime powers to dep...
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March 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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As predicted, women in New Hampshire had a hard time voting yesterday because of the new proof of citizenship law:

“It doesn’t have my married name on it,” she said. Town voting officials then sent her away a second time, to get her marriage certificate.

www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
NH’s new ID requirements send some would-be voters home to grab passports, birth certificates
The law requires all new voters to show proof of their U.S. citizenship. For some, that meant making multiple trips to and from the polls before finally casting a ballot on Tuesday.
www.nhpr.org
March 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Just like Trump, Josh Johnson is standing firm on tariffs
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Conservatives right now: Pain is gain, baby!
March 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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MUST-WATCH: House GOP leadership refused to allow Rep. Brittany Peterson, who's on maternity leave, to vote remotely, but that didn't stop her.

She showed up, not only voted but also spoke out against the GOP budget proposal with Sam, who turned 1 month old today, in her hands.
February 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Ruhle: The left-leaning podcast MeidasTouch has just done the unthinkable—dethroned Joe Rogan to become the country’s most popular podcast…
February 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Share THIS if you're glad the government is spending less on waste and more on a fleet of Cybertrucks you can see from space!
February 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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February 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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It's a big deal
February 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
Judge orders restoration of federal health websites
The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I'm gonna be sick
Attorney General Pam Bondi Directives as soon as she is sworn in.

Just doing everything we knew they would do.

You may want a stiff drink while you read it.

So many people’s lives are about to be a living hell just for doing their jobs. All because America refused to jail a dangerous traitor.
February 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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An e-mail seen by NPR says the move is to comply with a presidential order to "restore biological truth" to the government.
NASA instructs employees to remove pronouns from all work communications
An email seen by NPR says the move is to comply with a presidential order to "restore biological truth" to the government.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Sen Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) letter to chair of Senate Judiciary Cmte, which is poised to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel:

“We regret that you have rejected our efforts to inquire into the first-ever invocation of Fifth Amendment protection by a nominee seeking to lead the FBI”
February 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The Nazis think this was a Nazi salute, but, hey, what would they know?
Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk's Straight-Arm Salute
Right-wing extremists are abuzz over Elon Musk giving an awkward straight-armed salute during an inauguration rally for Donald Trump.
www.rollingstone.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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The newly inaugurated president has announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization
The newly inaugurated president has announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
www.npr.org
January 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The attack on Women's Rights has started. www.reproductiverights.gov has been taken down. Here we go.
www.reproductiverights.gov
January 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Annnnd there it is. There’s the scam.

Just FYI, we won’t use TikTok if Trump, Musk, Bezos, or Zuck have anything to do with its ownership.

Hope that helps 👍
January 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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So much history in this building
January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Form meets function
January 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Seems like we’re fixin to revolt against the robber barons. Gonna take an army - of voters.
#Engage > #Organize > #Act
January 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM