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Hey folks:
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Dr. Joanne Freeman
Professor Joanne Freeman is an award-winning historian who studies the politics and culture of America's past to better understand our history as a nation, and the roads and choices that have led us t...
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hey folks:
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
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November 9, 2025
November 9, 2025
In order to pressure the Democrats to cave to Trump’s demands that they sign on to the House Republicans’ continuing resolution to fund the government, the administration has been refusing to fund the...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
November 9, 2025
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Who is Trump trying to fire exactly? These geniuses have had to scramble to REHIRE thousands of workers ranging from nuclear scientists to food safety inspectors tracking bird flu.
Intimidation tactics won't work. Behave like an adult—negotiate with Democrats.
Intimidation tactics won't work. Behave like an adult—negotiate with Democrats.
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Who is Trump trying to fire exactly? These geniuses have had to scramble to REHIRE thousands of workers ranging from nuclear scientists to food safety inspectors tracking bird flu.
Intimidation tactics won't work. Behave like an adult—negotiate with Democrats.
Intimidation tactics won't work. Behave like an adult—negotiate with Democrats.
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Another pathetic lie from a pathetic President.
You know, the guy who promised to lower costs on day one?
This is about him refusing to do anything about exploding health care costs for American CITIZENS. Premiums are set to DOUBLE across the country.
You know, the guy who promised to lower costs on day one?
This is about him refusing to do anything about exploding health care costs for American CITIZENS. Premiums are set to DOUBLE across the country.
September 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Another pathetic lie from a pathetic President.
You know, the guy who promised to lower costs on day one?
This is about him refusing to do anything about exploding health care costs for American CITIZENS. Premiums are set to DOUBLE across the country.
You know, the guy who promised to lower costs on day one?
This is about him refusing to do anything about exploding health care costs for American CITIZENS. Premiums are set to DOUBLE across the country.
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Holy. Fucking. Shit.
If their malignancy doesn't fucking kill us their ineptitude sure the fuck will.
If their malignancy doesn't fucking kill us their ineptitude sure the fuck will.
Kash Patel’s FBI puts two pounds of methamphetamine in the incinerator at an animal shelter, sending 14 people to the hospital, and exposing some 75 cats and dogs to the narcotic. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Animal shelter evacuated after FBI incinerates meth at facility
Fourteen staff were hospitalised and 75 cats and dogs evacuated.
www.bbc.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
If their malignancy doesn't fucking kill us their ineptitude sure the fuck will.
If their malignancy doesn't fucking kill us their ineptitude sure the fuck will.
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laura loomer serving as president along with stephen miller and russell vought
Trump cuts off medical visas from Gaza after Laura Loomer freaked out over a video showing several children being permitted to come to the U.S. for medical care www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown
Donald Trump stopped all visas from Gaza, including for humanitarian and medical aid, after Laura Loomer freaked out about children getting care.
www.rollingstone.com
August 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
laura loomer serving as president along with stephen miller and russell vought
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A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
August 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
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Happy 90th birthday to Social Security! Without this program, nearly 300,000 Washingtonians would fall under the poverty line. That is why I take offense when the Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts might be a back door way to privatize Social Security. Not on my watch!
August 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Happy 90th birthday to Social Security! Without this program, nearly 300,000 Washingtonians would fall under the poverty line. That is why I take offense when the Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts might be a back door way to privatize Social Security. Not on my watch!
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Masked and armed federal agents made arrests outside of a Los Angeles museum in which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Thursday was announcing plans to redraw the state’s congressional map to offset the GOP’s redistricting efforts in Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Feds Conduct Immigration Raid Outside California Redistricting Press Conference
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Masked and armed federal agents made arrests outside of a Los Angeles museum in which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Thursday was announcing plans to redraw the state’s congressional map to offset the GOP’s redistricting efforts in Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW: Masked federal agents made arrests outside California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press conference as he announced plans to redraw the state’s congressional map in response to Texas’ redistricting.
"Wake up, America. This is a serious moment," Newsom said.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
"Wake up, America. This is a serious moment," Newsom said.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Feds Conduct Immigration Raid Outside California Redistricting Press Conference
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: Masked federal agents made arrests outside California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press conference as he announced plans to redraw the state’s congressional map in response to Texas’ redistricting.
"Wake up, America. This is a serious moment," Newsom said.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
"Wake up, America. This is a serious moment," Newsom said.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
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NEW: Tulsi Gabbard, the nation’s top intelligence official, announced recently that @marcelias.bsky.social's refusal to continue posting on X is being reviewed by the DOJ as evidence that he is not “innocent.”
Marc’s response? He’s not panicking. He's outraged.
Marc’s response? He’s not panicking. He's outraged.
I’m Not Panicking. I’m Outraged.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
NEW: Tulsi Gabbard, the nation’s top intelligence official, announced recently that @marcelias.bsky.social's refusal to continue posting on X is being reviewed by the DOJ as evidence that he is not “innocent.”
Marc’s response? He’s not panicking. He's outraged.
Marc’s response? He’s not panicking. He's outraged.
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Unidentified chemical agents were deployed onto striking Teamsters at multiple locations in Illinois & New Jersey.
Law enforcement & hazmat teams are investigating.
Law enforcement & hazmat teams are investigating.
Violence against workers is being normalized, both indirectly through abusive policy, and directly as in this case.
When we say "They want you to die for their profit", this is what we're talking about.
We at altNIOSH support organized labor advocacy and stand in solidarity with those affected.
When we say "They want you to die for their profit", this is what we're talking about.
We at altNIOSH support organized labor advocacy and stand in solidarity with those affected.
Chemicals Released on Striking Teamsters at Airgas
(WASHINGTON) – Last week, Airgas released unidentified chemical agents on striking Teamsters at multiple locations nationwide. The incidents, which occurred a
teamster.org
July 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Unidentified chemical agents were deployed onto striking Teamsters at multiple locations in Illinois & New Jersey.
Law enforcement & hazmat teams are investigating.
Law enforcement & hazmat teams are investigating.
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This bill if passed by the House will shorten the lives of millions of Americans and bring the republic to the point of collapse. It’s a gift to oligarchs at home and enemies abroad.
edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/p...
Analysis: Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you | CNN Politics
Seniors, students, taxpayers, children, parents, low-income Americans and just about everyone else will be affected by the massive tax and spending bill being hashed out in real time on Capitol Hill.
edition.cnn.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This bill if passed by the House will shorten the lives of millions of Americans and bring the republic to the point of collapse. It’s a gift to oligarchs at home and enemies abroad.
edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/p...
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Last night a bunch of Republicans in the House were saying how awful this bill was.
Only took a couple hours, some merch, and a few words from Donald Trump, and they’re lining up to rip away health care from 17 MILLION people.
I’m sadly not surprised — but I am still outraged.
Only took a couple hours, some merch, and a few words from Donald Trump, and they’re lining up to rip away health care from 17 MILLION people.
I’m sadly not surprised — but I am still outraged.
July 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last night a bunch of Republicans in the House were saying how awful this bill was.
Only took a couple hours, some merch, and a few words from Donald Trump, and they’re lining up to rip away health care from 17 MILLION people.
I’m sadly not surprised — but I am still outraged.
Only took a couple hours, some merch, and a few words from Donald Trump, and they’re lining up to rip away health care from 17 MILLION people.
I’m sadly not surprised — but I am still outraged.
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I flagged this in April and have been howling it into the void. Trump wants Black & Latino incarcerated U.S. citizens sent to CECOT in El Salvador, Congo, South Sudan. These are the “homegrown” Trump talked about with the Salvadoran PM.
Please. Take this seriously.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Please. Take this seriously.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Americans Must Prepare to Fight for the Citizenship Rights of U.S. Prisoners
Trump's Plan to Render U.S. Citizens to Foreign Jails Seeks to Exploit Americans' Disinterest in the Rights of Prisoners
open.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I flagged this in April and have been howling it into the void. Trump wants Black & Latino incarcerated U.S. citizens sent to CECOT in El Salvador, Congo, South Sudan. These are the “homegrown” Trump talked about with the Salvadoran PM.
Please. Take this seriously.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Please. Take this seriously.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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Rep. Dean: "The senators voted on this not knowing exactly what was in the bill. I bet they loved the part about no sales tax on silencers. Really, folks? We want to make silencers more plentiful in this country at the behest of the representative who owns gun stores? Conflicts of interest abound."
July 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Rep. Dean: "The senators voted on this not knowing exactly what was in the bill. I bet they loved the part about no sales tax on silencers. Really, folks? We want to make silencers more plentiful in this country at the behest of the representative who owns gun stores? Conflicts of interest abound."
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It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
July 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
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No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall
#Trump
#Trump
No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall
Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall
#Trump
#Trump
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“You would never know, as The New York Times churns out its usual policy-option thumb-suckers, that the United States is well down the road to dictatorship at home. That is the context in which a war with Iran will occur.”
American Democracy Might Not Survive a War With Iran
The United States is well down the road to dictatorship. Imagine what Trump would do with a state of war.
www.theatlantic.com
June 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“You would never know, as The New York Times churns out its usual policy-option thumb-suckers, that the United States is well down the road to dictatorship at home. That is the context in which a war with Iran will occur.”
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Under Trump's new rules, veterans can be refused care by individual doctors just because they are unmarried, are registered Democrats, or identify as LGBTQ.
VA is for ALL veterans, not just whoever Trump says.
Every Senator needs to demand that this policy be reversed.
VA is for ALL veterans, not just whoever Trump says.
Every Senator needs to demand that this policy be reversed.
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
Trump order allows VA staff to decline providing healthcare to patients based on political affiliation or marital status
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Under Trump's new rules, veterans can be refused care by individual doctors just because they are unmarried, are registered Democrats, or identify as LGBTQ.
VA is for ALL veterans, not just whoever Trump says.
Every Senator needs to demand that this policy be reversed.
VA is for ALL veterans, not just whoever Trump says.
Every Senator needs to demand that this policy be reversed.
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California Senator Padilla was thrown to the ground and arrested at a Noem press conference.
AP footage of Senator Alex Padilla being physically removed from Kristi Noem's press conference about the LA @schiff.senate.gov @congresstran.bsky.social
Thank you, Senator @padilla.senate.gov
Thank you, Senator @padilla.senate.gov
June 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
California Senator Padilla was thrown to the ground and arrested at a Noem press conference.
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Report: Voting Machines Were Altered Before the 2024 Election. Did Kamala Harris Actually Win?
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Report: Voting Machines Were Altered Before the 2024 Election. Did Kamala Harris Actually Win?
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a private lab quietly performed sweeping changes to voting machines used in more than 40% of U.S. counties. No one told the public. No one reviewed th...
dailyboulder.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Report: Voting Machines Were Altered Before the 2024 Election. Did Kamala Harris Actually Win?
dailyboulder.com/report-votin...
dailyboulder.com/report-votin...