@knjohn.bsky.social
Retired small business owner, Town DTC Chair, Liberal, Angry
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Key Democrats sent scathing letters to 5 top law firms demanding details on the lucrative deals they cut with Trump to avoid being punished by him.
“Your agreement makes you complicit in efforts to undermine the rule of law." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
“Your agreement makes you complicit in efforts to undermine the rule of law." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
Democrats Demand Answers From Top Law Firms That Caved To Trump's Wishes
“Your agreement makes you complicit in efforts to undermine the rule of law," they fumed to five prominent firms that paid off Trump to avoid his attacks.
www.huffpost.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Key Democrats sent scathing letters to 5 top law firms demanding details on the lucrative deals they cut with Trump to avoid being punished by him.
“Your agreement makes you complicit in efforts to undermine the rule of law." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
“Your agreement makes you complicit in efforts to undermine the rule of law." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Senator Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Slotkin remains undaunted as a canny public servant and a patriot who carries profound concern for our democracy. Democrats would be smart to follow her lead.
This week's spotlight: Senator Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Slotkin remains undaunted as a canny public servant and a patriot who carries profound concern for our democracy. Democrats would be smart to follow her lead.
Undaunted: Senator Elissa Slotkin
"America wants change. But there is a responsible way to make change, and a reckless way."
contrarian.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Senator Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Slotkin remains undaunted as a canny public servant and a patriot who carries profound concern for our democracy. Democrats would be smart to follow her lead.
This week's spotlight: Senator Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Slotkin remains undaunted as a canny public servant and a patriot who carries profound concern for our democracy. Democrats would be smart to follow her lead.
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wtf. Any courts see the urgency??
February 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
wtf. Any courts see the urgency??
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The shock and awe Musk, Vought, Bannon and Trump — are bringing will backfire if we’re smart about it. Make clear that DOGE is the Dept of Govt Extermination, not Efficiency. Let people see that their taxes are no longer paying for vital public services but to fatten the richest people on earth.
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The shock and awe Musk, Vought, Bannon and Trump — are bringing will backfire if we’re smart about it. Make clear that DOGE is the Dept of Govt Extermination, not Efficiency. Let people see that their taxes are no longer paying for vital public services but to fatten the richest people on earth.
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I think we can safely say that folks are paying attention. If you're looking for ways to take action to fight back against the Trump-Musk Coup, we've got you covered with call scripts, email tools, explainers, and toolkits over at @indivisible.org: indivisible.org/coup
Lots more coming this week.
Lots more coming this week.
Fight Back Against the Trump-Musk Coup
indivisible.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I think we can safely say that folks are paying attention. If you're looking for ways to take action to fight back against the Trump-Musk Coup, we've got you covered with call scripts, email tools, explainers, and toolkits over at @indivisible.org: indivisible.org/coup
Lots more coming this week.
Lots more coming this week.
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Once the cyberbarons fully occupy and effectively seize control of the Treasury and other key government agencies, it won’t be long before they relegate Trump to a rubber-walled romper room, wheeling him out for occasional bursts of what passes for charisma to humor him with the illusion of power.
February 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Once the cyberbarons fully occupy and effectively seize control of the Treasury and other key government agencies, it won’t be long before they relegate Trump to a rubber-walled romper room, wheeling him out for occasional bursts of what passes for charisma to humor him with the illusion of power.
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Coming into Monday morning, here's what we know about ICE's actions in Chicago yesterday: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
yes there are six bylines because nearly the entire @chicago.suntimes.com newsroom is working on this. We'll have more updates today — stay tuned.
yes there are six bylines because nearly the entire @chicago.suntimes.com newsroom is working on this. We'll have more updates today — stay tuned.
Trump officials join federal agents — and Dr. Phil — for immigration arrests in Chicago
A spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said a range of federal agencies conducted "enhanced targeted operations" in Chicago on Sunday "to enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve publ...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Coming into Monday morning, here's what we know about ICE's actions in Chicago yesterday: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
yes there are six bylines because nearly the entire @chicago.suntimes.com newsroom is working on this. We'll have more updates today — stay tuned.
yes there are six bylines because nearly the entire @chicago.suntimes.com newsroom is working on this. We'll have more updates today — stay tuned.
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I told y’all the fix was in…
January 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I told y’all the fix was in…
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Trump set the TikTok ban in motion
Congress passed legislation
Biden signs legislation
SCOTUS upholds ban
Biden says his administration wouldn’t enforce the law, leaving room for TikTok to stay open
TikTok shuts down anyway
Trump tweets
TikTok pretends Trump saved it 🙄
Congress passed legislation
Biden signs legislation
SCOTUS upholds ban
Biden says his administration wouldn’t enforce the law, leaving room for TikTok to stay open
TikTok shuts down anyway
Trump tweets
TikTok pretends Trump saved it 🙄
January 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trump set the TikTok ban in motion
Congress passed legislation
Biden signs legislation
SCOTUS upholds ban
Biden says his administration wouldn’t enforce the law, leaving room for TikTok to stay open
TikTok shuts down anyway
Trump tweets
TikTok pretends Trump saved it 🙄
Congress passed legislation
Biden signs legislation
SCOTUS upholds ban
Biden says his administration wouldn’t enforce the law, leaving room for TikTok to stay open
TikTok shuts down anyway
Trump tweets
TikTok pretends Trump saved it 🙄
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NEW: My staff just got ahold of this memo from House Budget Committee Republicans. It's lengthy and hard to digest but it tells us exactly how Republicans plan to sell out the American people for another round of tax cuts to the rich. We're breaking down the highlights as we go:
www.finance.senate.gov
January 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
NEW: My staff just got ahold of this memo from House Budget Committee Republicans. It's lengthy and hard to digest but it tells us exactly how Republicans plan to sell out the American people for another round of tax cuts to the rich. We're breaking down the highlights as we go:
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🚨‼️MUST WATCH and SHARE:
Since US media won’t tell you, UK activists, Led By Donkeys, dropped this video on how Elon Musk and his use of X helped get Donald Trump elected.
youtu.be/iX3vMJOADlE?...
@ledbydonkeys.org
Since US media won’t tell you, UK activists, Led By Donkeys, dropped this video on how Elon Musk and his use of X helped get Donald Trump elected.
youtu.be/iX3vMJOADlE?...
@ledbydonkeys.org
TESLA = TRUMP
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 4:36 AM
🚨‼️MUST WATCH and SHARE:
Since US media won’t tell you, UK activists, Led By Donkeys, dropped this video on how Elon Musk and his use of X helped get Donald Trump elected.
youtu.be/iX3vMJOADlE?...
@ledbydonkeys.org
Since US media won’t tell you, UK activists, Led By Donkeys, dropped this video on how Elon Musk and his use of X helped get Donald Trump elected.
youtu.be/iX3vMJOADlE?...
@ledbydonkeys.org
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A State Dept funded Whistleblower agency that rewards those with relevant info on terrorism has reported an "X"/Twitter based media group, RYBAR, big in Texas secession circles, is a Russian election interference op started by Prigozhin. We had this 5 years ago.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
December 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
A State Dept funded Whistleblower agency that rewards those with relevant info on terrorism has reported an "X"/Twitter based media group, RYBAR, big in Texas secession circles, is a Russian election interference op started by Prigozhin. We had this 5 years ago.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
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This is the Substack version of my article written earlier in the week, now available and not paywalled.
Sharing this would be a good way to engage others and get people on board here for my new page.
Thanks in advance.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
Sharing this would be a good way to engage others and get people on board here for my new page.
Thanks in advance.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
December 14, 2024 at 10:35 AM
This is the Substack version of my article written earlier in the week, now available and not paywalled.
Sharing this would be a good way to engage others and get people on board here for my new page.
Thanks in advance.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
Sharing this would be a good way to engage others and get people on board here for my new page.
Thanks in advance.
open.substack.com/pub/lancefro...
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My latest post is about what I am call mass delusional stupidity. It's a story of mysterious drones, politicians, and the laws of physics and gravity.
In America we usually get around to shooting as the answer to so many things.
open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
In America we usually get around to shooting as the answer to so many things.
open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
December 16, 2024 at 4:23 PM
My latest post is about what I am call mass delusional stupidity. It's a story of mysterious drones, politicians, and the laws of physics and gravity.
In America we usually get around to shooting as the answer to so many things.
open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
In America we usually get around to shooting as the answer to so many things.
open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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Well worth the read:
"No real leader sneers at another country’s sovereignty or its elected leader, using slurs you wouldn’t hear in a schoolyard. But Trump, of course, is not a real leader. Trump is a convicted felon, pathological liar, and career scoundrel."
www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1...
"No real leader sneers at another country’s sovereignty or its elected leader, using slurs you wouldn’t hear in a schoolyard. But Trump, of course, is not a real leader. Trump is a convicted felon, pathological liar, and career scoundrel."
www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1...
Hey Trump, we shouldn’t be your 51st state, you should be our 11th province
No real leader sneers at another country’s sovereignty or its elected leader, poses on mountain tops with a Canadian flag with all that that implies, or accuses a best friend of ripping them off.
www.hilltimes.com
December 16, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Well worth the read:
"No real leader sneers at another country’s sovereignty or its elected leader, using slurs you wouldn’t hear in a schoolyard. But Trump, of course, is not a real leader. Trump is a convicted felon, pathological liar, and career scoundrel."
www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1...
"No real leader sneers at another country’s sovereignty or its elected leader, using slurs you wouldn’t hear in a schoolyard. But Trump, of course, is not a real leader. Trump is a convicted felon, pathological liar, and career scoundrel."
www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1...
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This piece is very powerful
OK sports fans, so this is my last bulletin for my position at @losangelestimes.bsky.social. I resigned yesterday in protest of the paper's and owner's cozying up to Trump. Here's my explanation on my substack, where I hope you will follow me going forward.
harrylitman.substack.com/p/why-i-just...
harrylitman.substack.com/p/why-i-just...
Why I Just Resigned From The Los Angeles Times
By Harry Litman
harrylitman.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:14 PM
This piece is very powerful
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As a former trustee of Social Security, I'm worried the program is in danger of running dry. Why?
As the rich have gotten richer, more of their income has escaped the cap on the SS payroll tax.
We can fix this by scrapping the cap. Watch.
As the rich have gotten richer, more of their income has escaped the cap on the SS payroll tax.
We can fix this by scrapping the cap. Watch.
How the Super Rich Are Killing Social Security | Robert Reich
Social Security taxes are rigged for the rich — and the program is in danger because of it.A CEO earning $20M/yr pays Social Security taxes on ~1% of their i...
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:00 AM
As a former trustee of Social Security, I'm worried the program is in danger of running dry. Why?
As the rich have gotten richer, more of their income has escaped the cap on the SS payroll tax.
We can fix this by scrapping the cap. Watch.
As the rich have gotten richer, more of their income has escaped the cap on the SS payroll tax.
We can fix this by scrapping the cap. Watch.
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Here's my latest FREE Substack article on making it illegal to be "Above the Law" like trump.
Please share to help me get new subscribers! 🙏💪https://open.substack.com/pub/brooklyndaddefiant/p/some-people-are-in-fact-above-the?r=f63xk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Please share to help me get new subscribers! 🙏💪https://open.substack.com/pub/brooklyndaddefiant/p/some-people-are-in-fact-above-the?r=f63xk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Some People Are, in fact, Above the Law
That Should Be Illegal
open.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Here's my latest FREE Substack article on making it illegal to be "Above the Law" like trump.
Please share to help me get new subscribers! 🙏💪https://open.substack.com/pub/brooklyndaddefiant/p/some-people-are-in-fact-above-the?r=f63xk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Please share to help me get new subscribers! 🙏💪https://open.substack.com/pub/brooklyndaddefiant/p/some-people-are-in-fact-above-the?r=f63xk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Since 60k of you have followed, I figured I would reintroduce myself. Aaron Parnas. I’m 25 years old, a lawyer, and a Gen Z Democratic activist.
Now’s the time to band together, build community here, and fight back.
Repost this, give me a follow, and let’s build community here.
Now’s the time to band together, build community here, and fight back.
Repost this, give me a follow, and let’s build community here.
November 15, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Since 60k of you have followed, I figured I would reintroduce myself. Aaron Parnas. I’m 25 years old, a lawyer, and a Gen Z Democratic activist.
Now’s the time to band together, build community here, and fight back.
Repost this, give me a follow, and let’s build community here.
Now’s the time to band together, build community here, and fight back.
Repost this, give me a follow, and let’s build community here.