AOC: Fox News and the right-wing would have you believe that these American values are something out of The Communist Manifesto. But let me tell you Fox News, I don’t believe in healthcare, labor, and human rights because I’m a Marxist.. I believe it because I was a waitress.

Schoolchildren are routinely slaughtered by AR-15s. Hundreds die.

[*crickets* "Thoughts and prayers" *crickets*]

A couple unoccupied cars are set on fire. No one is hurt.

["THIS HORROR WILL NOT STAND!!! We MUST act to STOP it from ever happening AGAIN!!!!" We will pass new LAWS BANNING IT!!!]

And so it begins:

Bakersfield, CA sees massive drop off in field workers as ICE agents rounded up suspected immigrants, resulting in acres of oranges left unpicked in the California sun during the most active period of the season.

“Economic devastation”
newrepublic.com/post/190555/...

NEW: Firefighters from Mexico are en route to the #EatonFire — joining more than 10,000 personnel already on the ground.

California is deeply grateful for President @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social's support as we work to suppress the Los Angeles wildfires.

“The strength of character is more than title or the power we hold
It’s the strength to understand that everyone should be treated with dignity, respect
That everyone & I mean everyone, deserves an even shot”
- Jimmy Carter
Thx @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Hoping to find a new social outlet here.