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#GoodTroubleNecessaryTrouble
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You know, if the press refused to report him after this kind of thing, he would stop.
Some 19th century journalists did this to a threatening congressman. It worked.
Some 19th century journalists did this to a threatening congressman. It worked.
"When an off-camera female reporter... began to ask if there was anything 'incriminating' in the Epstein emails, Trump pointed a finger in her face. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy,' he said menacingly."
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
You know, if the press refused to report him after this kind of thing, he would stop.
Some 19th century journalists did this to a threatening congressman. It worked.
Some 19th century journalists did this to a threatening congressman. It worked.
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It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
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This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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I voted NO. As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we should do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
Senator Murray Statement on Government Funding Vote: “The Fight for Health Care Does Not End Tonight—This is the MAGA Health Care Hike” | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
www.appropriations.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I voted NO. As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we should do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
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Until the end of the government shutdown, our campaign will be donating $2,500 a month to a food pantry in the Ninth District.
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Until the end of the government shutdown, our campaign will be donating $2,500 a month to a food pantry in the Ninth District.
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
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Donald Trump has asked his employees on the Supreme Court to overrule lower court orders demanding that he fulfill his duties to feed Americans who are due SNAP benefits
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Donald Trump has asked his employees on the Supreme Court to overrule lower court orders demanding that he fulfill his duties to feed Americans who are due SNAP benefits
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
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anyway the Gender currently happening is not really extricable from the Fascism and thinking about how to counter the latter requires thinking more carefully about the former. thank u.
October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
anyway the Gender currently happening is not really extricable from the Fascism and thinking about how to counter the latter requires thinking more carefully about the former. thank u.
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I scrolled through the @1stforall.bsky.social's gallery of print front pages for local coverage of "No Kings" protests. Here are some of the standout papers, starting with the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colorado:
October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I scrolled through the @1stforall.bsky.social's gallery of print front pages for local coverage of "No Kings" protests. Here are some of the standout papers, starting with the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colorado:
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So, I have to say — as members of Congress go, Adam Smith is about as run of the mill as there is (used to be). He’s sensible, compromises, believes in bipartisan work, believes evidence, thoroughly studies material for his committee work.
Seeing quotes like this from him is… deeply unnerving. /1
Seeing quotes like this from him is… deeply unnerving. /1
October 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
So, I have to say — as members of Congress go, Adam Smith is about as run of the mill as there is (used to be). He’s sensible, compromises, believes in bipartisan work, believes evidence, thoroughly studies material for his committee work.
Seeing quotes like this from him is… deeply unnerving. /1
Seeing quotes like this from him is… deeply unnerving. /1
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it’s a special time of year, where i find the cheapest canvas shoes i can find to replace my indoor house shoes, which will then replace my outdoor house shoes
July 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
it’s a special time of year, where i find the cheapest canvas shoes i can find to replace my indoor house shoes, which will then replace my outdoor house shoes
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When you're a star
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
When you're a star
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If you’d told me a decade ago that the NYT and WaPo would roll over for a Republican president going full fascist while the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal went on the attack — and that Bill Kristol was pressing the attack harder than Nancy Pelosi — well, I’d have had you committed.
July 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you’d told me a decade ago that the NYT and WaPo would roll over for a Republican president going full fascist while the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal went on the attack — and that Bill Kristol was pressing the attack harder than Nancy Pelosi — well, I’d have had you committed.
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Today I took to the Senate floor to urge my colleagues to vote against cuts to emergency broadcast funding. How could anyone possibly think that's a wise idea given the extreme weather events that we are facing in our nation?
youtu.be/vVQbxCk8lpY
youtu.be/vVQbxCk8lpY
Cantwell Warns Against Cutting Emergency Broadcast Funding
YouTube video by Senator Maria Cantwell
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today I took to the Senate floor to urge my colleagues to vote against cuts to emergency broadcast funding. How could anyone possibly think that's a wise idea given the extreme weather events that we are facing in our nation?
youtu.be/vVQbxCk8lpY
youtu.be/vVQbxCk8lpY
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🚨Did you know that RIGHT NOW Republicans are working to defund public broadcasting? Everything from shows our kids love like Sesame Street to local news to emergency alerts.
I'm on the Senate floor forcing as many amendment votes as possible to save this funding.
I'm on the Senate floor forcing as many amendment votes as possible to save this funding.
July 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🚨Did you know that RIGHT NOW Republicans are working to defund public broadcasting? Everything from shows our kids love like Sesame Street to local news to emergency alerts.
I'm on the Senate floor forcing as many amendment votes as possible to save this funding.
I'm on the Senate floor forcing as many amendment votes as possible to save this funding.
Anyone being detained by law enforcement in America deserves to know who is detaining them and why.
I'm helping introduce the VISIBLE Act to simply require immigration officers display their badge number and agency.
My full statement ⬇️
I'm helping introduce the VISIBLE Act to simply require immigration officers display their badge number and agency.
My full statement ⬇️
Murray, Padilla, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Bill to Require ICE to Display Clear Identification, Stop ICE Agents from Hiding Behind Masks, Plainclothes - Senator Patty Murray
Murray also joins Padilla and colleagues in a letter to DHS requesting information about ICE’s use of unidentified plainclothes agents Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) joined...
www.murray.senate.gov
July 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
July 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
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This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
July 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
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*Republicans* did this. Republicans.
Congress voted to pass the largest job-killing bill in history.
Congress voted to take away health care from 17 million people to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.
Congress voted to take away food assistance from 3 million people.
Congress voted to betray working people.
Congress voted to take away health care from 17 million people to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.
Congress voted to take away food assistance from 3 million people.
Congress voted to betray working people.
July 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
*Republicans* did this. Republicans.
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With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The Republican package would slash taxes, boost spending on immigration and the military, and impose steep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
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Let's goooooooo y'all!!!
Texas Democrats just drew a line in the sand.
Texas Dems To DC: We’re Not You
Texas Democrats just drew a line in the sand.
www.lonestarleft.com
July 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Let's goooooooo y'all!!!
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July 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Trump’s Tax Scam now heads back to the House, where Republicans can only afford to lose 3 votes. The bill barely squeaked by with a single-vote margin the first time, and it’s only gotten more divisive since.
Anyone who tells you this is a done deal doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
Anyone who tells you this is a done deal doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has passed the Senate. We can still defeat it in the House.
By Sarah Dohl, Indivisible Chief Campaigns Officer
indivisibleteam.medium.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump’s Tax Scam now heads back to the House, where Republicans can only afford to lose 3 votes. The bill barely squeaked by with a single-vote margin the first time, and it’s only gotten more divisive since.
Anyone who tells you this is a done deal doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
Anyone who tells you this is a done deal doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
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I really don’t understand how anyone in this administration, or anyone who supports them, sleep at night.
USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say
An analysis published Monday in the medical journal The Lancet projects that cuts to the agency will lead to more deaths from diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
www.nbcnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I really don’t understand how anyone in this administration, or anyone who supports them, sleep at night.
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Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
June 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.