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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
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Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
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Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power
News came this week that transgender athlete and student Lia Smith took her life at just 21 years of age.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan has announced her Midwest Princess Project for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and the fund has already raised $400K.
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
If people would just wake up and realize it’s not trans folks and undocumented folks they should be directing their anger at.
The government is shut down, people are literally about to go hungry as SNAP payments stop, and this dude is building a gold trimmed billionaire ballroom.
This isn’t going to end well.
This isn’t going to end well.
East Wing is gone.
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
If people would just wake up and realize it’s not trans folks and undocumented folks they should be directing their anger at.
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“’Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far... and grace will lead me home...”
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | New documentary shows Andrew Young's singular role in MLK's circle
The 93-year-old Young had a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle that was different than everybody else’s, but no less necessary.
www.msnbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“’Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far... and grace will lead me home...”
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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“Win every election” is not a viable strategy for preventing authoritarianism
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Win every election” is not a viable strategy for preventing authoritarianism
A public service announcement that the Governor has until midnight October 13th to sign or veto bills. The deadline was extended a day because the last day of session went beyond midnight.
Here’s a law professor/lobbyist also explaining it:
capitolweekly.net/the-micheli-...
Here’s a law professor/lobbyist also explaining it:
capitolweekly.net/the-micheli-...
The Micheli Minute, October 6, 2025 - Capitol Weekly
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
capitolweekly.net
October 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A public service announcement that the Governor has until midnight October 13th to sign or veto bills. The deadline was extended a day because the last day of session went beyond midnight.
Here’s a law professor/lobbyist also explaining it:
capitolweekly.net/the-micheli-...
Here’s a law professor/lobbyist also explaining it:
capitolweekly.net/the-micheli-...
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1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
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Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To
After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.
Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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A statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffery Epstein titled “Best Friends Forever" has returned to the National Mall, a week after the National Park Service removed it. An anonymous group of artists has taken credit.
Statue of Trump and Epstein Holding Hands Returns to National Mall
The statue, titled “Best Friends Forever,” was reinstalled after it was removed last week. An anonymous group of artists has taken credit for the work.
nyti.ms
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffery Epstein titled “Best Friends Forever" has returned to the National Mall, a week after the National Park Service removed it. An anonymous group of artists has taken credit.
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And remember you can WALK up / down the stopped elevator's stairs. 😜
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
And remember you can WALK up / down the stopped elevator's stairs. 😜
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Rest in power, Assata Shakur.
"A wall is just a wall
and nothing more at all.
It can be broken down.
I believe in living
I believe in birth
I believe in the sweat of love
and in the fire of truth.
And i believe that a lost ship
steered by tired, seasick sailors,
can still be guided home
to port."
"A wall is just a wall
and nothing more at all.
It can be broken down.
I believe in living
I believe in birth
I believe in the sweat of love
and in the fire of truth.
And i believe that a lost ship
steered by tired, seasick sailors,
can still be guided home
to port."
September 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Rest in power, Assata Shakur.
"A wall is just a wall
and nothing more at all.
It can be broken down.
I believe in living
I believe in birth
I believe in the sweat of love
and in the fire of truth.
And i believe that a lost ship
steered by tired, seasick sailors,
can still be guided home
to port."
"A wall is just a wall
and nothing more at all.
It can be broken down.
I believe in living
I believe in birth
I believe in the sweat of love
and in the fire of truth.
And i believe that a lost ship
steered by tired, seasick sailors,
can still be guided home
to port."
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An insightful read showing how some parents become radicalised into ‘gender critical’ transphobia when their child comes out as trans.
Here, one of the most unhinged leaders of the ‘Mom’s for Liberty’ movement is interviewed, along with their amazingly well-adjusted non-binary child…
Here, one of the most unhinged leaders of the ‘Mom’s for Liberty’ movement is interviewed, along with their amazingly well-adjusted non-binary child…
A mom of a nonbinary teen became an anti-trans activist, fracturing a California family
A Sacramento-area mom fights against “gender indoctrination” and creates a chasm with her nonbinary child who wants to pursue person-hood
www.sacbee.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
An insightful read showing how some parents become radicalised into ‘gender critical’ transphobia when their child comes out as trans.
Here, one of the most unhinged leaders of the ‘Mom’s for Liberty’ movement is interviewed, along with their amazingly well-adjusted non-binary child…
Here, one of the most unhinged leaders of the ‘Mom’s for Liberty’ movement is interviewed, along with their amazingly well-adjusted non-binary child…
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Report: Laura’s Divorce Threatens Razor-Thin Democratic Majority In Family https://theonion.com/report-laura-s-divorce-threatens-razor-thin-democratic-1819576924/
September 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Report: Laura’s Divorce Threatens Razor-Thin Democratic Majority In Family https://theonion.com/report-laura-s-divorce-threatens-razor-thin-democratic-1819576924/
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Every time I feel like I know a lot about the rise of fascism in Germany, I learn something new.
My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Every time I feel like I know a lot about the rise of fascism in Germany, I learn something new.
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Hope is not naive. She knows about the depth of pain, about being lost in the world. But it still decides in favour of life, in favour of a new beginning, in favour of tomorrow.
August 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Hope is not naive. She knows about the depth of pain, about being lost in the world. But it still decides in favour of life, in favour of a new beginning, in favour of tomorrow.
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do you think bill maher understands that he's just bill oreilly who likes smoking pot
August 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
do you think bill maher understands that he's just bill oreilly who likes smoking pot
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A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed
June 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed
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1. Today, 200,000 marched in Budapest Pride in defiance of a ban by Orbán's far-right government.
It was led by the city's mayor Gergely Karácsony, who got around the law by making it an "official city gathering."
He was warned of arrest.
They marched anyway.
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It was led by the city's mayor Gergely Karácsony, who got around the law by making it an "official city gathering."
He was warned of arrest.
They marched anyway.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
200,000 March In Budapest Pride, Refusing To Capitulate To Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
The march can teach the world the power of organized solidarity in the wake of a global, anti-LGBTQ+ reactionary movement.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
1. Today, 200,000 marched in Budapest Pride in defiance of a ban by Orbán's far-right government.
It was led by the city's mayor Gergely Karácsony, who got around the law by making it an "official city gathering."
He was warned of arrest.
They marched anyway.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
It was led by the city's mayor Gergely Karácsony, who got around the law by making it an "official city gathering."
He was warned of arrest.
They marched anyway.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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1. Last night, Zohran Mamdani prevailed in the Democratic Primary for New York Mayor.
He didn't run from trans people... He fought for them, pledging $65M to shore up care.
He even spoke at rallies against hospitals like NY Langone capitulating to Trump.
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He didn't run from trans people... He fought for them, pledging $65M to shore up care.
He even spoke at rallies against hospitals like NY Langone capitulating to Trump.
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Zohran Mamdani Beats Andrew Cuomo for NY Mayoral Bid—Without Abandoning Trans People
Trump wants to strip kids of life-saving care. Mamdani says he won’t let it happen.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
1. Last night, Zohran Mamdani prevailed in the Democratic Primary for New York Mayor.
He didn't run from trans people... He fought for them, pledging $65M to shore up care.
He even spoke at rallies against hospitals like NY Langone capitulating to Trump.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
He didn't run from trans people... He fought for them, pledging $65M to shore up care.
He even spoke at rallies against hospitals like NY Langone capitulating to Trump.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
I’m pretty dumbfounded right now.
Omg not Sarah McBride targeting “the groups” in an Ezra Klein interview.
Somebody teach this woman and the rest of these centrist dems that voters don’t their candidates to be 15 focus groups and polls in a trench coat.
Somebody teach this woman and the rest of these centrist dems that voters don’t their candidates to be 15 focus groups and polls in a trench coat.
June 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I’m pretty dumbfounded right now.
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Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trvr.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025