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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
Tim, not sure if you’ve seen it, but there’s an interview with Mike Johnson saying: meh, can’t guarantee a vote on the ACA subsidies.
Who could’ve seen that coming?
Who could’ve seen that coming?
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Tim, not sure if you’ve seen it, but there’s an interview with Mike Johnson saying: meh, can’t guarantee a vote on the ACA subsidies.
Who could’ve seen that coming?
Who could’ve seen that coming?
We aren’t united. You’re a millionaire.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We aren’t united. You’re a millionaire.
Why is it that millionaires don’t feel shame lecturing their constituents about how this isn’t the time to fight?
I don’t know what it’s like to not worry about the cost of healthcare; to not fear that a potential shift in an administration might be the end of my basic rights to exist.
I don’t know what it’s like to not worry about the cost of healthcare; to not fear that a potential shift in an administration might be the end of my basic rights to exist.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Why is it that millionaires don’t feel shame lecturing their constituents about how this isn’t the time to fight?
I don’t know what it’s like to not worry about the cost of healthcare; to not fear that a potential shift in an administration might be the end of my basic rights to exist.
I don’t know what it’s like to not worry about the cost of healthcare; to not fear that a potential shift in an administration might be the end of my basic rights to exist.
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who up burning they american eagle jeans at socially distanced bonfires
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
who up burning they american eagle jeans at socially distanced bonfires
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Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sweet potato pie, every time.
sweet potato pie or pumpkin pie
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Sweet potato pie, every time.
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Before anyone gets mad at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, listen to Kate. Justice Jackson didn’t side with Trump: she issued a temporary stay to prevent a rushed ruling that could let presidents exploit shutdowns to bypass Congress. Her move protects SNAP recipients & constitutional checks & balances
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Before anyone gets mad at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, listen to Kate. Justice Jackson didn’t side with Trump: she issued a temporary stay to prevent a rushed ruling that could let presidents exploit shutdowns to bypass Congress. Her move protects SNAP recipients & constitutional checks & balances
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If you're arrested in Illinois for the means by which you acquire food for your family because of the government shutdown or loss of SNAP benefits, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you're arrested in Illinois for the means by which you acquire food for your family because of the government shutdown or loss of SNAP benefits, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
Closing up camp on a beautiful, brisk fall day in Maine 🍂
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Closing up camp on a beautiful, brisk fall day in Maine 🍂
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The absolute gall of this administration full of Christian dominionists suddenly, well, getting religion on the separation of church and state because clergy is embarrassing them.
(Also obviously they are wrong on both the law and morality)
(Also obviously they are wrong on both the law and morality)
“During the call, the anonymous representative told a group of faith leaders and activists that ‘There is no more prayer in front of building or inside the building because this is the state and it’s not [of a] religious background.’”
These cowards can’t even talk to clergy face-to-face.
These cowards can’t even talk to clergy face-to-face.
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The absolute gall of this administration full of Christian dominionists suddenly, well, getting religion on the separation of church and state because clergy is embarrassing them.
(Also obviously they are wrong on both the law and morality)
(Also obviously they are wrong on both the law and morality)
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Because, as I have said, it’s only good universal use case is disciplining labor.
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Because, as I have said, it’s only good universal use case is disciplining labor.
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I need you all to know that my mother sent me this. 🤣 That is all.
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I need you all to know that my mother sent me this. 🤣 That is all.
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Here's the video of Sam Altman being subpoenaed on stage:
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Here's the video of Sam Altman being subpoenaed on stage:
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No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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Instead of Bernie Moreno creepily following us to the cars we use to get to work in the Capitol and writing down their VIN numbers, I'd suggest he use his time in more productive ways …
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Instead of Bernie Moreno creepily following us to the cars we use to get to work in the Capitol and writing down their VIN numbers, I'd suggest he use his time in more productive ways …
I don’t usually identify with being referred to as a ‘woman’ but this thread has me saying:
Don’t mind if I doodley do!
Don’t mind if I doodley do!
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I don’t usually identify with being referred to as a ‘woman’ but this thread has me saying:
Don’t mind if I doodley do!
Don’t mind if I doodley do!
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Librarians told 404 Media they're being inundated with new pitches for AI library tech and catalogs are being flooded with AI slop books.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
AI Is Supercharging the War on Libraries, Education, and Human Knowledge
"Fascism and AI, whether or not they have the same goals, they sure are working to accelerate one another."
www.404media.co
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Librarians told 404 Media they're being inundated with new pitches for AI library tech and catalogs are being flooded with AI slop books.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
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Calling all *academic* librarians!
Do you create or manage online guides (LibGuides)?
Take our 15-minute anonymous survey to share your practices and help improve digital accessibility.
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#Librarysky #DigitalAccessibility #LibGuides
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Take our 15-minute anonymous survey to share your practices and help improve digital accessibility.
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We are seeking your insights on the educational content provided through your library’s website via research guides and subject- or course-specific resources, topical content, or event-related materia...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Calling all *academic* librarians!
Do you create or manage online guides (LibGuides)?
Take our 15-minute anonymous survey to share your practices and help improve digital accessibility.
👉 Take the survey: bit.ly/43wWsM9
#Librarysky #DigitalAccessibility #LibGuides
Do you create or manage online guides (LibGuides)?
Take our 15-minute anonymous survey to share your practices and help improve digital accessibility.
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#Librarysky #DigitalAccessibility #LibGuides
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The Free Press is neither free nor the press. Discuss.
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The Free Press is neither free nor the press. Discuss.