Melissa Brown
@melissacheryl.bsky.social
Social justice advocate.
Today Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “No Kings mean no paychecks.” So government employees only get paid if we have a king?
October 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Today Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “No Kings mean no paychecks.” So government employees only get paid if we have a king?
Wonder if Trump paid all of his legal bills, or if they were forgiven once his lawyers got their appointments.
August 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Wonder if Trump paid all of his legal bills, or if they were forgiven once his lawyers got their appointments.
I don’t believe it’s financial. It’s a secret deal in the settlement with Trump.
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen
Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen
Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season
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July 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I don’t believe it’s financial. It’s a secret deal in the settlement with Trump.
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen
Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen
Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
Now this is exciting. Four core principles: representative democracy, effective government, fair markets, and personal freedom.
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States
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July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Now this is exciting. Four core principles: representative democracy, effective government, fair markets, and personal freedom.
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
Now this is exciting. Four core principles: representative democracy, effective government, fair markets, and personal freedom.
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States
www.nytimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Now this is exciting. Four core principles: representative democracy, effective government, fair markets, and personal freedom.
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
New Democratic Group Says Answer to the Party’s Woes Lies With the States www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
Five things to remember about war:
June 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Lawrence O’Donnell Nails Exact Moment A Massive Donald Trump Fantasy Collapsed
It “finally sunk in” with him that the “central lie” of his campaign vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants was a complete fantasy, not feasible and potentially devastating for the U.S. economy
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It “finally sunk in” with him that the “central lie” of his campaign vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants was a complete fantasy, not feasible and potentially devastating for the U.S. economy
bit.ly/3HCycQX
Lawrence O’Donnell Nails Exact Moment A Massive Trump Fantasy Collapsed
It was a “huge surrender” by Trump, said the MSNBC anchor, who ripped the president as “the stupidest man in the room.”
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June 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“…a flaccid salute…””…irregularly marching troops.” A yawning Marco Rubio. What an embarrassment. Our tax dollars at work.
Opinion | Trump’s parade isn’t what he was hoping for. It was a disappointing, sad affair - The Guardian
Opinion | Trump’s parade isn’t what he was hoping for. It was a disappointing, sad affair - The Guardian
June 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“…a flaccid salute…””…irregularly marching troops.” A yawning Marco Rubio. What an embarrassment. Our tax dollars at work.
Opinion | Trump’s parade isn’t what he was hoping for. It was a disappointing, sad affair - The Guardian
Opinion | Trump’s parade isn’t what he was hoping for. It was a disappointing, sad affair - The Guardian
Excellent commentary about the most recent abuse of power by the Trump administration. Where are the republican senators and members of congress? Apparently this is OK with them.
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it's like what the image says. they think they're kings — they think they rule us — and they want us to obey youtu.be/ULdUsHB-7VE
Kristi Noem's threat to do a Jan. 6 to California and the arrest of Senator Alex Padilla
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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June 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Excellent commentary about the most recent abuse of power by the Trump administration. Where are the republican senators and members of congress? Apparently this is OK with them.
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So the Marines and National Guard can remain over the No Kings weekend protests. What could possibly go wrong?
Appeals court says Trump can keep California National Guard deployed for now - The Washington Post
Appeals court says Trump can keep California National Guard deployed for now - The Washington Post
June 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So the Marines and National Guard can remain over the No Kings weekend protests. What could possibly go wrong?
Appeals court says Trump can keep California National Guard deployed for now - The Washington Post
Appeals court says Trump can keep California National Guard deployed for now - The Washington Post
Senate Republicans should
follow his lead.
A Cutting French Senator Becomes Trump’s European Nemesis www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...
follow his lead.
A Cutting French Senator Becomes Trump’s European Nemesis www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...
A Cutting French Senator Becomes Trump’s European Nemesis
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June 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Senate Republicans should
follow his lead.
A Cutting French Senator Becomes Trump’s European Nemesis www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...
follow his lead.
A Cutting French Senator Becomes Trump’s European Nemesis www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...
Trump deploys Marines to L.A. and plans a grotesque military parade as California fights back. Newsom sues. The GOP budget stalls—again. Trump’s trade lies exposed. We break it all down on the MeidasTouch Podcast. Watch live at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR Breaking News - 6/9/25
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June 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
And now the military is dispatched on our own soil against us.
Marines Are Deploying to L.A. Area in Wake of ICE Protests - The Wall Street Journal
Marines Are Deploying to L.A. Area in Wake of ICE Protests - The Wall Street Journal
June 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
And now the military is dispatched on our own soil against us.
Marines Are Deploying to L.A. Area in Wake of ICE Protests - The Wall Street Journal
Marines Are Deploying to L.A. Area in Wake of ICE Protests - The Wall Street Journal
And just in time for the June 14th protests. Dress rehearsal?
2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids - Los Angeles Times
2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids - Los Angeles Times
June 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
And just in time for the June 14th protests. Dress rehearsal?
2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids - Los Angeles Times
2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids - Los Angeles Times
The Trump-Musk Relationship Ruptures in Real Time - The Wall Street Journal
June 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Trump-Musk Relationship Ruptures in Real Time - The Wall Street Journal
Trump just seriously whined about his “mental anguish” in his pressure campaign on CBS News. Katie Phang reports on the latest in that lawsuit and why Paramount’s settlement might be federal bribery.
Trump THROWS Himself UNDER BUS in BS Lawsuit
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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May 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Trump just seriously whined about his “mental anguish” in his pressure campaign on CBS News. Katie Phang reports on the latest in that lawsuit and why Paramount’s settlement might be federal bribery.
Trump THROWS Himself UNDER BUS in BS Lawsuit
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump just seriously whined about his “mental anguish” in his pressure campaign on CBS News. Katie Phang reports on the latest in that lawsuit and why Paramount’s settlement might be federal bribery.
The New York Times has found at least two more fake citations in the MAHA report.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
White House Health Report Included Fake Citations
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May 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The New York Times has found at least two more fake citations in the MAHA report.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
Opinion | A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king - The Guardian
May 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Opinion | A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king - The Guardian
And just like dealing with a Mafia Don, the vig keeps growing. Can’t imagine who would want these lawyers as their counsel.
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Of course Trump will demand more from law firms because the extortionist is never done extorting. Their “deals” may require their agreement on pro bono clients, but it will be settled the same way these deals were negotiated. Agree or else.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...
Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.
To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his…
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April 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
And just like dealing with a Mafia Don, the vig keeps growing. Can’t imagine who would want these lawyers as their counsel.
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Kristi Noem has access to make Trump propaganda, republican members of congress have photo ops, yet Senator Van Hollen is denied access to his constituent. Meanwhile, the Trump administration refuses to follow Supreme Court orders and continue lying to the world.
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Van Hollen speaks to press after meeting with El Salvador VP about return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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April 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Kristi Noem has access to make Trump propaganda, republican members of congress have photo ops, yet Senator Van Hollen is denied access to his constituent. Meanwhile, the Trump administration refuses to follow Supreme Court orders and continue lying to the world.
youtube.com/live/pYZPzHy...
youtube.com/live/pYZPzHy...