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School vouchers are a scam to send taxpayer money to private religious schools. Vouchers are also a violation of church and state.
August 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
School vouchers are a scam to send taxpayer money to private religious schools. Vouchers are also a violation of church and state.
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Seems Mike Johnson has been using campaign funds to pay his rent in DC, which is a major legal no no.
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson hit with new accusation showing ‘clear-cut violation’ of federal law
House Speaker Mike Johnson has been accused of using campaign money to pay his rent in what the government watchdog group Campaign Legal Center described as a “clear-cut violation of federal campaign ...
www.rawstory.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Seems Mike Johnson has been using campaign funds to pay his rent in DC, which is a major legal no no.
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...
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Raskin: "What we have is the Trump Justice Department organizing itself not around the interests of the survivors -- the people who were victimized by Maxwell and Epstein -- but rather organizing itself around protecting the perpetrators."
August 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Raskin: "What we have is the Trump Justice Department organizing itself not around the interests of the survivors -- the people who were victimized by Maxwell and Epstein -- but rather organizing itself around protecting the perpetrators."
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Nearly $9.7M worth of U.S.‑funded contraceptives…IUDs, implants, pills…sit unused in Belgium, now bound for incineration in France. Despite offers from NGOs, the UN, and Belgium to redistribute them globally, the Trump administration refused.
July 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Nearly $9.7M worth of U.S.‑funded contraceptives…IUDs, implants, pills…sit unused in Belgium, now bound for incineration in France. Despite offers from NGOs, the UN, and Belgium to redistribute them globally, the Trump administration refused.
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Last year, a majority of voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave.
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
'A Slap in the Face': Missouri's GOP Governor Repeals Voter-Approved Paid Sick Leave | Common Dreams
"The governor's action today demonstrates the absolute disdain Republicans have for working Missourians."
www.commondreams.org
July 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last year, a majority of voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave.
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it.
Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? https://www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-paid-sick-leave
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Wow.
Trump says that Texas families who are concerned about the lack of warning before the deadly floods are “evil”: “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.”
(clip: @atrupar.com)
Trump says that Texas families who are concerned about the lack of warning before the deadly floods are “evil”: “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.”
(clip: @atrupar.com)
July 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Wow.
Trump says that Texas families who are concerned about the lack of warning before the deadly floods are “evil”: “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.”
(clip: @atrupar.com)
Trump says that Texas families who are concerned about the lack of warning before the deadly floods are “evil”: “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.”
(clip: @atrupar.com)
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'In a stunning moment, Republican Senator James Lankford admits that President Biden’s border bill would have been far more successful than anything Trump has done on the border.' via @democraticwins.bsky.social
substack.com/@demwinsmedi...
substack.com/@demwinsmedi...
Democratic Wins Media on Substack
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Republican Senator James Lankford admits that President Biden’s border bill would have been far more successful than anything Trump has done on the border. Even Republi...
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July 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
'In a stunning moment, Republican Senator James Lankford admits that President Biden’s border bill would have been far more successful than anything Trump has done on the border.' via @democraticwins.bsky.social
substack.com/@demwinsmedi...
substack.com/@demwinsmedi...
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40% of US children are on Medicaid. It saves whole families, across class, race & region. It took $1 million 50 yrs ago to treat my little sister.
Without Medicaid, my family would have been homeless; I would never have had the chance to go to university & contribute my life's work to the country.
Without Medicaid, my family would have been homeless; I would never have had the chance to go to university & contribute my life's work to the country.
July 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
40% of US children are on Medicaid. It saves whole families, across class, race & region. It took $1 million 50 yrs ago to treat my little sister.
Without Medicaid, my family would have been homeless; I would never have had the chance to go to university & contribute my life's work to the country.
Without Medicaid, my family would have been homeless; I would never have had the chance to go to university & contribute my life's work to the country.
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No one is better at explaining things than @petebuttigieg.bsky.social. Wishing you all a wonderful and MEANINGFUL Juneteenth! 🖤
Juneteenth calls us to understand the realities of our past, celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and align the course of our country toward its founding creed of liberty and justice for all. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
No one is better at explaining things than @petebuttigieg.bsky.social. Wishing you all a wonderful and MEANINGFUL Juneteenth! 🖤
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Barack Obama warned on Tuesday night that the U.S. was “dangerously close” to allowing its government officials to act in a way “consistent with autocracies,” offering a veiled rebuke of the Trump administration that was delivered with trademark caution.
Obama Steps Back Into the Public Eye Amid Political and Global Unrest
He spoke about the risks of autocracy during an appearance on Tuesday night with the writer Heather Cox Richardson at a time of deep volatility for his party, the country and the world.
trib.al
June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Barack Obama warned on Tuesday night that the U.S. was “dangerously close” to allowing its government officials to act in a way “consistent with autocracies,” offering a veiled rebuke of the Trump administration that was delivered with trademark caution.
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“[Democracy] requires [government workers, judges and lawyers at DOJ] to take that oath seriously, and when that isn’t happening we start drifting into something that is not consistent with American democracy,” he said. “It is consistent with autocracies. It is consistent with Hungary under Orban.”
Obama urges law firms, universities and businesses not to remain silent and instead speak out against Trump demands, but audio and video recordings of his remarks were forbidden so they were not widely distributed. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/u...
Obama, Back in Public Eye, Offers a Careful Warning of a Democratic Slide
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“[Democracy] requires [government workers, judges and lawyers at DOJ] to take that oath seriously, and when that isn’t happening we start drifting into something that is not consistent with American democracy,” he said. “It is consistent with autocracies. It is consistent with Hungary under Orban.”
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damn -- Duckworth to Hegseth: "If you want to be the DHS secretary, maybe you can apply for that job when you're fired from this one due to your incompetence."
June 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
damn -- Duckworth to Hegseth: "If you want to be the DHS secretary, maybe you can apply for that job when you're fired from this one due to your incompetence."
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In-Flight Entertainment System not found on most Top Airlines.
June 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In-Flight Entertainment System not found on most Top Airlines.
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Duckworth to Hegseth: "You are blowing through money like my fellow cadets and I did in our first liberty after basic camp. Luckily I didn't end up with a questionable tattoo ... you're just an unqualified yes man who can't tell the president how to keep Americans safe."
June 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Duckworth to Hegseth: "You are blowing through money like my fellow cadets and I did in our first liberty after basic camp. Luckily I didn't end up with a questionable tattoo ... you're just an unqualified yes man who can't tell the president how to keep Americans safe."
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Breaking News: The national suicide prevention hotline will no longer work with the Trevor Project or provide specialized support to LGBTQ callers under a new Trump administration directive effective July 17. nyti.ms/444VrdN
June 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Breaking News: The national suicide prevention hotline will no longer work with the Trevor Project or provide specialized support to LGBTQ callers under a new Trump administration directive effective July 17. nyti.ms/444VrdN
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The KFF poll released Tuesday shows that 83% of Americans support Medicaid, slated for an overhaul and spending reductions by GOP lawmakers. (Jennifer Shutt / States Newsroom)
Two-thirds of those in nonpartisan poll view GOP’s tax and spending cut bill unfavorably • Washington State Standard
WASHINGTON — Republicans and backers of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again platform support the party’s “big, beautiful bill” as passed by the U.S. House, though Americans overall view…
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June 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The KFF poll released Tuesday shows that 83% of Americans support Medicaid, slated for an overhaul and spending reductions by GOP lawmakers. (Jennifer Shutt / States Newsroom)
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Schiff: "In the first administration, there were at least a few people in the cabinet of some independence who could say, 'No, Mr. President, that's a lawless idea, that's a stupid idea.' But there's no one in this current admin to tell POTUS 'that's a stupid idea'... there's nothing but sycophants"
June 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Schiff: "In the first administration, there were at least a few people in the cabinet of some independence who could say, 'No, Mr. President, that's a lawless idea, that's a stupid idea.' But there's no one in this current admin to tell POTUS 'that's a stupid idea'... there's nothing but sycophants"
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To those who have not studied history, or forgot, or don’t believe history repeats, take a look.
If you still don’t get the connection, then you will live the consequences of your actions, or inaction.
If you still don’t get the connection, then you will live the consequences of your actions, or inaction.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?
June 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
To those who have not studied history, or forgot, or don’t believe history repeats, take a look.
If you still don’t get the connection, then you will live the consequences of your actions, or inaction.
If you still don’t get the connection, then you will live the consequences of your actions, or inaction.
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Look. I have written a book about how Nazis took over and guess what—this is how they take over: Claim there is an invasion of immigrants. Use it to create an authoritarian state. Shut down any objection or protest with excessive force. I have receipts. I will talk to press. It’s right here, now.
The Intermediaries
The fascinating history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich., The Intermediaries, A Weimar Story, Brandy Schillace, 9781324036319
wwnorton.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Look. I have written a book about how Nazis took over and guess what—this is how they take over: Claim there is an invasion of immigrants. Use it to create an authoritarian state. Shut down any objection or protest with excessive force. I have receipts. I will talk to press. It’s right here, now.
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Just four hours ago, even after we’ve learned the shooter was as an anti-abortionist Trump supporter, a sitting U.S. Senator is spreading fake conspiracy theories blaming the murder of a Democratic lawmaker on Democrats.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
June 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just four hours ago, even after we’ve learned the shooter was as an anti-abortionist Trump supporter, a sitting U.S. Senator is spreading fake conspiracy theories blaming the murder of a Democratic lawmaker on Democrats.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
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This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck.
June 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck.
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Who else nearly fell out of the seat when you heard Cosplay Kristi accuse Sen. Padilla of “political theater”?
June 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Who else nearly fell out of the seat when you heard Cosplay Kristi accuse Sen. Padilla of “political theater”?
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Pope Leo XIV will address a packed baseball stadium in Chicago on Saturday, greeting a U.S. audience directly for the first time and offering a glimpse of the potential impact of the first American papacy.
At Chicago baseball stadium, Pope Leo makes his first pitch to America
Chicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S. pope, who will begin to chart his historic path.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Pope Leo XIV will address a packed baseball stadium in Chicago on Saturday, greeting a U.S. audience directly for the first time and offering a glimpse of the potential impact of the first American papacy.
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OPINION: To partially pay for the tax cuts for the rich, Trump and House Republicans want to cut government programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid and student loan programs.
religionnews.com/2025/06/10/t...
religionnews.com/2025/06/10/t...
Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a huge, ugly disaster
(RNS) — The Trump administration, like barbarians and terrorists, is capable of destroying but not building.
religionnews.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
OPINION: To partially pay for the tax cuts for the rich, Trump and House Republicans want to cut government programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid and student loan programs.
religionnews.com/2025/06/10/t...
religionnews.com/2025/06/10/t...
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He did not work for Walz, he was reappointed to a bipartisan commission. He had a hit list of 70, including Demoractic lawmakers, abortion providers, and pro-abortion activists. Spin all you want then delete your account.
June 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
He did not work for Walz, he was reappointed to a bipartisan commission. He had a hit list of 70, including Demoractic lawmakers, abortion providers, and pro-abortion activists. Spin all you want then delete your account.