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West Point just abruptly cancelled its ceremony this month honoring Tom Hanks with the Sylvanus Thayer Award, the Academy's highest recognition for non-alumni.
Hanks is a longtime advocate for veterans and their families, but he's also supported Pres. Biden and other Democrats.
Trump is so petty.
Hanks is a longtime advocate for veterans and their families, but he's also supported Pres. Biden and other Democrats.
Trump is so petty.
September 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
West Point just abruptly cancelled its ceremony this month honoring Tom Hanks with the Sylvanus Thayer Award, the Academy's highest recognition for non-alumni.
Hanks is a longtime advocate for veterans and their families, but he's also supported Pres. Biden and other Democrats.
Trump is so petty.
Hanks is a longtime advocate for veterans and their families, but he's also supported Pres. Biden and other Democrats.
Trump is so petty.
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) reinforced GOP power grabs sweeping the country, calling a special legislative session Friday to redraw congressional districts and weaken the ability of voters to pass laws through ballot initiatives. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
www.democracydocket.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) reinforced GOP power grabs sweeping the country, calling a special legislative session Friday to redraw congressional districts and weaken the ability of voters to pass laws through ballot initiatives. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize trans people has completely lost touch with the common humanity."
August 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize trans people has completely lost touch with the common humanity."
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🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said in a weekend social media post he plans to issue an executive order to impose voter ID requirements. And he reiterated his desire to ban mail voting.
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
www.democracydocket.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said in a weekend social media post he plans to issue an executive order to impose voter ID requirements. And he reiterated his desire to ban mail voting.
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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On his first day back in the White House, Trump granted clemency to the rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. That pardon gave them their freedom and even seemed to satisfy their initial calls for revenge.
August 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On his first day back in the White House, Trump granted clemency to the rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. That pardon gave them their freedom and even seemed to satisfy their initial calls for revenge.
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When I say "free speech absolutists" are completely full of shit, this is what I mean. Compare and contrast the situations in this article. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...
A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.
www.nytimes.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
When I say "free speech absolutists" are completely full of shit, this is what I mean. Compare and contrast the situations in this article. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...
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Proposed cuts to health insurance programs in the budget bill being pushed through Congress by President Trump could put hundreds of thousands of health care jobs at risk — jeopardizing one of the few notably strong areas of the U.S. job market.
Health care has been a job market bright spot, but Trump's budget bill looms over the industry
Fewer people with health insurance would mean fewer doctor’s office visits, prescription refills and medical procedures — and fewer workers supporting those services.
nbcnews.to
June 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Proposed cuts to health insurance programs in the budget bill being pushed through Congress by President Trump could put hundreds of thousands of health care jobs at risk — jeopardizing one of the few notably strong areas of the U.S. job market.
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge halted provisions in President Donald Trump’s anti-voting executive order issued earlier this year, saying that the 19 states challenging the order have shown a “substantial risk” that it would disenfranchise eligible voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Anti-Voting Decree, Says it Would Likely Disenfranchise Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge halted provisions in President Donald Trump’s anti-voting executive order issued earlier this year, saying that the 19 states challenging the order have shown a “substantial risk” that it would disenfranchise eligible voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday and detained after trying to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
June 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday and detained after trying to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Reminder that seven Democratic senators voted to confirm Kristi Noem and six Dem senators declined to vote either way.
She was confirmed, 59-34.
The good faith experiment is clearly over, and we need the Democratic senators who didn't stand against her nomination to be loud as hell right now.
She was confirmed, 59-34.
The good faith experiment is clearly over, and we need the Democratic senators who didn't stand against her nomination to be loud as hell right now.
June 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reminder that seven Democratic senators voted to confirm Kristi Noem and six Dem senators declined to vote either way.
She was confirmed, 59-34.
The good faith experiment is clearly over, and we need the Democratic senators who didn't stand against her nomination to be loud as hell right now.
She was confirmed, 59-34.
The good faith experiment is clearly over, and we need the Democratic senators who didn't stand against her nomination to be loud as hell right now.
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How many times does shit like this have to happen before we say enough is enough?
June 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
How many times does shit like this have to happen before we say enough is enough?
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
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Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed in handcuffs from a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem questions. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Sen. Padilla Handcuffed, Forcibly Removed From DHS Press Conference
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed in handcuffs from a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem questions. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW: The Republican-led House votes 214-212, passing a proposal from President Trump to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS.
House Republicans vote to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS
Trump's White House wants Congress to codify some of the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency, which was helmed by billionaire Elon Musk.
nbcnews.to
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
NEW: The Republican-led House votes 214-212, passing a proposal from President Trump to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS.
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This comes after several senior staff departures and just one day after Trump announced plans to dismantle the agency by November. Millions of Americans and dozens of states rely on it in times of crisis. But Trump doesn’t seem to think it’s needed. It’s looking like RIP FEMA.
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This comes after several senior staff departures and just one day after Trump announced plans to dismantle the agency by November. Millions of Americans and dozens of states rely on it in times of crisis. But Trump doesn’t seem to think it’s needed. It’s looking like RIP FEMA.
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The head of FEMA’s disaster command center, responsible for coordinating the national response to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies, has submitted his resignation.
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The head of FEMA’s disaster command center, responsible for coordinating the national response to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies, has submitted his resignation.
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"And now, in the latest of a string of appalling actions, a sitting U.S. senator has been assaulted and detained in the state he honorably serves solely because he tried to do his job as a public servant. The good faith experiment is clearly over."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
The Good Faith Experiment is Over
When is it all enough?
charlotteclymer.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"And now, in the latest of a string of appalling actions, a sitting U.S. senator has been assaulted and detained in the state he honorably serves solely because he tried to do his job as a public servant. The good faith experiment is clearly over."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
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If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
June 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
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Regarding the assault on Alex Padilla, Susan Collins is concerned and Lisa Murkowski is shocked.
If I had a nickel for every time Sen. Collins and Sen. Murkowski expressed "shock" and "concern" over Trump's leadership, maybe it'd be enough money to lobby them to do something about it.
If I had a nickel for every time Sen. Collins and Sen. Murkowski expressed "shock" and "concern" over Trump's leadership, maybe it'd be enough money to lobby them to do something about it.
June 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Regarding the assault on Alex Padilla, Susan Collins is concerned and Lisa Murkowski is shocked.
If I had a nickel for every time Sen. Collins and Sen. Murkowski expressed "shock" and "concern" over Trump's leadership, maybe it'd be enough money to lobby them to do something about it.
If I had a nickel for every time Sen. Collins and Sen. Murkowski expressed "shock" and "concern" over Trump's leadership, maybe it'd be enough money to lobby them to do something about it.
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Republicans: you can either claim to be against fascistic overreach by the federal government, or you can cheer on the federal government attacking and threatening lawmakers you don't like for doing their jobs. You cannot do both.
June 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Republicans: you can either claim to be against fascistic overreach by the federal government, or you can cheer on the federal government attacking and threatening lawmakers you don't like for doing their jobs. You cannot do both.
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Well-framed.
"And now, in the latest of a string of appalling actions, a sitting U.S. senator has been assaulted and detained in the state he honorably serves solely because he tried to do his job as a public servant. The good faith experiment is clearly over."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-good-f...
The Good Faith Experiment is Over
When is it all enough?
charlotteclymer.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Well-framed.
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House Republicans passed a bill that would claw back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, and $8.3 billion for foreign assistance programs.
June 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
House Republicans passed a bill that would claw back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, and $8.3 billion for foreign assistance programs.
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No one in a position of power should have this little fear of their constituents. The fact she felt she could give this response with no concern of physical harm is a problem.
These sociopaths used to pretend to be human in public. The fact they don’t feel the need to anymore speaks volumes.
These sociopaths used to pretend to be human in public. The fact they don’t feel the need to anymore speaks volumes.
"There are many ways Sen. Ernst could have responded that may have passed for halfway reasonable, and yet, the junior senator from Iowa really dug down deep and offered, perhaps, the worst answer possible: Well, we are all going to die."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/well-we-ar...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/well-we-ar...
Well, We Are All Going to Die
An all-timer cruel remark.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
No one in a position of power should have this little fear of their constituents. The fact she felt she could give this response with no concern of physical harm is a problem.
These sociopaths used to pretend to be human in public. The fact they don’t feel the need to anymore speaks volumes.
These sociopaths used to pretend to be human in public. The fact they don’t feel the need to anymore speaks volumes.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM