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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
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Context matters. @aftynbehn4tn was protesting a child sex abuser who had admitted it. Now Republicans are attempting to shame her for it.
We were there. Covering the activism of the Byrd survivors, Aftyn, and others is how the Holler was born.
More: www.instagram.com/p/DRhhr-Qjuw...
We were there. Covering the activism of the Byrd survivors, Aftyn, and others is how the Holler was born.
More: www.instagram.com/p/DRhhr-Qjuw...
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Context matters. @aftynbehn4tn was protesting a child sex abuser who had admitted it. Now Republicans are attempting to shame her for it.
We were there. Covering the activism of the Byrd survivors, Aftyn, and others is how the Holler was born.
More: www.instagram.com/p/DRhhr-Qjuw...
We were there. Covering the activism of the Byrd survivors, Aftyn, and others is how the Holler was born.
More: www.instagram.com/p/DRhhr-Qjuw...
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In two years, Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In two years, Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
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The EPA approved another new pesticide that is a PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which cause serious health and environmental harm. Farmers can now spray these chemicals on vegetables, allowing them to enter our bodies through the food we eat.
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The EPA approved another new pesticide that is a PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which cause serious health and environmental harm. Farmers can now spray these chemicals on vegetables, allowing them to enter our bodies through the food we eat.
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While children are starving, the Trump Admin is literally setting food on fire — destroying 500
tons of US taxpayer-funded food that could feed 1.5 million starving children for a week.
Destroying the food alone will cost $130K. This is heartless cruelty, not efficiency.
tons of US taxpayer-funded food that could feed 1.5 million starving children for a week.
Destroying the food alone will cost $130K. This is heartless cruelty, not efficiency.
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
www.theatlantic.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
While children are starving, the Trump Admin is literally setting food on fire — destroying 500
tons of US taxpayer-funded food that could feed 1.5 million starving children for a week.
Destroying the food alone will cost $130K. This is heartless cruelty, not efficiency.
tons of US taxpayer-funded food that could feed 1.5 million starving children for a week.
Destroying the food alone will cost $130K. This is heartless cruelty, not efficiency.
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The Trump admin just exempted over 100 chemical plants, sterilizers & coal facilities from Clean Air Act rules, rolling back protections that would’ve cut cancer risk by up to 96% for nearby communities.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. The United States relies on a strong chemical manufacturing sector to support
www.whitehouse.gov
July 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Trump admin just exempted over 100 chemical plants, sterilizers & coal facilities from Clean Air Act rules, rolling back protections that would’ve cut cancer risk by up to 96% for nearby communities.
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Republicans are slashing clean energy, gutting essential services, attacking our right to vote, and handing tax breaks to billionaires.
Enough is enough. We’re fighting back.
Join us at a #GoodTroubleLivesOn event near you.
Enough is enough. We’re fighting back.
Join us at a #GoodTroubleLivesOn event near you.
Good Trouble Lives On
On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice,…
lcv.org
July 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Republicans are slashing clean energy, gutting essential services, attacking our right to vote, and handing tax breaks to billionaires.
Enough is enough. We’re fighting back.
Join us at a #GoodTroubleLivesOn event near you.
Enough is enough. We’re fighting back.
Join us at a #GoodTroubleLivesOn event near you.
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Let’s clear something up: SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the LARGEST federal program to fight hunger in the country!
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
May 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Let’s clear something up: SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the LARGEST federal program to fight hunger in the country!
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
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The war in Gaza has killed or injured 170,000.
Children are starving to death.
Trump is encouraging the ethnic cleansing of 2.2 million people.
Why is there no discussion in the US government about why we are spending billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza?
Children are starving to death.
Trump is encouraging the ethnic cleansing of 2.2 million people.
Why is there no discussion in the US government about why we are spending billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza?
May 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The war in Gaza has killed or injured 170,000.
Children are starving to death.
Trump is encouraging the ethnic cleansing of 2.2 million people.
Why is there no discussion in the US government about why we are spending billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza?
Children are starving to death.
Trump is encouraging the ethnic cleansing of 2.2 million people.
Why is there no discussion in the US government about why we are spending billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza?
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Trump and Musk are about to give refugee status to 60 white South Africans — who do not need it — while Trump locks up and deports refugees here who face genuine dangers in other countries.
This is the sick global apartheid policy being adopted by this lawless administration.
This is the sick global apartheid policy being adopted by this lawless administration.
Trump shut out refugees but is making White South Africans an exception
About 60 Afrikaners are set to be routed through Virginia next week, documents show, in a notable exception to President Donald Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Trump and Musk are about to give refugee status to 60 white South Africans — who do not need it — while Trump locks up and deports refugees here who face genuine dangers in other countries.
This is the sick global apartheid policy being adopted by this lawless administration.
This is the sick global apartheid policy being adopted by this lawless administration.
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The popular Energy Star program has helped American families and businesses save more than $500 billion in energy costs and prevented 4 billion metric tons of climate pollution since 1992.
Trump's EPA is now planning to end the program.
Trump's EPA is now planning to end the program.
Trump administration plans to end Energy Star program for home appliances
Since 1992, the popular Energy Star program has helped American families and businesses save more than $500 billion in energy costs.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The popular Energy Star program has helped American families and businesses save more than $500 billion in energy costs and prevented 4 billion metric tons of climate pollution since 1992.
Trump's EPA is now planning to end the program.
Trump's EPA is now planning to end the program.
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Surprise, surprise: another Trump move that directly benefits Elon Musk — the guy who spent $260M to elect Donald Trump and has been given the keys to the federal government.
They are rigging the government for THEMSELVES. Gross corruption.
They are rigging the government for THEMSELVES. Gross corruption.
U.S. pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink, cables show
Some countries have turned to the satellite internet firm in preparation for trade talks, State Department staffers wrote. The U.S. has a strategic interest in countering Chinese internet providers, b...
www.washingtonpost.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Surprise, surprise: another Trump move that directly benefits Elon Musk — the guy who spent $260M to elect Donald Trump and has been given the keys to the federal government.
They are rigging the government for THEMSELVES. Gross corruption.
They are rigging the government for THEMSELVES. Gross corruption.
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THE most important political issue facing us now is our corrupt campaign finance system & Citizens United.
As long as Musk, AIPAC & crypto money can buy politicians, we’re not living in a democracy.
We must end billionaire control of our politics and publicly fund elections.
As long as Musk, AIPAC & crypto money can buy politicians, we’re not living in a democracy.
We must end billionaire control of our politics and publicly fund elections.
May 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
THE most important political issue facing us now is our corrupt campaign finance system & Citizens United.
As long as Musk, AIPAC & crypto money can buy politicians, we’re not living in a democracy.
We must end billionaire control of our politics and publicly fund elections.
As long as Musk, AIPAC & crypto money can buy politicians, we’re not living in a democracy.
We must end billionaire control of our politics and publicly fund elections.
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🚨 We are not in a theoretical crisis—our American democracy is on its last breath.
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
April 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
🚨 We are not in a theoretical crisis—our American democracy is on its last breath.
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
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President Trump's attempt to fire two independent FTC commissioners is an attack on the agency's essential work fighting consumer fraud, online scams and business monopoly.
More than 200 Congressional Democrats are saying 'hell no.' The President has no right to destroy the FTC.
More than 200 Congressional Democrats are saying 'hell no.' The President has no right to destroy the FTC.
April 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
President Trump's attempt to fire two independent FTC commissioners is an attack on the agency's essential work fighting consumer fraud, online scams and business monopoly.
More than 200 Congressional Democrats are saying 'hell no.' The President has no right to destroy the FTC.
More than 200 Congressional Democrats are saying 'hell no.' The President has no right to destroy the FTC.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump think they can punish people for expressing views they disagree with. Well guess what: that's not how the First Amendment works.
I salute Harvard and all those who are resisting Trump's political blackmail and bullying. And shame on those who are not.
I salute Harvard and all those who are resisting Trump's political blackmail and bullying. And shame on those who are not.
I salute Harvard for standing up to Trump's political blackmail. Shame on those that don't.
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Elon Musk and Donald Trump think they can punish people for expressing views they disagree with. Well guess what: that's not how the First Amendment works.
I salute Harvard and all those who are resisting Trump's political blackmail and bullying. And shame on those who are not.
I salute Harvard and all those who are resisting Trump's political blackmail and bullying. And shame on those who are not.
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Last one for Tax Day – NOAA 🌊
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
April 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Last one for Tax Day – NOAA 🌊
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
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Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal
President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador. But that's likely illegal.
apnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
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This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
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We are the League of Conservation Voters and have been fighting for people and the planet since 1970. 🌎
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
Conservationists sue over Trump dump of offshore drilling bans
The groups say the president does not have the authority to revoke an earlier president's ocean protections under federal law.
www.courthousenews.com
April 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We are the League of Conservation Voters and have been fighting for people and the planet since 1970. 🌎
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
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Trump’s State Department found no evidence linking Rumeysa Ozturk to antisemitic activity or terrorism, but ICE snatched her off the street and dispatched her to a prison 1,000 miles away with no hearing. This is a hallmark of fascist regimes and utterly incompatible with Due Process.
No evidence linking Tufts student to antisemitism or terrorism, State Dept. office found
An internal memo, prepared before Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by ICE, raises doubts about the Trump administration’s claims that she supports Hamas.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trump’s State Department found no evidence linking Rumeysa Ozturk to antisemitic activity or terrorism, but ICE snatched her off the street and dispatched her to a prison 1,000 miles away with no hearing. This is a hallmark of fascist regimes and utterly incompatible with Due Process.
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The Trump administration is pro-lead poisoning
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Trump administration is pro-lead poisoning
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Trump and Musk's dismantling of NOAA is destruction for the sake of it.
Absolutely no American benefits from this.
When weather forecasts are no longer accurate and there are no longer warnings before extreme weather, you will know who to blame.
Absolutely no American benefits from this.
When weather forecasts are no longer accurate and there are no longer warnings before extreme weather, you will know who to blame.
Noaa fires hundreds of climate workers after court clears way for dismissals
Workers had spent weeks in limbo amid legal rollercoaster but letters confirm block on terminations no longer in effect
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Trump and Musk's dismantling of NOAA is destruction for the sake of it.
Absolutely no American benefits from this.
When weather forecasts are no longer accurate and there are no longer warnings before extreme weather, you will know who to blame.
Absolutely no American benefits from this.
When weather forecasts are no longer accurate and there are no longer warnings before extreme weather, you will know who to blame.
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An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
April 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
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Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
April 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador