Patrick McDermott
@pdmcdermott.bsky.social
Father, Humanist, Helper
More than the calls to primary the Senators who voted to end this shutdown, and to replace Schumer as leader…can’t we finally come to terms with the fact that the Senate as an entire entity is a worthless, entitled, power-hungry, fundamentally undemocratic institution that never should have existed?
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
More than the calls to primary the Senators who voted to end this shutdown, and to replace Schumer as leader…can’t we finally come to terms with the fact that the Senate as an entire entity is a worthless, entitled, power-hungry, fundamentally undemocratic institution that never should have existed?
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“Authoritarians don’t stop because you’re reasonable. They stop when you make the cost of continuing too high.”
Yes, This Was a Betrayal
Democrats Are Bringing Facts to a Fight For Power
antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
“Authoritarians don’t stop because you’re reasonable. They stop when you make the cost of continuing too high.”
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Caving now will teach Trump and Republicans that they can win any fight simply by threatening to cause terrible harm to regular people. no possible way that could have future adverse consequences
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Caving now will teach Trump and Republicans that they can win any fight simply by threatening to cause terrible harm to regular people. no possible way that could have future adverse consequences
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
To my fellow MD, VA, NJ, CA peeps and anyone else who lives where there is an election happening today, go vote…your democracy depends on it. #electionday #govote
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
To my fellow MD, VA, NJ, CA peeps and anyone else who lives where there is an election happening today, go vote…your democracy depends on it. #electionday #govote
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Chicago Little Village Oct.28: Lawndale High School students protested against the constant ICE raids in their community.
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Chicago Little Village Oct.28: Lawndale High School students protested against the constant ICE raids in their community.
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“As a business, we refuse to operate under conditions where our teams do not feel safe. Earlier today, there were ICE recruitment ads playing on a digital screen at the Food Hall. The screen has now been unplugged and removed"
Durham Food Hall, vendors close early after ICE ad reportedly shown
Multiple vendors took their frustrations to social media, condemning the advertisement. Here’s what we know about the situation.
www.newsobserver.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“As a business, we refuse to operate under conditions where our teams do not feel safe. Earlier today, there were ICE recruitment ads playing on a digital screen at the Food Hall. The screen has now been unplugged and removed"
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October 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Travis is the best of us.
The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.
www.whatimreading.net
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Travis is the best of us.
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“He’s 70 years old!”
CHICAGO — 🇺🇸 citizen gets cracked ribs and internal bleeding as Trump’s lawless thugs terrorize a neighborhood.
CHICAGO — 🇺🇸 citizen gets cracked ribs and internal bleeding as Trump’s lawless thugs terrorize a neighborhood.
October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“He’s 70 years old!”
CHICAGO — 🇺🇸 citizen gets cracked ribs and internal bleeding as Trump’s lawless thugs terrorize a neighborhood.
CHICAGO — 🇺🇸 citizen gets cracked ribs and internal bleeding as Trump’s lawless thugs terrorize a neighborhood.
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More of this, please!
Two Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors."
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
cbsn.ws
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
More of this, please!
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Never forget there are so many brave people powered by love.
October 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Never forget there are so many brave people powered by love.
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The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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We’ve finally arrived! FBI agents being used to investigate dissent.
VIDEO: FBI Agents Visit Anti-ICE Protester
“Your name was brought up.”
www.kenklippenstein.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We’ve finally arrived! FBI agents being used to investigate dissent.
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Sometimes the most impactful resistance is network of collaboration that stand up for science and truth.
The Big Cities Health Coalition, which serves over 60 million or 1 in 5 people in the US, has issued a statement condemning the federal government's moves to limit vaccine access and spread disinformation. The cities are working together to ensure people get vaccinated.
October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Sometimes the most impactful resistance is network of collaboration that stand up for science and truth.
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ICE kidnapped a 7th-grader with a pending asylum claim and spirited him out of state without notifying his parents, seemingly with the cooperation of the local police in Everett, MA.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
October 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
ICE kidnapped a 7th-grader with a pending asylum claim and spirited him out of state without notifying his parents, seemingly with the cooperation of the local police in Everett, MA.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
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What could make a community of white, affluent boomers so livid? In a shocking twist, the reason is exactly what you think it is. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What could make a community of white, affluent boomers so livid? In a shocking twist, the reason is exactly what you think it is. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Signs popping up around D.C. note: ‘ICE kidnapping happened here.’ The signs range in style and mark numerous locations where people have been taken by federal agents.
October 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Signs popping up around D.C. note: ‘ICE kidnapping happened here.’ The signs range in style and mark numerous locations where people have been taken by federal agents.
More messaging like this please! youtube.com/shorts/e2tZw...
Republicans are throwing Americans off health care
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
More messaging like this please! youtube.com/shorts/e2tZw...
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Portland City Councilor Mitch Green and veteran encourages those currently serving they can refuse unlawful orders.
Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland is a dangerous escalation of authoritarianism. Now is the time to find our own ways of standing up and fighting back to preserve our democracy. Fellow vets: we need you to muster. And those serving: you can refuse an unlawful order as you may receive it.
October 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Portland City Councilor Mitch Green and veteran encourages those currently serving they can refuse unlawful orders.
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Republicans canceled votes the day the government shuts down. Healthcare costs for millions will soar, but Trump ＆ the GOP would rather grandstand than govern.
Democrats are working. Why aren’t they? #DonaldTrumpsShutdown
Democrats are working. Why aren’t they? #DonaldTrumpsShutdown
September 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Republicans canceled votes the day the government shuts down. Healthcare costs for millions will soar, but Trump ＆ the GOP would rather grandstand than govern.
Democrats are working. Why aren’t they? #DonaldTrumpsShutdown
Democrats are working. Why aren’t they? #DonaldTrumpsShutdown
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This does not mince words about how Rubio and Noem misused the powers of their office to chill free speech. Undiplomatic and now, ruled unconstitutional.
September 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This does not mince words about how Rubio and Noem misused the powers of their office to chill free speech. Undiplomatic and now, ruled unconstitutional.