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A really good (and uplifting! 😊) thread about what else went on in last week's Dems blowout in the US, beyond the big headliners 👇
Might you have missed some of the depth of Tuesday's results, beyond the big headline races?
I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A really good (and uplifting! 😊) thread about what else went on in last week's Dems blowout in the US, beyond the big headliners 👇
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Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Shutdown NOT Over: What Tonight’s Senate Vote Actually Means
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
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Astonishing how hard this administration is working to keep people hungry.
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
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It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
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Yikes. USDA sent threatening letter to states telling them that if they sent out EBT money —which many states did during the window when a lower court said SNAP funds had to be released—they have to take it back (?)
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Astonishing how hard this administration is working to keep people hungry.
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
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This is just not true. The Trump administration has been cancelling nearly-done solar and wind projects approved by local regulators, constricting the supply of electricity
Pressed by Stephanopoulos on the fact that electricity prices have in fact gone up, Bessent punts: "Electricity prices are a state problem ... look, there are things the federal government can control. Local electricity prices are not one of them."
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is just not true. The Trump administration has been cancelling nearly-done solar and wind projects approved by local regulators, constricting the supply of electricity
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We must note that all the condemnation of Tucker Carlson platforming Nick Fuentes has been about anti-Semitism and there has been an alarming and revealing silence around his anti-Black racism and white supremacy. When the head of the Heritage Foundation apologized, he only cited anti-Semitism.
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We must note that all the condemnation of Tucker Carlson platforming Nick Fuentes has been about anti-Semitism and there has been an alarming and revealing silence around his anti-Black racism and white supremacy. When the head of the Heritage Foundation apologized, he only cited anti-Semitism.
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I wish they’d ask the judge, “Please define ‘sandwich.’ Is a hotdog a sandwich?”
Just to get a legal opinion on whether a hotdog is a sandwich.
Just to get a legal opinion on whether a hotdog is a sandwich.
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I wish they’d ask the judge, “Please define ‘sandwich.’ Is a hotdog a sandwich?”
Just to get a legal opinion on whether a hotdog is a sandwich.
Just to get a legal opinion on whether a hotdog is a sandwich.
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I'm going to go on a limb and say that the corporate enshittification of working conditions ruined work.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm going to go on a limb and say that the corporate enshittification of working conditions ruined work.
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Did Men With No Rizz Ruin the Workplace?
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Did Men With No Rizz Ruin the Workplace?
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One of the most chilling things about this story is that some did not even know it was ICE.
They thought it was “an attack on the school” i.e. a school shooter.
Think on that for a minute.
They thought it was “an attack on the school” i.e. a school shooter.
Think on that for a minute.
“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
One of the most chilling things about this story is that some did not even know it was ICE.
They thought it was “an attack on the school” i.e. a school shooter.
Think on that for a minute.
They thought it was “an attack on the school” i.e. a school shooter.
Think on that for a minute.
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Ever felt the magic of Merlin? From spotting new birds to learning their songs, Merlin connects millions worldwide. What started as an idea in 2008 at Cornell Lab is now a global movement uniting people with birds, one sighting at a time. Full story: www.birds.cornell.edu/home/the-mag...
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ever felt the magic of Merlin? From spotting new birds to learning their songs, Merlin connects millions worldwide. What started as an idea in 2008 at Cornell Lab is now a global movement uniting people with birds, one sighting at a time. Full story: www.birds.cornell.edu/home/the-mag...
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If it can happen in Mississippi, it can happen in Missouri.
Democrats have flipped 2 seats in the Mississippi senate, and in so doing they've broken the GOP's supermajority in the chamber.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If it can happen in Mississippi, it can happen in Missouri.
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The Republican Party's Dictator wants his Cabinet to be just like the Communist Chinese Dictator's Cabinet. The GOP is now pro-communist dictator.
Trump: "I want my cabinet to behave like [Xi Jinping's staff]. I'm demanding that....I've never seen men so scared in their lives...JD doesn't behave like that. JD butts into conversations."
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Republican Party's Dictator wants his Cabinet to be just like the Communist Chinese Dictator's Cabinet. The GOP is now pro-communist dictator.
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The ADL has made it clear that it doesn't deserve bipartisan support and we should treat it how it wants to be treated - like an arm of the GOP.
The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The ADL has made it clear that it doesn't deserve bipartisan support and we should treat it how it wants to be treated - like an arm of the GOP.
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Read it yourself, but 💥 again:
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Read it yourself, but 💥 again:
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It should go without saying that these mass internment camps will be much, much more expensive to operate than just giving the homeless free or subsidized housing would be.
Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It should go without saying that these mass internment camps will be much, much more expensive to operate than just giving the homeless free or subsidized housing would be.
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2025, when a federal judge has to order federal agents to stay away from kids on Halloween.
Ellis: Agents should stay far away from children on Halloween.
"Know that it is day where people will be out and about."
"I am simply asking that they keep the day in mind and keep it in context."
Lawyers for the government: "Understood, your honor."
"Know that it is day where people will be out and about."
"I am simply asking that they keep the day in mind and keep it in context."
Lawyers for the government: "Understood, your honor."
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
2025, when a federal judge has to order federal agents to stay away from kids on Halloween.
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(6) This idea that democrats should abandon trans people and immigrants and climate change (in 2025!) is just unconscionably dumb.
Declaring “I’m focused on prescription drug prices” sounds like pandering because it IS pandering. Everyone can tell.
Try standing for something. See how it feels.
Declaring “I’m focused on prescription drug prices” sounds like pandering because it IS pandering. Everyone can tell.
Try standing for something. See how it feels.
October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
(6) This idea that democrats should abandon trans people and immigrants and climate change (in 2025!) is just unconscionably dumb.
Declaring “I’m focused on prescription drug prices” sounds like pandering because it IS pandering. Everyone can tell.
Try standing for something. See how it feels.
Declaring “I’m focused on prescription drug prices” sounds like pandering because it IS pandering. Everyone can tell.
Try standing for something. See how it feels.
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(4) Trump and the Republicans don't have an advantage over Democrats because they *better understand heartland Americans.*
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
(4) Trump and the Republicans don't have an advantage over Democrats because they *better understand heartland Americans.*
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
They have an advantage over Democrats because they created their own universe of propaganda outlets, and then went out and bought all the mainstream outlets.
Duh.
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Update from “Free Florida”…
Another ban being proposed…this one on “food libel,” like criticizing eggs and beef.
#NotTheOnion
Another ban being proposed…this one on “food libel,” like criticizing eggs and beef.
#NotTheOnion
A top Florida politician – a guy who was just endorsed by President Donald Trump – is now pushing a plan to help agriculture companies sue MAHA activists, environmental groups, news organizations, and others who criticize the ag industry...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Update from “Free Florida”…
Another ban being proposed…this one on “food libel,” like criticizing eggs and beef.
#NotTheOnion
Another ban being proposed…this one on “food libel,” like criticizing eggs and beef.
#NotTheOnion
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A few weeks ago, a 13 year old was abducted by ICE and he is still not home. The trauma caused to this child is unfathomable.
I wrote this piece in lieu of filing a child abuse report. Because where do I file it when the perpetrator is the federal government? open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
I wrote this piece in lieu of filing a child abuse report. Because where do I file it when the perpetrator is the federal government? open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
A 13 year old and ICE
Weeks ago I wrote about 13 and 17 year old sisters who went missing in the world after ICE abducted their mother from a Worcester, Massachusetts street, leaving them parentless and in state care.
open.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A few weeks ago, a 13 year old was abducted by ICE and he is still not home. The trauma caused to this child is unfathomable.
I wrote this piece in lieu of filing a child abuse report. Because where do I file it when the perpetrator is the federal government? open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
I wrote this piece in lieu of filing a child abuse report. Because where do I file it when the perpetrator is the federal government? open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
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Gallego: "It's murder. It's very simple. If this president feels they are doing something illegally, then he should be using the Coast Guard. If this is an act of war, then you use our military and then you come and talk to us first. But this is murder ... it's disgusting."
October 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Gallego: "It's murder. It's very simple. If this president feels they are doing something illegally, then he should be using the Coast Guard. If this is an act of war, then you use our military and then you come and talk to us first. But this is murder ... it's disgusting."
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Make this Halloween extra sweet with union-made treats!
Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.
Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Make this Halloween extra sweet with union-made treats!
Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.
Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.
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The flat-deck ships that the US currently has deployed to the Caribbean are ideally suited to running helicopter-based search and rescue/aid delivery.
We could do this. Just like we could have done this with Maria. But we won’t do it. And that’s a policy choice.
We could do this. Just like we could have done this with Maria. But we won’t do it. And that’s a policy choice.
Jamaica, in particular, will likely suffer catastrophic impacts from now rapidly-intensifying (but slow-moving) Hurricane #Melissa. A *Category 5* landfall now appears to be the most likely outcome, & 30-40+ inches of *additional* rain in mountains will lead to extreme flooding.
October 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The flat-deck ships that the US currently has deployed to the Caribbean are ideally suited to running helicopter-based search and rescue/aid delivery.
We could do this. Just like we could have done this with Maria. But we won’t do it. And that’s a policy choice.
We could do this. Just like we could have done this with Maria. But we won’t do it. And that’s a policy choice.
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All the money Trump’s wants for his legacy projects. 👇 👇
Trump’s priority is the ballroom.
Not opening the government.
Not healthcare.
Not lowering prices.
No money for kids with cancer.
But all the money Trump wants for his vanity projects for his legacy.
Not opening the government.
Not healthcare.
Not lowering prices.
No money for kids with cancer.
But all the money Trump wants for his vanity projects for his legacy.
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
All the money Trump’s wants for his legacy projects. 👇 👇