Sam Bangs
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“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Texas Democratic legislator to stay in state capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave
State Rep. Nicole Collier of Fort Worth on Monday said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes on Wednesday morning.
www.nbcnews.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Stand strong Rep. Collier.
“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
August 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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If Democrats were smart, they'd embrace being the party of "small government"
"The GOP wants to constantly meddle in your business, they want to inspect your children's genitals, decide who you hire, won't even let a goddamn diner run their business as they see fit."
"The GOP wants to constantly meddle in your business, they want to inspect your children's genitals, decide who you hire, won't even let a goddamn diner run their business as they see fit."
one of the biggest sea changes amongst republicans in the last 5-10 years or so has been their aggressive refusal to let business owners run their businesses, and that really *is* a huge sea change
July 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If Democrats were smart, they'd embrace being the party of "small government"
"The GOP wants to constantly meddle in your business, they want to inspect your children's genitals, decide who you hire, won't even let a goddamn diner run their business as they see fit."
"The GOP wants to constantly meddle in your business, they want to inspect your children's genitals, decide who you hire, won't even let a goddamn diner run their business as they see fit."
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In 2024, four women held four-star ranks in the military — the highest levels of the armed forces. Only 10 women have held the highest rank in their military branches in history. Now, there are none.
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
April 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In 2024, four women held four-star ranks in the military — the highest levels of the armed forces. Only 10 women have held the highest rank in their military branches in history. Now, there are none.
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
Of the four women, two of them retired and two were ousted. bit.ly/4i1EWUO
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BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.
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"I don’t get paid if there’s a shutdown but shutting the government down and putting up a fight is preferable to giving in."
"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."
"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."
"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
'If You Don't Fight, You Can't Win': Federal Employees Want Chuck Schumer and the Democrats to Grow a Spine
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
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March 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"I don’t get paid if there’s a shutdown but shutting the government down and putting up a fight is preferable to giving in."
"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."
"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."
"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
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BREAKING: irony dead.
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
BREAKING: irony dead.
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There is no denying it now, looking at everything that is happening because of electing Trump, we are a *very* stupid country.
March 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
There is no denying it now, looking at everything that is happening because of electing Trump, we are a *very* stupid country.
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At the start of President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas stood up to yell in protest. House Speaker Mike Johnson then directed the sergeant-at-arms to remove Green from the chamber.
WATCH: Texas Democratic Rep. Green interrupts Trump
The first speech of Trump’s second term in office, while not officially a State of the Union address, is a chance for the president to lay out legislative priorities and tout early achievements.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
At the start of President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas stood up to yell in protest. House Speaker Mike Johnson then directed the sergeant-at-arms to remove Green from the chamber.
"The days of ruling by unelected bureaucrats is over." ... So Musk is out then?
March 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
"The days of ruling by unelected bureaucrats is over." ... So Musk is out then?
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Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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Pediatric brain tumors, like #DIPG, present some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, demanding complex solutions. To conquer these formidable foes, we must prioritize funding for pediatric cancer research. Visit oscarskids.org to join our fight 💛
January 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Pediatric brain tumors, like #DIPG, present some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, demanding complex solutions. To conquer these formidable foes, we must prioritize funding for pediatric cancer research. Visit oscarskids.org to join our fight 💛
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January 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Portland friends let’s goooooo we need to get training on finding cute winter boots #portland #cutewinterboots #ice
January 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Portland friends let’s goooooo we need to get training on finding cute winter boots #portland #cutewinterboots #ice
It's a shame we have to wait so long to see what happens when you realize you took the wrong side and everything you've ever believed in was a dangerously fabricated illusion so you figure out how to help dismantle it from the inside.
January 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It's a shame we have to wait so long to see what happens when you realize you took the wrong side and everything you've ever believed in was a dangerously fabricated illusion so you figure out how to help dismantle it from the inside.
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An easy way to resist is voting with your pockets. Pay attention to where you are buying from.
Big hearts to Costco
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
January 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
An easy way to resist is voting with your pockets. Pay attention to where you are buying from.
So health agencies' communications are paused until February 1st. While it's not uncommon for incoming administration to pause agency communications temporarily, this feels...pointedly long. What can/ should we try to learn about Bird Flu in the meantime? #birdflu
January 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
So health agencies' communications are paused until February 1st. While it's not uncommon for incoming administration to pause agency communications temporarily, this feels...pointedly long. What can/ should we try to learn about Bird Flu in the meantime? #birdflu
People are being stopped at grocery stores in Washington state. Stay alert. Stay informed. Take care of each other.
#nooneisillegalonstolenland #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationservices #pnw #washington #pdx
#nooneisillegalonstolenland #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationservices #pnw #washington #pdx
January 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
People are being stopped at grocery stores in Washington state. Stay alert. Stay informed. Take care of each other.
#nooneisillegalonstolenland #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationservices #pnw #washington #pdx
#nooneisillegalonstolenland #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationservices #pnw #washington #pdx
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Beautiful and extraordinarily helpful thread
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
January 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Beautiful and extraordinarily helpful thread