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… that Congress can cut $1.5 trillion from a $5 trillion budget without cutting people’s Medicaid or Social Security … is what Pope Francis called “magical thinking.”
We must now say, “I am Pope Francis”
To honor a prophet, continue his unfinished work
open.substack.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Did the American people stutter? Glory to Ukraine!
Support Ukraine (UPDATED 4/23) ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates April 23, 2025: The Trump administration threatened to walk away from ceasefire negotiations after President Zelenskyy rejected their peace …
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April 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“We’re on the cusp of a national wave of outrage that transcends the old political labels.”
The view from the right
Conservative condemnation of the Trump regime is almost as vehement as is progressive condemnation. Will they give cover to business leaders who have so far remained silent?
open.substack.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Happy Monday. Hope you all had a great weekend, under the circumstances. You know what to do.
Block Budget Increase for ICE and Mass Deportation ⭑ 5 Calls
Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan wants to add billions more to the budget for ICE deportations, and Republican lawmakers are prepared to give it to …
5calls.org
April 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I’d really love to read #project2029, but I don’t think we’ve got enough time.
April 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Who wants to start a pool on when they finally pick up the phone?
Protest the Unlawful Deportation of Venezuelan Immigrants to El Salvador (UPDATED 4/14) ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates April 14, 2025: During an Oval Office meeting with El Salvador authoritarian President Bukele, both men made clear that they will not return …
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April 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rep. Holly Jones doesn’t trust her electorate or the democratic process.

"I believe we try to do our best to protect folks, and I think that that's what House Joint Resolution 73 aims to do. And I think that the people have another crack at this, and their voice will be heard," Jones said
As protests break out, Missouri House advances plan to repeal abortion rights passed by voters
The amendment, if passed by the Senate and then voters, would repeal the abortion rights amendment currently in Missouri's constitution, which voters just approved in November. Abortions would be ille...
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April 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted
I’m going to say something that shouldn’t be controversial but will be. If you are a Christian, you can support border control and immigration being legal vs illegal. You CANNOT celebrate deportations and get off on the cruelty, and be a real Christ follower. Period
April 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Reposted
For the record, Garcia is not a terrorist and has no criminal record. The Trump Administration has already admitted it mistakenly deported him. The Supreme Court has unanimously ordered the Trump Administration to “facilitate” his return.
COLLINS: Can President Bukele weigh in on this? Do you plan to return Garcia?

BUKELE: How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? Of course I'm not going to do it. The question is preposterous

TRUMP: These are sick people
April 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As long as enough Americans continue to believe in the idea with enough conviction to stick it out here and fight, the country that you and I once lived in will still exist for the generation after us.
Be a Patriot
Fleeing America before you are threatened is a lot like obeying in advance.
www.theatlantic.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hello world
April 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM