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I don’t post much, mostly lurked around the old place. Seems much more kind and fun here.
How much longer will they prop this man up? I know he’s surrounded by venal sycophants but this is beyond madness.
December 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
How much longer will they prop this man up? I know he’s surrounded by venal sycophants but this is beyond madness.
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The authoritarian takover of the state bureaucracy might not *sound* like a big deal. But SCOTUS giving Trump the ability to fire the federal government is a God-King power, and represents a failure of the American Revolution.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The Supreme Court Is About to Give Trump His Crony State
During oral arguments, the conservative justices made clear that they intend to allow Trump to fire FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter—and reorder the separation of powers.
www.thenation.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The authoritarian takover of the state bureaucracy might not *sound* like a big deal. But SCOTUS giving Trump the ability to fire the federal government is a God-King power, and represents a failure of the American Revolution.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
After watching this I’m sure he wanted to say something directly after “obnoxious,” something specifically derogatory towards women. Did you notice the little pause before he spoke? He held back this time but one of these days he’ll blurt out b*tch or c*unt and then what will the pool do - nothing?
I have reached out to ABC News and parent company Walt Disney Co. for comment about Trump’s verbal abuse of reporter Rachel Scott, a Black woman journalist. No response yet.
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
After watching this I’m sure he wanted to say something directly after “obnoxious,” something specifically derogatory towards women. Did you notice the little pause before he spoke? He held back this time but one of these days he’ll blurt out b*tch or c*unt and then what will the pool do - nothing?
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Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara notes the MPD will not work with federal agents & says "In moments like this, I know how real the fear is in our community. People are going to want to speak out, protest, & exercise their 1st Amendment rights. We will absolutely defend people's right to do just that"
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
What are you thankful for this year? For me—it’s all of you and the opportunity to serve our communities. Here’s what some of our friends and neighbors had to say this week as well. ❤️
youtu.be/nSwqehmWv04
What are you thankful for this year? For me—it’s all of you and the opportunity to serve our communities. Here’s what some of our friends and neighbors had to say this week as well. ❤️
youtu.be/nSwqehmWv04
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
What are you thankful for this year? For me—it’s all of you and the opportunity to serve our communities. Here’s what some of our friends and neighbors had to say this week as well. ❤️
youtu.be/nSwqehmWv04
What are you thankful for this year? For me—it’s all of you and the opportunity to serve our communities. Here’s what some of our friends and neighbors had to say this week as well. ❤️
youtu.be/nSwqehmWv04
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Anti-ICE commercial from Women's March
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anti-ICE commercial from Women's March
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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The truth is simple—justice for survivors is not a partisan issue.
For decades, the justice system has failed those abused by Epstein and his associates.
Congress has a responsibility to pursue truth, justice, and accountability—wherever that leads.
And, we must ensure this never happens again.
For decades, the justice system has failed those abused by Epstein and his associates.
Congress has a responsibility to pursue truth, justice, and accountability—wherever that leads.
And, we must ensure this never happens again.
Rep. Stansbury: Justice for survivors is not a partisan issue
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The truth is simple—justice for survivors is not a partisan issue.
For decades, the justice system has failed those abused by Epstein and his associates.
Congress has a responsibility to pursue truth, justice, and accountability—wherever that leads.
And, we must ensure this never happens again.
For decades, the justice system has failed those abused by Epstein and his associates.
Congress has a responsibility to pursue truth, justice, and accountability—wherever that leads.
And, we must ensure this never happens again.
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
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Live your life in a way that your name and misdeeds aren’t on Time Square shame billboards.
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Live your life in a way that your name and misdeeds aren’t on Time Square shame billboards.
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I wish we lived in a land where if journalists heard the president call one of their colleges "piggy" or suggest another of their colleagues, who was butchered for what he wrote, in some way had it coming, they would close their laptops, leave as soon as possible, and ask to be reassigned.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I wish we lived in a land where if journalists heard the president call one of their colleges "piggy" or suggest another of their colleagues, who was butchered for what he wrote, in some way had it coming, they would close their laptops, leave as soon as possible, and ask to be reassigned.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Moments ago, the Epstein Petition passed the Senate. It now goes to the President’s desk.
This is just the beginning of justice for the survivors. 🙏
This is just the beginning of justice for the survivors. 🙏
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Moments ago, the Epstein Petition passed the Senate. It now goes to the President’s desk.
This is just the beginning of justice for the survivors. 🙏
This is just the beginning of justice for the survivors. 🙏
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At the 11th hour, an Easter egg was tucked into the government funding bill that virtually guarantees that eight senators will get millions in taxpayer dollars. I think that’s outrageous.
I think that's outrageous.
YouTube video by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
At the 11th hour, an Easter egg was tucked into the government funding bill that virtually guarantees that eight senators will get millions in taxpayer dollars. I think that’s outrageous.
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I'm old enough to remember when "armed agents of the federal government raiding churches on Christmas" was not, in fact, a cornerstone of the Republican Party's agenda.
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I'm old enough to remember when "armed agents of the federal government raiding churches on Christmas" was not, in fact, a cornerstone of the Republican Party's agenda.
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Let me be clear about what this case is & why its cover up is so disturbing. The President is engaged in a direct cover up of crimes.
What I take from his efforts is a desperate attempt to bend the law & the truth—even if that means turning on other members of his own party.
Release the files.
What I take from his efforts is a desperate attempt to bend the law & the truth—even if that means turning on other members of his own party.
Release the files.
November 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Let me be clear about what this case is & why its cover up is so disturbing. The President is engaged in a direct cover up of crimes.
What I take from his efforts is a desperate attempt to bend the law & the truth—even if that means turning on other members of his own party.
Release the files.
What I take from his efforts is a desperate attempt to bend the law & the truth—even if that means turning on other members of his own party.
Release the files.
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Trump: “Tariffs protect you!”
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
November 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trump: “Tariffs protect you!”
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
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People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=cPTuY2zOryMd4pQ5
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KRUGMAN: “Republicans don’t care about deficits & debt, they care about trying to prevent Democrats from spending money on helping people.” 🎯
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
KRUGMAN: “Republicans don’t care about deficits & debt, they care about trying to prevent Democrats from spending money on helping people.” 🎯
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Prices aren't coming down. Trump lied. They started going up as soon as he took the wheel.
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Prices aren't coming down. Trump lied. They started going up as soon as he took the wheel.
I have waited all my life for a leader who has the courage to set goals based on simple human decency, and an electorate that understands that these rights are what we all deserve.
This is what a real president sounds like.
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I have waited all my life for a leader who has the courage to set goals based on simple human decency, and an electorate that understands that these rights are what we all deserve.