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@un.org Vote on a resolution against the Trump Administration for warehousing people by the thousands without clean water, adequate food, medical care indefinitely without trial. #ICE_Violations_Must_Be_Prosecuted
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 AM
@un.org Vote on a resolution against the Trump Administration for warehousing people by the thousands without clean water, adequate food, medical care indefinitely without trial. #ICE_Violations_Must_Be_Prosecuted
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Across Senate District 9, VoteHub estimated that Taylor Rehmet captured about 79% of the Hispanic vote — a 26-point improvement on the 53% that went for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
See how Latinos helped Texas Democrats win Senate District 9
Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s stunning upset victory is explained in part by the massive swing by Latino voters toward his campaign compared to other Democrats in recent elections.
www.texastribune.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Across Senate District 9, VoteHub estimated that Taylor Rehmet captured about 79% of the Hispanic vote — a 26-point improvement on the 53% that went for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
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Thank you to the Potter County Democrats, Randall County Democratic Party, Armstrong County Democratic Party, and the Panhandle Democrats for joining this joint effort with us!
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Thank you to the Potter County Democrats, Randall County Democratic Party, Armstrong County Democratic Party, and the Panhandle Democrats for joining this joint effort with us!
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When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
November 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every cover up. All of it.
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Today’s No Kings protest could be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
People have power.
People have power.
October 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Today’s No Kings protest could be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
People have power.
People have power.
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Texas legislators are redrawing the state’s congressional map to advantage Republican candidates.
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
Texas is redrawing congressional map for GOP gains, House Republicans acknowledge
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
bit.ly
August 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Texas legislators are redrawing the state’s congressional map to advantage Republican candidates.
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
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ICE is set to receive $75 billion in funding from President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill for detention expansion and enforcement and removal operations, including hiring new agents. cnn.it/3IVfGnd
July 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
ICE is set to receive $75 billion in funding from President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill for detention expansion and enforcement and removal operations, including hiring new agents. cnn.it/3IVfGnd
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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Let’s clear something up: SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the LARGEST federal program to fight hunger in the country!
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
May 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Let’s clear something up: SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the LARGEST federal program to fight hunger in the country!
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
It blows my mind that the party that touts its “Christian values” is the same party that is SET on taking food from the hungry.
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People tend to dismiss VP Pence’s actions on J6: he was just doing his job, why should he get any credit for simply sticking to the letter of the law?
But if it was so easy to do, why was he one of the very few in his party to do it?
apnews.com/article/penc...
But if it was so easy to do, why was he one of the very few in his party to do it?
apnews.com/article/penc...
Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award
Former Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly defended the Constitution after receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
apnews.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
People tend to dismiss VP Pence’s actions on J6: he was just doing his job, why should he get any credit for simply sticking to the letter of the law?
But if it was so easy to do, why was he one of the very few in his party to do it?
apnews.com/article/penc...
But if it was so easy to do, why was he one of the very few in his party to do it?
apnews.com/article/penc...
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Because movie tickets weren’t expensive enough.
May 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Because movie tickets weren’t expensive enough.
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For nearly 15 years the US Dept of Interior's Climate Adaptation* Science Centers have supported hundreds of scientists studying how ecosystems respond to climate change & pollution, invasive species, sustainable wildlife & wild lands management, and more.
Now the admin wants to cancel them all.
Now the admin wants to cancel them all.
Trump swings budget ax at USGS biology research
Plan to eliminate $307 million ecosystem program could face obstacles in Congress
www.science.org
April 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For nearly 15 years the US Dept of Interior's Climate Adaptation* Science Centers have supported hundreds of scientists studying how ecosystems respond to climate change & pollution, invasive species, sustainable wildlife & wild lands management, and more.
Now the admin wants to cancel them all.
Now the admin wants to cancel them all.
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Was not expecting to open the main CBC page this morning and see this!
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Was not expecting to open the main CBC page this morning and see this!
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
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"Is it just sort of every day is another adventure?"
Trump insiders have no idea what his 'endgame' is: Politico reporter
After almost two weeks of economic chaos, White House insiders who surround Donald Trump reportedly have no idea what his tariff endgame will be.That is according to Politico White House Bureau Chief ...
www.rawstory.com
April 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Is it just sort of every day is another adventure?"
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As a reminder, we've confirmed the identities and roles of 66 DOGE staffers. Check out our tracker:
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
projects.propublica.org
April 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As a reminder, we've confirmed the identities and roles of 66 DOGE staffers. Check out our tracker:
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Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move.
“It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
“It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
Trump’s EPA Plans to Stop Collecting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data From Most Polluters
Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move. “It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
www.propublica.org
April 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move.
“It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
“It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
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Buckle up, folks. This is a constitutional crisis unfolding before our eyes.
Trump now saying — contrary to his previous statements and those of federal officials — that people removed from the U.S. to El Salvador are in the “sole custody” of El Salvador
April 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Buckle up, folks. This is a constitutional crisis unfolding before our eyes.
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🚨 MAJOR BREAKING
Democrat James Malone DEFEATS Republican County Commissioner Josh Parsons in the special election for Pennsylvania SD-36 — FLIPPING a district Trump carried by 15.4% in the 2024 election.
A huge upset victory for the Democrats.
Democrat James Malone DEFEATS Republican County Commissioner Josh Parsons in the special election for Pennsylvania SD-36 — FLIPPING a district Trump carried by 15.4% in the 2024 election.
A huge upset victory for the Democrats.
March 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING
Democrat James Malone DEFEATS Republican County Commissioner Josh Parsons in the special election for Pennsylvania SD-36 — FLIPPING a district Trump carried by 15.4% in the 2024 election.
A huge upset victory for the Democrats.
Democrat James Malone DEFEATS Republican County Commissioner Josh Parsons in the special election for Pennsylvania SD-36 — FLIPPING a district Trump carried by 15.4% in the 2024 election.
A huge upset victory for the Democrats.
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“There was something familiar and maybe a bit comforting about the universal sense of shock: What took place yesterday was a rare pop-up scandal in the Trump era that brought bipartisan recognition of a massive mistake,” @markleibovich.bsky.social writes:
A Good Old-Fashioned Washington Scandal
The divided company town seemed united, at least briefly, in disbelief.
www.theatlantic.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
“There was something familiar and maybe a bit comforting about the universal sense of shock: What took place yesterday was a rare pop-up scandal in the Trump era that brought bipartisan recognition of a massive mistake,” @markleibovich.bsky.social writes:
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Wyden: "I'm of the view that there ought to be resignations, starting with the national security adviser and the secretary of defense."
March 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wyden: "I'm of the view that there ought to be resignations, starting with the national security adviser and the secretary of defense."
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Collins: Do you think someone should be fired over this?
Buttigieg: Absolutely… if there’s not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people on television for sport, what are we even doing here..
Buttigieg: Absolutely… if there’s not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people on television for sport, what are we even doing here..
March 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Collins: Do you think someone should be fired over this?
Buttigieg: Absolutely… if there’s not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people on television for sport, what are we even doing here..
Buttigieg: Absolutely… if there’s not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people on television for sport, what are we even doing here..
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.