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Important thread with examples showing that this country has been teetering on the brink of fascism for a long time. Notice the percent of American adults that thought Nixon had been treated unfairly even after he resigned in disgrace: 30%. It's about the same percentage as the die-hard Trump cult.
It's worth remembering that even AFTER Nixon resigned, roughly 30% of Americans thought he'd been treated very unfairly and was the victim of a left wing "witch hunt" coordinated by Democrats and a liberal media who hated the "real Americans" in the "silent majority." bsky.app/profile/seth...
Flashback to June of 1974 when a New York Times reporter went to an almost entirely white, upper-middle class retirement community in Orange County, Ca to see what folks thought of the ongoing investigation of Nixon. What they heard might ring some bells.
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Important thread with examples showing that this country has been teetering on the brink of fascism for a long time. Notice the percent of American adults that thought Nixon had been treated unfairly even after he resigned in disgrace: 30%. It's about the same percentage as the die-hard Trump cult.
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Mainers using their “from away” radar for good.
This is happening! An NH friend of mine lives just across the river from Maine and works over there sometimes. He said the locals are already picking out ICE agents at restaurants and bars, on the streets and at stores to berate them and run them off. Mariners will just say people are "from away"
Hey, let’s go to Maine in the dead of winter, a time of year that certainly won’t make us more recognizable to a populace that has the ability to spot an out-of-stater from 500 yards away.
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Mainers using their “from away” radar for good.
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You know what state famously loves out-of-towners and has the mildest winters in the lower 48? That’s correct, Maine
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 AM
You know what state famously loves out-of-towners and has the mildest winters in the lower 48? That’s correct, Maine
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This is the time to start telling America what you'd be doing with the $170 billion Republicans want to spend on terrorizing Americans, kidnapping neighbors, and filling concentration camps.
Whatever issue you're for, your constituents will want much more than that.
Whatever issue you're for, your constituents will want much more than that.
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
This is the time to start telling America what you'd be doing with the $170 billion Republicans want to spend on terrorizing Americans, kidnapping neighbors, and filling concentration camps.
Whatever issue you're for, your constituents will want much more than that.
Whatever issue you're for, your constituents will want much more than that.
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ICE shouldn't be allowed to retreat to some safer zone. There is no appropriate place for them. Every ICE employee should be charged with crimes against humanity, same for every member of the Trump administration. Nothing else is good enough. "ICE out" means "out of existence."
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
ICE shouldn't be allowed to retreat to some safer zone. There is no appropriate place for them. Every ICE employee should be charged with crimes against humanity, same for every member of the Trump administration. Nothing else is good enough. "ICE out" means "out of existence."
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On NPR on Friday, there was a story of a 4-year-old--an American citizen--who hasn't left her house since early December, not even to play in the yard. And her 8-year-old brother recently stopped going to school, too. Their father is undocumented, and the family doesn't want to risk him being taken.
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
On NPR on Friday, there was a story of a 4-year-old--an American citizen--who hasn't left her house since early December, not even to play in the yard. And her 8-year-old brother recently stopped going to school, too. Their father is undocumented, and the family doesn't want to risk him being taken.
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This March 1965 Herblock cartoon about police violence against civil rights activists has added relevance today.
January 26, 2026 at 1:08 PM
This March 1965 Herblock cartoon about police violence against civil rights activists has added relevance today.
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this statement was made just yesterday
@governorwalz.mn.gov: "The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you're overreacting."
June 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
this statement was made just yesterday
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This is devastating.
Gov. Tim Walz says Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed last night in “a political assassination.”
June 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is devastating.
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Jesus.
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
June 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Jesus.
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
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Since the IOC has created a rule for trans athletes to compete in 2003, over 81,000 people have become Olympians. Out of those 81,000, a total of 2 have been trans women & one came dead last the other came 37th out of 42!
www.abc.net.au/radio/melbou...
www.transresearch.org.au/post/trans-w...
www.abc.net.au/radio/melbou...
www.transresearch.org.au/post/trans-w...
Trans Women in Sport: What Does the Science Say?
Research suggests trans women have minimal to no performance advantage over cisgender women.
www.transresearch.org.au
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Since the IOC has created a rule for trans athletes to compete in 2003, over 81,000 people have become Olympians. Out of those 81,000, a total of 2 have been trans women & one came dead last the other came 37th out of 42!
www.abc.net.au/radio/melbou...
www.transresearch.org.au/post/trans-w...
www.abc.net.au/radio/melbou...
www.transresearch.org.au/post/trans-w...
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Out of the last 7,200 Olympic medals awarded since 2003 a total of zero have been won by a trans woman athlete.
The best a trans woman has placed was an archery competitor & she came 37th. The only other one came absolutely dead last.
Trans women are athletes disadvantaged!
The best a trans woman has placed was an archery competitor & she came 37th. The only other one came absolutely dead last.
Trans women are athletes disadvantaged!
March 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Out of the last 7,200 Olympic medals awarded since 2003 a total of zero have been won by a trans woman athlete.
The best a trans woman has placed was an archery competitor & she came 37th. The only other one came absolutely dead last.
Trans women are athletes disadvantaged!
The best a trans woman has placed was an archery competitor & she came 37th. The only other one came absolutely dead last.
Trans women are athletes disadvantaged!
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“The military is apolitical and should remain apolitical. Our service members serve regardless of the president’s political party. Their obligation is to the Constitution and their country. Their service should not be in jeopardy because of a political agenda.” www.military.com/daily-news/o...
Fear and Chaos Hit Military Families After Sudden Firings of Top Leaders
There is fear, chaos and sadness overwhelming military families behind the scenes. It's being driven by the sudden firing of senior military officers, officers who have demonstrated they care deeply a...
www.military.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“The military is apolitical and should remain apolitical. Our service members serve regardless of the president’s political party. Their obligation is to the Constitution and their country. Their service should not be in jeopardy because of a political agenda.” www.military.com/daily-news/o...
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Exclusive: Some US government workers with top security clearances fired in mass layoffs overseen by Elon Musk in recent weeks were not given standard exit briefings and advised on what to do if approached by foreign adversaries, four sources told Reuters reut.rs/4h2A55r
Exclusive: Fired US government workers with top security clearances were not given exit briefings, sources say
Some U.S. government workers with top security clearances fired in mass layoffs overseen by Elon Musk in recent weeks were not given standard exit briefings and advised on what to do if approached by foreign adversaries, four sources told Reuters.
reut.rs
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Exclusive: Some US government workers with top security clearances fired in mass layoffs overseen by Elon Musk in recent weeks were not given standard exit briefings and advised on what to do if approached by foreign adversaries, four sources told Reuters reut.rs/4h2A55r
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Join Black Voters Matter for a powerful hour of Resistance, Resilience, and Reimagining. We're breaking down the impact of recent policies on Black communities and exploring community-driven solutions.
Join Black Voters Matter for a powerful hour of Resistance, Resilience, and Reimagining. We're breaking down the impact of recent policies on Black communities and exploring community-driven solutions.
March 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎙️ Be sure to tune in from 3-4 pm ET to hear from us during #StateOfThePeople 24 Hour Marathon!
Join Black Voters Matter for a powerful hour of Resistance, Resilience, and Reimagining. We're breaking down the impact of recent policies on Black communities and exploring community-driven solutions.
Join Black Voters Matter for a powerful hour of Resistance, Resilience, and Reimagining. We're breaking down the impact of recent policies on Black communities and exploring community-driven solutions.
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We created a hub for federal workers about what they need to know and do to protect themselves amid attacks on their livelihoods from the Trump Administration.
Bookmark and share widely:
🔗 protdem.org/federal-work...
Bookmark and share widely:
🔗 protdem.org/federal-work...
What federal workers can do to protect themselves - Protect Democracy
A list of resources for civil servants navigating attacks on the federal workforce, including actions to take ASAP, knowing your rights, and where to find legal or other support.
protectdemocracy.org
March 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We created a hub for federal workers about what they need to know and do to protect themselves amid attacks on their livelihoods from the Trump Administration.
Bookmark and share widely:
🔗 protdem.org/federal-work...
Bookmark and share widely:
🔗 protdem.org/federal-work...
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This is authoritarianism in real time.
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This is authoritarianism in real time.
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The goal is to terrorize federal workers into quitting. That’s it. Constant changes. Canceling work from home then closing offices. Laying off probationary employees. It’s designed to break the government. Then privatize it for profit. It’s not efficiency. It’s collapse. Only peasants will suffer.
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The goal is to terrorize federal workers into quitting. That’s it. Constant changes. Canceling work from home then closing offices. Laying off probationary employees. It’s designed to break the government. Then privatize it for profit. It’s not efficiency. It’s collapse. Only peasants will suffer.
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
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Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
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The Trump Admin's push to cut thousands of Social Security staff nationwide will hurt beneficiaries.
7 in 10 of SSA’s staff serve the public directly. The rest support their work—hearing appeals, keeping systems running & secure, maintaining a high level of transparency & accuracy, & more. 🧵
7 in 10 of SSA’s staff serve the public directly. The rest support their work—hearing appeals, keeping systems running & secure, maintaining a high level of transparency & accuracy, & more. 🧵
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions"
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."
www.cbsnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Trump Admin's push to cut thousands of Social Security staff nationwide will hurt beneficiaries.
7 in 10 of SSA’s staff serve the public directly. The rest support their work—hearing appeals, keeping systems running & secure, maintaining a high level of transparency & accuracy, & more. 🧵
7 in 10 of SSA’s staff serve the public directly. The rest support their work—hearing appeals, keeping systems running & secure, maintaining a high level of transparency & accuracy, & more. 🧵
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Breaking: RFK Jr. moves to quietly eliminate public comment from HHS's decision making: www.statnews.com/2025/02/28/r...
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment in HHS decisions
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to rescind the longtime practice of giving the public a chance to comment on the health agency’s plans.
www.statnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Breaking: RFK Jr. moves to quietly eliminate public comment from HHS's decision making: www.statnews.com/2025/02/28/r...
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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston was forced to close due to the “sudden dismissal of federal employees,” the library’s foundation said in a statement to CNN.
JFK Library forced to close due to ‘sudden dismissal of federal employees,’ foundation says | CNN Politics
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston was forced to close Tuesday due to the “sudden dismissal of federal employees,” the library’s foundation said in a statement to CNN.
www.cnn.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston was forced to close due to the “sudden dismissal of federal employees,” the library’s foundation said in a statement to CNN.