Ellen
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A blue dot in a Red Sea trying to make the world better
Me feeling sorry for Serena Joy on the Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Ep. 1 was not on my bingo card but 2025 seems to be the year of shit I never ever thought would happen so at least it’s consistent. 😡
April 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Me feeling sorry for Serena Joy on the Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Ep. 1 was not on my bingo card but 2025 seems to be the year of shit I never ever thought would happen so at least it’s consistent. 😡
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Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.
April 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.
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Sen Tim Kaine (D-VA) speech about Trump Admin. "buyout" idea for federal workers
"He's tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign, he'll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn't have any authority to do this. Do not be fooled by this guy"
"He's tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign, he'll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn't have any authority to do this. Do not be fooled by this guy"
January 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Sen Tim Kaine (D-VA) speech about Trump Admin. "buyout" idea for federal workers
"He's tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign, he'll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn't have any authority to do this. Do not be fooled by this guy"
"He's tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign, he'll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn't have any authority to do this. Do not be fooled by this guy"
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Note that Donald Trump thinks that Karoline Leavitt, who hid the full extent of her campaign finance debt for years and who had ties to convicted fraudster Guo Wengui, is worthy of security clearance, but not military hero Mark Milley.
Here's her tie to Wengui.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here's her tie to Wengui.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump's new press secretary was paid for articles praising a con man
Before Guo Wengui was charged in a massive fraud scheme, his followers commissioned Karoline Leavitt to byline fawning op-eds.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Note that Donald Trump thinks that Karoline Leavitt, who hid the full extent of her campaign finance debt for years and who had ties to convicted fraudster Guo Wengui, is worthy of security clearance, but not military hero Mark Milley.
Here's her tie to Wengui.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here's her tie to Wengui.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Thoughts and prayers are back on the menu.
January 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thoughts and prayers are back on the menu.
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I’m still stuck on the baby chicks in a blender situation
2025 has already jumped the shark
2025 has already jumped the shark
January 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I’m still stuck on the baby chicks in a blender situation
2025 has already jumped the shark
2025 has already jumped the shark
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Once they normalize breaking the rules to go after people who are not citizens of this country, their next phase will be to go after people who are "not the right kind of citizens".
By then it will be too late to stop them.
Don't let them normalize any of it.
By then it will be too late to stop them.
Don't let them normalize any of it.
January 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Once they normalize breaking the rules to go after people who are not citizens of this country, their next phase will be to go after people who are "not the right kind of citizens".
By then it will be too late to stop them.
Don't let them normalize any of it.
By then it will be too late to stop them.
Don't let them normalize any of it.
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This is grossly irresponsible reporting by the AP. What’s being offered is not a buyout. The deal is if you agree to resign in September you can continue working remotely until then. There is no buyout or severance.
January 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is grossly irresponsible reporting by the AP. What’s being offered is not a buyout. The deal is if you agree to resign in September you can continue working remotely until then. There is no buyout or severance.
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The White House has to "check back" about whether or not they just shut off the program that funds health care for 2 million Arizonans?
I can tell you the answer: Arizona's Medicaid payment portal has been turned off.
This is absurd.
I can tell you the answer: Arizona's Medicaid payment portal has been turned off.
This is absurd.
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The White House has to "check back" about whether or not they just shut off the program that funds health care for 2 million Arizonans?
I can tell you the answer: Arizona's Medicaid payment portal has been turned off.
This is absurd.
I can tell you the answer: Arizona's Medicaid payment portal has been turned off.
This is absurd.
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Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation!
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Emergency Video (Extreme Emergency) Jan 2025
WHERE IS DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING AND FIGHT?!
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January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation!
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Attn: Target we are done!!!
Black folks, do not spend a dime here. Do not spend money where you will not be hired—or where they will not carry your products.
Target is spitting in your face!
Black folks, do not spend a dime here. Do not spend money where you will not be hired—or where they will not carry your products.
Target is spitting in your face!
January 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Attn: Target we are done!!!
Black folks, do not spend a dime here. Do not spend money where you will not be hired—or where they will not carry your products.
Target is spitting in your face!
Black folks, do not spend a dime here. Do not spend money where you will not be hired—or where they will not carry your products.
Target is spitting in your face!
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it's like AOC is the only person who is expressing an actual emotion here
Four examples of Democratic messaging since yesterday. I know which one I'm supporting. And voting for.
January 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
it's like AOC is the only person who is expressing an actual emotion here
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Check out these peaceful protesters on the day of love!
January 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Check out these peaceful protesters on the day of love!
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Workplace raids have begun—none of these people were rapists or criminals.
Even if you’re not a US citizen, you still have due process in this country. 3 workers in Newark were taken into custody by ICE w/out a warrant. One, a veteran, endured the humiliation of having his military docs questioned.
Even if you’re not a US citizen, you still have due process in this country. 3 workers in Newark were taken into custody by ICE w/out a warrant. One, a veteran, endured the humiliation of having his military docs questioned.
January 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Workplace raids have begun—none of these people were rapists or criminals.
Even if you’re not a US citizen, you still have due process in this country. 3 workers in Newark were taken into custody by ICE w/out a warrant. One, a veteran, endured the humiliation of having his military docs questioned.
Even if you’re not a US citizen, you still have due process in this country. 3 workers in Newark were taken into custody by ICE w/out a warrant. One, a veteran, endured the humiliation of having his military docs questioned.
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The mayor skipped out on MLK Day in Brooklyn to be in Trump's outer orbit.
Mayor Adams was scheduled to speak at two events celebrating the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. in NYC, today, both of which he has canceled to attend the inauguration.
January 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The mayor skipped out on MLK Day in Brooklyn to be in Trump's outer orbit.
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This is not a time to give up.
“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it,” Martin Luther King said. “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-urgenc...
“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it,” Martin Luther King said. “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-urgenc...
The Urgency of Now
Reflections on Trump's inauguration, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the continuing struggle for a better America
www.americaamerica.news
January 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is not a time to give up.
“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it,” Martin Luther King said. “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-urgenc...
“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it,” Martin Luther King said. “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-urgenc...
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Martin Luther King Jr. said that “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” We are in a time of challenge.
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
Now Is the Time for Courage
From Marc | I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy.
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January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. said that “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” We are in a time of challenge.
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
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Gen. Milley on his pardon: "My family and I are deeply grateful for the President's action today. After 43 years of faithful service in uniform to our Nation … I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights."
January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Gen. Milley on his pardon: "My family and I are deeply grateful for the President's action today. After 43 years of faithful service in uniform to our Nation … I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights."
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A good day to remember that only Joe Biden had the determination to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Three successive predecessors weren't willing to take that hit. Barack Obama got rolled by his military advisors. Trump didn't have the guts to do it either. Biden ended it.
January 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A good day to remember that only Joe Biden had the determination to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Three successive predecessors weren't willing to take that hit. Barack Obama got rolled by his military advisors. Trump didn't have the guts to do it either. Biden ended it.
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Anthony Fauci dared to commit the one mortal sin for which there can never be any forgiveness: he stood in the face of their bloviating, belligerent spray-tanned savior—and he spoke truth that could actually save lives. That is why they despise him.
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The Mortal Sin of Anthony Fauci
Photo by Jody Rogac A reader outside of the US messaged me today and asked me to explain the Right’s incessant attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci. From his vantage point some thousands of miles away, he cou...
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January 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Anthony Fauci dared to commit the one mortal sin for which there can never be any forgiveness: he stood in the face of their bloviating, belligerent spray-tanned savior—and he spoke truth that could actually save lives. That is why they despise him.
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
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NEWS: The Trump Administration is gearing up for mass deportations in Chicago on Tuesday and TikTok goes dark in less than 24 hours. Read up on all the news you missed overnight, and subscribe if you enjoy this content! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
TikTok Goes Dark In Less Than 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours to go.
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January 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NEWS: The Trump Administration is gearing up for mass deportations in Chicago on Tuesday and TikTok goes dark in less than 24 hours. Read up on all the news you missed overnight, and subscribe if you enjoy this content! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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We never thought we’d say this, but Laura Loomer is… cooking?
December 27, 2024 at 1:20 AM
We never thought we’d say this, but Laura Loomer is… cooking?
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As someone who has a PhD in studying misinformation, I can professionally say that this is a fucking stupid idea.
Soon-Shiong saying "the reader can press a button and get both sides of that exact same story based on that story" is among the scariest and stupidest things I've ever heard. There'd be an alternative version of each story written by AI in Trumpese??? www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/m...
LA Times owner plans to add AI-powered ‘bias meter’ on news stories, sparking newsroom backlash | CNN Business
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who blocked the newspaper’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and plans to overhaul its editorial board, says he will implement an artificial intelligence-power...
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December 7, 2024 at 6:03 AM
As someone who has a PhD in studying misinformation, I can professionally say that this is a fucking stupid idea.