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A place to shout into the void - and being surprised when the void responds while clearly articulating alternative thoughts and perspectives in a constructive way
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Of course. Musk says he’s “going all in” on financing the GOP ahead of the midterms. Keep boycotting Tesla their year-over-year sales are down again. Great work!
Elon Musk indicates he’s ‘going all in’ on financing the GOP again ahead of midterms
After faltering in his plan to found a new ‘America Party’, the world’s richest person is returning to the GOP fold
www.the-independent.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Of course. Musk says he’s “going all in” on financing the GOP ahead of the midterms. Keep boycotting Tesla their year-over-year sales are down again. Great work!
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Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
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This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
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There are flyers circulating and even mailers showing up in people’s mailboxes in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that list the wrong date for the upcoming special election. Voters are being told to vote on the incorrect day.
November 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
There are flyers circulating and even mailers showing up in people’s mailboxes in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that list the wrong date for the upcoming special election. Voters are being told to vote on the incorrect day.
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We’re excited to see everyone at the Remove the Regime main rally today in Washington, D.C.! It kicks off at 12:00 PM at the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a march on Washington, with headlining speakers and live performances from Dropkick Murphys and Earth to Eve!
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’re excited to see everyone at the Remove the Regime main rally today in Washington, D.C.! It kicks off at 12:00 PM at the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a march on Washington, with headlining speakers and live performances from Dropkick Murphys and Earth to Eve!
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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I’ve been briefed by CAL FIRE on the #PackFire in Mono County.
Heed directions from local authorities and follow evacuation orders.
Heed directions from local authorities and follow evacuation orders.
Fanned by powerful winds, the Pack Fire in Mono County surged to more than 1,000 acres Thursday, forcing urgent evacuations near Mammoth Lakes.
Pack Fire in Northern California spreads to 1,000 acres, impacting up to 20 homes
Fanned by powerful winds, the Pack Fire in Mono County surged to more than 1,000 acres Thursday, forcing urgent evacuations near Mammoth Lakes.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I’ve been briefed by CAL FIRE on the #PackFire in Mono County.
Heed directions from local authorities and follow evacuation orders.
Heed directions from local authorities and follow evacuation orders.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
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We wanted to share this to help people understand what’s going on. It was shared by Jay Kuo and written by Steve Vladeck a clear, straightforward breakdown of the SNAP situation.
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
We wanted to share this to help people understand what’s going on. It was shared by Jay Kuo and written by Steve Vladeck a clear, straightforward breakdown of the SNAP situation.
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Federal court reporters are going without pay as they continue working during the shutdown—and in some cases are shelling out thousands of dollars of their own money to continue working. By @lawofruby.bsky.social
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...
The obscure federal employees footing the bill during the shutdown
Essential federal court employees are going above and beyond to provide vital services for attorneys and judges.
www.msnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Federal court reporters are going without pay as they continue working during the shutdown—and in some cases are shelling out thousands of dollars of their own money to continue working. By @lawofruby.bsky.social
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...
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One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers. n.pr/4oN8zwM
FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers. n.pr/4oN8zwM
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
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This is how a real President is supposed to act
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is how a real President is supposed to act
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Reminder: Tomorrow’s election closing times.
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow’s election closing times.
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
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Feliz Día de los Muertos, California!
Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.
May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.
Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.
May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Feliz Día de los Muertos, California!
Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.
May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.
Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.
May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.
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Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration cannot use the government shutdown as a reason to suspend food assistance for 42 million Americans. Yet, as SNAP payments were set to be disbursed,
November 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration cannot use the government shutdown as a reason to suspend food assistance for 42 million Americans. Yet, as SNAP payments were set to be disbursed,