@wardvt.bsky.social
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Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
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Thinking about shopping on Amazon for Cyber Monday?
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Should You Boycott Amazon?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thinking about shopping on Amazon for Cyber Monday?
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The Trump war on the press has reached the UK too. The BBC is being torn apart because of a dispute over how a video of Trump speaking on Jan 6 was edited. The pro-Trump crowd say it makes it seem like Trump was egging on his supporters to go to the Capitol -- which is exactly what happened.
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Trump war on the press has reached the UK too. The BBC is being torn apart because of a dispute over how a video of Trump speaking on Jan 6 was edited. The pro-Trump crowd say it makes it seem like Trump was egging on his supporters to go to the Capitol -- which is exactly what happened.
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
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Americans still don't realize how bad it has gotten and how much worse it is going to get.
Immense destruction, pain and suffering, and we're not even at the tip of it.
Immense destruction, pain and suffering, and we're not even at the tip of it.
October 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Americans still don't realize how bad it has gotten and how much worse it is going to get.
Immense destruction, pain and suffering, and we're not even at the tip of it.
Immense destruction, pain and suffering, and we're not even at the tip of it.
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Adolf, you don't mind if I give weapons to Churchill?"
One Putin call, and the Tomahawks vanished. Looks like Ukraine will have to build its own!
One Putin call, and the Tomahawks vanished. Looks like Ukraine will have to build its own!
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Adolf, you don't mind if I give weapons to Churchill?"
One Putin call, and the Tomahawks vanished. Looks like Ukraine will have to build its own!
One Putin call, and the Tomahawks vanished. Looks like Ukraine will have to build its own!
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15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
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Follow ups and not tolerating lies and bullshit.
Imagine if corporate media did this for 10 years.
Imagine if corporate media did this for 10 years.
STEPHANOPOULOS: Did Tom Homan give the $50,000 back?
VANCE: He did not take a bribe. It's a ridiculous smear
STEPHANOPOULOS: You didn't answer the question
VANCE: Did he accept $50,000? I'm sure that in the course of Homan's life, he's been paid more than $50k for services.
(So, no, he didn't)
VANCE: He did not take a bribe. It's a ridiculous smear
STEPHANOPOULOS: You didn't answer the question
VANCE: Did he accept $50,000? I'm sure that in the course of Homan's life, he's been paid more than $50k for services.
(So, no, he didn't)
October 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Follow ups and not tolerating lies and bullshit.
Imagine if corporate media did this for 10 years.
Imagine if corporate media did this for 10 years.
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One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
October 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
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Sinclair is caving and bringing back Kimmel.
Money, folks. Public pressure. They dont have the numbers. Remember this and increase the efforts.
Money, folks. Public pressure. They dont have the numbers. Remember this and increase the efforts.
September 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Sinclair is caving and bringing back Kimmel.
Money, folks. Public pressure. They dont have the numbers. Remember this and increase the efforts.
Money, folks. Public pressure. They dont have the numbers. Remember this and increase the efforts.
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“The threats are so vague & government power so extensive, this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship & suppress free expression out of fear. One need not eradicate all dissent to be effective. Punishing a few will quiet many. “ @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/19/c...
Elizabeth Shackelford: Why we need dissent
Officials of the Donald Trump administration made direct threats against free speech this week.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“The threats are so vague & government power so extensive, this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship & suppress free expression out of fear. One need not eradicate all dissent to be effective. Punishing a few will quiet many. “ @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/19/c...
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RAPID RESPONSE PROTEST: Protest Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Wed. 9/10 in Yorba Linda @ Nixon Library 8:30-10:30am (she will be there from 10-11 promoting her book 👎). Post everywhere! Details and optional sign-up here: www.mobilize.us/event/840822/ Via @ocindivisible.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
RAPID RESPONSE PROTEST: Protest Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Wed. 9/10 in Yorba Linda @ Nixon Library 8:30-10:30am (she will be there from 10-11 promoting her book 👎). Post everywhere! Details and optional sign-up here: www.mobilize.us/event/840822/ Via @ocindivisible.bsky.social
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If a Democrat refuses to run on reforming the Supreme Court, then they aren't the one, folks.
You need fighters.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
You need fighters.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Supreme Court lifts limits on immigration raids in the Los Angeles area
The raid sparked major protests in Southern California. President Donald Trump deployed troops from the California National Guard and Marines in response.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If a Democrat refuses to run on reforming the Supreme Court, then they aren't the one, folks.
You need fighters.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
You need fighters.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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“When the U.S. government is conducting foreign relations like a mob boss, [Xi’s] call has a new appeal. He can now credibly offer China as a more reliable and predictable alternative to a fickle America.” My latest in @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/05/c...
Elizabeth Shackelford: China is making autocracy great again
With most U.S. adversaries present at China’s military parade, this was a show of unity in opposition to America’s global leadership.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
“When the U.S. government is conducting foreign relations like a mob boss, [Xi’s] call has a new appeal. He can now credibly offer China as a more reliable and predictable alternative to a fickle America.” My latest in @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/05/c...
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“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.”
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
Honoring Ashli Babbitt Dishonors the Military
If there’s no difference between upholding the Constitution and attacking it, then there’s no honor in service.
www.thebulwark.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.”
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
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Outstanding response from IL Gov. JB Pritzker.
“This is not about fighting crime. This is about Donald Trump searching for any justification to deploy the military in a blue city, in a blue state, to try & intimidate his political rivals.”
Full speech at link. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
“This is not about fighting crime. This is about Donald Trump searching for any justification to deploy the military in a blue city, in a blue state, to try & intimidate his political rivals.”
Full speech at link. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Full text of Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer's speech at news conference on reported Trump military plan for Chicago
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here is the full text of his remarks.
www.cbsnews.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Outstanding response from IL Gov. JB Pritzker.
“This is not about fighting crime. This is about Donald Trump searching for any justification to deploy the military in a blue city, in a blue state, to try & intimidate his political rivals.”
Full speech at link. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
“This is not about fighting crime. This is about Donald Trump searching for any justification to deploy the military in a blue city, in a blue state, to try & intimidate his political rivals.”
Full speech at link. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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Jeffries is weak and useless. He is not the leader we need.
Schumer and him have to move on.
Schumer and him have to move on.
Jeffries on Trump planning a military crackdown in Chicago: "We should continue to support local law enforcement and not simply allow Donald Trump to play games with the lives of the American people as part of his effort to manufacture a crisis and create a distraction because he's deeply unpopular"
August 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Jeffries is weak and useless. He is not the leader we need.
Schumer and him have to move on.
Schumer and him have to move on.
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Democratic governors and leaders, fight while you can, as hard as you can.
Trump and MAGA are going full fascist.
They're coming after all of us, including you.
You can't make "deals" with fascists. You have to FIGHT them.
FIGHT, finally, please.
Trump and MAGA are going full fascist.
They're coming after all of us, including you.
You can't make "deals" with fascists. You have to FIGHT them.
FIGHT, finally, please.
August 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Democratic governors and leaders, fight while you can, as hard as you can.
Trump and MAGA are going full fascist.
They're coming after all of us, including you.
You can't make "deals" with fascists. You have to FIGHT them.
FIGHT, finally, please.
Trump and MAGA are going full fascist.
They're coming after all of us, including you.
You can't make "deals" with fascists. You have to FIGHT them.
FIGHT, finally, please.
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Donald Trump isn't going to leave willingly or peacefully. Republicans are gearing up for martial law. You all aren't paying attention.
August 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Donald Trump isn't going to leave willingly or peacefully. Republicans are gearing up for martial law. You all aren't paying attention.
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Luttig is communicating vastly more clearly and honestly about Roberts and Scotus than most Democratic officials are. It’s absolutely flabbergasting.
August 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Luttig is communicating vastly more clearly and honestly about Roberts and Scotus than most Democratic officials are. It’s absolutely flabbergasting.
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'Appeasing an Aggressor Never Leads to Peace': Vladimir Kara-Murza
www.theunpopulist.net/p/appeasing-...
www.theunpopulist.net/p/appeasing-...
'Appeasing an Aggressor Never Leads to Peace': Vladimir Kara-Murza
The brave Russian dissident who Putin poisoned and imprisoned stood tall and condemned tyrants, emphasizing that gatherings like LibCon2025 are essential to defeating them
www.theunpopulist.net
August 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
'Appeasing an Aggressor Never Leads to Peace': Vladimir Kara-Murza
www.theunpopulist.net/p/appeasing-...
www.theunpopulist.net/p/appeasing-...
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All just a stunt to distract from the economy being a mess, health premiums about to go up by 75%, Epstein coverup. But the media keeps covering like it's straight news about crime in DC.
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops from West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana have begun arriving in Washington.
August 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
All just a stunt to distract from the economy being a mess, health premiums about to go up by 75%, Epstein coverup. But the media keeps covering like it's straight news about crime in DC.
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My column: Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o...
Opinion | Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My column: Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o...