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your regular reminder that buying Harry Potter stuff gives money to Rowling and she uses that money directly and in large quantities to fund attacks on trans people no ethical consumption under capitalism and all but “don’t buy Potter stuff” is an extremely easy baseline to follow

submitted 15 hours ago • 97 comments

We are pleased to announce that we are performing at @riotfest.bsky.social in Chicago, IL this year, which takes place between 19-21 September. Tickets are live now: bit.ly/42gSNlD NBL x #JamesLive2025 #RiotFest #LiveMusic

submitted 24 days ago • 3 comments

My favorite band of all time is coming to Riot Fest this summer and I am here for it.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

going to need to start hearing from governors what they intend to do to protect residents of their states from the federal government

submitted 33 days ago • 197 comments

The Trump Regime is putting legal immigrants in the Social Security death file to prevent them from accessing their money. If they can do that to legal residents, they can do that to you. Any patriots who work for the SSA want to get into some good trouble? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/u...

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

79% of Illinois candidates endorsed by the Illinois Democratic Party won their races yesterday - across hrs entire state. This is huge. www.governing.com/politics/ill...

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Himes: Elise Stefanik was a classic Bob Dole Republican when she got here, then did what she needed to do to become a MAGA darling. And now, just as high office is within reach, the Shakespearean gods have pulled the rug out from under her. So, call it karma, Shakespearean, whatever you want.

submitted 51 days ago • 282 comments

The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld a Biden-era regulation governing kits that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, also known as ghost guns

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

This song is perfect for right now. youtu.be/RfE0fG0CC3c?...

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

I'm already doing this as much as possible.

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

He did that, indeed.

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

Some positive news. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/thes...

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

With this record, I expect the FBI to be after him to offer him a job in the administration.

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

Someone needs to compile a list of all these "bad lawyers" in the current DOJ with where they got their degrees and where they are admitted to the bar.

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

Perfect birthday gift bought from a small local business. No notes.

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

My kids made me breakfast in bed today. ❤️

submitted 77 days ago • 1 comment

Rather than prevent the looming economic calamity, they’re going to blame it on Biden.

submitted 79 days ago • 51 comments

Consider joining #TheMajorityProject, here: www.signsofjustice.com/products/con...

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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

submitted 82 days ago • 601 comments

Now is the time to contact your congressional representatives. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/red-a...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

If you were having health issues, which approach would you rather take: 1) work with medical professionals to conduct tests and determine the root cause of the issues, and then come up with a treatment plan; or 2) Cut off limbs and remove parts of your organs and expect that to fix everything.

submitted 83 days ago • 1 comment

I was all subversive today and stopped by my local public library branch to check out a book. Remember to support the institutions and entities you want to see stick around.

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

At Costco today.

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Brain genius Alex Spiro writes to Judge Ho denying he asked for a quid pro quo on Adams’s behalf, and attaches a letter to Emil Bove that (imo) fairly clearly lays one out.

submitted 88 days ago • 49 comments

I hate Illinois Nazis.

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

I know it seems like everything sucks, but there are things you can do. I've shared this before, but I'll share it again with more details. Do NOT let them steal your joy. I've made a plan on how I can make a difference locally, in seven steps: (1/7)

submitted 95 days ago • 1 comment

Nothing says “the height of sophistication” than a dude who eats steak well-done with ketchup.

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

I have to say that the fact that the people destroying the country are such fucking morons kind of stings.

submitted 100 days ago • 250 comments

Friends, share this far and wide. We will need it: www.juancole.com/2025/01/pred...

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

I love that my kid's IEP and the accommodations she receives so she can learn are considered "government waste." /s

submitted 102 days ago • 3 comments

A thread:

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In a disgraceful act betraying millions of their own residents, Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming all write to oppose birthright citizenship.

submitted 103 days ago • 328 comments

If you have your tax refund direct deposited to your bank account, check your transactions and balances today. Something fishy is going on.

submitted 103 days ago • 3 comments