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This is true in science too. There are white Americans doing science, advancing the frontier of union knowledge. But there are many, many, immigrants. Hard work is the core of science. People work 80 hrs a week; pour all of themselves into it. And it takes a diverse workforce to get the work done.

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With its recent CASA ruling, the Supreme Court effectively nullified 50 separate lower court checks on executive power.

submitted 1 day ago • 12 comments

Justice Jackson did not come to play today (Birthright citizenship/nationwide injunctions)

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Run, Mitch, run! If I took $3M in Big Oil bribes and tried to pay it back by gutting Medicaid and green jobs, I’d duck reporters too. McConnell’s pushing the “Big Beautiful” Billionaire Bailout—and even he can’t defend it. Blow up the phones.

submitted 1 day ago • 59 comments

what they said.

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

In case you missed it!

submitted 3 days ago • 29 comments

The. Republican. Party. Wants. To. End. American. Science.

submitted 4 days ago • 5 comments

Compare and contrast the Dept of Homeland Security's twitter post about Mario Guevara today and the bodycam footage of his arrest.

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When they say “depoliticize science” they really mean “politicize science then retaliate against scientists who speak out.” Fundamental things about the Trump regime: Orwellian lying, grift, and politicizing expertise, no matter how many people will die.

submitted 4 days ago • 5 comments

🚨RFK jr. is currently testifying before the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee. We're keeping a close watch. Follow along for updates HERE ⬇️ (🧵):

submitted 4 days ago • 36 comments

Justice Dept. Leader (formerly lTrump criminal defense lawyer, Emil Bove) Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says via NYT (Gift Article) www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...

submitted 4 days ago • 11 comments

Can't believe the shit going on in this country. Moral flexibility and deep hypocrisy, beyond hypocrisy. So many people don't even care about the hypocrisy/lies, the lowering bar and the betrayal of their own supposed cherished ideals. Grotesque and so disheartening for the future of humanity.

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Next thing you know Trump and Khamenei will go into business together making CGI explosion propaganda videos for Fox News and IRINN

submitted 5 days ago • 86 comments

DISASTROUS. This means they will send people to horrific situations with no due process — in direct violation of promises the Solicitor General made to the Court in previous cases. This greenlights sending people to be enslaved in Libya or tortured in any random foreign country.

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by Sarah Akinterinwa #iran #strikes

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So Iran’s attack was telegraphed in advance to Qatar. Most missiles were intercepted. So far no casualties or major damage. This appears to be a symbolic proportional response, perhaps seeking to deescalate, unless it’s a misdirection. We’ll see. How Trump responds will be key

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BREAKING: Islamist regime of Iran launches missile attacks on Qatar and Iraq in retaliation for U.S. bombing of their nuclear facilities in Iran; no casualties reported at Al Udeid Air Base (largest U.S. air base in the Middle East) and all missiles fired were intercepted, according to Qatar

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

No money for Medicaid or SNAP or museums or schools or sidewalks or gun violence prevention or art or libraries. Always money for war.

submitted 6 days ago • 640 comments

100% While looking toward impossible health costs, without the time or money for extracurriculars, cessation of our student loan repayment program, my kids asking me how our country can do what it's doing to people it made promises to, why don't people care when other people lie, etc. Good times.

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🤷🏼‍♀️

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Last night, Trump said Iran’s nuclear program was “completely and totally obliterated.” This morning, JD Vance says we will “permanently dismantle that nuclear program over the coming years.” Which is it? Sounds like more endless war against the will of the American people.

submitted 6 days ago • 306 comments

at least he didn't do something truly reckless like try to forgive student loans

submitted 7 days ago • 82 comments

Social media becoming even more integrated in our lives is such a terrible and inescapable feeling idea. phys.org/news/2025-06...

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CATO: “New nonpublic data from ICE indicates the government is primarily detaining individuals with no criminal convictions of any kind… 93% had no violent convictions… 65% no criminal record at all…” @MarshaBlackburn www.cato.org/blog/65-peop...

submitted 7 days ago • 407 comments

It’s so on brand Trump Republicans claim CA is under siege WHILE the RNC hosts its Summer Retreat…IN L.A. 🤣 Rumored to be at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel. It’s all so ridiculous. L.A…Safe enough for the RNC but not Angelenos 🤣🤷‍♀️ At least it’s not at a landscaping company this time

submitted 7 days ago • 88 comments

Republicans in Congress want to force the sale of 3 million acres of land, including in some of Washington's most prized areas, as a way to balance the budget, writes columnist Danny Westneat.

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I have no words. Anti-worker, anti-union, pro-child labor, anti-sick leave, anti-medical leave, anti-maternity/paternity leave, anti-livable wage… no wonder republicans refer to us as human capital stock. Fuck the oligarchs.

submitted 9 days ago • 452 comments

On Juneteenth and forever… Honor, don’t bury or whitewash the history of our ancestors who were lynched. (National Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama)

submitted 9 days ago • 316 comments

“A horrible display of waste… rotting fruits and vegetables… store after store closed… if the ice raids continue be ready for even bigger sticker shock when you go grocery shopping…” 🍎 🥕

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