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We should all be saluting the Senate Parliamentarian who is defending the rules vs. lawless, rapacious Senate R's. Knocking out a host of reprehensible policy items that do not comply with reconcilliation rules. It is not an easy task. This is what it means to take responsibility for our democracy.

submitted 38 minutes ago • 16 comments

You cannot say you are for democracy and rule of law but give Trump a pass on constitutional and War Powers Resolution requirements. You cannot. The essence of democracy and rule of law is to uphold both despite an outcome you like.

submitted 35 minutes ago • 23 comments

We are being lied to

submitted 55 minutes ago • 111 comments

The only certainty you can have with this administration, and you can take this to the bank, is that whatever narrative they put forth is not fully truthful.

submitted 1 hour ago • 7 comments

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“Forget about intelligence” is a pretty good mantra for this administration

submitted 3 hours ago • 575 comments

They are also ripping public lands away from all Americans while trumpie. And a whole lot of other harm.

submitted 1 hour ago • 0 comments

Really the only thing members of congress can do is call for impeachment because trump's attack on Iran is illegal. Without GOP support, though, those things can't happen - but that shouldn't stop them from calling it what it is.

submitted 2 hours ago • 105 comments

Trump bombing Iran was illegal and unjustified. I ran for Congress to make sure our leaders consider the true costs of war. And I will be in the Senate, standing on my titanium legs, demanding answers from Trump. My statement:

submitted 17 hours ago • 383 comments

This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.

submitted 20 hours ago • 1089 comments

I just want to say for the record that when the history books are written centuries from now, I believe the election of Donald Trump in a free and fair election in 2024 will go down as one of the most senseless and self-destructive own goals in human history

submitted 141 days ago • 1343 comments

Anything from Schumer? Jeffries? Dem "leaders?"

submitted 19 hours ago • 129 comments

Intel committee Dems not briefed before strikes. Intel committee GOP were. This is a problem and this shit needs to stop. Informing Congress of direct force that could launch WWIII isn’t a partisan process.

submitted 19 hours ago • 20 comments

Trump seems dedicated to proving what a terrible idea pulling out of the JCPOA was.

submitted 19 hours ago • 4 comments

Obama stopped Iranian nuclear development (or seriously slowed it) with an agreement. Trump tore up the deal in 2018 and has made the world more dangerous every moment he has been president since then.

submitted 19 hours ago • 22 comments

I shed zero tears for Iranian military personnel working at clandestine nuclear sites. None. But if you don't think this will result in more Marines on American streets, you're naive.

submitted 20 hours ago • 35 comments

I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.

submitted 20 hours ago • 207 comments

Personally I am unfamiliar with any legitimate activity that requires switching license plates, which by the way is illegal.

submitted 22 hours ago • 558 comments

Remember that authoritarians are always trying to create crises or take advantage of existing crises as a "state of exception," which gives them more power and abrogates any established restraints.

submitted 9 days ago • 19 comments

Generally speaking, one swaps out license plates solely to commit crimes

submitted 22 hours ago • 34 comments

Six former CDC vaccine chairs are sounding the alarm—and we better listen. The U.S. is on the brink of losing access to life-saving immunizations. When science is attacked and trust is eroded, lives will be lost. This is not a drill. This is a national emergency.

submitted 2 days ago • 297 comments

We are facing a serious threat to democracy, law, and liberty. The abuse of prosecutorial power to intimidate, investigate, and detain political opponents is upon us. It is a constitutional crisis. I will keep speaking out until public outrage overflows. I just hope it’s not too little, too late.

submitted 2 days ago • 665 comments

Senator Lee office's direct number is 202-224-5444 The proposal is unpopular in Utah also bc we know if public land is sold, they are gone forever. And public lands are where we hike, hunt, fish, bike, off-road, ski, etc, etc.

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

bit.ly/459pjYM

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Washington Republicans are hoping you aren't paying attention as they auction off your public lands to the highest bidder – so let's recap ⬇️

submitted 4 days ago • 5 comments

This is a disgrace.

submitted 3 days ago • 37 comments

What happened to parental rights? Why do six justices think that politicians can override expert medical opinions? If parents consent to care their children want and need, when that care is safe and necessary, that should be that.

submitted 4 days ago • 92 comments

They’re going to shoot protesters

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I will be writing more tomorrow, but, for tonight, I send my support to all of the trans people targeted by today’s ruling. You deserve better. And, to all of the amazing trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in my life, you have taught me so much. You bring me life, and I love you.

submitted 3 days ago • 24 comments

Once again, I recommend Justice Sotomayor’s powerful dissent, which she read from the bench. (The SCOTUS equivalent of screaming.) It’s all straightforward and accessible. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

submitted 3 days ago • 22 comments

It was a very long day for so many people for so many reasons. I am trying my best to be gentle because of it all, in spite of it all, or some combination thereof. For now, bed. … Night, all, and let us try to be good to one another — and ourselves.

submitted 3 days ago • 6 comments

Peace be upon us.

submitted 3 days ago • 426 comments

This vintage message says it all.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

Actually there is a huge difference coming from Deseret News vs. the Salt Lake Trib. I greatly appreciate Deseret News speaking truth to power. It matters.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

It is heartless and cruel that Schumer for months has immediately labeled everything attacking real-life-honest-to-god lives as a “distraction.” It’s not. These are real people with real lives, people worthy of defense, whether it’s USAID or trans kids.

submitted 4 days ago • 37 comments

Is the floor so low we’re only half-expecting an apology from a Senator who mocked the assasination of politicians he didn’t like? Or is there just no floor at all anymore? Mike Lee should resign. Today.

submitted 5 days ago • 482 comments

Utahn here. Yes, Mike Lee needs to resign or be expelled

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

See which of YOUR public lands congress wants to sell off to the rich www.wilderness.org/articles/med...

submitted 7 days ago • 88 comments

Christopher Weyant

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Its terrible. Really, really terrible. I'm still thinking back to Gov. Cox's statements on Thursday. Apparently nothing about keeping protestors safe. Instead read what he did say. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/06/10/c...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments