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This is actually nuts, and kind of terrifying, that a Governor has to do this

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HAPPENING NOW: Protesters continue to clash with ICE agents over raid operations in the Los Angeles area 📍Paramount, CA

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Tom Homan: We are making Los Angeles safer. Mayor Bass should be thanking us. She says they are going to mobilize—guess what? We are already mobilizing. We are going to bring the National Guard in tonight

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What country is this?

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In preparation for next week’s parade/demonstration, tanks are being moved into Washington, DC today. Unprecedented. (Photo from a colleague in DC)

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This is so wrong. All to feed the ego of a mad tyrant who never had the balls to serve. This is not what we do in America. This is so fucking wrong. Makes me so sad. And so angry.👇

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ICE raids hit across Los Angeles today—and locals are rising up. This is what resistance looks like. ✊🏾 This was about an hour ago…

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June 6, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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On the podcast, Cate and Ben share with our listeners how everyday Mainers can take action to protect essential programs and urge lawmakers like Sen. Collins to stand up against federal budget cuts that would slash health care and food assistance while handing a $1.5 trillion tax break to the rich.

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Here is Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell together at a party in 1992.

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Fact check

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So are we just teaching our kids they have to obey anyone with a mask and an unmarked car and an oddly-fitting vest and zip ties now and go with them? Is this where we’re at?

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Just dropped through the Letterbox today...

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www.sustainability-times.com/energy/u-s-c... U.S. Caught Off Guard”: France’s New Nuclear Submarine With 620-Mile Missiles Triggers Panic Inside Pentagon War Rooms and I bet in a few #AUKUS #Auspol ones too. We should have stayed with France, instead of “I know he’s a liar”, Morrison. #auspol⚓️

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Yes Falmouth!

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81 years ago, America's bravest generation stormed the beaches of Normandy in hopes of freeing Europe from the clutches of a brutal authoritarian. Today, we face authoritarianism on our shores. We owe it to ourselves, our country, and that great generation to fight for freedom here at home.

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D-Day. 81 years ago today.

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The Big Ugly Bill!

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Believe Most Of Us Would Agree! That's Not What We Are Witnessing...

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So many things are being checked off his list! He’s making fast progress and Congress is facilitating, like the good puppies they are! We tried to warn you fence sitters and apathetic voters but you bought his bullshit. I hope you enjoy the new America that you apparently wanted… #ProudBlue

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We need details on this.

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DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America

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June 4, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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ilapmaine.org/know-your-ri...

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taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-boo...

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Once again, the Maine Legislature is sending a bill to the governor’s desk that would give farmworkers the right to state minimum wage. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/farmw...

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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released detailed analysis Wednesday showing Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” would increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion during the next decade. mainemorningstar.com/2025/06/04/r...

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Just in case there was some confusion on what this term means and where you stand

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Hi, folks! There’s a lot of awful stuff in the GOP tax bill—it’s hard to keep track. If you’ve been wanting to ask a senator about it, today you can! I’ll be on the @senatedems livestream on Instagram at 5 PM today answering questions from those who hop on. Hope to see y’all there.

This is actually nuts, and kind of terrifying, that a Governor has to do this

HAPPENING NOW: Protesters continue to clash with ICE agents over raid operations in the Los Angeles area 📍Paramount, CA

Tom Homan: We are making Los Angeles safer. Mayor Bass should be thanking us. She says they are going to mobilize—guess what? We are already mobilizing. We are going to bring the National Guard in tonight

What country is this?

In preparation for next week’s parade/demonstration, tanks are being moved into Washington, DC today. Unprecedented. (Photo from a colleague in DC)

This is so wrong. All to feed the ego of a mad tyrant who never had the balls to serve. This is not what we do in America. This is so fucking wrong. Makes me so sad. And so angry.👇

ICE raids hit across Los Angeles today—and locals are rising up. This is what resistance looks like. ✊🏾 This was about an hour ago…

June 6, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

On the podcast, Cate and Ben share with our listeners how everyday Mainers can take action to protect essential programs and urge lawmakers like Sen. Collins to stand up against federal budget cuts that would slash health care and food assistance while handing a $1.5 trillion tax break to the rich.

Here is Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell together at a party in 1992.

Fact check

So are we just teaching our kids they have to obey anyone with a mask and an unmarked car and an oddly-fitting vest and zip ties now and go with them? Is this where we’re at?

Just dropped through the Letterbox today...

Yes Falmouth!

81 years ago, America's bravest generation stormed the beaches of Normandy in hopes of freeing Europe from the clutches of a brutal authoritarian. Today, we face authoritarianism on our shores. We owe it to ourselves, our country, and that great generation to fight for freedom here at home.

D-Day. 81 years ago today.

The Big Ugly Bill!

Believe Most Of Us Would Agree! That's Not What We Are Witnessing...

So many things are being checked off his list! He’s making fast progress and Congress is facilitating, like the good puppies they are! We tried to warn you fence sitters and apathetic voters but you bought his bullshit. I hope you enjoy the new America that you apparently wanted… #ProudBlue

We need details on this.

DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America

June 4, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

ilapmaine.org/know-your-ri...

taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-boo...

Once again, the Maine Legislature is sending a bill to the governor’s desk that would give farmworkers the right to state minimum wage. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/farmw...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released detailed analysis Wednesday showing Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” would increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion during the next decade. mainemorningstar.com/2025/06/04/r...

Just in case there was some confusion on what this term means and where you stand

Hi, folks! There’s a lot of awful stuff in the GOP tax bill—it’s hard to keep track. If you’ve been wanting to ask a senator about it, today you can! I’ll be on the @senatedems livestream on Instagram at 5 PM today answering questions from those who hop on. Hope to see y’all there.

June 3, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Are we great yet?

June 2, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...