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By the way a military parade when we’re not celebrating a war victory is something a dude who never served would do.

Probable

He could not help himself…

We're no longer the leader of the free world. We're no longer a beacon of democracy and justice. We're no longer the land of opportunity. We're no longer a nation in which no one is above the law. Our myths about ourselves are killing us. What to do? davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/we-are-not...

The decision to pursue charges against Abrego García now, after he wasn't charged in 2022, led to the resignation of Ben Schrader, a high-ranking federal prosecutor who spent 15 years in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Nashville and was most recently the chief of the criminal division.

I agree 100%!

FOCUS Now! The SAVE Act will disenfranchise millions of voters. The BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL will strip millions from Medicaid and Affordable Care. The most vulnerable children will face hunger. Tell your Senators to vote for America. Tell them to VOTE NO! On both bills. (202) 224-3121 @lwvus.bsky.social

Where is the outrage??

bsky.app/profile/athe.... Governor Tim Walz speaks on the cutbacks on provisions for hungry children. Humanitarian aid to line the pockets of Oligarchs is immoral and humane.

Are we great yet?

The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth. The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth. Read that back. Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.

Let me make this simple: 1) People have been fired - our economy & governmental services have been interrupted because of the firings. 2) The proposed budget includes - cuts to federal worker’s benefits, cuts to Medicaid, cuts to food assistance, & deep tax cuts for the RICH,

No kidding apnews.com/press-releas...

Under the Biden-Harris administration, hospitals were required to provide abortions to women in medical emergencies regardless of state bans. Trump just rescinded this.

The Trump administration is working with private companies like Palantir to create detailed reports on every American, which could help them weaponize our personal information in their quest to deport immigrants and punish critics. This is a huge threat to our constitutional rights.

POCAN: Just tell me coincidence or not. In Project 2025, abolishing the Dept of Education. You guys are doing. Is that a coincidence? VOUGHT: The president's agend-- POCAN: Ending DEI? VOUGHT: The president-- POCAN: Shifting FEMA costs to the states? Ending PBS and NPR? Banning trans people?

This is the kind of country Republicans want. This is the kind of country the rest of us need to fix.

“In an interview, one of Mr. Melgar-Salmeron’s lawyers disputed the government’s characterization of the deportation as a mistake, saying it appeared to be part of a larger pattern of the administration ignoring court orders.” You think? I call it creeping contempt. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/u...

“Three women who also received the message and came to the office on Tuesday told THE CITY they were instructed to return on Wednesday — but this time to bring their children with them.” harrowing new reporting from @gwynnefitz.bsky.social:

⚡️Orban vows to 'do everything' to prevent Ukraine from joining EU. "I would not be able to answer my conscience...if I did not do everything now to protect Hungary and the European Union from the Brussels fever dream of Ukrainian accession."

Trump's attack on our minds reduces our capacity for self-government because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-attack-on-the-american-mind-1b0

1/4 After watching the Maddow show last night, she got me thinking about the cowardice of ICE and the other deportation law enforcement. They’re not brave. They’re cowards. This thread is for those cowards. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue

The spurs don't fall far from the bones.

Most steel used in this country is imported. Mktplace:”“The United States just does not produce enough steel. And the U.S. imports nearly 70% of tinplate steel that manufacturers use for cans of fruits, vegetables, essential foods and pet foods,” Expect grocery prices to soar.All cause of TACO Don.

Attention all Mainers! Do not watch Bone Spur Donald’s military parade lauding his birthday. IT’S NO KINGS DAY! Get out and protest Trump’s actions and behavior! June 14. Be there where protests are happening near you!

The head of FEMA joked about not knowing hurricane season had started. Americans work too damn hard and pay too much to be governed by clowns. When lives are at stake, we need serious leadership, not punchlines.

No burning out. Double down. Be consistent. No sitting quietly. Let’s go! Who’s in?

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Have your senators’ and representative’s contact info on speed dial-or easy web reach. Fellow Georgians-here is Sen Warnick’s contact page. If every day we take some action, an email, a call, we will make progress. www.warnock.senate.gov/contact/

Gqp strategists all say that GQP Senators will pass the Billionaire Bailout Bill. Give them no peace. Focus on Hawley, Murkowski, Collins, Tillis. #StopTheBillionaireBailoutBill #WeAreDemocracy #handsOffOurHeakthcare #Demvoice1 #USDemocracy #VoicesForVictory www.npr.org/2025/06/02/n...

As we begin Gun Violence Awareness Month, we remember those lost to senseless gun violence and recommit to advocating for common sense gun safety laws.

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Trump is planning on deforesting all of the old growth forests including the redwoods that are more than a thousand yrs old. There is no upside. Please call your representatives. This will not only destroy precious legally protected trees, but also our climate www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...