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Wait I thought the President said masks weren't allowed to be worn at protests any more? He was pretty specific about that. Somebody should tell these guys they're violating a direct Presidential order.

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Elon Musk has relied enormously on the US state to support his schemes over the years. Yet now he'd dramatically roll back its role in enabling the future flourishing of countless Americans and in helping the global poor avoid starvation, disease, and death. newrepublic.com/article/1962...

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The only way to ban a citizen from wearing a mask in a public place is for The Fuhrer to declare martial law.

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Page One in Los Angeles @latimes.com

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"Veterans know the layoffs aren’t about saving money. They’re about weakening the institution and ultimately privatizing and gutting VA disability funding, as spelled out in Project 2025." share.google/pz6mLWSzZIYC...

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Undocumented immigrants pay almost $100 billion in taxes each year. The top 1% evade $163 billion in taxes each year. Stop pretending that immigrants are the ones taking advantage of taxpayers.

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We keep hearing the Trump-Musk saga reveals the split between tech oligarchs and MAGA. But they're largely in sync on crucial matters involving egalitarianism and the state. Trump/Musk mainly differ over how badly to screw the poor. Some thoughts on this here: newrepublic.com/article/1962...

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“This isn’t policy, this is pain- This Administration, they’re not just enforcing cruelty. They’re showcasing it, mocking it. Trying to make us numb. The world is watching, and one day will ask what we did, and let’s give them an answer that makes us proud” - A Girl Has No President

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feel like the situation in these LA basements illustrates what @andreapitzer.bsky.social called the "concentration camp tendency" - you don't have to have full on classic "camps" to be a society hurtling toward something very bad - it's good to see our politicians fighting back!

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Former Afghan soldier arrested at Houston-area home by ICE, stripped of asylum protections “It’s very concerning that ICE is targeting people who actually put their lives on the line for U.S. service members," Zakaria said. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

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According to the official White House account, the US is in the midst of an "insurrection" that warrants federalization of the National Guard, which is why the President is attending a UFC fight and hanging out with Dana White.

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When the LA police says you are overreaching, you are overreaching.

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5 time draft dodger is throwing himself a N Korea type parade. AT OUR EXPENSE How much will it cost to repair the streets after 150 tanks roll through?

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If Donald Trump knew Elon was a “big time drug addict”, why did he put him in charge of gutting our entire federal workforce?

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Oh, Canada.

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Remember, long before colonists arrived, North America was already occupied by a rich and beautiful Indigenous culture of incredible people. These beautiful people belong here in America!!

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“We have observed approximately 90% of the workers targeted for terminations due to a perceived association with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are women or nonbinary,” said an attorney representing federal staffers. By @davidmcswane.bsky.social

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Video from about an hour ago as less than lethal rounds are being used against protesters in Southern California

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Unwelcome at Kennedy Center, LGBTQ orchestra defiantly plays in Maryland. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Orchestra celebrates WorldPride with drag performances and patriotic music. www.reuters.com/world/us/unw...

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You can argue the merits of deporting Marcelo—a young man brought here at age 5—if you want to. But this is someone we should be proud to call American. He’s solid on every level. And if you’re really a Christian, you should be lifting him up, not casting him out. Listen w/an open mind—and heart.

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BREAKING: In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court grants DOGE access to millions of Americans' personal data, including social security numbers and banking information. In her dissent, Justice Jackson warned of "grave privacy risks for millions of Americans." From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social‬

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Trump amplified legislation to put himself on Mount Rushmore. According to the graphic, the insurrectionist will be right next to Abraham Lincoln.

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"There is an actual war against Veterans by a current sitting administration... Never again will a Veteran trust a Republican that says I'm going to be there for you." -Kyle Lewis, U.S. Navy Veteran Trump cut our care. Fired us. Lied about us. Now he parades Troops to celebrate himself.

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It’s appropriate to not help small minority businesses. Got it.

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President Vance?

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Reminder that the Social Security Administration (per DOGE) instituted supposed anti-fraud checks for benefit claims made over the phone. Only two out of over 110,000 claims had a high probability of fraud — a rate of .0018%. But it slowed retirement claim processing by 25%.

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This #DDay, remembering also this 4’11” French Jewish spy, who died in May at 105. She went behind German enemy lines to bring intelligence to the Allies and help avert a military disaster. A salute to all who fought for democracy in WW II. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

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He’s building a ballroom while slashing food for hungry kids. That’s not “cutting waste,” it’s definition of waste. Millions go to bed hungry so a guy who doubled his wealth in 4 months can waltz under chandeliers. Waste, Fraud and Abuse? Look in the mirror.

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NEW A little-noticed provision in the Senate budget bill would gut the government’s long-running CAFE fuel economy program for cars & light trucks. The provision sets all penalties for automakers who run afoul of the rules to zero — essentially repealing the law. heatmap.news/politics/cor...

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Wow. What a sign that criminal case against Abrego Garcia may be politically cooked up. "Schrader’s resignation was prompted by concerns that the case was being pursued for political reasons" Schrader spent 15 years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Nashville and was chief of the criminal division

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If we’re working, what jobs will be available for our grandchildren & great grandchildren? Many jobs are just impossible for seniors to do.

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There it is. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) says Republicans’ next goal is to kick seniors off Social Security: “Get off of Social Security. Get back into the workforce.”

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www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

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Trump and Elon have MAGA in a twist, with Kanye playing peacemaker and Fox News crashing out

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In claiming that those dropped from Medicaid will be put on employers’ insurance plans instead, James Lankford just enunciated Trickle Down 2.0: Healthcare Edition. It’s a lie, just like classic trickle-down economics. This budget plan will give us a sicker America. www.alternet.org/james-lankfo...

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Whenever Dr Oz says Medicaid doesn’t “get its money’s worth” or people must “prove they matter” to qualify… just remember this is a strategy. They want you to blame disabled and poor people for high taxes. They want us to take the blame so they can get richer. Don’t let them get away with it!

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If a Democratic president cut off one of the red states dependent on federal funding, it would be a political scandal. But cutting off California -- the single biggest "donor state" in the nation, one that sends in to the fed'l gov't ~$80 billion more than it gets back -- is straight-up theft.

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Ohio evangelical megachurch leader Gary “Tom” Keesee Jr. has been charged with the rape of a 4th child. A Knox County judge kept his cash bond at $2M & kept his trial date for July 1st. abc6onyourside.com/news/local/n...

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This is only happening because of the activism and noise people have been making about Jonathan Joss. Imagine how many Indigenous or LGBTQ+ people have been murdered and forgotten because they're not celebrities or have no public backlash to police ignoring hate

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“Her lawyer’s in the bathroom.” Trump’s masked ICE Gestapo snatches a woman when her lawyer goes to the bathroom, then forcibly carries her into an elevator after she appears to faint.

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Imagine saying that to the German Chancellor

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“However much this nasty and petty feud entertains and amuses many observers—including many who had correctly predicted the unraveling….—we should keep in mind how much unnecessary damage and pain these two have caused.” www.americaamerica.news/p/the-trumn%...

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