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75 YO Vietnam vet seeks peace and justice for all people. Strong supporter of racial equality and economic systems that meet the needs of those less fortunate. I’m afraid of the long-term consequences of our inaction on climate change.
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I’ve long believed that the American media would be more clear-eyed about the return and actions of wanna-be dictator Donald Trump and the coup by Musk if it was happening overseas in a foreign country. Here's the story the US should be writing this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/king-donal...

In the depths of the Nebraskan winter, 2400 people came out to listen to Bernie Sanders in Omaha last night. 800 had to be turned away at the door. Over 190,000 tuned into the livestream. There is a movement to be harnessed here. @sanders.senate.gov (📸 Anna Bahr)

WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

Instead of focusing on America’s national security, this man is treating America like a reality show. Firing QUALIFIED military leaders! Playing with our national security! This isn’t a game. crockett.house.gov/media/press-...

If we have enough people with the knowledge and moral fortitude of Maine Governor Janet Mills, and the Associated Press- we might be able to save our Democracy

There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

What a legacy for Mitch, huh? open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...

In 2028 this is what a Democratic president needs to do. We will win if you all vote blue this time.

💥💥💥WATCH THIS! “Only an idiot would think we should eliminate emergency response in a natural disaster, education and health care for disabled children, gang crime investigations, clean air and water programs …” — @jbpritzker.bsky.social

Here’s an idea: Hochul removes Adams and replaces him with someone who will tell the Secret Service that the next time Trump comes to Manhattan the Secret Service can block the streets themselves without the help of the NYPD

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Mark Fiore is a brilliant cartoonist/animator! Enjoy. c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-me...

I canceled my WAPO and NYT subscriptions yesterday. I’ll find one or more independent news sources to support with those resources. They have both become corporate shills!

Please share everywhere!!! Freeze your spending on Feb 28th…. Don’t shop! And if you have to, please turn to a local small business!

Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind? It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.  It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.

from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler

If you’re Caucasian and these historical people/events and facts are unfamiliar, please STUDY!!!

If Democrats are looking for a great, clear, forceful spokesperson while they are in exile from power, this is the person.

The Democratic party is laying low because they believe backlash to Trump is inevitable and they're going to win midterms and 2028 no problem. I promise you this is what they believe. And they are so wrong. 1/2

Again and again, these GOP senators are choosing to remain silent or outright enable the shredding of our Constitution and dismantling of our government because they care more about the billionaires who will benefit than they do about us. And all of these senators are facing re-election next year.

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This is the way.

American institutions—from the media to Congress—continue to underreact to the unraveling of our democracy. Overseas our media would not hesitate to call what we’re living through a full-blown autocratic coup. Here's my attempt at the story they should write: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-trump...

On Feb. 14th I try always to give honor to one of the greatest contributors to American democracy in our nation’s history, Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, Douglass never knew his actual birthdate, and adopted Feb. 14th as the day. His penetrating insights about our country inspire me daily.

At the moment, mansion-sized Asteroid 2024-YR4 has a one-in-fifty chance of hitting Earth in the next eight years. Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.

Please read…Trump administration actions from the perspective of a foreign correspondent. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-trump...

Starting think this is not beyond the realm of possibility.

Democrats. Get on this immediately, please!

More lies…I personally don’t trust any reporting from DOGE! Forensic accountants I would trust. wapo.st/4gF3vpS

Emoluments‼️❓ Here’s How Much Money Trump Has Made Off the Presidency So Far newrepublic.com/post/191543/... via @newrepublic.com

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is definitely one of the good ones. Today he HAMMERED Trump with a detailed list of all the prices that are going up because of Trump's trade wars. Make sure everyone sees this.

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

What a country we are becoming😭. Trump and Musk’s attack on USAid is causing global chaos. Millions of lives are now at risk | Devi Sridhar www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It’s seriously looking like Blue States are going to have to band together and figure out how we survive this crisis without any help from the federal regime. Does anyone out there know how we can do this and what it could look like?

“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.” Albert Camus

Sen. Bernie Sanders announces launch of "new national campaign," called 'Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here' -- with first stops in Omaha, NE, and... Iowa City, IA

"I have some potentially disturbing news for you," says @garrisonhayes.bsky.social in his latest video. "Throughout American history, the only group of people to consistently get jobs they didn't deserve because they were the right race or the right gender were white men."