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"What Senator Tillis said publicly is what almost every Republican senator is saying privately."

Trumpists will continue to be furious at any dissent no matter how much power they steal. That’s because the administration is premised on pathological insecurity. They’re shitty people, they know it, and they will never stop resenting being seen as shitty people.

Brazil shows that it can be done. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...

Putin has something on Trump. He’s always had something on Trump.

The United States is joining an international fascist network before our very eyes.

Democrat: Vance used 'same language' as Hitler did to 'justify' Holocaust: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) criticized Vice President Vance for the rhetoric he used during his address to European leaders last week during the Munich Security Conference.  “He was talking about the enemy within. This is…

New Column: Step by sickening step, the United States is joining a global fascist network. 😢 newrepublic.com/article/1916... via @newrepublic.com

The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases since a count released earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday.

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

How Dems are playing into the racists' hands — and setting this country back 7 decades: The 2024 election that might end up finishing off the United States of America for good was fueled at its ugly core by racism, and dangerous, centuries-old white grievance. And if you are allowing yourself to…