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I am grateful that so many people found my open letter to Elon Musk moving and want to share it. Some well meaning people are just cutting and pasting it on their social media feeds. I would appreciate it if people would link to the version posted on @democracydocket.com instead. Thanks. Marc

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Trump wants to close the Department of Education. In VA-04, this would cost our schools millions of dollars. Rep. Jahana Hayes discussed how @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting back to ensure every child gets the high-quality education they deserve.

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Many agencies purchased electric vehicles and are using those EV stations. Oh, never mind, nobody seems to care about wasting money anymore. electrek.co/2025/02/21/t...

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Follow democracy rankings here. The US ranks 36 and is classified as a “Deficient Democracy”. Are we headed downward? www.democracymatrix.com/ranking.

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Good site to track the decline of American freedom. The US scores only 83, falling from 94 in 2009.

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👋🏽 Some of what @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social did just today 👋🏽

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This is climate arson, yes, but also the entire value proposition of Tesla, the reason for its insane stock price, is that it would end up the Amazon of electric cars: the only real game in town. Killing off non-Tesla electric car infrastructure is a gift to Musk.

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Donald Trump’s firing of military leaders — four-star General Brown and four-star Admiral Franchetti — along with top legal officers is a betrayal of legions of first rate service members who dedicate their lives to our nation’s defense. This is a growing national security risk.

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Good morning friends! Sending you all a big hug on this Friday morning. Today I will be trying to remember that even small acts of kindness and love matter—and to do a few.

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This x10000000000 “In other words: We, the opposition, are the majority. Take heart.” www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/they-are-a...

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Better not call it a “vaccine” or it might not get approved. Maybe market it as a recreational drug.

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Guess it turns out Nikita was right.

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"Recoup the costs" open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

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Unbelievable.

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This is absolutely disgusting.

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Step it up.

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From France in the American Revolution to NATO today, U.S. allies have shaped history. A scholar reviews how they’ve helped secure independence, defend freedom, and keep the peace. By Donald Heflin, Tufts University 🗃️ #diplomacy #EU https://buff.ly/4b94fCy

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The Constitution in Article I, Section 8 grants CONGRESS the ability “to establish Post Offices and post Roads,” including the power to control land for the “post roads” to carry the mail, and the buildings needed to maintain a mail delivery system.

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It’s amazing how immature Musk and his co-president are. They act like 8-year olds, but saying that is an affront to 8-year olds.

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I was thinking of how best to combine the names of our two presidents, Trump and Musk. I think I like President Mump the most.

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Dark Pence is back.

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WATCH: Dem Senator warns U.S. may be "months" from "irreversible" destruction of democracy

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It’s time to take back our country. Not only from this authoritarian nightmare, but also from the collaborators too insipid and weak and chickenshit — too skinless and boneless — to stand up for us. the.ink/p/essay-home...

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Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.

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@chrislhayes.bsky.social

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"the house of the USAID mission director in Kinshasa had been looted, and videos of the ransacking began circulating on social media..." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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DOGE-affiliated employee expected to seek access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer information www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

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Worried yet??

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Sheryl Crow: “My parents always said you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla. Money donated to NPR, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes the truth will…find its way to those willing to know [it].”

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They won’t ever learn will they

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My office is hearing reports that the Trump administration’s purges include firing veterans who have served our country for years. Our veterans deserve better. If you've been impacted, call congress: (202) 224-3121 And share your story: www.veterans.senate.gov/contact-rank...

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Trump’s border czar wants AOC arrested for teaching the Constitution. Tom Homan emailed the DOJ, asking if AOC “crossed the line” by telling migrants they have rights. AOC fired back: “Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution is a good start.” When did knowing your rights become a crime?

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