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It also makes it harder for them to ban books.

It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid. But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.  Courage is contagious.

The startup has raised over $2B in venture capital, much of it from firms with ties to Trump and Musk. In addition to Thiel, other major backers include Thrive Capital, which was founded by Jared Kushner's brother, and 8VC, a firm run by Musk allies. By @chrisbing.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro

Blue Cross had refused to pay thousands of claims for the center’s patients, but on several occasions executives at the insurance company had signed special one-time deals with the center to pay for their wives’ cancer treatment. By @tchristianmiller.bsky.social

What do these corporations have in common? Netflix Ford Tesla T-Mobile Duke Energy DISH Network Metlife Dominion Energy United States Steel In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes. This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.

The targeting of state supreme courts by special interests and billionaires can leave the public with the impression that justices are no different than any politician: devoted to serving their political allies, court observers say. By @megomatz.bsky.social

here’s a curse word free version of “look it up” as requested by countless teachers and librarians 🥰😘

youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8

I’m expecting this posse posing as an administration to say “ You can have it back, we don’t want to play anymore “ Any minute now… 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

I just checked in at the Atlanta airport and the kiosk wanted me to show a "passport or permanent residence card." The airline rep who was helping me said "I don't know why it's doing this it's been doing it all morning."

At Republican Congressman Mike Flood's town hall last night in Nebraska, the crowd broke out in chants of "tax the rich." They're right. Here's why.

Wishin’ and hopin’ for a president who is educated in the rule of law, structure of democracy, global politics, maybe a little environmental science (or any science) and has a decent vocabulary. Is that really too much to ask???? 😭😭😭 Photo because I need a break

PLEASE CALL EACH NUMBER AND PLEASE REPOST THIS LIST.

The Philadelphia Eagles have rejected White House visit, Again. I love that for them!!! Philly fans SHOULD BE PROUD as hell of their team.

This truly breaks my 💔 Thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social, I’ll be watching for what’s next. 🙏🏽

Boycotts are taking hold. Protests are on the rise. Federal courts are hitting back. The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging and DOGE is losing credibility. In these dark times, it's important to recognize that people are fighting back. Join them.

Save this # in your phone… it is for the US Capitol switchboard. Once connected, an operator will connect you to the office you wish to reach.

The House will vote this week on the GOP's budget proposal, which includes massive cuts to Medicaid and food stamps to pay for even more tax cuts for the rich. Call your representatives now and tell them to reject it: (202) 224-3121

CORRUPTION AT IT'S PEAK 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/b....

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Some updated info from members of our coalition. Not organized by us, but @theonecalledjai.bsky.social and The People’s Union. We all have to amplify each others work to be successful ✊

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

REPOST if you stand with AOC!

Have you signed the strike card yet? If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝 Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL. We will exceed 250k by tonight. Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com

NEWS Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz says he’s putting a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s State Department nominees until USAID is back up and running.

The US has always been 2 countries. Is an official separation what’s trying to happen? The Kind US and the Cruel US? It’s a construct my mind can comprehend. I could live in a different country without moving anywhere?

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

I’m inspired by courage.

This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.

Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Hero.

Precious time with my sisters 🥰