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Q: "How do you respond to Governor Newsom?" Sen. Van Hollen: "I think Americans are tired of elected officials or politicians who are all finger to the wind...Anybody who can't stand up for the Constitution and the right of due process doesn't deserve to lead."

Is this bad? It sure seems bad. I mean, his barkeep must be heartbroken at having been left out. The poor mixologist got nothing but a little coin here and there, not a really cool tip like a state military secret. Always be nice to your bartender. You never know what he’ll put in your glass.

Huge turnout in Portland. The protest wrapped several city blocks, taking up the whole street. This was the front of the line wrapping around and waiting for the rest of the line to pass. We waited for a looonnnggg time.

Oh boy. On Saturday, the Pope decided to send his "No. 2" person to see JD Vance, NOT himself.According to Vatican sources, JD got a lecture on "compassion" and some discussion on immigration. Should have been expected? Absolutely.I would have taken these odds. www.thedailybeast.com/pope-snubs-v...

This is how those of us of a certain age first learned about April 19, 1775. Still inspires. youtu.be/Y6ikO6LMxF4?...

This is the act an authoritarian regime, not one interested in the rule of law.

This was an AMAZING press conference. He went after the government of El Salvador. Senator Van Hollen starts speaking at around the 9:35 mark.

Yo, @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social . You made the 'Popular' page on Reddit

TOMORROW- Make your voices heard at Indivisible's event, “NO KINGS! 50 State Nationwide Protest (250th Anniversary of the American Revolution)” - sign up NOW! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Trump said he wanted to take away due process for immigrants–something conservative judges think is unconstitutional—and he did. He says he wants to ship American citizens to foreign countries, believe him and do not wait to speak out against his abhorrent actions.

I swear to eff'n god. The democrats are pissing me off. Get out of your head and start leading with your heart and your soul!! Until you do so, you are going to continue to be wet, disconnected noodles! www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

Everything vile thing this administration should be shared and a bright light shown. The more we know the stronger we can become.

boston globe editorial board: harvard is making the right decision, and universities should band together to fight. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/16/o...

Paul Waldman gives us the Fox News line up for the coming week.

🚨URGENT—Despite the Supreme Court declaring that it would be illegal to deport people under the Alien Enemies Act without giving them a meaningful chance to seek judicial review, the Trump admin is reportedly about to send a group of Venezuelans detained in Texas to El Salvador in a matter of hours!

It's not going to get less scary. They'll just become bolder as they keep getting away with it.

US Senator Van Hollen has been able to successfully meet with Kilmer Abrego Garcia.

Everyone needs to read this thread. And then call your democratic congress people and ask them to do the same while stepping up their game.

This situation isn’t just outrageous. It’s enraging. It’s normal to feel rage about human beings being treated like this. It’s normal to look at this wealth of injustice and horrid bullshit and feel rage.