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Today in History: March 20, 1854, marks the founding of the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin. Initially formed as an anti-slavery party, the GOP's core values were rooted in the inherent worth and dignity of every human life.

This story is fucking bonkers

one extremely funny thing is that the conservative argument that "you can't give people welfare; they'll just spend it all on drugs and lottery tickets" was true, but for young reactionaries, and they spent all of their CARES money on sports betting, cryptocurrency, and OnlyFans subscriptions

Households in the top 5%, with incomes over $320,000, would receive roughly HALF of the benefits of extending Trump's expiring tax cuts. How are Republicans planning to pay for this? With massive cuts to programs that the rest of America relies on. Trickle up economics.

New Tesla commercial #FoxtrotDeltaTango

Pink has a great new tune that’s trending. I have no clue how to share it with you here.” walk with me.”

So my Russian friend who just flew in is reporting that DFW Intl airport is a goddamned sloppy mess now for overseas arrivals. Apparently the Trump admin cut funding, so they have 1/3rd the staff to process incoming intl passengers. Shit's starting to fall apart.

Quebecker tells it like it is. In English. Because that's the only language his intended audience can understand.

Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.

Only takes 23 Senate Democrats to remove Chuck Schumer from leadership and replace him with someone willing to fight

Adolf Hitler helping one of his biggest donors sell a car in 1938. History doesn't change it just repeats.

Highest ratings in the history of television expected for Donald Trump’s "State of the Union" address tonight, in Russia.

An interesting recap on the history of the current situation in Ukraine. This should be a lesson for the rest of the world.

Fact-checked: True.

Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.

Me and Mitchie McC Bobby shared the secrets of his soul before Congress, but the only Republican “no” vote came from the Kentucky coal mines. With US healthcare headed for an era that’s more Scott Joplin than Janis Joplin, is measles just another word for nothing left to lose? by Maureen Dowd

If this is a direct quote, it's one of the most irresponsible and reckless things a SECDEF has ever said

Payday's "Day Without Immigrants" Strike Tracker found strikes in 120 cities & at least 40 states on Monday. While tens of thousands of workers of immigrant workers participated, neither the NYT, WashPost nor the big TV networks covered it. paydayreport.com/map-day-with...

Miss a turn?

It will be my honor to remake US passenger aviation in the image of SpaceX, which hasn’t had a rocket explode in over three weeks. by Elon Musk

As a staunch advocate of freedom of the press, I believe that Donald Trump, who I do not support, has every right to demand that the M$DNC shitlib show "60 Minutes" be taken off the air. by Glenn Greenwald

California’s on fire, and while the GOP is busy blaming DEI and concocting conspiracies, Canada and Mexico are busy saving lives.

As Mel Gibson was telling his lies about Ivermectin on the Rogan Podcast. His house burned down. 😇

The Supreme Court said Friday it will review the constitutionality of a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to provide no-cost preventive care, including cancer screenings, immunizations and contraception, to millions of Americans.

I know folks are busy blaming DEI for all of the hell going on in LA but… www.ibtimes.sg/who-gloria-l...

Agreed with @NormOrnstein - definitely do NOT share this image!!! Lol bluevirginia.us/2025/01/satu...