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Nothing but a bunch of cowards in the Russian Republican Party! l.smartnews.com/p-j3dzJTc/Zf...

submitted 7 hours ago • 1 comment

Trump benefits from the bully pulpit of the presidency, a legislative branch that has contracted out all of its autonomy, and Elon’s unlimited funding—but if he loses popular support, none of those things will matter. And we’re already seeing the tide turn. McCormick’s district (below) is R+22.

submitted 6 hours ago • 106 comments

AOC: And he is running around because he thinks he got a bank account with a lot of zeros in it that it makes him some kind of super citizen. I don't think so.

submitted 7 hours ago • 135 comments

it is shocking the extent to which they openly sneer at morality

submitted 5 hours ago • 258 comments

She needs to be in charge of Oversight. Currently, we have a 70+ year old man, battling cancer who looks and is unwell. Oversight needs a 'don't fuck with me' face and she's got it.

submitted 15 hours ago • 107 comments

When the wreckage and dust of what these people are doing to our country has settled and the people have finally had enough to throw these jackals out of office, we will never forget the people who enabled it, despite their protestations they weren’t willing accomplices. Never.

submitted 20 hours ago • 789 comments

If you haven’t seen this yet, please do. Because this morning something awesome happened that I’m going to say more about soon…. Hint: Georgia…. Town hall. It’s happening…. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...

submitted 18 hours ago • 436 comments

The media needs to stop using the phrase "Trump outlawed diversity programs" and just say it like it is: Trump legalized discrimination against women and POC.

submitted 5 hours ago • 10 comments

Raise your hand 🖐️ if you agree President Zelenskyy & the brave people of Ukraine are Heros & Donald Trump's January 6th MAGA are Zeros! I want all of my 131K friends to follow YOU! 💙💛 Like 💙 & Repost ♻️, you will meet NEW Friends 🎉 Interact in the comments meet even MORE 🚀 Who is with me? 🖐️

submitted 18 hours ago • 975 comments

The Pentagon is now pausing their mass firing of civilian employees in order to evaluate potential impacts on military readiness. I’m just spitballing here, but maybe a readiness assessment should have been the first step. 🤦‍♂️

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A small government team at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, responsible for regulating autonomous cars—which Elon Musk claims are the future of Tesla—is being cut nearly in half by Musk. Conflict of interest?

submitted 16 hours ago • 192 comments

🚨 Ex-Proud Boys leader pardoned by Trump ARRESTED at the Capitol—AGAIN Enrique Tarrio, fmr leader of the white supremacist Proud Boys group, whom Trump pardoned for his crime, was RE-ARRESTED at the Capitol on Friday for ASSAULTING a protester www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

submitted 5 hours ago • 6 comments

Abuse of power is disgusting. This cruel rapist must be removed from power or we’re all fucked. Even maga. He doesn’t give a shit about anyone now that he’s consolidated power for nefarious ways.

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It's Hard Fork Friday! This week: Grok 3, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, and Kevin experiments with vibe coding: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/p...

submitted 15 hours ago • 13 comments

Even if you’re not a Florida voter, this election affects you. A loss for MAGA Republicans in FL-01 means: • A weaker F47 agenda • Stronger protections for democracy, voting rights, & civil liberties • A step toward taking back the House in 2024 #Valimont4Congress www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

submitted 9 hours ago • 4 comments

What if your mom was diagnosed with breast cancer & Medicaid could have saved her life, but Republicans cut it? This isn't just a budget cut, it's a death sentence for thousands of mom's... #DontCutMyMedicaid

submitted 9 hours ago • 26 comments

OMFG I got an email from SSI SLAM THE SCAM OK HERE'S THE SCAM PRESIDENT MUSKRAT AND HIS BAND OF 22 YEAR OLD MINIONS HAVING ACCESS TO MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT THAT'S THE SCAM YOU CANT MAKE THIS SHIT UP

submitted 10 hours ago • 35 comments

all that follow me know i do special boost every night the first is @occupyshasta.bsky.social Show love and follow and repost!

submitted 5 hours ago • 2 comments

DID YOU KNOW: As Trump/Musk fire anyone in the fed government that participated in diversity, equity & inclusion, he just nominated Kimberly Richey for Asst Sec Office of Civil Rights at the Dept of Education. During Trump's 1st term, she ESTABLISHED the DEI office people are now being fired from.

submitted 11 hours ago • 127 comments

🔥 MEDICAID IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A HANDOUT! 🔥 80M Americans—kids, moms, seniors, POC, rural folks, & the disabled—CLING TO IT FOR LIFE! Republicans ready to SLASH it? OVER OUR DEAD BODIES! #DontCutMyMedicaid

submitted 9 hours ago • 27 comments

Rep. Jason Crow: “The purge of senior officers at DOD is deeply troubling, but purging JAG officers worries me the most. “JAG officers interpret law for our commanders. They help determine what's lawful and constitutional. “Replacing these military lawyers with Trump loyalists is so dangerous.”

submitted 5 hours ago • 105 comments

At the end of Trump's first month back... • The Dow has stumbled • More Americans disapprove than approve of Trump's handling of the economy and don't believe Trump has done enough to lower prices • And a majority of Americans believe Trump's tariffs ( #TrumpTaxes ) hurt the economy

submitted 7 hours ago • 10 comments

BRAVO to Maine Governor Janet Mills for slapping petty tyrant trump in the face with her calmly defiant "see you in court." THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE. 🔥🔥🔥

submitted 12 hours ago • 1557 comments

Seems legit.... We don't want to be a nation of underachieving Americans.

submitted 5 hours ago • 422 comments

Donald Trump — The House resolution "implements my FULL America First Agenda, EVERYTHING, not just parts of it." The House plan slashes $880 billion from Medicaid—TRUMP OWNS THIS!!! Democrats need to speak out now—LOUDLY. Don’t Cut My Medicaid 📢

submitted 7 hours ago • 115 comments

The good news is GOP Senator Thom Tillis is 100% correct Putin IS a cancer full stop. But it's also correct that Tillis doesn't exactly inspire confidence with his track record. He's trying to show moral courage here-good but let's see how long that lasts not optimistic

submitted 5 hours ago • 1 comment

Per @phildstewart.bsky.social: “U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.”

submitted 5 hours ago • 94 comments

So they removed the black chairman of the Joint Chiefs in the middle of his 4-year tour, without cause, and they're seeking to replace him with a white retired Air Force three-star general who lacks the requisite experience as a service chief or combatant commander? Huh, how about that

submitted 7 hours ago • 1193 comments

. Profile in Courage: Hagen Scotten, Harvard educated, US Army special ops, Iraqi war veteran, 2 bronze stars. Resigned as Asst US Attorney, Southern District NY rather than dismiss Mayor Eric Adams case. Honoring courageous Americans, regardless of political affiliation. #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

submitted 15 hours ago • 4 comments

I just don’t see how an Executive Order saying Mike Love was the real genius in the Beach Boys could be legally binding

submitted 9 hours ago • 70 comments

Scream Cipher xkcd.com/3054

submitted 14 hours ago • 160 comments

U.S., Ukraine near deal to grant mineral rights to Washington - The Washington Post search.app/XnWv3UQC5uVD...

submitted 6 hours ago • 1221 comments

🧵1. #BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue “I AM FURIOUS… it appears that it only took the male version of Witchypoo, someone so obviously tainted, yet comically inept, to bring us to the brink”. That is an excerpt from a tweet I posted in ‘23. …

submitted 14 hours ago • 4 comments

Spain sounds nice. I luv the food. 🦋💙🦋 newrepublic.com/article/1702...

submitted 6 hours ago • 2 comments

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submitted 11 hours ago • 21 comments

They just now noticed?

submitted 14 hours ago • 370 comments

More than 8 out of 10 Americans aren't pleased Trump pardoned J6 convicts & thugs Don't stop taking about that! And when they get re-arrested or create havoc let that be known too! www.newsbreak.com/news/3823589...

submitted 11 hours ago • 17 comments

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Janet Mills isn’t here for any of that king bullshit. MORE OF THIS!!!

submitted 12 hours ago • 112 comments

A must watch moment: Republican Sen Tom Tillis shows he may have a spine after all. I know it’s hard to believe, but he actually calls out Putin 👀 Thanks to @reallyamerican.bsky.social

submitted 10 hours ago • 169 comments

Anyone else surprised that Trump fires a black Joint Chiefs Chairman and replaced him with a lower ranked and less experienced white man?! These blatantly racist Nazi moves are fucked beyond words! Anyone else think so?! 😡😤🤬 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

submitted 6 hours ago • 44 comments

The Republican Tax Scam could take a machete to slash 230 billion from SNAP and 880 billion from Medicaid. #DontCutMyMedicaid

submitted 9 hours ago • 18 comments

I think we can tell exactly what Trump will do. He’s following Hitler’s handbook. 🦋💙🦋

submitted 6 hours ago • 0 comments

On this day February 21, 1965, Muslim minister and human civil rights activists Malcom X was assassinated. RIP 🕊️ “You don’t have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being.” -Malcolm X #BlackHistoryMonth

submitted 6 hours ago • 4 comments

Rep. Grothman (R-WI): President Trump has done some very good things Crowd: Booooo

submitted 5 hours ago • 161 comments

CODE NAME “KRASNOV” He has been a traitor to the country and to the people of America!🇺🇸

submitted 6 hours ago • 5 comments

🇺🇸 Back when I served my country, my president defended America from her enemies, not appeased them. I fucking hate Trump.

submitted 6 hours ago • 82 comments