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This is terrible. I have such great respect for the folks at the NEH and have so benefited from their expertise.

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Protesters are not clashing with police. The police are clashing with the protesters.

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He stood in front of our troops today and gave a mean spirited, partisan speech. He stood in front of our troops today and attacked Americans by name. He stood in front of our troops today and goaded them into booing their fellow Americans. Never become desensitized to this.

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It’s Taco Tuesday.

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This outrageous violation of the work of Congressman Nadler’s District Office and frightful mistreatment of his staff cannot stand. We are demanding a hearing on why this happened and who is responsible. They must be held accountable.

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Last week, federal agents forced their way into my colleague, Congressman Jerry Nadler’s office, detained staff and lobbed unfounded accusations of the office ‘harboring rioters.’

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www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...

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The head of the US Forest Service is a rich thief of our community land. We the people must resist. He Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He’s in Line to Lead the Forest Service. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/c...

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America is beginning to mobilize against these horrifying ICE detentions.

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Trump’s America tells the world: “We don’t need you.” Now the world is answering back: “Same to you.” From student deportations to tourist boycotts and brand backlash, we’re paying the price for Trump’s hostility. Read more adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/from-beaco...

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"The underlying point isn’t to chastise the firms for making the wrong decision; it’s to remind those firms that it’s not too late to reverse course and join the ranks of the firms resisting Trump’s gambit..." www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

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In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

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NEW: The mother of an Arizona man who died after being unable to find mental health treatment is suing his health insurer, saying it broke the law by publishing false information that misled its customers. By @maxblau.bsky.social

submitted 11 days ago • 354 comments

For Handmaid’s Tale fans.

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I wrote to the NYT about this op ed. It’s not likely to be published, so I thought I’d share it here.

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Heather Cox Richardson reminds us when Chase rose to speak, she was two rows in front of Sen. Joe McCarthy who had done so much damage with his campaign of lies and hatred. This thread is a crucial reminder that there are multiple models of courage to inspire us. Pick one, stand up, and speak.

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Happy Pride! Audre Lorde was a self-professed “Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother, warrior, poet” who challenged racial and civil injustices with her writings and voice. Read more about her remarkable life and works here: www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-... #AltPrideCitizen

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“The King mentioned that when his mother …opened Parliament in 1957, it was … in the midst of the Cold War. The world faces a different threat with democratic pluralism, the rule of law and freedom under assault, he said.” www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/a8e29b0...

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a perfect commencement speech over the weekend. He spoke about how it’s okay to be a bit lost after finishing your degree, the value of public service, & the importance of having integrity. Take a moment to read the address, it speaks perfectly to our moment.

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Because of Trump's dismantling of USAID, 60,000 metric tons of food that were bound to serve the poorest kids on earth are now on the brink of rotting in America. Our anti-hunger groups are ready to spring into action. What say you, Mr. President?

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What an embarrassment of a President.

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These staffers did the right thing in response to hearing anti-science/anti-research garbage. Also, someone should tell Dir. Bhattacharya that a walkout is evidence of free speech, not the opposite….

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Ignorance helps keep Trump in power.

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HOLD THE LINE GEORGIA! 🇬🇪

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‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.

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May 25, 2025

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How can you tell if the administration is lying? Karoline Leavitt is speaking on its behalf.

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#MTPol

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A new report shows how little has changed for Black victims of police killings five years after George Floyd's murder www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” tried to embed a team inside the Government Publishing Office (GPO), the agency responsible for printing official documents and maintaining public access to federal records across all three branches of government.

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The US is now complicit in the deaths of Ukrainians as Trump ONCE AGAIN does not sanction Russia despite his so called “red line.” He is the weakest so called leader America has had in its history.

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www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

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www.imdb.com/title/tt1496... Can we all say ‘habeus corpus’ - the legal right under threat by Trump administration - this movie about a dictatorship that didn’t just threaten - and Brazilians disappeared in the 1970s. 😓

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“Four top partners at Paul Weiss announced late Friday that they were leaving the law firm, a major blow to the firm in the wake of its decision to cut a deal with President Trump to head off an executive order that would have restricted its business.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/b...

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But let’s rehash Biden’s age and ability….

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Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

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100% this. Other people did it is not an actual defense. It’s not even an explanation.

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Busted. Yet again.

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My mother used to tell me stories of how the polio vaccine changed everything for the better. No one had to be afraid anymore. Why go back?

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Jasmine Crockett: "That's why they hired everybody from Fox because all they're trying to do is put on a show. I want us to refocus our attention on the American people and stop demonizing every person that ends up in ICE custody."

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If you think Elon Musk is out of the Trump administration, think again. He’s not just lingering behind the scenes; he’s cashing in.

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Don't miss the scariest committee hearing of the year.

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Sigh. We just saw this and have thoughts. Here we go: The due date is July 9, 2025. The “acting chair” is encouraging museums, libraries and cultural organizations to apply. Is he really that thick? Apparently, the answer is a resounding yes. www.neh.gov/news/neh-ann...

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After being called out this week, DOGE quietly deleted 31 contracts from its website wiping out $122 million in supposed “savings” Musk’s team had claimed from cutting federal spending. But the site is still riddled with errors.

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Bondi was a lobbyist for Qatar. She has no business advising Trump on the plane they want to bribe him with.

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Right? Juts say it breaks the law. These euphemisms are going to end democracy.

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The American Framers didn’t—& the American people don’t—want a president corrupted by foreign state money, gifts or luxury jets. Glad to join @brennancenter.org at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social to discuss the Emoluments Clause & the meaning of the Constitution & Articles of Confederation.

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