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W.E.B. Du Bois on the white takeover of southern public schools after Reconstruction. Not a coincidence that the chapter, "Back Towards Slavery," follows his analysis of the eventual dedegration of the public school system. Attacks on education are vital to (re)instituting authoritarian rule.

submitted 7 hours ago • 19 comments

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 7 hours ago • 1530 comments

These people all have actual conflicts of interest that should keep them from working on any investigations like this. It's a measure of how tainted and corrupt this Justice Department is becoming and it breaks my heart. I hope it doesn't break our country. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

submitted 10 hours ago • 113 comments

“That is why Trumpists are so focused on “ending DEI” in the federal workforce. They see anti-discrimination and inclusion as a ladder of upward mobility for people they do not believe should have one.”

submitted 11 hours ago • 226 comments

Interesting story here, definitely need to keep an eye on all the moving parts with these folks...

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WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

submitted 22 hours ago • 1402 comments

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

submitted 22 hours ago • 565 comments

Sharing more townhall videos today because they’re giving me hope. THIS is good trouble! Who is this man? I want to shake his hand and buy him a drink.

submitted 12 hours ago • 872 comments

We are arms dealers to terrorists.

submitted 13 hours ago • 1874 comments

#medsky

submitted 1 day ago • 10 comments

The GOP Tax Scam’s “golden age” means the sick go untreated, the hungry go unfed—while the billionaires who sat front row at Trump’s inauguration get richer. This isn’t trickle-down—it’s a shakedown. We fight for people, not profit. #DontCutMyMedicaid

submitted 1 day ago • 11 comments

This is awful. Can't get my brain around it.

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Donald Trump is ending the national database of police misconduct

submitted 1 day ago • 246 comments

Effective synopsis of what has happened to USAID to date... www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Cedar Hill! Join Congresswoman Crockett's District team on February 25th for assistance with casework related to federal agencies. Tax returns, passports, Social Security benefits, and more - they are here to help! Sign up at: tx30.us/cedarhill

submitted 1 day ago • 40 comments

My latest: "As Trump Sinks in Ratings, The Resistance Rises" Trump & Musk's desire to create a new Broligarchy Reich is being challenged by the majority & a GOP base, which is slowly realizing that Republicans don't care about them or the price of eggs. thelefthook.substack.com/p/as-trump-a...

submitted 1 day ago • 36 comments

In Memoriam Congressman John Lewis 2/21/1940-7/17/2020 Honoring the little boy from Troy who dared to dream of freedom and equality for all and believed all things were possible if you got in good trouble. There is no need to miss our precious hero because he lives in each ballot we cast. 🧵1/2

submitted 1 day ago • 27 comments

#medsky

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🚨 BREAKING: The Dow Jones plunged 748 points today as consumer confidence nosedived, rattled by Trump’s tariffs. Since Trump took over on January 20, markets have spiraled, with every major index now in the red compared to where they stood under President Biden. Are we in the Golden Age yet? 🤷

submitted 1 day ago • 9 comments

And then there's this... www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...

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It pains me to even post him here, but the use of the Nazi salute says it all. We need to be very clear about who these folks are..

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Bad energy

submitted 1 day ago • 254 comments

In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years. Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.

submitted 1 day ago • 719 comments

And the plot continues to thicken... www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

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Even in "blue" states, there is misinformation and potential mayhem brewing in public health... www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

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Chicago Pride Pharmacy is a critical access point for patients with HIV in Lombard, but they're getting hit hard by pharmacy benefit managers. Unfairly high prices from PBMs have put a strain on them and their customers. It's past time we reform their unfair practices.

submitted 2 days ago • 84 comments

Read this measured but heartbreaking account of the disastrous Musk/Trump destruction of USAID and what its devastation portends for the world and our nation’s indispensable role in relieving global suffering www.thebulwark.com/p/the-human-...

submitted 1 day ago • 64 comments

This is like opposing a joint resolution declaring that the Sun sets in the West America doesn’t just look like an idiot here, we look like goddamn Flat Earthers

submitted 2 days ago • 1069 comments

Disabled people are the experts in our bodies. We know what we can and can’t handle, and often understand our conditions better than most healthcare workers. Respect our autonomy & don’t force us to put our baseline at risk. Let us be partners in our care.

submitted 1 day ago • 14 comments

Thanks for sharing, hadn't seen this -- should be interesting to see how all this unfolds...

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💥 Apple is upholding its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Despite attack from right-wing anti-DEI shareholder activists -- the same anti-DEI group that targeted Costco. And just like Costco, look for Apple shareholders to tell anti-DEI activists to take a hike on Feb 25.

submitted 1 day ago • 129 comments

Another “the cruelty is the point” move by the Trump Administration: www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

submitted 1 day ago • 47 comments

Whoa... entitlement slathered with contempt...

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Cowards, all of them. I've read the stories about possible death threats, which also apply to the Dems. Or do they think Trump and the "bros" will give them a place at the table? Don't hold your breath.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

i’m in a fancy hotel in DC with no power or hot water and i gotta say, feels like a heavy handed metaphor

submitted 1 day ago • 22 comments

A little substance about what the FBI does & historical context to help you articulate just how dangerous the confirmation of Kash Patel is. joycevance.substack.com/p/kash-patel...

submitted 1 day ago • 144 comments

Sometimes the morning view just stops me in my tracks...

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Heads up:

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Holy shit! You’ve got to see this town hall. Republicans are starting to get torn apart by their own constituents. Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?” Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.” Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥

submitted 2 days ago • 1012 comments

#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory Join the millions of Americans who aren’t going to feed the corporations on Feb 28. We’re done with the oligarchs & big corporations taking advantage of the system, of us. Join us in a day without spending! Economic Blackout is February 28, 2025.

submitted 2 days ago • 22 comments

Interesting, especially since they have experienced pushback in their desire to create a similar "utopia" in Solano County -- and of course, the Presidio is absolutely stunning...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Agreed. Also banning mail-in voting, per Lawrence O'Donnell. These folks are ruthless and relentless in shutting down basic freedoms in this country

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ICYMI: I’m leading a constitutional amendment to undo Citizens United. After an election where a billionaire bought a seat as Shadow President, we must ensure our democracy is truly of, by, and for the people — not corporations and billionaire donors. truthout.org/articles/jay...

submitted 2 days ago • 44 comments

The National Park Service fired many of its park rangers as part of a reduction in the federal work force. Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about the cuts and share their love of the Park Service. “It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”

submitted 2 days ago • 330 comments

Obviously this is bad and very stupid, but the tenor of this kind of Trump communique is very funny to me. It's a real HOA energy, just someone being annoying and small who knows they're being that way, and who more or less sees that as both their highest personal calling and the purpose of the job.

submitted 2 days ago • 109 comments

Nothing to see here.. didn't Elon promise "transparency"?

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment