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Three things that make the U.S. the envy of the world: 1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control 2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research 3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest” All three are under threat.

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When these inaccuracies were first found, they could be called "mistakes." When DOGE took efforts to cover them up, they can no longer be considered "mistakes."

submitted 1 day ago • 56 comments

For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 1%, it can collect $13. For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 0.1%, it can collect $26. Laying off 7,000 IRS employees (during tax season) isn't about efficiency. It's about making it easier for the rich to evade taxes.

submitted 3 days ago • 248 comments

This is exactly the kind of podcast for interested folks to listen to, an expert discussing a current matter of vital importance. Highly recommend.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Rep. Jasmine Crockett exposes near $1 billion in new contracts for Musk in just 2 weeks: "This is nothing more than a money grab. He's not out there trying to save money for the American people, he's lining his pockets."

submitted 4 days ago • 96 comments

Many saw the extension of OIRA review to independent regulatory agencies coming, but this EO does so much more... 🧵 www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

submitted 5 days ago • 6 comments

The legacy media are completely missing that people want to consume information counter to Trump

submitted 5 days ago • 4 comments

DOGE in practice: Disabled Army veteran who has 4 kids and did 3 tours overseas is fired from his job at Bronx VA hospital

submitted 5 days ago • 454 comments

“There are currently four people remaining over there to do the work of 15 people. The danger to the national airspace can’t be understated." "This is a very real threat to the American flying public.” EXCLUSIVE ⤵️

submitted 5 days ago • 288 comments

“Despite the demands of Trump, Leavitt, and Big Brother, the AP is not changing their style to suit the whims of a would-be tinpot dictator. And by defying Trump, the AP has created a rallying point for other organizations and individuals to find their spines and defy him as well.”

submitted 9 days ago • 317 comments

Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

submitted 12 days ago • 3883 comments

The termination of 850 Indian Health Service physicians, nurses, and dentists will have a grave impact on access to care for millions of Native Americans. Upholding our treaty obligations is not optional.

submitted 9 days ago • 834 comments

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submitted 8 days ago • 18 comments

Perhaps it's crap like this that explains why 1/3 of NY Times subscribers don't pay for their news. They just want games, puzzles, sports and recipes. Support pro-democracy independent media. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

submitted 8 days ago • 495 comments

SCOOP: Far-right activist Jack Posobiec traveled to Ukraine with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and was in the room when the secretary greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

submitted 8 days ago • 8 comments

“Natalism!”

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This is just "The Nazis were liberals, because National SOCIALISM" all over again. Why no one ever got coverage for thinking the same about the Iraqi "Republican Guard," I'll never understand.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Asha Rangappa prebunks Elon Musk's Super Bowl propaganda, and explains his personal animus against USAID, America’s humanitarian relief agency.

submitted 14 days ago • 15 comments

Mediocre white men discovering all the money they make depends on the rule of law oh no

submitted 13 days ago • 123 comments

This is where I am too re: Musk. He will not be arrested and people need to be real. Stop with the fairytales. A concerted and DISCIPLINED version of BDS targeting his companies starting with Tesla is a good place to focus.

submitted 14 days ago • 85 comments

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau steps in when Americans have been ripped off by big banks or corporations. It has returned more than $20 billion to consumers since it was founded over a decade ago. Now the world’s richest man is bragging about ending it.

submitted 15 days ago • 357 comments

Look, J. Edgar Hoover was involved in a LOT of evil shit, but even he would’ve drawn the line at “receiving millions of dollars from a Chinese slave labor factory”

submitted 16 days ago • 25 comments

"I'm a free speech absolutist who thinks reporters should be fired for discovering unflattering information about public officials"

submitted 16 days ago • 123 comments

A blind man is raising concerns about Indiana gun laws after he was allowed to get a license to carry a handgun

submitted 16 days ago • 337 comments

@mmasnick.bsky.social forgot to mention that IN ADDITION to running these companies and stealing Granny's Social Security check, Musk is also cheating at Diablo IV--but we know he outsources that. Still seems relevant tho. www.techdirt.com/2025/02/05/t...

submitted 18 days ago • 19 comments

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

submitted 18 days ago • 2837 comments

In a new lawsuit, Gwynne Wilcox is challenging her removal by President Trump from the National Labor Relations Board. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

submitted 18 days ago • 16 comments

👇🏼

submitted 18 days ago • 346 comments

This is a great idea. Do you know anyone in Congress you can talk to?

submitted 19 days ago • 2652 comments

When protestors uttered the slogan “defund the police” the national media had a massive freak out. But now that Trump wants to actually gut the FBI and (it would seem) illegally fire 1000s of people who work there, the same media sees it as a curiosity, a dull bureaucratic matter.

submitted 18 days ago • 127 comments

It’s just remarkable how Trump wants all these Arab Countries to take in Palestinian refugees while he throws all of our refugees away because of the supposed dangers they impose on America.

submitted 19 days ago • 21 comments

Trump's proposal to turn Gaza into a resort for his son-in-law is horrific. It is the logical end result of Bibi's actions for the last year. But it is ALSO a place where there should be friction from some entities he has been counting on. It is ALSO proof of the way he's monetizing the presidency

submitted 18 days ago • 125 comments

The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it. snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...

submitted 21 days ago • 356 comments

One thing for Senate Democrats to do is announce they will use every tool at their disposal to block Bondi’s nomination until DOJ appoints a special counsel (ideally with beefed up firing protections) to investigate the widely reported crimes committed this week by Musk and his band of DOGE goons.

submitted 20 days ago • 165 comments

Every day that large media outlets fail to put words like “illegal” and “unconstitutional” into their headlines is a day they are choosing to normalize a national crisis

submitted 21 days ago • 33 comments

Remember — Tulsi Gabbard was on a TSA watch list because of suspicious foreign travel, including to Syria and Russia. Maybe — just maybe, hear me out here — the Director of National Intelligence should NOT be someone who made a TSA watch list for suspicious foreign travel.

submitted 23 days ago • 117 comments

There is a tuberculosis outbreak happening right now in Kansas. In 2025. There is an Ebola outbreak in Uganda. We are on the precipice of a major bird flu pandemic. What does the president do? Cuts the CDC off from collaboration with WHO. This will cost lives. www.newsweek.com/tuberculosis...

submitted 24 days ago • 92 comments

Sen. Kevin Cramer touts $16 billion in cuts to the transportation budget 12 hours after the deadliest plane crash in America in 24 years

submitted 24 days ago • 1215 comments

It is a crime to lie to Congress if you are not already a member of Congress

submitted 24 days ago • 88 comments

There would not be a font size large enough for the NY Times editors to use demanding Biden resign.

submitted 24 days ago • 28 comments

Trump wants to distract you from the fact that he gutted the Aviation Safety Committee and ousted the FAA administrator last week. Don’t let him.

submitted 24 days ago • 623 comments