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On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

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Same here.

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BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.” They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.

submitted 11 days ago • 1471 comments

Elon Musk may be done in Washington, but our work to stop him is not. We’ll keep fighting his lawless actions in court.

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The Dept. of Justice has filed its first voter suppression lawsuit aimed at disenfranchising voters. This is a critical juncture for democracy. Paige and I discuss the implications and how it echoes claims made by failed state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. youtu.be/8XEW-Ga428M

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We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy. Now is the time for fearless leadership.

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Even after all this, the @nytimes continues to normalize it

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🚨BREAKING: Federal courts BLOCKS the dismantling of Dept. of Education. This is huge win for @democracyforward.org, their clients and the state AGs. “The record abundantly reveals that Defendants’ true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute."

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Question: Why would 🇺🇸 companies have to “eat them” if the other countries already pay them? Answer: They don’t. Tariffs are a tax on us. time.com/7285637/walm...

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It's 2015. President Barack Obama has accepted a "sky palace" jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he'll own after he leaves office. "Everybody relax," he says in an interview with the New York Times. Everyone does. The networks then televise the military parade in his honor on his birthday.

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NEWS: U.S. and China agree to a 90-day pause on new tariffs after shipping to U.S. ports plummeted. Tariffs on Chinese imports will be cut from 145% to 30%. Tariffs on U.S. imports will be cut from 125% to 10%. If tariffs should result in massive job growth and make the U.S. rich, why lower them?

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The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.

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"The judge overseeing the case against the Defense Department's firing of transgender service members revealed that the military spends eight times more on erectile dysfunction medication than on gender affirming care." www.newsweek.com/us-military-...

submitted 41 days ago • 525 comments

We have now arrived at the "arresting judges" level of fascism.

submitted 56 days ago • 1721 comments

In case you hadn't noticed:

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submitted 61 days ago • 481 comments

Here is the truth about what party is better for the economy! It is documented, wake up maga!

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Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit!

submitted 74 days ago • 61 comments

Just because it’s satire, doesn’t mean it’s not true.

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Federal judges have the power to ensure compliance with their court orders — if they have the courage to exercise it, @david.noll.org writes. Learn more here.

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There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers. Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.

submitted 78 days ago • 3251 comments

BREAKING: The Department of Defense Inspector General has launched an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing secret attack plans against the Houthis using Signal.

submitted 78 days ago • 2011 comments

Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble. For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity. What will you do?

submitted 80 days ago • 973 comments

I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:

submitted 81 days ago • 11114 comments

And the legacy media will do nothing...except sit politely in their assigned seats. My advice to viewers/readers: Support independent pro-democracy media that cannot be told where to sit and when to speak.

submitted 82 days ago • 182 comments

5 things Trump did this week: 1. Defended leaking war plans over Signal 2. Took away Elise Stefanik’s promotion 3. Tanked the stock market again 4. Left work early on Friday 5. Protected the Epstein files for another week

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It’s worth stating this simply: For literally anyone in the US Govt from 1945 to 2025, Signalgate would require an instant resignation—and a criminal investigation. It would be a matter of personal honor to resign. The fact Mike Waltz & Pete Hegseth are choosing to fight it out is a terrible omen.

submitted 87 days ago • 953 comments

This is what happens when you have an entire cabinet full of folks who would NEVER pass a regular security clearance. Led by a president who would never be able to pass one either.

submitted 87 days ago • 816 comments

I had legit completely forgotten this.

submitted 87 days ago • 1676 comments

“Moments ago, Donald Trump signed a massive voter suppression executive order,” Elias wrote on Bluesky, “This will not stand. We will sue.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

submitted 87 days ago • 226 comments

Circling back on this…

submitted 88 days ago • 1998 comments

Pete Hegseth never should have been tapped for this job. It's too important. He should be fired immediately.

submitted 88 days ago • 1534 comments

Every single Democratic lawmaker should be calling for Hegseth's immediate resignation right now. Not just some. Not just a few dozen. Every single one, starting at the top with Mr. Schumer and Mr. Jeffries. And the fact that it hasn't happened yet is nearly as shocking as Hegseth's conduct.

submitted 88 days ago • 1202 comments

This is the EXACT definition of inequity and the EXACT reason D.E.I. initiatives are necessary!! Thanks, felon prez, for continuing to show us real-time examples of why white supremacy DOES NOT work for America and puts Americans at risk! @washingtonpost.com

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

but if a white male makes a critical mistake that puts our national security at risk, it's ok if he's a "good man" (according to the felon prez) and deserves to keep his job because he "learned a lession"?

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So let me get this straight: diversity, equity, and inclusion are bad for America and should be eliminated, removing competent and dedicated people from important jobs because of their race and gender...

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I mean very obviously Hegseth should resign, and if it were a Democratic administration this would be quickly be a consensus position.

submitted 88 days ago • 3651 comments

Do I think prisoners should be given country club amenities? No. But this is inhumane. It is barbaric.

submitted 90 days ago • 231 comments

I’m tired of all the moral cowardice. And now I’ve never been angrier about it.

submitted 92 days ago • 1122 comments