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Soon it will be too late. Congress must act. Republicans deserve relentless protests and demands for their acquiescence to this man solidifying power to overrun our democracy.

submitted 1 day ago • 24 comments

Joni Ernst cast one of two pivotal votes to let this happen.

submitted 1 day ago • 42 comments

Listen to @radiofreetom.bsky.social! "Now that Trump has captured the intelligence services, the Justice Department, and the FBI, the military is the last piece he needs to establish the foundations for authoritarian control of the U.S. government."

submitted 1 day ago • 324 comments

US officials are reportedly threatening to revoke Starlink access for Ukraine if they don’t give us 50% of their mineral rights. That’s not diplomacy, it’s extortion. We’re also pushing them to kill a UN Resolution that blames Russia for starting the war. Facts matter.

submitted 1 day ago • 283 comments

Here’s what is going on. When you start firing the military’s top lawyers, that means you are getting ready to order the military to do unlawful things. Trump replaces those JAGs with men who will justify any future unlawful and unethical actions that he wants the military to do.

submitted 1 day ago • 81 comments

This is how I would respond to the email Musk has had sent to government employees (not legal advice). 1. Refused to violate the law. 2. Refused to violate the Constitution. 3. Refused to bow or scrape. 4. Refused to bend a knee. 5. Deleted this stupid email.

submitted 21 hours ago • 591 comments

Reminder: Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv as bombs fell. Donold hid in a bunker from protesters with cardboard signs.

submitted 2 days ago • 414 comments

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submitted 21 hours ago • 0 comments

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submitted 25 days ago • 4 comments

Wise man…

submitted 1 day ago • 642 comments

Re-upping this I published almost 2 years ago. Nothing’s changed, except now it’s too late. #McConnell

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At what point do leaders in the GOP band together (since they seem to lack courage individually) & say enough is enough? The party of Reagan becomes the tool of Putin if they don’t, especially after last night.

submitted 1 day ago • 604 comments

This is Alvin. He is 19 years old but still likes to be held like a baby. Because he still is a baby. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

submitted 1 day ago • 233 comments

Be clear about what you are seeing. The firing of these senior officers has nothing to do with competence. This is creating an oath of loyal by the Armed Forces to the Leader. We face an uncertain future.

submitted 1 day ago • 42 comments

McConnell is such a soulless ghoul. The damage he has done to our democracy is staggering. Not running for re-election — good riddance.

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A lesson in how claims of meritocracy as justification for opposing DEI are often cover for the demand that we return to a system of preference for white men - whatever their qualifications. Fire a qualified Black man. Hire a statutorily unqualified white man. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

submitted 1 day ago • 78 comments

General CQ Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, wasn't fired by Trump because he "supports woke policies." He was fired because he's a Black man in the nation's top uniformed military post.

submitted 1 day ago • 43 comments

sure, mitch mcconnell cynically masterminded the plot to destroy the US constitution and american democracy, but you have to at least credit him with lifting up his own constituents in Kentucky to make it one of our richest and most prosperous... (touching earpiece) wait I'm getting new information

submitted 2 days ago • 144 comments

Rep Raskin has been great. Rep Ocasio-Cortez has been great. And Rep Frost and Rep Crockett. Senator Murphy. Maybe no one knew exactly what to do. But such people laid down a clear marker. Let’s respect these and other elected federal representatives who stood out these first few weeks.

submitted 1 day ago • 1329 comments

It’s a virulent and Infectious disease and children are among the most vulnerable victims. It’s literally killing them. This is just the beginning. And the blame is clear.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

They still haven’t found the Capitol Hill pipe bomber.

submitted 1 day ago • 84 comments

Please remember this @abcnewsgo.bsky.social @cbsnews.com @nbcnews.com

submitted 1 day ago • 21 comments

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump. Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.

submitted 1 day ago • 982 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. 🤦‍♂️

submitted 2 days ago • 363 comments

Russia launched an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022. Since then, thousands of Ukrainians have perished. Entire towns and cities reduced to rubble. It will take them decades to recover, if at all. For Trump to casually flip the narrative via tweet is beyond disgusting.

submitted 3 days ago • 173 comments

I've been writing a series of essays for PBS on men whose style I admire. The latest is about James Baldwin, a man who knew how to sing through clothes. www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

submitted 2 days ago • 110 comments

McConnell marked the solemn occasion with a minute-long moment of silence in the middle of a sentence.

submitted 2 days ago • 32 comments

If Russia invaded the U.S. would you be fine with giving them the east coast to hasten an end to the dying? I didn’t think so.

submitted 2 days ago • 70 comments

Democratic leaders: I think it's abundantly clear at this point that simply going along to get along ain't gonna work. Trying to negotiate ain't gonna work. Being collegial ain't gonna work. What you're doing right now isn't working. Take your gloves off and punch back. Hard.

submitted 3 days ago • 959 comments

Lots of people think it's pointless to call out GOPers on capitulation to Trump. Here's why it's not. You need to make this claimed helplessness visible. You need to make it clear Jerry Moran has PLENTY of tools to rein in Musk, but has chosen not to use them. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

submitted 2 days ago • 27 comments

“At least Russia has elections” Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999. If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.

submitted 4 days ago • 717 comments

That Trump is now calling Pres. Zelensky a “dictator” and it talked the U.S. into spending $350 billion (a lie) for a war Ukraine started (another disgusting lie) should remind you the White House occupant is mentally deranged and must be opposed at all times.

submitted 4 days ago • 199 comments

Democrats must make clear that, of course, we believe in changing government for the better - and show how different that is from Trump's destruction of government's capacity to protect workers, consumers, and families.

submitted 4 days ago • 885 comments

I can’t believe I’m not waking up to a ton of Republicans speaking out on Trump’s embrace of Putin and betrayal of our democratic allies. Not a peep. Truly shameful cowards.

submitted 4 days ago • 39 comments

Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.

submitted 4 days ago • 1196 comments

Peace out @yum_brands @kfc @courierjournal

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

We are a full on Idiocracy

submitted 4 days ago • 61 comments

Cracks me up seeing MAGAs on Xitter saying we can't afford to support Ukraine because we need the money for things like roads and bridges and stuff that helps Americans, as if Trump has any intention of spending money on anything other than tax cuts for billionaires.

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From firing employees at the FAA to federal employees responsible for wildfire prevention and disease doctors, there are real stories impacting Americans on the ground. These are the stories Democrats should be messaging directly to their voters. Also, less singing please.

submitted 5 days ago • 29 comments

After we let Russia occupy part of your country and steal your resources, we will occupy the other part and do the same. Quite the starting point for the Americans.

submitted 5 days ago • 196 comments

COVID was an opportunity to adapt & be a more inclusive society. We could have learned about airborne spread & adopted clean air standards. Improved ventilation. Made more outdoor spaces. Normalized masking. Instead we’ve politicized infection control & made society less safe for everyone

submitted 5 days ago • 36 comments

man you've really just gotta hate America and its citizens to cut back on the damn National Park Service. you've gotta have no interest in what makes our country unique and no desire for people to experience it

submitted 5 days ago • 17 comments

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submitted 5 days ago • 208 comments

"This was not peace talks nor a negotiation, but a business meeting," risk analyst @samdebendern.bsky.social says. "A business meeting between the representatives of two bosses, who want to decide how best to share the spoils of war. That is really what we're seeing here." ~AA

submitted 5 days ago • 41 comments

Looking forward to more deep insights from Politico. "Wait, there were two presidents named Roosevelt?" "Not many people know that RFK Jr isn't the first in his family to enter politics." "His name was Lincoln? Really? Like the tunnel?"

submitted 5 days ago • 292 comments

If you have lost power in Kentucky due to flooding and are using a portable generator, remember to keep it outdoors. Do not run it in your garage even with the door open. Portable generators can produce deadly levels of carbon monoxide in minutes. www.nbcnews.com/weather/wint...

submitted 5 days ago • 20 comments