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Today's @hcrichardson.bsky.social really spoke to me. She highlighted James Marriott of The Times, who wrote, "Those ruddy, bull-necked Americans in amateur militias with Nazi symbols can’t conceive what life in a fascist state would be like." Or, kids hospitalized for measles. That is until now.

Lead story in @nytimes.com tonight speaks to one small way protests help shape national discussion: photos. Without protest, how would a news org visualize this debate? Treasury, computers, DOGE? Many feature Musk smiling. Here we see the drama of public opposition, which also helps justify story.

Just saw a farmer say, "you don't have to admit you were wrong, you have to admit you were lied to, " and idk that seems like a good framing to call people in

If you are a public servant, or know one, this may be useful. A new organization, the Public Service Alliance, is offering advice on privacy and cybersecurity, physical safety, access to legal counsel and more. thepublicservicealliance.com/introducing-...

Hear it straight from the President of Panama. The claim by the US State Department (that would be Rubio) that US ships will use the canal for free is a lie. youtube.com/shorts/WJL_B...

And there it is: Doors are open for kleptocracy in America

Bill Cassidy is the new Susan Collins. But he promised….

The start of week three:

Wow. Even the National Homebuilders Association, not known as the bastion of liberalism, sent this letter to Trump about how his new tariffs will impact housing affordability, already a challenge!

If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

Watching this on repeat how is your day going?

Three new interviews: - @davidhogg.bsky.social on how Dems can raise their game - @davidleopold.bsky.social on Trump's assault on immigrants - @ericswalwell.bsky.social on fighting and winning the info wars in the new Trump era Enjoy all 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/hopium-wee...

From Hopium: - Enjoy my discussion with David Hogg, a candidate for DNC Vice Chair - Trump is going raise prices on just about everything for everybody, on purpose - WTO Chief warns trade wars sparked by Trump's tariffs would be "catastrophic" More 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/my-intervi...

Dems would get much more traction finding and promoting people saying what they know and experience. What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?

1 day apart.

This is the only speech I’m listening to today. youtu.be/8LWuu2Zwsfs?...

Helpful ICE Information from JB Pritzger of Chicago, IL. Please share!

BREAKING: President Biden affirms the Equal Rights Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution, declaring it the “law of the land.”

If standing next to Rudy Giuliani at the Four Seasons Total Landscaping conference wasn't disqualifying for Pam Bondi, refusing to straightforwardly say at her hearing that Joe Biden was legitimately elected sure is.

Don't judge officials by how they come across. Scott Bessent may sound more sensible than the other Trump yes-men, but he's just as detached from reality paulkrugman.substack.com/p/voodoo-mag...

In anticipation of higher winds picking up this week, hundreds of firefighting assets are currently prepositioned across Southern California — in LA, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

Thank you, Canada.

From Hopium: - 3 DNC candidate forums this week, Biden addresses the nation Wed - Watch Leader Jeffries kick off 119th Congress, check out Tom Bonier’s new “Lessons from Arizona” - New Hopium work for your weekend viewing, listening, reading pleasure 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/3-dnc-cand...

Mike is a great follow

From Hopium: Raising Our Game, Building The Next Thing, Going 24/7/365 - New video and written analysis on what happened and what comes next. Watch, share and enjoy! www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/raising-ou...

Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC