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It’s been 60 years that National Guard troops have been deployed without the request of a Governor or local agencies. This will not keep people safe.

submitted 10 hours ago • 19 comments

When they say “violence is unacceptable,” in that last sentence, I’m kinda wondering who they are referring to. If it’s federal authorities, it would surely be the first time in the history of all mankind that a bunch of Democrats objected to the violence that law enforcement *introduce to protests.

submitted 10 hours ago • 1 comment

Everyday people carried out the Nazi orders that killed my ancestors. What we are watching now is the same thing. Stand up, speak out and protect your neighbors.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

It disturbs me that I live in a world where I did this between the election and Trump taking the reins, and now this is being suggested more broadly.

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Cuomo is functionally a Republican. Do not rank him at all on your ballot, friends.

submitted 57 days ago • 3 comments

We're here! On Bluesky!

submitted 62 days ago • 5 comments

Star Trek has always been political. Roddenberry designed ST to use allegory to tell stories that might not otherwise be allowed on network TV. From the beginning, he strove to show a bolder, better, more inclusive future, which I believe is at the core of its enduring appeal.

submitted 64 days ago • 19 comments

“Compassion: that's the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it's the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.” -Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy

submitted 61 days ago • 2 comments

An important lesson from Jean-Luc Picard that I’m still sharing all these years later.

submitted 59 days ago • 161 comments

Thank you, President Trump! Our long national nightmare of accurate weather forecasts is coming to an end! “There’s no question it will lead to errors. It’s just a matter of how bad will it be... We know these things help with forecasts, so why are we cutting them?” www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...

submitted 73 days ago • 404 comments

If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics. I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.

submitted 208 days ago • 952 comments

The Fed says inflation will hit 2.8% in 2025 Which is up from a prediction of 2.5% Which was ALREADY up from 2.3% Plus GDP will decrease from 2.1% to 1.7% (under Biden it was 2.8%) And Trump’s tariffs are expected to make things WORSE “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down..on Day 1”

submitted 81 days ago • 51 comments

Five years after COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, Donald Trump's botched response remains one of the worst moments our nation experienced during his first term in office. Here are other moments you've probably forgotten. https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=_RiziFsySPY9mjx7

submitted 85 days ago • 100 comments

Weird, Gavin Newsom just invited Hannibal Lecter to his podcast to see if they can find common ground in their shared interest in the culinary arts.

submitted 86 days ago • 133 comments

My latest: www.joyannreid.com/p/a-saturday...

submitted 86 days ago • 320 comments

Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House. We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication. They own what happens next.

submitted 86 days ago • 5889 comments

Both of my Senators failed their constituents. I look at this as an opportunity for local, state and federal Democratic NY leaders to throw their hat in the ring to primary @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social

submitted 86 days ago • 31 comments

“Hamilton” is canceling plans to perform next year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing President Trump’s moves to impose his values on the venue. “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center,” said its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

submitted 95 days ago • 188 comments

Tonight, ABC World News with David Muir played a clip of RFK Jr saying “We have measles outbreaks every year” with zero correction. They just broadcasted his lie with no added context or fact check. It’s journalistic malpractice.

submitted 101 days ago • 41 comments

Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.

submitted 103 days ago • 192 comments

Guns are for losers..

submitted 106 days ago • 0 comments

This is fascism.

submitted 113 days ago • 3130 comments

This fight will not be easy. What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured. But I believe that we will survive. Do not descend into despair.

submitted 116 days ago • 192 comments

Arrest him

submitted 123 days ago • 2 comments

pushback works, part infinity +1 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/h...

submitted 125 days ago • 275 comments

Happy Black History Month! #NOH8

submitted 127 days ago • 3 comments

Do. Not. Resign.

submitted 127 days ago • 24 comments

The damage their apartment sustained is really serious, and their need is immediate and pressing. This is a dear friend of over ten years' standing. Please help them as generously as you helped us. 🙏

submitted 130 days ago • 0 comments

Hey, if you know comics, you know @definitelyvita.bsky.social is an awesome writer, and good people on top of that. Their family has been displaced by an apartment fire and they could really use some help, so please share this GFM, and donate if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...

submitted 130 days ago • 1 comment

Oh no! @definitelyvita.bsky.social is one of the best of us. Consider helping out, #comics friends.

submitted 130 days ago • 1 comment

I have been informed it is Threshold Day 🦎🦎🦎 A day of unmitigated lust! But such darling baby lizards…

submitted 130 days ago • 54 comments

USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong was forcibly removed from her office at the department, by security, after after she refused to comply with the illegal Trump order that fired her. Now that’s what you call resisting! 👏🏽👏🏽

submitted 130 days ago • 98 comments

Pressure works. Remember the government works FOR you. YOU are the employer. They are paid with YOUR tax dollars. Tell YOUR employees how they need to do their job.

submitted 130 days ago • 9 comments

Several groups associated with the Quakers are suing the Trump Admin alleging that ICE raids now authorized to hunt for migrants in churches is a violation of their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. meidasnews.com/news/quaker-...

submitted 130 days ago • 236 comments

Strong stuff from Caroline Kennedy - RFK jr profits via his charities on vax disinformation and is one of the biggest purveyors of this disinformation on the planet. However I fear the GOP are too in Trump’s pocket to reject his nomination and he will downplay at the hearing his anti-vax stance

submitted 131 days ago • 1 comment

President Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization could have harsh consequences for countries around the world that rely on the agency. But it could also have unfortunate, unintended repercussions for Americans.

submitted 130 days ago • 98 comments

That they are. I'm here. I see it.

submitted 131 days ago • 0 comments

This gets uglier by the second.

submitted 131 days ago • 0 comments

Pharmacy technician Kristona Carlton said UFCW Local 770 members "have the common goal that CVS should treat us better," and "can fight for what you deserve, that you don’t just have to stand and take things." Labor Notes Organizers Sarah Hughes and Lisa Xu report: labornotes.org/blogs/2024/1...

submitted 156 days ago • 0 comments

I can’t think of a better way to honor Jimmy Carter than donating to Habitat for Humanity. He and Rosalynn first began volunteering with the nonprofit in 1984 — 3 years after leaving the White House. They volunteered every year until 2020, eventually helping to build and repair 4,390 Habitat homes.

submitted 161 days ago • 621 comments

This is so spot-on it’s scary.

submitted 161 days ago • 1163 comments

The new government funding bill does NOT include: -Reimbursements for victims of food stamp theft -Restrictions on prescription drug price-gouging by middlemen -Protections against hidden fees in ticketing and hotels All thanks to the richest man in the world.

submitted 167 days ago • 53 comments

This sums it up, yes.

submitted 169 days ago • 721 comments