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This is an opinion piece that evidently meets Jeff Bezos' new test for supporting "personal liberties and free markets." Support pro-democracy independent media.

submitted 20 hours ago • 1571 comments

So honored to take part in the hour-long discussion with President Zelensky and Senators Coons, Graham, and other Democratic and Republican Senators this morning. There is strong bipartisan support in the Senate for Ukraine's freedom and democracy.

submitted 3 days ago • 124 comments

"How we see ourselves as the Democratic Party—the party of the people, the party of the working class and the middle class—no longer matches up with what most voters think."

submitted 8 hours ago • 16 comments

The Democratic Party has sued the Trump admin, contending that Trump's assertion of control over independent executive-branch agencies — which include the Federal Election Commission — violates federal election law. This is the first time the party has sued Trump during his second term.

submitted 3 days ago • 40 comments

My trousers stayed up and no one rushed the stage and slapped me, so all things considered… a pretty good night. #Oscars2025

submitted 18 hours ago • 1524 comments

Many court victories for democracy this week incl a ruling that OPM's firing of employees at multiple agencies is unlawful We are fighting vs. Trump overreach & for federal workers' rights I’ll discuss all that w/ @katiephang.bsky.social at noon on @msnbc.com (pretaped yesterday) -TN

submitted 2 days ago • 32 comments

Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest.

submitted 2 days ago • 600 comments

California is partnering with 21 Brazilian state governors on solutions to protect the environment and cut harmful pollution. We're establishing a formal communication channel to share successful approaches to clean transportation, climate adaptation, forest management & more.

submitted 3 days ago • 62 comments

I was surprised to see a pundit suggest Democrats take a “tactical pause” from fighting Trump and his cronies. It’s unacceptable to sit back and let Republicans harm us. I wrote more on what I think we should be doing to fight back: katieporteroc.substack.com/p/this-shoul...

submitted 3 days ago • 38 comments

Sunny with a chance of Tula ☀️

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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

submitted 2 days ago • 6022 comments

You might not see it in the mainstream media, but over 10,000 people protested today at Tesla showrooms across the country, another 10,000+ rallied in support of national parks, and more than 1,000 gathered in Vermont to protest Vance’s visit.

submitted 1 day ago • 507 comments

If you’re not confirmed by the Senate then you have no business meddling in the lives of MILLIONS of Americans We are suing DOGE for violating the constitution & illegally seizing power I’ll discuss tonight @ 8PM ET on @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com 👇 statedemocracydefenders.org/fund/new-law...

submitted 13 days ago • 1249 comments

NEW non-clarifying clarifications about Elon Musk's employee status filed just now in a NM-led lawsuit: —Musk, as a presidential senior adviser, "has no actual or formal authority to make government decisions himself." He is also not DOGE's administrator. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

submitted 13 days ago • 48 comments

Join me for a virtual town hall this Thursday at 6 PM PT where I will speak with experts about what recent federal actions will mean for California's 27th District. Register and submit questions ahead of time here: ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

submitted 13 days ago • 5 comments

cc: Judge Chutkan

submitted 13 days ago • 133 comments

A Rare White Bison

submitted 13 days ago • 291 comments

Jim Acosta: I think the AP should consider whether or not to sue the administration… and the rest of the press corps should start seriously considering whether it’s worth sending everyone into the Oval Office, onto Air Force One, or into the briefing room.

submitted 13 days ago • 1889 comments

It is ILLEGAL for landlords and hotels to exploit the #PalisadesFire and the #EatonFire by jacking up prices on Angelenos. File a report via oag.ca.gov/Report or 1-800-952-5225.

submitted 12 days ago • 33 comments

There is hope. I just visited the first home in the Palisades that has cleared all hazardous materials & debris. Thanks to our partners across every level of government, what should’ve taken months took weeks. We are moving fast to get residents back.

submitted 12 days ago • 5 comments

Hot take: SpaceX's Falcon 9 reentry demisability problems—the latest, a COPV, just landed Poland—alongside the Starship debris issues in the Gulf of Mexico, will pose a larger problem to the company than people might think.

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

NEW: Former U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking Verizon and AT&T as part of the massive Snowflake-related data breaches. Wagenius faces up to $500,000 in fines and 20 years in prison, according to court records we reviewed. techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/u...

submitted 12 days ago • 3 comments

The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.

submitted 14 days ago • 129 comments

Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.

submitted 14 days ago • 367 comments

i am 100% of the belief that simply forcing take-writers to answer the question "who specifically said this and why are they significant" would result in substantially fewer bad takes circulating in the world

submitted 14 days ago • 180 comments

This is the way… “The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.” With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.

submitted 15 days ago • 717 comments

I just got a report that a terminated employee from another agency got their job back after replying to the termination email with their good perf appraisal. If you are still connected, might as well try. It makes for good documentation if nothing else. Let me know. So far only this one anecdote.

submitted 15 days ago • 45 comments

California just reached another critical milestone in the state’s work to improve water capture and transfer through the Delta Conveyance Project. We’re boosting water supply while also protecting endangered species.

submitted 16 days ago • 32 comments

Where you at Dems ? You fighting to get them far better severance or going to ignore them, and all others in similar circumstances?

submitted 16 days ago • 2772 comments

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ? And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions ! We all look forward to reading your thoughts

submitted 17 days ago • 6081 comments

Hilarious NYT headline: REPUBLICANS LOVE TRUMP’S SPENDING CUTS. JUST NOT IN THEIR STATES.

submitted 16 days ago • 586 comments

The weekly jobless claims bear watching in about a month. There is a lag time on reporting these numbers, but once all the Federal workers start filing claims the numbers will rise. Add this into the mix: Since last January 5,700+ companies have announced mass layoffs according to Intellizence, Inc.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

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 16 days ago • 836 comments

A Humpback whale swallowed a 24 yr old kayaker off the Strait of Magellen in Chile…then spit him out! A father and son were in the Patagonia region when a whale gulped down the young man, then released him! The son said he thought he was going to die, but then his life vest pulled him up. W😳W‼️

submitted 17 days ago • 99 comments

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submitted 16 days ago • 17 comments

Distant town.

submitted 15 days ago • 8 comments

We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.” Who needs a gallon of ketchup?

submitted 15 days ago • 2188 comments

It is not a badge of pride for a media organization like Axios to join Apple and Google in anticipatory obedience. Every org should refuse to participate where AP is barred— starve Trump of the media attention he desperately desires.

submitted 14 days ago • 59 comments