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I know, this is one of those wild resistance lib-brain ideas, but everything about this, and everything about the IRS Commissioner appointed without Trump's knowledge, shows we are clearly in 25th Amendment territory and we should stop pretending otherwise. It should be said over and over.

submitted 44 minutes ago • 13 comments

the US government is so hostile to immigrants and Palestine activism that they’re snatching students off campuses and deporting them—while radicalized white men like FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner, the son of a cop who used her gun, espouse Nazi ideology and ridicule protesters before killing. my latest

submitted 5 hours ago • 15 comments

Would be a shame if this online portal was overloaded with people reporting everywhere you can buy Propecia or something

submitted 2 days ago • 4 comments

Academics & others need to understand a few things. A 🧵 I) First, fascism is not inevitable. Research on autocratic movements show that only about 3,5% of the population need to resist to stop them. Fascism thrives on the silence of the friends. That why visible resistance matters. 1/

submitted 3 days ago • 20 comments

The thing to know about Bukele is that he's on his second term for a country that doesn't allow consecutive terms. He accomplished this by firing the sitting supreme court and appointing new judges.

submitted 4 days ago • 7 comments

Certainly worth repeating in the times we are in..

submitted 4 days ago • 64 comments

This

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Trump, Musk and Republicans have launched a full assault on Social Security, firing staff, closing field offices and making it harder for Americans to access their hard-earned benefits. We’re joining Social Security Works on Tuesday, the Social Security Day of Action, to (once again) say: Hands Off!

submitted 4 days ago • 32 comments

I hate to be that guy, but this is the five-alarm fire, and every elected Democrat and frankly, every Washington reporter should be ringing the bell. If it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Nobody with a voice should give this administration a moment’s peace about it.

submitted 4 days ago • 123 comments

This is horrifying. Horrifying.

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The House just passed its budget resolution, so reconciliation is now officially underway. This is their bill to destroy Medicaid and SNAP while cutting taxes disproportionately for the rich. THIS IS VERY REAL and can be enacted even if all Ds vote no. Thread on what's to come and WHERE TO FIGHT.

submitted 8 days ago • 419 comments

Don’t forget that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate can put a stop to all of this.

submitted 10 days ago • 37 comments

Brilliant economic analysis by Marcus Hutchins @malwaretech.com

submitted 10 days ago • 45 comments

Everyone! Do this: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

submitted 10 days ago • 8 comments

Protesting is a fundamental right, but safety is crucial. This thread covers essential precautions to protect yourself and others during demonstrations. We will continue to update and expand it over time to keep it as comprehensive as possible. #Thread #ProtestSafely

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Coming back to this. It's not just the biggest tax hike in modern history. It was carried out unilaterally by the President (with no approval by Congress), & it's blatantly illegal. This needs to be a central part of Democratic messaging. It's King George III shit. Democrats need to act like it.

submitted 15 days ago • 20 comments

ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: It has come to my attention that several agencies are now offering WiFi for you to use with your PERSONAL devices. If I were you, I would NOT use that WiFi. I suspect it's a way for DOGE to monitor your personal communications.

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California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas): "there are currently more kids with measles in Texas than there are transgender athletes in the NCAA. That's the epidemic we should all be worried about."

submitted 17 days ago • 82 comments

Your April Fools' Day reminder that trickle-down economics is the greatest trick of all. It's nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich corporations and the super-rich at your expense. Don't fall for it.

submitted 17 days ago • 230 comments

yall we can’t collectively screech that “no one’s doing anything!” and then say “no not like that” when someone actually does something. is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.

submitted 17 days ago • 215 comments

This is why it’s important to record, broadcast and share these abductions whenever possible. As in BLM, the disconnect between what “most Americans” think is happening and what is actually being done in their name is severe. But when it finally breaks through, the effects will be significant.

submitted 17 days ago • 27 comments

Bad news - Three anti-wolf bills (HB 176, HB 258, HB 259) have passed their second readings in the MT senate + are up for their third reading today. If you live in MT, SPEAK UP! Take action NOW via TrapFree Montana ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/fUMnjNi3h0uY...

submitted 18 days ago • 33 comments

This is a great read. As someone who wants to get involved but isn’t sure how, this is a great starting point.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments