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Married Boomer, dedicated Health Care worker, and fierce advocate for Democracy, Equality, and Human Rights. As a Liberal Democrat, I believe in the power of progress and collective action to build a more just and compassionate society.
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The Story of Peter Thiel The man who wants to rule your entire life.. Part 1 of 3

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"I want to make it clear Ukraine gave up the third largest nuclear arsenal in 1994 in exchange for America and Europe's help for the long term. What Trump is doing is destabilizing everyone's security, the world security," the lawmaker said. www.rawstory.com/trump-gop-th...

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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.” I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott

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He said the quiet part out loud. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

submitted 7 days ago • 342 comments

Wise man…

submitted 8 days ago • 665 comments

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How Musk is cancelling the U.S. government open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

NEW: Doctors for America — the group whose lawsuit led to an order that HHS and other agencies put back online specified relevant websites and datasets taken down — filed an amended complaint today that significantly expands the scope of the litigation. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

submitted 12 days ago • 23 comments

This is so insane

submitted 16 days ago • 658 comments

@kylekulinskishow.bsky.social @krystalball.bsky.social @karaswisher.bsky.social @profgalloway.com @aoc.bsky.social Follow them for the truth. youtu.be/O76fUfs0AM0?...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Don’t just say DEI as if it’s a bad word. Spell it out. Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation. Say equity, which a just society should pursue. Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.

submitted 21 days ago • 912 comments

It feels like no one should have to say this, and yet we are in a situation where it needs to be said, very loudly and clearly, before it’s too late to do anything about it: The United States is not a startup. If you run it like one, it will break. 🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us...

submitted 23 days ago • 168 comments

#SHUTDOWNSENATE Share liberally. People all over America need to see those crowds!

submitted 26 days ago • 121 comments

During my former life, I accepted being shot at, dodging IEDs and the occasional rocket…Let me tell you, waking up to yet another Fork in the Road email knowing it originated from a 19-y/o incel at the behest of an oligarch has me enraged like never before.

submitted 25 days ago • 817 comments

To America’s 2.3 million federal employees: Don’t accept a buyout. Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer. And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it? Sincerely, Robert Reich Former U.S.Secretary of Labor

submitted 25 days ago • 108 comments

I see more criticism here of Democrats in Congress than I do condemnation of Republicans. And yet it is the GOP who are enabling Trump. It tells me a lot when I see you regularly bash our side but say nothing, ever, about the other. Reflect on your choices. You may be helping the fascists.

submitted 27 days ago • 3220 comments

It's not just a coup. It's a coup being executed by white supremacists and Christofascists. And Darren Beattie isn't merely some new minor functionary—he's been given what's considered one of the ten most powerful jobs at Foggy Bottom. He wants us to abandon Ukraine to Russia and Taiwan to China.

submitted 27 days ago • 165 comments

Putin is full out celebrating our idiocy.

submitted 27 days ago • 851 comments

"We are in a massive massive humanitarian crisis which Trump has inflicted, a man-made crisis... he said 'no more aid' overnight... it should be one of the biggest stories in America... people are going to die because of what Trump, Musk & Rubio have been doing." Me on MSNBC today with Ali Velshi:

submitted 28 days ago • 104 comments

Musk’s allies were granted access to the U.S. Treasury payment system. Treasury stays silent. White House stays silent. Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.

submitted 28 days ago • 1267 comments

Dear Canada and Mexico, We’re so, so sorry. — Sane America

submitted 29 days ago • 1550 comments

There is no such fucking thing as being “too woman” to pilot a helicopter, “too gay” to land a plane or “too black” to be an air traffic controller. There is however, such a thing as being too hateful, too stupid & too sociopathic to be president. And we call that Donald Trump.

submitted 29 days ago • 547 comments

Let me say this clearly. The tariffs are a money grab. Less money in the hands of the American people due to the new 25% tax on goods. More money to distribute to his cronies in the form of tax cuts. See how it works?

submitted 30 days ago • 1168 comments

So, trump is jacking up the prices on Americans with his idiotic 25% tariffs that CONSUMERS pay, but hey, at least you got to openly show your hate of immigrants and got Black History Month, Women's Month, and Pride Month events canceled, so there's that. Hateful jackasses.

submitted 30 days ago • 517 comments

Pete Buttigieg isn’t taking Trump’s shit today.

submitted 31 days ago • 504 comments

Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence. He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials. It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.

submitted 31 days ago • 2355 comments

Perfectly said.

submitted 32 days ago • 311 comments

On Rachel Maddow just now: tfg administration plans to do at least 1 flight on military aircraft daily to deport migrants every single day for the next 4 years. At ~ $800,000 per flight! Adds up to approx. $1,168,000,000 ❗️❗️❗️ So much for cutting costs and wasteful spending! 🙄😡😡😡😡

submitted 34 days ago • 20 comments

CNN pega un giro desesperado a la derecha. Le quita el informativo de la mañana a Jim Acosta (abiertamente crítico con Trump) y le ofrece un hueco en la madrugada (cuando no lo ve nadie) Jim se va. Cada vez van quedando menos periodistas íntegros en los medios. El miedo gana en EEUU. Qué miedo.👇

submitted 33 days ago • 10 comments

If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi... They need to hear from you.

submitted 34 days ago • 155 comments

The orange man’s purge of the Inspectors General isn’t just illegal—it’s a direct attack on our democracy and puts the safety of every American at risk. This reckless move must be reversed, and my colleagues and I demand that he comply with the law, no excuses.

submitted 36 days ago • 309 comments

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

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The gospel according to Saint Mariann

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United States-born children are citizens and no executive order can change that. We’ll fight to ensure birthright citizenship remains the law of the land.

submitted 39 days ago • 21 comments

SHAMEFULLY this was UNREPORTED by MOST American MEDIA! If YOU come across ANY of these posts, PLEASE REPOST, let the word out! It’s up to us! Thousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation’s capital Saturday, days before Trump’s second inauguration.

submitted 42 days ago • 266 comments

Trump set the TikTok ban in motion Congress passed legislation Biden signs legislation SCOTUS upholds ban Biden says his administration wouldn’t enforce the law, leaving room for TikTok to stay open TikTok shuts down anyway Trump tweets TikTok pretends Trump saved it 🙄

submitted 42 days ago • 367 comments

The Supreme Court ruled corporations were allowed to donate unlimited amounts to politicians in 2010. It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.

submitted 45 days ago • 582 comments

We get so used to looking forward to things - the weekend, vacation. This is a week I wish could last forever - the calm before the storm. Monday will come and we'll meet it when it does, but I wish we didn't have to. 💙 #ThankYouJoe #Inauguration #NotReady #SlowDown #BetterDaysAhead #Hope

submitted 48 days ago • 1 comment

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

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Let’s get one thing straight: the cost of the Green New Deal is far less than the cost of losing our planet to the climate crisis.

submitted 52 days ago • 345 comments

As we start Trump's second abomination, just remember he represents rape culture and misogyny. Trump voters see abusive sex predators as men you protect from consequences. The church does the same thing. The homophobia/transphobia are a distraction.

submitted 57 days ago • 2 comments