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They are each the 7 year old who, even with crumbs and chocolate chips all over their face, insist they did not take a cookie from the cookie jar. Except with the security of a nation of 330 million people at stake. Utterly unfit for office.

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We're standing with veterans, who've been fighting fascism since 1941. Join us. @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @repjohnbryant.bsky.social @nathanfortexas.bsky.social @rafaelanchia.bsky.social @votevets.org @texastribune.org @ndtdw.bsky.social @dallasstonewall.bsky.social

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"The goal of 'America First' isn’t 'America First.' It’s 'Trump Forever.'"

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Every disinfo reporter / researcher I know (including myself) has been the target of mean tweets or even legal action by Elon Musk. Frankly, this is a skill issue.

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I had to bring this here because it’s so good

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Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad

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In Oversight today, my colleagues stuck to their usual script: blaming immigrants for all crime & claiming Dem mayors are too soft. Well, I was curious to know if they’ve ever had an immigrant with a criminal record that they could recall. Tune in!

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Warren Buffett, the famed investor who runs the sprawling conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, described tariffs as “an act of war” in an interview with CBS.

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Carl Dean, an asphalt paver who met his future wife, Dolly Parton, outside a Nashville laundromat more than six decades ago and quietly championed her as she rose to superstardom, died on Monday. He was 82.

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Over 130 #Measles cases now reported in Texas & New Mexico, mostly those UNVACCINATED! 😡 www.yahoo.com/news/a-measl...

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apt

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Pedro is the best ❤️

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North Idaho woman forcibly removed from Kootenai County Republican town hall idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/24/n...

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Dog-shooting #MAGA governor is as DUMB AS A BOX-OF-ROCKS 📦 🪨

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Chris Murphy: "I think this is the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced, certainly since Watergate. The president is attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes ... he's trying to crush his opposition ... this is a red alert moment ... our democracy is at risk"

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Follow the gd money! Which cabinet members, red state govs, & MOC invested in land grabs/private prisons ahead of time? This real photo is from Nov ‘19 (writing was added). We’re repeating very recent US history. Let’s not repeat the same mistakes. Out ALL profiteers of inhumane cruelty this time!

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SHOUT-OUT to my friend’s at Independent “Talking Animals Books”📚 in historic downtown Grapevine(North Texas). The women-owners are passionate supporters of K-12 public schools & promoting the power of reading📖 PLEASE READ ARTICLE 👇 & come visit our town! #booksky www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

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Who could have possibly predicted?

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Yesterday, I along with @repespaillat.bsky.social, Senator Blumenthal and other Dems co-led the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to protect families and kids in schools, churches, and hospitals from ICE raids. Rachel @maddow.msnbc.com and I broke it down. youtu.be/QovrOPj_k_U?...

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here's today's post: "antichrist speaks at National Prayer Breakfast" — Donny’s speech was off-the-charts crazypants. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —

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Politics got you down? Illinois governor @govpritzker.illinois.gov has you covered. Pure gold.

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The world's richest man, with a penchant for targeting his critics, has access to more data than any single person ever. The risks for civil rights, free speech & democracy are grave. Join us on Monday with experts to discuss the fight back: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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They are kissing his orange ass so he doesn't put up road blocks to their deals. It’s a shakedown of epic proportions.

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NEW—CDC officially ordered by Trump WH to cease working with the @WHO, effective immediately. This is the first time in almost 77 years since WHO’s founding after World War 2. This is a dark day for America and the world. apnews.com/article/cdc-...

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If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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“When you worship power, compassion and mercy will look like sins.” How MAGA’s morality contradicts the core principles of American pluralism: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/o...

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LET’S. DO. THIS. 😎✨

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✨🌈 The more you know 🌈✨

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BOOM! Bishop Mariann Budde has responded to her critics who told her to apologize to Donald Trump. “I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.” Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋

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Think About It! 🤔

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The scriptwriters of the new season are starting strong

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Zing!

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Q: Why is Trump‘s inauguration being moved indoors? A: Because Stormy said he couldn’t handle any more shrinkage.

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And really, why should she?

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Step 1: The Washington Post -- "Democracy Dies in Darkness." Step 2: The Washington Post -- "Helping to turn out the lights."

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