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What the hell?

It’s up to Congress to make sure the Trump regime’s national security failure is confronted and fully investigated. Hearings today were a good start, but it’s clear Trump and his lying incompetents are determined for it to blow over as if it’s not a big deal. It is a big deal.

Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.

Talked to my mom about the White House toying with the idea of nuking Social Security. She panicked and asked why she hadn't heard about this on the news. It's a good question mom.

Served warm from the oven, with a dab of softly whipped cream, this lemon pudding melts in your mouth. nyti.ms/4l1R2A1

Speed cameras at new locations along I-83 began issuing citations Monday

From the back of a bodega, one family’s Indian food rivals the best in Baltimore. Read more: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/culture/food...

Please follow @postcards4usa.bsky.social! They are doing such good work! 💙🇺🇸

The thing I love about this version (which is obv available on streaming services) is that the meaning of the lyrics changes when it’s sung by a 60 year old compared to when it’s sung by a 25 year old.

This will determine if Americans care what Trump is doing. Same Wisconsin

The republic is collapsing. American integrity and honor are utterly debased. But it's only a bit more than a week until Opening Day. All is still possible. Fuck the Yankees and all they represent in this failed century of wanton capitalism and imperial arrogance. Go O's.

When this bunch can’t even spell, is it any wonder they don’t give a damn about the Education Dept?

Out of the 43 countries on Trump's proposed travel ban list, 22 are in Africa. A continent that he never visited once during his first term. Called them shithole countries. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/u...

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Some GOOD news!

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS motion to HALT deportation under rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798. “A TRO is appropriate for the class members to prevent the removal of the class.” WOW. Planes in air must turn around. A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.

These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP. Schumer Fetterman Cortez Masto Durbin King Shaheen Gillibrand Schatz Hassan Peters Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.

. @annecaprara.bsky.social is correct here

If you don't read Sarah Kendzior yet, what are you doing with your life?

If you’ve had your computer for more than a few years, it might not feel as responsive as it did the day you bought it. But you might not need to buy a brand-new PC. In fact, to fix this problem you might not even need to spend any money at all.

Great thread on how to spot well disguised Russian disinfo operations online. threadreaderapp.com/thread/18995...

People aren’t always good at interpreting cues from dogs — or even noticing them, a new study suggests.

Detaining Mahmoud was NOT about immigration policies or defending the border. He has a green card and is a legal permanent resident. This should be alarming to all of us.

Our gyre? Widening. Our falcon? Deaf. Our things? Falling apart. Our center? Not holding.

I had to get another measles vaccine in my 20s because the one I got as a kid was no longer protecting me. I would say in light of the current craziness, this might be a good time to check your levels.

With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:

It's the entire email list for all DOGE employees. Have fun!

They say history does not repeat itself but it rhymes. I hope it rhymes with Ides of Marge.

Fun Fact: Dystopian fiction is when you take things that happen in real life to marginalized populations and apply them to people with privilege.

watch Marco Rubio in this clip

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liz Cheney: Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine...

Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico are fueling concerns about the rapid spread of the highly contagious virus. Here's how to check if you have immunity.

Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

Ron Howard FTW 🎯

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚 Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

Do national donation centers really need every sweater? Are those “recycling” programs at local shops any good? And what should you do with the worn-out garments that nobody wants? Here's advice for donating, recycling, or reusing your clothes. nyti.ms/4h2cmT3

Here’s something you can do to make sure Jack Smith’s draft report on Donald Trump’s crimes isn’t suppressed.

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If you feel inclined to just give up and tune out right now, this is the most important thing you can read and take to heart. Marc Elias has worked more tirelessly than any human I can think of to actively help save our democracy, and his words here are incredibly important: