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It's traditions like today that bring together all our branches of government to stand in respect of each other - that underpins the guardrails of our democracy. The only power that the Constitution truly recognizes is power that's capable of humbling itself before our people.

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Inspirational truth speaker.

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Trump wasted public money buying two discounted passenger airliners to replace Air Force One thinking it would save money, only for those planes to require millions more to convert to military grade planes. A totally wasteful and naive decision. Pay cheap, pay twice. www.reuters.com/business/aer...

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We must do better. The United States of America is behaving despicably.

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'Spill the tea': Jasmine Crockett throws Marjorie Taylor Greene threat back in GOP's face www.rawstory.com/jasmine-croc...

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Trump administration scrambles to rehire 'accidentally' fired bird flu experts: report www.rawstory.com/usda-bird-flu/

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'Stupid beyond belief': Trump shredded for mistakenly firing bird flu experts www.rawstory.com/trump-bird-f...

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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

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MSNBC's Rachel Maddow flags 'clear case' of 'stupidity problem' with Trump agenda www.rawstory.com/dei-trump-26...

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'Tremendous own goal': Ex-CIA official says Trump created 'a counterterrorism nightmare' www.rawstory.com/trump-gaza-2...

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Yes, It’s a Coup and Yes, It’s Targeting You

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🚨BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association files federal court lawsuit against Department of Justice over the improper targeting of agents previously involved in politically sensitive investigation. For more details follow @democracydocket.com. www.democracydocket.com

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Gift link: Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...

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"We are in a state of constitutional crisis. And you can’t convey to people that this is an emergency if you don’t plainly say: We’re going to fight to the hilt to stop it." On the pod, @andycraig.bsky.social is just terrific on what the Musk crisis really means: newrepublic.com/article/1911...

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🧵Feb 5, 2025 The 5th day of Black History Month quote from Mr Baldwin is about hatred & the ease we pass back to those who hate PLUS pass it on to those younger. This generational hatred of other has flourished around the world for all history, every continent. Sadly hatred unites us more than love

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🚨BREAKING: The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Maryland State Board of Elections’ (MDSBE) administration of voter rolls and voting machines. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Yaasss!!

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“I don’t think the United States Senate should vote for a single nominee until this is over!” - @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

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The start of week three:

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So much for his Hippocratic oath.

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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency

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There is still beauty in this world

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i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people

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"I want to speak directly to Americans," says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "This is a choice that will harm Canadians...but will have real consequences for you."

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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

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"What’s more disturbing still is that Gabbard believes the intelligence community she’s been selected to lead has been working behind the scenes to destroy American democracy." Kind of like Robert Kennedy Jr. and HHS, Kash Patel and the FBI...

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“Canada to retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs”

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I read 2 articles about the devastating effects, already, of cutting off USAID. I cried through both of them. & then I babysat our 5 month old granddaughter & was in such deep joy And I think we are meant to somehow hold both of these- What I wish for my babygirl is what I wish for all

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Holy shit! Democrats, if you’re looking for a fighter, you found one— @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social for DNC Vice Chair.

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A few things Trump just made more expensive for you: Gas Cars TVs iPhones Xboxes Avocados Strawberries Furniture Power tools Modelo Refrigerators Microwaves Clothes Bananas Tequila Maple syrup

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Pritzker: "He promised he was gonna lower costs & make us safer. He's done none of it. I realize he's only been in office 2 weeks, but it's gotten worse, not better. You think grocery prices have gone down? No, they've gone up bc of what he's threatening or what he's already put in place"

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The only reasonable thing Canada and Mexico can do is RESIST The attacks on our friends are clearly designed to weaken the US and it's alliances. The impacts on our economies will be devastating. We're calling on the US Congress to impeach that madman and fast.

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It is my birthday and today is a great day to support fearlessly independent, pro-democracy media. Sign-up for Democracy Docket today. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

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Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive): 1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment* 2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything 3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can 4. Citizens march en mass

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

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This is a national emergency:

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Good for Mexico and Canada. Trump is a menace and ignorant.

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It's traditions like today that bring together all our branches of government to stand in respect of each other - that underpins the guardrails of our democracy. The only power that the Constitution truly recognizes is power that's capable of humbling itself before our people.

Inspirational truth speaker.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

Trump wasted public money buying two discounted passenger airliners to replace Air Force One thinking it would save money, only for those planes to require millions more to convert to military grade planes. A totally wasteful and naive decision. Pay cheap, pay twice. www.reuters.com/business/aer...

We must do better. The United States of America is behaving despicably.

bsky.app/profile/mega...

'Spill the tea': Jasmine Crockett throws Marjorie Taylor Greene threat back in GOP's face www.rawstory.com/jasmine-croc...

Trump administration scrambles to rehire 'accidentally' fired bird flu experts: report www.rawstory.com/usda-bird-flu/

'Stupid beyond belief': Trump shredded for mistakenly firing bird flu experts www.rawstory.com/trump-bird-f...

Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow flags 'clear case' of 'stupidity problem' with Trump agenda www.rawstory.com/dei-trump-26...

'Tremendous own goal': Ex-CIA official says Trump created 'a counterterrorism nightmare' www.rawstory.com/trump-gaza-2...

Yes, It’s a Coup and Yes, It’s Targeting You

🚨BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association files federal court lawsuit against Department of Justice over the improper targeting of agents previously involved in politically sensitive investigation. For more details follow @democracydocket.com. www.democracydocket.com

Gift link: Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...

🚨BREAKING: The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Maryland State Board of Elections’ (MDSBE) administration of voter rolls and voting machines. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Yaasss!!

“I don’t think the United States Senate should vote for a single nominee until this is over!” - @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

The start of week three:

So much for his Hippocratic oath.

USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency

There is still beauty in this world

i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people

"I want to speak directly to Americans," says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "This is a choice that will harm Canadians...but will have real consequences for you."

If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

"What’s more disturbing still is that Gabbard believes the intelligence community she’s been selected to lead has been working behind the scenes to destroy American democracy." Kind of like Robert Kennedy Jr. and HHS, Kash Patel and the FBI...

“Canada to retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs”

I read 2 articles about the devastating effects, already, of cutting off USAID. I cried through both of them. & then I babysat our 5 month old granddaughter & was in such deep joy And I think we are meant to somehow hold both of these- What I wish for my babygirl is what I wish for all

Holy shit! Democrats, if you’re looking for a fighter, you found one— @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social for DNC Vice Chair.

A few things Trump just made more expensive for you: Gas Cars TVs iPhones Xboxes Avocados Strawberries Furniture Power tools Modelo Refrigerators Microwaves Clothes Bananas Tequila Maple syrup

Pritzker: "He promised he was gonna lower costs & make us safer. He's done none of it. I realize he's only been in office 2 weeks, but it's gotten worse, not better. You think grocery prices have gone down? No, they've gone up bc of what he's threatening or what he's already put in place"

The only reasonable thing Canada and Mexico can do is RESIST The attacks on our friends are clearly designed to weaken the US and it's alliances. The impacts on our economies will be devastating. We're calling on the US Congress to impeach that madman and fast.

It is my birthday and today is a great day to support fearlessly independent, pro-democracy media. Sign-up for Democracy Docket today. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive): 1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment* 2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything 3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can 4. Citizens march en mass

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

This is a national emergency:

Good for Mexico and Canada. Trump is a menace and ignorant.

the point is not that it's fast -- the point it that it's systematic. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Do yourself and democracy a favor. Support independent media.