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"We're doing fine with China." - Donald Trump Families struggling with high costs are not doing fine. Seniors losing retirement savings are not doing fine. Small businesses having to charge more are not doing fine. We’re all hurting because of this reckless presidency.

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An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning: “Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”

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Not sure who needs to hear this, but any govt official who violates someone's constitutional rights -- and is acting outside the scope of their lawful authority -- can be PERSONALLY liable in a civil suit. ICE officers. Cabinet members. White House staffers. Even the president.

submitted 22 days ago • 1074 comments

Exactly.

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Yes for @booker.senate.gov . So so so moved that you have the courage and charisma and HEART to hold the floor for over 24 hours—for all of us. Thank you! This is exactly what we need to see more of from all of us!

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"You can't lead the people if you can't love the people." We're all with you, @booker.senate.gov

submitted 39 days ago • 311 comments

Talk about waste, fraud & abuse. Kennedy NOT A DOCTOR will have this NOT A DOCTOR person run studies that have already been debunked by actual scientists. This harms our children. They have no shame

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing scrutiny over his handling of details of a military strike, brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed.

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Fellow lawyers, we can not allow ourselves to be intimidated. Let’s keep doing our jobs and stay courageous. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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Is the Government Shutting Down? Here's what’s happening. youtu.be/Vobvw7JLuEM?...

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“Hope without action is just privilege.” Rev. David Alexander & I talk about about why spirituality & justice are inseparable, how to stay engaged without burning out, & why none of us are free until all of us are free. Listen: www.thefullymindful.com/podcast/epis...

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Why Connection and Action Matter More Now than Ever—my new piece on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/melissac...

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Democracies stand with Ukraine.

submitted 70 days ago • 661 comments

Zelensky, the ELECTED leader of a free country, should not be expected to kiss the ass of the toddler. His people expect Him to be strong. Trump would have fled where Zelensky stayed and fought. Trump is the worst negotiator

submitted 70 days ago • 1177 comments

You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today? Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!

submitted 71 days ago • 460 comments

#EconomicBlackout

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TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY! If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK! Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore. JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺 #24HourEconomicBlackout

submitted 72 days ago • 2281 comments

Don't forget to NOT buy today. Come on guys, it's ONE DAY

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Maybe you’re also sometimes caught in the spiral of overthinking? This could help. It’s helped me a lot—and it takes about 30 seconds. open.substack.com/pub/melissac...

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Posted my first substack, about the importance of social connection. Feels kinda timely. open.substack.com/pub/melissac...

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Many are asking: “What can I do now?” Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do

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"People need to get over their fears and false hopes and start playing offense when the law is on their side." Flood the zone with lawsuits. That and a lot more from Tom Malinowski: www.thebulwark.com/p/five-thing...

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🎙️ Hey friends! Struggling to stay informed amidst all the chaos? Join me as I uncover how to engage without losing your mind in the latest episode! www.newworldnormal.com/40-staying-i...

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Since major news networks dont want to talk about yesterdays protests across 50 states, heres a little reminder what a resistance looks like. What hope looks like #bluecrew #protests #resistance #50501movement #capital

submitted 93 days ago • 65 comments

How it feels to be alive in America 2025. Grateful to everyone who could show up to the capitols in all the states across the US. #resist #america #cartoon #politicalcartoon

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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house) 1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said 2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book 3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane 4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins 5. Get a library card

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Guts. The man who refused a pardon. Responsibility for actions taken. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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New here. Glad to be here:)

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