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First, they tried to "cure" gayness. Now they're fixated on "healing" trans people. Inside the movement to resurrect conversion therapy.

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Trump is now trying to deport the very Afghan allies Republicans once demanded we protect. @tommalinowski.bsky.social says their stories must be front and center in exposing his mass deportation plan.

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Justice Jackson taking on Gorsuch's "pure textualism" and arguing for a more holistic reading of Congress' handiwork—worth reading in full. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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This should be required reading. My good buddy @stevekettmann.bsky.social is a brilliant writer. He captured the combined tragedy & hope of the Ukraine trip we took together with @kenharbaugh.bsky.social - as well as the bravery of the children there. Incredible. www.goodtimes.sc/war-torn-ukr...

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The observance of Juneteenth calls us to recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice. Each June 19, and especially today in Minnesota, we are reminded of our incredible capacity to heal, hope, and emerge from our darkest moments with purpose and resolve.

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OK patriots, Trump is directing his presidential power against blue states in a way wildly out of keeping with what we expect of Presidents. And these days, that's pretty much all he's got. newrepublic.com/article/1970...

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Trump’s ICE is NOT going to care that these young men are in uniform when federal agents go to detain their mother. What a travesty that these wonderful young men who are serving our country have to accompany their mother to her immigration hearing.

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CNN's Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran – the first Western journalist to enter Iran since the conflict with Israel started. Here's a video dispatch from him: www.cnn.com/world/live-n...

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Our episode on Skrmetti - the decision upholding a ban on gender affirming care for minors. We talk what the case does and doesn’t do…. And all the other (bad) things Justices Thomas, Alito, & Barrett would have done. With the one & only Chase Strangio @chasestrangio.bsky.social

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@repauchincloss.bsky.social on Trump pitting Americans against Americans with the deployment of the military to cities like LA & how the grift game is strong with RFK Jr. and his “special” friends: youtu.be/Tomy73vFDM0

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A significant development (via Wall Street Journal)... "One of the first coordinated public efforts from the business community to push back on some of the Trump administration’s moves." Business Leaders Call Trump Attacks on Universities a Competitive Threat

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The very thing our Founders feared is in the White House. Every living former U.S. President should be speaking out against him. Today’s show, 11am ET/8am PST, right here.👇 m.youtube.com/@socialcontr...

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Sotomayor reads from the bench in Skirmetti-Tennessee case permitting state to ban hormone therapy for minors to change gender identity -- and closing words are "in sadness" rather than "respectfully."

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BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court UPHELD a Tennessee law restricting gender transition care for minors. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

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“We could have written a bill that helped the working and middle class…instead, we got a massive transfer of wealth to the richest people. That is just untenable and immoral.” @baldwin.senate.gov on the reverse Robin Hood bill. Listen to the full conversation now:

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The Supreme Court's first decision of the day is NRC v. Texas. By a 6–3 vote, the court holds that Texas and a private company cannot, under the Hobbs Act, sue to block the creation of off-site storage for nuclear waste. 5th Circuit REVERSED yet again. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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Washington, DC, Bureau Chief @davidcorn.bsky.social notes it’s true that violence has been committed by people on both the right and the left. But here’s a key point: Only one party supports a leader who has excused and encouraged political violence. bit.ly/4l9fVcf

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Yes. Global warming due to human behavior- especially fossil fuels is going to cause trillions of dollars in damage and countless deaths. So tragic. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

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@ejeancarroll.bsky.social: “I beat Trump twice.” I sit down with my good friend, the inimitable E. Jean Carroll, to talk about her new book, “Not My Type”, including wild details on her trials against Trump. youtu.be/nbKUEuLqsZA

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Trump is truly TACO 🌮 even in his immigration policies. Trump’s recent flip flops on his positions on farms, restaurants, and hotels shows how easily he is manipulated. My latest on the Katie Phang News channel: youtu.be/--ez1Wr48aQ

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ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds. He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings. He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights. This is political intimidation.

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A microcosm of the whole scam — mocking foreigners while taking things from Americans www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/w...

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So many people will say on record that they like candidates like Trump and Cuomo BECAUSE they’re bullies. And this belief stems from people seeing over the course of their lives that bullies get what they want and don’t get held accountable, so having a bully as a leader must be desirable

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"But whether the Trump GOP and its allies wish to believe it or not, the truth of the startling gun violence study is this: If more states had adopted stricter gun laws, many more children would be alive today. Where you live can mean life or death."

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There's a disturbing pattern to Trump's comments about intelligence (or lack thereof), his hostility towards disabled people (including reputed public use of the r-word stretching back decades), and his preoccupation with “good” genes. @juliametraux.bsky.social on Trump's decades-long obsession.

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NEW EPISODE: Trump is decimating America's law and order and weaponizing the DOJ. @asharangappa.bsky.social joins the LP Podcast to unpack Trump's complex relationship with the courts.

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The Big, Beautiful Tax Hike: Jesse Lee on the GOP Tax Bill ... the Senate made it WORSE open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

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Senate looked at House Medicaid cuts and said hold our beer. Deeper cuts will kill more than 51,000(under House bill). Any R who votes for this should be turned out of office.

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TOMORROW: Former FBI agent and current lawyer and Assistant Dean of Admissions at Yale, @asharangappa.bsky.social discusses the reality for our courts with Trump in office and what can be done. Subscribe to our YouTube and catch it tomorrow: www.youtube.com/@TheLincolnP...

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Every House & Senate member should have USCP protection— even if it’s only one USCP member. As tribalism, dehumanization and disinformation escalates, it’s time to accept the reality that fantasy and ignorance is a violence multiplier. The added benefit— USCP can stop ICE from assaulting members.

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As MAGA Republicans return to Washington, they’re picking up where they left off—pushing a bill that would gut healthcare, raise costs, and hand billions in tax breaks to the wealthy. For Jen Rubin, it’s a cruel blueprint for deepening inequality at a moment when Americans need relief.

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Trump is cutting National Cancer Institute funding by $2.7B in the name of “saving taxpayer dollars.” John Harwood points out that Trump’s tax cuts for billionaires are 18 times that amount. But unlike billionaire tax cuts, federally funded research is a “return on investment for the entire country.

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The war still rages on with Russia continuing to attack Ukraine. This was one of Hachiko Foundation’s main humanitarian warehouses for pet food and supplies. If you can help, pls consider doing so. 🫶🏼

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Minnesota’s flags will fly at half staff in honor and remembrance of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.

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🚨 ONE HOUR until Jen Rubin & April Ryan go live for a special No Kings Day program Tune in at 6pm ET / 3pm PT for an all-star lineup of speakers & leaders leading the pro-democracy fight @hcrichardson.bsky.social @govwesmoore.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @danpfeiffer.bsky.social + many more!

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🚨🚨 Wow. Trump just gave the middle finger to his own supporters. Amid growing backlash over his decision to drag the U.S. into another Middle East war, Trump now says that “America First” means whatever he says it does—while falsely claiming he invented the term.

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Covering the #NoKingsDay rallies across America with @joyannreid.bsky.social and @donlemonofficial.bsky.social Tune in! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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I am at a loss for words! The amount of hate & political violence seems never ending when it comes to Trump & his people. There is literally NO good that he brings out of people… just darkness. We need compassionate & educated warriors, leading our nation not incompetent hateful assholes!

submitted 6 days ago • 76 comments

The political assassination in Minnesota should horrify and appall all of us. The Contrarian team sends our deepest condolences for the deaths of Representative Melisa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and sends our prayers for the Hoffmans' fast recovery.

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I’m at the No Kings protest in downtown Syracuse, NY where thousands of people are lining both sides of a main street. Cars honk in support as they go by.

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8 days in June ‘25: - The president federalizes the California National Guard and deploys Marines to LA amid protests against ICE immigration raids - Israel attacks Iran, fueling fears of wider conflict - Democratic lawmaker assassinated - Nationwide protests as Trump throws military parade in DC

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I’m praying for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband’s family, and for Sen. John Hoffman and his wife’s recovery this morning. I’m praying for everyone in Minnesota. Praying for our country. This is on all of us.

submitted 6 days ago • 202 comments

Trump’s America.

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When you normalize political violence by pardoning Jan 6 attackers, can we be surprised when people target public officials? This is not how we resolve our disputes in America. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp-vid...

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I’ve been on multiple interviews about what violence looks like in this age of radicalism. Many times I’ve said that violence will evolve from “storming federal buildings” to specific targets like state houses, personal residences and representatives themselves. I hate being right so often.

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Dating myself, but keep thinking there’s a Kent State feeling in the air—this shit is really real and we’re finally on our own. And brooding question is: what can possibly wind it back? What keeps the fires from raging all summer and longer?

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Trump looks like an utter jackass. Marching soldiers like toys when a real war is going on. Attacking peaceful, productive Americans and dehumanizing them. Now an evil political assassination. He cannot and will not perform his job. Those who voted for him should forever hang their heads in shame.

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Violence must be denounced in a bipartisan fashion: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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