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Not to state the obvious, but none of them were sent to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. They all had lawyers, indictment by grand jury, a trial or a guilty plea where a judge ensured it was knowing & voluntary & access to an appeals process. In other words, all the hallmarks of due process.

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I've quoted this passage from Trump -- where he states his intent to cause riots and US economic collapse -- so many times. He flat-out announced it on Fox News in February 2014. In my book HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT I quote my own 2016 essay warning of his plan: www.hidinginplainsightbook.com

submitted 83 days ago • 103 comments

Insurance companies aren’t just players in the fight with doctors over money; they’re also the referees. They produce their own guidelines on when to pay claims. If a doctor appeals a denial, insurers make all the initial decisions. By @tchristianmiller.bsky.social

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Here is a letter from NYU Law faculty opposing the Trump Administration's unlawful attacks on universities, law firms, and the rule of law. Please share widely. drive.google.com/file/d/1yysJ...

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With Trump reportedly planning to end the IRS Direct File program, there's no better time to remember how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free. (Published 2019)

submitted 5 days ago • 48 comments

Plenty of money to send celebrities to space, but no money for healthcare.

submitted 5 days ago • 86 comments

Join in!

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Hope everyone with HBO sees these 2 new films- real life thrillers on how Dark Money took over America, setting the stage for Trump: news.wjct.org/2025-04-14/w...

submitted 6 days ago • 9 comments

How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia? Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵

submitted 10 days ago • 228 comments

AKA the ‘Protect Politicians Act,’ which is a modern day poll tax courtesy of the GOP

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Here’s what a modern day poll tax looks like in one state, courtesy of the GOP.

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We’re doomed.

submitted 11 days ago • 436 comments

No. You’ve been watching stock market fraud.

submitted 12 days ago • 3069 comments

Reproductive rights are an economic issue! Let's break this down ⬇️

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

This year, we launched a database to explore detailed demographic information about thousands of private schools across the country. Here’s how to use it.

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SCOTUS right now.

submitted 14 days ago • 51 comments

The stock market destruction hurts folks, but don’t take our eyes off the continuing DOGE damage: #3E #HandsOff

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It’s a recalibration of economic control. Oligarchs don’t live paycheck to paycheck. They have the capital to buy market dips and recoup faster, acquiring more assets at fire sale prices along the way. When the dust finally settles, they will own more. The rest of us will own less. A lot less.

submitted 15 days ago • 937 comments

CARTOON OF THE DAY (From @dccartoonist.bsky.social )

submitted 15 days ago • 74 comments

Learned helplessness 🎯 sums up my soon to be ex Chase ‘banker’ 😡

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Yeah, everything’s fine. (Please remember, this is being done intentionally, and there is no plan.)

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submitted 16 days ago • 412 comments

Fight fascism. They leave you no choice if you what to be free of their hate, ignorance and tyranny

submitted 15 days ago • 3 comments

#WethePeople did that💥

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Organizers were handing out fliers for a protest on Earth Day and one on May Day! The momentum is going full steam ahead! The Summer of Democracy is on its way!!! The Meidas Mighty are with us every DAY!!!

submitted 16 days ago • 15 comments

Listen, I’m not saying this woman doesn’t exist, but running this big photo feature about a former Dem who’s become apathetic about politics on the day when hundreds of thousands of people are rallying nationwide is a choice

submitted 16 days ago • 31 comments

If these tariffs stick, it’s going to be ugly for Amazon , but incredible for all the American sellers

submitted 16 days ago • 349 comments