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The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."Isaac Asimov
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Police violence in Tel Aviv anti-war protests

Protestors gather at a ferry terminal in San Francisco demanding an immediate end to the Israeli genocide and forced starvation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Last year, SCOTUS created a loophole allowing private actors to “tip” elected officials thousands of dollars after they make beneficial official acts. My bipartisan No Gratuities for Governance Act would recriminalize these corrupt tips, ensuring democracy can't be bought by the highest bidder.

Why don’t you put your (dark) money where your mouth is, Senator Cruz? Support my DISCLOSE Act.

#JUST_IN | Footage shows israeli firing squads opening fire on civilians with intent to kill, as they try to reach an aid distribution centre in Rafah, in Gaza

Anti-War protests in Tel Aviv, Israel

Elissa Slotkin (D-CIA): No one should be here illegally. Both parties have been a mess on this issue.

Rieckhoff: That’s America’s Secretary of Defense. I wish he attacked Vladimir Putin as aggressively as he attacks CNN and others

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) unveiled her new "Economic War Plan" where she called for the elimination of all corporate PAC money in politics. Ending dark money in politics has been a long standing goal of progressives and they seem to have found an ally in Slotkin on this issue.

400 911 calls from ICE detention centers, here are just a few. Via @wired.com

OMG! 👑🔥👑🔥👑🔥 I've never been prouder of my Dutch ancestry than I am today. Netherlands Queen Máxima is the wife of King Willem-Alexander. She became queen consort upon his accession to the throne in 2013. Real Queens know when they are standing next to a fake, tacky, wannabe king. 👑 #Respect 🇳🇱

Mask-off racism and fascism from Pinocchiogles — if a New York congressman tried to meddle with local Tennessee politics like this he would lose his hypocritical mind

"Eliminate" all Super PACs. Congressman @rokhanna.bsky.social tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social that the way to end the influence of AIPAC in US politics is by eliminating all super PACs.

Bibi Netanyahu being boycotted by UN diplomats. It’s time for this criminal to face the consequences of his atrocities.

Today, in Jerusalem, activists held a silent vigil against the ongoing crimes against humanity being carried out by Israel. Calling for justice and peace for all.

ICE GESTAPO Please listen and share Gulag Goebbels aka Steven Miller owns stock in Palantir A company POWERING DEPORTATIONS Peter Thiel's company Palantir surveillance company is helping TRACK IMMIGRANTS FOR ICE Call Your Representatives 202 224-3121 must be investigated

RFK Jr: "My vision that is every American is wearing a wearable within four years." #cdnpoli So that we can track your movements every single minute.

In forcing Cuomo’s concession to Mamdani, NYC sent a message Establishment Leadership is Out & Young Progressive Leadership is In Nothing wrong with establishment dems, but: “they’ve been grossly out of touch with what voters are asking for in their leaders @politicojoe.bsky.social #Reformers

One of the co-authors of Project 2025 is finally admitting this administration is following Project 2025. At least someone is being honest.

AOC from the top rope 🔥….grandpa is gonna love that last part

Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.

When we allow facts to become secondary to policy, we fail. Reality matters. Evidence matters.

#TrumpsTrillionsTransfer

Patton Oswalt has a message for ICE agents

MUST-WATCH: Rep. Raul Ruiz questions RFK Jr. about a May report from the MAHA commission that included false or misattributed sources. Ruiz: “Did you fact check its sources prior to publication?” RFK Jr.: “I did not fact check them.”

BREAKING: We just issued letters to state and local prosecutors in New York and Pennsylvania demanding criminal investigations into Donald Trump’s extortion of nearly $1 billion in legal services from top law firms. Sign here to demand justice! secure.everyaction.com/muypmzafTkeo...

Bove cannot be trusted to be impartial on the Court of Appeals. op: Justice_CXN (via X)

Soon? vm.tiktok.com/ZMSHBTnYW/

Israel doesn't want the appearance that Don is calling the shots. They have always done whatever they want with impunity. USS Liberty, Shireen Abu Akleh, all the broken cease fires over decades, speech suppression, lies about Iraq & Iran are evidence of who is really controlling the relationship.

Good morning, Bluesky!! Today, I share a video. It is unfortunately not a funny video. It is, however, a video of a great injustice being served to our brave women and men who serve in our armed forces. Allowing tech bros to become LT. Colonels in our military with zero experience. #SheShed

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It’s been fully agreed by and between the Dominion and the Romulan Star Empire there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE! We could only have done it if it was mediated by the strongest & best military ever in the Cardassian Union. Praise to the founders & Pah Wraiths.

Appealing to imagined plight is exactly how Fox keeps a hold over its base. Those who feel they have a right to make others uncomfortable in a work environment are the ostracized victims, and everyone who supports and sustains a professional environment for a diverse workforce is the oppressor.

“I feel like I’m dying” “I feel like I’ve been lied to” The words of an anti-vax chiropractor who become seriously ill with measles and spread it to his kids, who then also became seriously ill. All four kids were hospitalized. You *were* lied to. And you wanted to believe that lie.

We're multiplying the dangers to this country each day... and it's getting exponentially worse. Is anyone doing anything to stop this?🤬 Reportedly, big tech (Silicon Valley) execs will serve as senior advisors in the U.S. Army Reserve I feel like "We are so F***ed" is putting it lightly

Beto O'Rourke: What if the United States were no longer complicit in slaughtering tens of thousands of children in Gaza? What if we had a real democracy? What if we replaced Confederate Heroes Day with Election Day as a holiday?

Iran responds to U.S. Strikes: "Trump has deceived his own voters"

A syphilis brained septegenarian. Luke is so amazing #USDemocracy

She couldn't be more right if she tried #USDemocracy

CARTOON OF THE DAY… 🇺🇸

Trump’s attack against Iran is illegal and immoral. And any leader who tells you otherwise is lying to you.