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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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@robertgarcia.bsky.social: "We've gotta be talking about Donald Trump's corruption every single day. It is beyond what anyone has ever done. He has essentially turned the White House into an ATM for himself and his family."

This parody is better than any I have ever seen. Great job, guys #USDemocracy

Clearly, the motivation is to reestablish white superiority in the minds of service members and to repel those who don't idolize our racist past.

Well, I think he is lying, do the non-white or non-racist get representation? Or just the good old boys?

This is getting more and more disgusting every day! I’m all for deporting criminals but this is not acceptable.

Ben Meiselas: "People really like Gov. Newsom the fighter.”

It’s 2AM on a Sunday and I’m heading to the Capitol to FORCE a full reading of the Republicans’ 940-page bill. This bill will rip health care coverage away from 16 million people and cut food assistance. It’s sick. And we will not stand for it.

Good eye, thanks for catching that @cheyennehunt.bsky.social #Resist

#beezaydad22 on IG 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ #nokings 🪧 JUNE 14 🗣️🗣️

A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government

This is difficult to listen to but remember that the person she is talking about is sitting in the White House. #USDemocracy

ICE IS A SUBSDIARY FOR PROFIT BUSINESS...

Thanks at @GregLandman for the breakdown on the Senate version of Plump's Big Bullshit Bill landsman.house.gov

Miami just canceled its November election & pushed it to 2026. No public vote, just canceled. Mayor Suarez & Joe Carollo get to stick around an extra year. This feels like a power grab. If one city can delay elections for “participation,” what’s to stop others from doing it to silence opposition?

So am I reading this court decision correctly? We now have 50 micronations with their own laws interpreting the U.S. Constitution wholly separate from one another? But there's one guy with private law enforcement who is immune from all punishment who can do whatever he wants in those 50 states?

Damn‼️ Federal agents blew a door off for this? Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids. She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms. Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen. 🧵

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