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A college professor making waves in the Oceania State. “Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it." -Thomas Paine
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AOC: We must acknowledge the terrifying moment we are in right now. What we are hearing and seeing with our own eyes is, in fact, happening. We are watching our neighbors, students, and friends being fired, targeted, and disappeared. It is real.

It's kidnapping.

As Passover begins, I am reposting my open letter to Elon Musk. I wrote it in response to his attacks on me and his suggestion that I suffer from “generational trauma.” It has been the most viral piece I have ever written and I continue to be moved by the positive feedback. Thanks and Happy Pesach!

BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year. Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.

Wow! They’re estimating that 32,000 people are at the AOC and Bernie Sanders Fighting Oligarchy rally in Los Angeles! Incredible!

Republicans Crime Syndicate...

When Rubio announced the agreement with El Salvador in February he touted it as a way to outsourcing the federal prison system by allowing the US to send American citizen inmates there to serve their . This undercuts the Trump administration’s claim to the courts that it can’t get people back.

Two groups representing Harvard professors sued the Trump administration on Friday, saying that its threat to cut billions in federal funding for the university violates free speech and other First Amendment rights.

Megyn Kelly roasting Kristi Noem for her hair extensions and makeup is peak hypocrisy. They’re both insufferable.

Exclusive: Military contractors are pitching the White House on an unprecedented prison plan for detained immigrants. Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince wants to cut a deal to skirt immigration laws and transport detainees from the U.S. to El Salvador.

There is a severe problem happening in the bee world: Bees are dying & this year 2025 80% of the Bee population has died. This is catastrophic for the planet. So I am asking my sweetest friends with money & pull: lets get Honey Tree Healing Farm going to repopulate bees, trees & feed the world.

It’s almost time to sing Dayenu! Hag Sameach, Bluesky!

Wannabe dictator.

Bill Maher is the Marco Rubio of comedy.

Every state in the union should join Arizona and Michigan in helping their citizens report when they're experiencing problems with Social Security services.

“Collective resistance is a collective-action problem. If people don’t join together in resisting, he wins, he dominates. This is what his base loves to see.” And this is what We, the Resistance must avoid. Only in solidarity can we ever hope to overcome. www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...

"I'm starting to wonder if Kristi Noem shot her dog by accident while taking a family photo." - Desi Lydic

Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home already!!!!

Finally. Universities with backbone. Thank you, Harvard and Princeton. Well done! Courtesy of Amy Siskind

It's striking how much Trumpists hate what's made the United States great: immigration, trade, medical and scientific research, the rule of law, an enlightened patriotism, a willingness and ability to correct past injustices. At the end of the day, Trumpism is Third Worldism.

Bill Maher can try and frame it any way he wants. He NORMALIZED a dangerous authoritarian. Period. Full stop.

Alina Habba has launched a criminal probe into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy over "ICE obstruction." Immigration control is the responsibility of the federal government. States can’t be compelled to assist ICE under the 10th Amendment. It's amazing this failed lawyer passed the bar exam.

A helpful guide to the current state of US trade policy:

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024. This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.

WATCH: “Bo, you made your own caucus members cry. Proud of yourself?” Kanew asks @SenBoWatson about his ugly bill to keep undocumented kids out of schools. (+ @VoteDawn @janicebowlingtn @SenJohnson) As @ltgovmcnally bans us from a presser again & a sergeant-at-arms gets handsy

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Everybody kept saying

Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit!