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It’s elementary. If only one side is pushing it will get a lot of its way. The only workable remedial action is to make clear to all relevant parties that there are two sides pushing. And act accordingly.

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Over 650 rural leaders from 575 communities across all 50 states have signed up to attend the Rural Democratic Leaders Conference. I'd love to see you there! Register below. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Bay Area folks: Come hang with us in Oakland next Monday. Books! Dranks! Action!

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That means conducting a nationwide review of voting barriers in all 50 states. It means dedicating resources to challenge laws that disenfranchise voters. And it means having the political will to fight for the right to vote everywhere, regardless of how competitive a state appears today.

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🚨NEW: Four weeks ago, Trump terminated funding for legal services to support unaccompanied children. Now, children as young as 4 years old are having to represent themselves in court when facing deportation. How does America come back from this?

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BREAKING: we won! A federal judge has enjoined the administration's shut down of Voice of America Another success for the Constitution and for us @sddaction.bsky.social & our many wonderful partners & clients More details to follow--stay tuned!

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The Republican Senate is to blame for this. Donald Trump wanted only yes men. It was their job to confirm and consent. They knew Hegseth wasn’t up to the job, but put him in charge anyway. They risked our country’s security to please the mad king and should be punished for it at the ballot box.

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Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 83% of Americans say the president has to obey court orders "even if he doesn't want to," 57% say he should not be interfering with universities www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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They are dismantling our social security net, weakening our military, and leaving us open to espionage. On purpose.

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“America’s standing as a superpower is in jeopardy, our safety and that of our allies is at risk, and that day-by-day as we become weaker, our enemies and rivals are being made stronger by the actions of the president and his team.”

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"U.S. production of their goods doesn’t exist." This is a recurring theme in these tariff stories. There simply isn't any economic way to move manufacturing for many products to the US. And these warnings come from businesspeople, not politicians. Free link www.wsj.com/economy/trad...

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"Hell no" -- Mike Lawler on fellow House Republican Austin Scott's plan to make states take on more of the burden of funding Medicaid (note however that Lawler goes on to tout work requirements, which is another way to cut benefits)

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American Oversight is asking for a preliminary injunction covering all Signal texts conducting official business since they took power. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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im reading the book "the poison squad" by deborah blum and like, late 19th century american food was terrifying! milk, coffee, candies etc had salycylic acid, lead, and arsenic plus sawdust and bone fragments and literal dust sold as pepper.

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"As trolling, Vance’s tactics work. In terms of governing, they are pure vandalism." My column on a veep who will say and do anything to win Maga hearts. www.ft.com/content/637b...

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BREAKING — Marco Rubio just sent out the new Dept. of State organization chart to all employees. Here it is, shared directly with me:

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Manufacturers in the Richmond Fed's district say they're already cutting headcount and expect to headcount further into the future

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Another set of absolutely dismal business-side surveys out today from the Philly and Richmond Feds

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You can of course see the line of reasoning by which she talked herself into doing this—all about public-square engagement and the difficult but necessary work of “grappling” with even repellent ideas in actual politics, etc, and it’s the most self-flattering ivory-tower nonsense you’ve ever heard.

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This is unconscionable. I’m a product of the Head Start program. It helped get me and my parents acclimated into the community when they spoke no English. My parents could work and afford an apartment while they got settled after being refugees. Head Start actually saved us.

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🌎April 22: Earth Day‼️ Trump's policies DAMAGE the environment by weakening regulations, promoting fossil fuel industries & undermining global climate efforts, which causes increased pollution, greenhouse gas emissions & ongoing public health risks! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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NEW: Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats about pending strikes in Yemen included information from a top general’s secure messages to him, three U.S. officials with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

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A recent Israeli Supreme Court decision on #humanitarian aid in #Gaza exposes the limits of #IHL to protect against conflict-induced civilian deprivation, writes Tamar Luster. www.justsecurity.org/110716/human...

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This is so important! A lot of these EOS don’t stand up in court because they’re not legal.

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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!

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A parting thought for the week. What if the oil and gas industry had to treat all of its waste, especially the highly radioactive waste, like the hazardous waste that it is? What would THAT cost?

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Westerly, RI @50501movement.bsky.social

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A history lesson for today provided by HCR @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Fabulous detail of the actions that were the start of the Revolutionary War. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-18-2...

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Hundreds of people lining the streets in Oceanside, California, right now to protest. #50501

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#PatriotsDay msg to us from @hcrichardson.bsky.social: Paul Revere didn’t wake up on April 18, 1775, and decide to change the world. He simply offered what he could to the cause: engraving skills, information, knowledge of a church steeple, longstanding friendships. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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Good Friday in the Shadow of Empire: What We’re Losing Isn’t Just Faith—It’s Humanity open.substack.com/pub/usaf8187...

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@petebuttigieg.bsky.social

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The President of the United States fears only those who do not fear him.

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Only two federal officials have ever been jailed for contempt of court – and that was back in 1951. Now a judge is threatening contempt charges against Trump officials for defying an order on deportations. Quick explainer:

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I wouldn’t bet a nickel against you. And I like a good wager.

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I think we are well past that point already. But as I started saying two and a half months ago, the administration will at some juncture openly state that it is defying court orders. And that will happen very soon.

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Sound on 😽🤍 #cat #purr

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One anonymous source says someone is a gang member, and that's enough evidence for you?!? One source is NOTHING. People lie and falsely accuse folks all the time. There's a reason why the Bible says (at least 7 times) TWO OR MORE witnesses should be required to prove a crime.

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Not sure who needs to hear this, but any govt official who violates someone's constitutional rights -- and is acting outside the scope of their lawful authority -- can be PERSONALLY liable in a civil suit. ICE officers. Cabinet members. White House staffers. Even the president.

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Van Hollen details why he thinks the government of El Salvador is making a huge mistake in turning itself into a concentration camp for Trump

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This is so laughable because you can make many different acronyms out of those four images. “H” for hemp “F” for face “C” for cross “S” for skull HFCS: Man loves high fructose corn syrup!

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Exclusive: Immigrants falsely labeled dead by the Social Security Administration are showing up at field offices with documents proving they are alive, leading staff to reinstate nearly three dozen people over the past week, according to records obtained by The Post.

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