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submitted 46 days ago • 607 comments

Animating too much absolutely sensible outrage at Trumpism is an appeal to parental figures who aren’t there. “He should not be allowed”; “He should be arrested”; “This can’t be permitted.” Passive voice, all of which begs, “by whom?” It’s an appeal to an order that has already broken.

submitted 46 days ago • 53 comments

This is what happens when you elect a moron that thinks "groceries" is an "old fashioned word". www.cnbc.com/2025/04/26/a...

submitted 46 days ago • 29 comments

MEMPHIS — The historic Clayton Temple Church, a centerpiece of the civil rights movement, burned down early this morning… “unknown what caused the fire”…. The iconic “I AM A MAN” signs were printed in the basement

submitted 46 days ago • 106 comments

#ProudBlue 🚨 A "national day of action" is being organized for May Day—THURSDAY, May 1—and the weekends surrounding it, with a string of events slated to be held across the country. Please spread the word and look for an event near you‼️

submitted 51 days ago • 23 comments

there really is no alternative to tearing up CBP and ICE root and branch

submitted 51 days ago • 522 comments

If you are autistic, have a loved one on the spectrum or just care about the welfare of autistic people, I urge you to write your state AG, the ACLU, and your senators about the registry RFK Jr wants to create. If you need help with the letter, I have a template that I can share with you.

submitted 50 days ago • 67 comments

This administration has no serious people.

submitted 50 days ago • 926 comments

👇👇

submitted 50 days ago • 23 comments

I know times are really hard for everyone, but if you have a tiny bit to spare for the Ferry street School memorial it would be appreciated. www.patronicity.com/project/ferr...

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Medicaid is being taken away from people in Indiana right now

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

submitted 63 days ago • 928 comments

Autism didn’t make them do it. Mental illness didn’t, either. This personal piece from The Big Picture cuts through the excuses and names the real issue: some people are just hateful, and we need to stop giving them cover.

submitted 63 days ago • 1080 comments

Sometimes you just have to ask—why? The Senate voted to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure introduced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was expected to save Americans billions each year.

submitted 77 days ago • 1174 comments

It looks like Tesla needs DOGE's services to find fraud and waste Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing electrek.co/2025/03/19/t...

submitted 85 days ago • 1219 comments

Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.

submitted 84 days ago • 615 comments

Schoolchildren are routinely slaughtered by AR-15s. Hundreds die. [*crickets* "Thoughts and prayers" *crickets*] A couple unoccupied cars are set on fire. No one is hurt. ["THIS HORROR WILL NOT STAND!!! We MUST act to STOP it from ever happening AGAIN!!!!" We will pass new LAWS BANNING IT!!!]

submitted 84 days ago • 1097 comments

I'm not religious, and there are things I do not agree with the Roman Catholic church about - however - it's good to see this: abc57.com/news/sisters...

submitted 84 days ago • 1 comment

Sisters of the Holy Cross condemn the Trump administration: abc57.com/news/sisters...

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

U.S. auto loans applications are being rejected at the highest rate in more than a decade #EconSky

submitted 87 days ago • 118 comments

An “empty chair” townhall for my missing Congressman. He hasn’t held a townhall since 2012.

submitted 87 days ago • 555 comments

America hasn’t felt this upside down since I was a child in an internment camp.

submitted 88 days ago • 1008 comments

"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say

submitted 89 days ago • 1386 comments

Do you get it yet?

submitted 89 days ago • 218 comments

The greatest war against Americans in my lifetime (and I'll be 59 in a couple of weeks) is being waged right now...from Washington, D.C. apnews.com/article/trum...

submitted 90 days ago • 72 comments

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submitted 99 days ago • 169 comments

Uneducated people felt inferior to academics, so now they are on a revenge tour

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Elon Musk wasn't lauded for not doing anything so now he's on a revenge tour.

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Debating whether I should quit my job at the university while there is still money in my 403b, cash out, take a tax hit - but be able to pay off my house and all my debt?

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Remember that saying: It's impossible to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person? THAT'S WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW. Stop trying to logic and reason

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

We have fostered a culture that distrusts science, medicine and academia in general. How did y'all think this was going to turn out?

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

You have to get the AVERAGE person to understand what's going on and good luck with that

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Enjoy your dirty water. Your air that gives you cancer. Your lack of meds, your lack of clean and safe food.

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments