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Finally got a Bluesky account (I have been reading my fav profiles for a while), but Schumer ticked me off. I had to share info about the CR. But he and 9 others vote yes anyway. They didn't listen to us. https://www.epi.org/policywatch/house-passes-con
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Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power | Sidney Blumenthal

It’s been a long week.

"Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps.… Imagine if I had said to law firms that were representing parties that were upset with policies my administration had initiated, that you will not be allowed into government buildings."

So if tariffs are supposed to make us rich, when Trump cuts a tariff deal, doesn’t that means he’s giving away our wealth? It’s so confusing.

#FightOligarchy #HandsOff

Dear Canada: tomorrow is Election Day. This is Mark Carney. Hint, hint.

WAPO: “.. ocean-container bookings from China to the U.S. are down by more than 60 percent .. “.. The consequence will be ‘empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and covid-like shortages for consumers ..’” @davidjlynch.bsky.social @jeffstein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on Trump's second term: 'He is in his 94th consecutive day of failure' youtu.be/WMV48-Qoe2k?...

What an inspiring group of young journalists. I spent the morning meeting with the winners of the Dan Rather Medals for News and Guts, awarded by The University of Texas Moody College of Comminications. Congratulations to all the winners. Details in the first comment.

“This doesn't feel like a strategic plan to reorganize and make the NIH better and more efficient. It feels like a wrecking ball,” says an NIH insider, who asked 60 Minutes to protect his identity due to his concern about reprisal. https://cbsn.ws/3EKcER9

Just a little happy cat. Day late for #Caturday but I can’t wait.

This is unconscionable. Where are the members of Congress speaking about this? Esp the ones who call themselves Christian (yeah, I mean Speaker Mike Johnson). Does the media even ask about it?

Isn’t that the first thing you learn in Yale Law?

Good on Greyhound! #goodtrouble

I know what I need…

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Booker: I miss Obama… I miss Obama.. I miss her husband too.

“Every day wake up and say what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸. @aoc.bsky.social

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