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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?

submitted 3 days ago • 5047 comments

There are moments in these deportation fights when I can just FEEL how pissed off they are that I’m Puerto Rican 😂 they want to threaten me with it so bad 😂

submitted 3 days ago • 4224 comments

We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch.

submitted 5 days ago • 801 comments

BREAKING: Donald Trump signs executive order consolidating power in the executive branch sparking fears, Kristi Noem launches ad campaign targeting undocumented migrants with your money, and more. Consider subscribing to support my work! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 4 days ago • 40 comments

What the actual fuck?! America, it’s time to rise. When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!

submitted 4 days ago • 2652 comments

This is absolutely insane. If you (somehow) haven’t already been majorly against what this administration is doing, you need to be. The laws of the nation should not be under direct White House control. We have branches of government for a reason. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.

submitted 4 days ago • 2192 comments

This afternoon, the top FDA food official responsible for overseeing America's food safety and inspections resigned from the federal government.

submitted 5 days ago • 1261 comments

what happened to day one?

submitted 5 days ago • 331 comments

Under President Biden’s leadership, inflation was decreasing. Under Trump's economic malpractice, it's increasing. This isn't rocket science.

submitted 5 days ago • 130 comments

Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"

submitted 5 days ago • 1110 comments

Let's get this straight. Trump took credit for stock market and job gains under Biden— But inflation during his presidency? Not his fault. Got it.

submitted 5 days ago • 297 comments

Go ahead. Let the people see you for what you are.

submitted 6 days ago • 5973 comments

10% of NASA’s workforce has been laid off—guess that’ll be a boost for SpaceX.

submitted 5 days ago • 636 comments

This post from the official White House page on Twitter(X) is absolutely appalling.

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

BREAKING: The Trump Administration is conducting mass layoffs at the FAA despite recent plane crashes, protests are set to break out today across America protesting Trump, and Europe holds an emergency summit. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 6 days ago • 65 comments

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

submitted 7 days ago • 2239 comments

Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.

submitted 7 days ago • 987 comments

Every Senator who votes to confirm RFK Jr. today should be voted out of office. Pass it on.

submitted 10 days ago • 276 comments

Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges. This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.

submitted 10 days ago • 1782 comments

This week, approximately 200,000 federal workers have been let go.

submitted 9 days ago • 1034 comments

Rep. LaMonica McIver: "We are at war!"

submitted 19 days ago • 1328 comments

In 2016 the NYT ran multiple front page stories page about the grave national security risk of Hillary Clinton's server. Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding

submitted 19 days ago • 1554 comments

NEWS: Donald Trump just suffered a major loss in court, the international community is rebuking his plan to forcibly take ownership of the Gaza Strip, and USPS issues a major backtrack. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 18 days ago • 65 comments

Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends. For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.

submitted 20 days ago • 1150 comments

Powerful and excellent speech given by Prime Minister Trudeau. If you haven’t heard it yet, highly recommend. youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE

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submitted 21 days ago • 791 comments

"FAA Leader Quit Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk" If you're looking to deport an immigrant who killed Americans, we found one.

submitted 23 days ago • 292 comments

This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942. I know. I was there in those camps.

submitted 23 days ago • 3627 comments

The White House has announced tariffs are coming tomorrow. Here's everything that could see a price increase. I broke it all down: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 23 days ago • 88 comments

This is absolutely insane. It’s crazy how a bill passed by both parties back in 2003 for the safety of inmates is now being targeted by the Trump administration. All they know how to do is dismantle everything they touch in the cruelest ways. www.advocate.com/news/trump-b...

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

How has it only been 2 weeks since Trump took office again? It feels like it’s already been 4 years.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

This administration is dangerously stupid and unbelievable.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Donald Trump has blamed DEI for the plane crash. If I were in the briefing room, I would have held his feet to the fire, holding him accountable for such a terrible statement. That's why independent media is so important. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 24 days ago • 98 comments

Any US Senator who votes for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. or Kash Patel are betraying their oath of office to serve their constituents and uphold the Constitution.

submitted 24 days ago • 539 comments

This press conference on the DC crash is an embarrassment. Just a lot of rambling.

submitted 24 days ago • 6007 comments

Migrant concentrations camps at Guantanamo Bay. Courtesy of Donald Trump.

submitted 25 days ago • 622 comments

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too. Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more. Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

submitted 25 days ago • 2441 comments

Donald Trump will be building housing for migrants in Guantanamo Bay, a federal judge slapped down the White House in court, and more in today's evening news update. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

submitted 25 days ago • 98 comments

“In almost every foreign conflict in which Russia had a hand, Gabbard backed Moscow and railed against the US. Her past promotion of Kremlin propaganda has provoked significant opposition on both sides of the aisle to her nomination.” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

submitted 25 days ago • 128 comments

In court just now, the states are introducing @PressSec tweet saying the funding freeze is still active as evidence that their lawsuit should continue.

submitted 25 days ago • 284 comments

Monetized Holocaust denialism on Twitter but how dare anyone suggest that Elon did a sieg heil.

submitted 25 days ago • 225 comments

In what world is an action like this even close to necessary? What an extreme waste of money and time being devoted to this blatantly racist agenda. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

BREAKING: The White House has rescinded the memo that tried to unconstitutionally freeze federal assistance, throwing the nation into complete chaos. youtube.com/shorts/dHQO8...

submitted 25 days ago • 72 comments

“…That’s a broken healthcare system. We spend the most and get the least.” - Senator Welch (D-VT) Absolutely. I wish that something could actually be done against these major health insurance companies that clearly care more about profits than the health and care of their constituents.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments