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Proud fuckin’ Democrat! Lover of nature, cats, dogs, wildlife. Empathy is key for world happiness.
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: It’s 4am—still debating the Republicans’ billionaire tax giveaway. We offered an amendment to say no tax cut for those making over $10m. Every Republican voted no. So we tried $100m. Every Repub voted no. So we tried $500m! Every Republican a no. See what’s going on?

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The most difficult part for those of us that are already awake is staying awake to welcome the people who have been sleeping. The more his policies affect them, the more they will open their eyes and join us.

These are Resistance OGs and New Gs. Many I have known for years, others I have met flying these friendly skies. We are all stronger Resistance Gs together, which is why I produce and promote starter packs like this. go.bsky.app/CUQR9e6

Canada beats the US in the 4 Nations faceoff in overtime 3-2. The US now becomes a Canadian province and Trump is downgraded to Premier.

Do not do anything inconsistent with your legal, ethical or moral obligations. Do not resign.

This is the way back (2025): *an aroused/involved American people *effective lawsuits *wins in state/local elections *political class finds its footing *falling Republican polling numbers All are starting to happen.

“Britain must choose between an unstable alliance with Trump or aligning with a resilient, unified Europe”

Democracies are under attack worldwide.The response must be global. Let’s unite, share information, resources, & strategies to defeat fascism. DM me if you’re from outside the U.S. and want to join the Defenders of Democracy. #UnitedForDemocracy #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue

I used @5calls.org to call Rep Troy Balderson and Senators Husted & Bernie Moreno today I asked them if we could count on them to protect Medicaid All 3 offices replied "I can't say" "I CAN'T SAY?! AKFKM? This is one of the most urgent matters of the day FFS! #OHpol #Ohio

Tell Congress: No cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. None. Zero. Zilch. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Trump may finally have overplayed his hand here. Zelensky isn’t some career Washington pol he can troll with a funny nickname. He’s the world’s most admired war leader, popular at home and abroad. This is respect that none of Trump’s power or Musk’s billions can buy.

Happy Friday! This is the resistance. Cause some Good Trouble today!

Cuts to NSF expected to be at 50% reduction in force for an independent agency that fuels discovery and innovation. "The NSF budget was $9B, or 0.13% of the total [budget]." This is not about fiscal prudence. This is about killing universities. nanoscale.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...

💥 Apple is upholding its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Despite attack from right-wing anti-DEI shareholder activists -- the same anti-DEI group that targeted Costco. And just like Costco, look for Apple shareholders to tell anti-DEI activists to take a hike on Feb 25.

Janet Mills isn’t here for any of that king bullshit. MORE OF THIS!!!

Please follow and support former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe — an inspiring representation of our OPPOSITION movement. Earlier this week, Kluwe appeared at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach City, California and exercised his right to peaceful civil disobedience —…

I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath. I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.

A lot of people seem to think that every young person in politics is automatically a leftist. A lot of us are progressives, a lot of people aren’t. Assuming that young influencers would only support moderate positions because they are getting paid is dumb. Many of them are genuine moderates.

So if the Gulf of Mexico’s name has to be WHITEWASHED Why doesn’t Mar A Lago? Which is Spanish?

Brilliant segment on the vital role the NIH exercises in advancing Alzheimer’s research to unlock future treatments. Strong and very recent bipartisan support. Well done and thank you @maddow.msnbc.com

When I see Steve Bannon doing a Nazi salute to cheers it means only one thing: 420,000 U.S. troops died defending our country from Nazi assholes and 77 million people voted for them to be in power. MAGA betrayed our country voting for this nightmare.

"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage." -- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)

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Draw Attention to What They're Doing - A very special guest joined me in the kitchen tonight!! Here's the entire interview with @warren.senate.gov youtu.be/MR6i3y5D2bE

I can’t wait to see these old, fat fuck Trumper’s around me locally….having to get up on a ladder in the June heat…and and roof their own houses…because the migrants are either gone, or too afraid to work and get caught. I’ll honk, wave, and say, “Damn! It sure is hot today, eh?!

As of this morning: Over 206,000 children have benefitted from our nation-leading Child Tax Credit, with nearly $270 million going into the pockets of hardworking Minnesotans.   Let’s keep it going!

Love this guy. He appeared on the Mueller, She Wrote podcast in 2018. Hell of an activist.

Good morning and Happy Friday to everyone who agrees that if you want people to stop calling your party a bunch of Nazis, then your party leaders should stop doing Nazi things like the Sieg Heil. Did you notsee this coming?

NEW: Tell Congress: Save the Department of Veterans Affairs from Trump, who is trying to destroy it actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.

Jasmine Crockett is shredding this solo. But it’s past time for the rhythm section to enter this song already.

Fun fact: Today is my 666th day on Bluesky. I've been having a devilishly good time since I've been here. To celebrate this sinister accomplishment, I have made a donation to Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Here's to the next 666 days! www.au.org

I am the great-grandson of a man who led his family out of the shtetl to a strange land in search of a better life. I am the grandson of the three-year-old boy on that journey. As you know, my name is Marc, but my Hebrew name is Elhanan—after the warrior in David’s army who slew a powerful giant.

Hey congressional Republicans, still waiting for you to announce how much you’re cutting from congress’ own $6.5 billion budget….