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Folks are asking, “what should I do in this moment?” One of the most passionate, progressive voices in Congress for 30 years, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden answers that question. Here’s our conversation, inside a replica of the Senate chamber at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute: youtu.be/n_nQ-Moa9fI?...

substack.com/@jenrubincon...

Heroin addict and roadkill enthusiast, RFK Jr. kills flu shot campaigns and cancels a major vaccination conference.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

when you've (already) lost Larry Kudlow ...

New in PN: AOC shows how to fight back and stand strong "Prominent figures standing up can undermine the climate of fear that MAGA relies on to impose terror. AOC’s work on behalf of her constituents and refusal to be intimidated are models of resistance other Democrats would do well to imitate."

"'The law was someone’s xenophobic dream, but they went so far in their illegality that they said you can’t have water, sewage, or electrical services unless you prove your citizenship,' Karen Tumlin told The Bulwark." A cautionary tale from Alabama:

And... Why should the Blue states send their money to a corrupt government that is just going to give it to the billionaires. Fck that. Time to hold on to our money. Let the Red states figure it out.

Another shakedown: U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Deal with the devil. This will not be good for Ukraine future or the world's. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

Why I'm glad Judge Dale Ho appointed an amicus curiae in the Eric Adams case today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/judge-dale...

So are we paying for these assholes now??

Has anyone had Costco DEI cinnamon rolls? They are fracking amazing!

Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library

Gretzky Isn't you or me. He's an outrageously wealthy hockey hero who has decided that he'd rather support the annexation of Canada than be a national hero. And that, kids, is how you lose a whole ton of good faith.

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

General Brown is a brilliant, amazing leader. I worked at the Air Staff for three years and it was known that he read everything the staff wrote for him. He believes if an analyst took the time to write it, it’s his responsibility to read it. Very few generals do this.

It’s a cult.

Better not call it a “vaccine” or it might not get approved. Maybe market it as a recreational drug.

How does firing Americans help make America great again? Cutting 5-8% of the workers is unproductive and harmful to our economy and society. This is just simply reckless and unsustainable. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...

BREAKING NEWS: 10:18 Pete Hegseth has kicked CNN out of the Pentagon and reposted this final shot of the office they used for many years.

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Isn’t it great!? 🙀🤟🏼🤘

Bravo #APNews standing up for what's right. Notes from conversation @jimacosta.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING: "We're seeing people mad. They see what's happening. They get it." "Polling is showing it." Bravery is contagious. substack.com/home/post/p-...

The 'find out' phase is here.

If we have enough people with the knowledge and moral fortitude of Maine Governor Janet Mills, and the Associated Press- we might be able to save our Democracy