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The Trump admin’s decision to end telehealth services for Medicare will only make it harder for seniors, people with disabilities, and rural communities to access the care they need. This horrible decision will cost lives and make Americans less healthy. www.medicare.gov/coverage/tel...

submitted 1 day ago • 15 comments

Thom Tillis just handed the reins of the FBI to Kash Patel, a man who publishes enemies lists and spreads dangerous lies about the government. We deserve leaders who serve the people and the rule of law, not use the FBI to attack political opponents.

submitted 2 days ago • 20 comments

It’s not a surprise that Trump is pushing blatant lies through Russian talking points, but it’s still shocking. When are House GOP members going to stand up for democracy?

submitted 3 days ago • 18 comments

What’s the opposite of a profile in courage? A truly amazing story of political cowardice by Thom Tillis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...

submitted 3 days ago • 9 comments

Republicans want you to believe that Americans on Medicaid are lazy so they can cut their health care and hand out tax breaks to big corporations. It’s an attack on working families. Don’t fall for it. www.wral.com/amp/21865119/

submitted 4 days ago • 11 comments

Democratic Attorneys General like @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social are standing up against a rogue Trump administration. Meanwhile, the NCGOP try to dismantle our institutions to consolidate Trump’s power. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

submitted 5 days ago • 8 comments

I outlined how this would work back in November in a @washingtonpost.com opinion piece linked below. 👇

submitted 5 days ago • 6 comments

Democrats in Washington have been reactive - not proactive - in creating a strategy to counter the Trump agenda. We can’t continue to be caught flat-footed. I’ve got a solution. Check out my first Substack below. open.substack.com/pub/wileynic...

submitted 7 days ago • 16 comments

Anybody remember the Howard Dean scream? 😱 For the first time, I talked to @dangerousones.bsky.social about my involvement… check it out 👉 youtu.be/7738X0eW-KY?...

submitted 8 days ago • 11 comments

RFK Jr was confirmed as HHS Secretary today, despite his utter lack of qualifications, conspiracy theories, and backwards views on science. (1/2)

submitted 8 days ago • 17 comments

Instead of posting snarky comments on social media, maybe Senator Tillis should remember this isn’t a game. It’s not a joke. These government agencies impact the real lives of the North Carolinians he claims to serve. And the people deserve better than this MAGA clown show.

submitted 9 days ago • 20 comments

Day 23 update. The headline speaks for itself.

submitted 10 days ago • 8 comments

The wonderful Mike Luckovich

submitted 11 days ago • 282 comments

While Trump’s been tweeting about Taylor Swift and handing out Executive Orders for billionaires, he’s let inflation get out of control. More broken promises from MAGA and prices are up another 3%. www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-...

submitted 10 days ago • 9 comments

This unfortunate saga continues with Judge Griffin appealing yet another court telling him to pack up and go home. Judge Griffin, this is a democracy. You can’t toss out 60,000 votes and say you won. Concede. www.wral.com/story/griffi...

submitted 11 days ago • 19 comments

RFK Jr. is totally unqualified to be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. It’s not a close call. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

submitted 11 days ago • 5 comments

Glad to see this idea is catching on. I proposed it last year and outlined it in an opinion piece below.

submitted 11 days ago • 7 comments

I joined Capital Tonight to discuss why Washington can’t pass popular legislation. It’s not just about the politicians, it’s about the district. Watch to hear why.

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

An unelected billionaire is throttling the public institutions working Americans depend on, and the Dept. of Education is next on the chopping block. DOGE and Elon Musk’s band of cronies are running our government and boxing out members of Congress. This isn’t good.

submitted 13 days ago • 18 comments

Griffin LOST the election to Justice Allison Riggs. It’s long past time for him to finally concede the race.

submitted 14 days ago • 14 comments

Honored to speak at the @dukelaw.bsky.social Gerrymandering Symposium today along with redistricting experts from across the country. Together, we’re shining a light on the urgent need to end partisan gerrymandering.

submitted 15 days ago • 11 comments

Wondering how the heck tariffs work? Let’s break it down, Ferris Bueller style👇 (1/2)

submitted 15 days ago • 7 comments

A great North Carolina starter pack for all things #ncpol. Who are we missing? go.bsky.app/GbMUpZe

submitted 16 days ago • 14 comments

Democrats can't afford to keep using the same playbook against Trump. It's not working. We need to speak up, share our bold ideas, and show voters there’s a better path forward. Listen to my conversation with @timboyumnews.bsky.social on how we can organize for real change.

submitted 17 days ago • 9 comments

There is no way that Trump is approving everything that Musk is doing. Trump has effectively turned over the federal government to an unelected billionaire who spent $250m to get him elected. Make no mistake: Elon Musk owns Donald Trump and is calling the shots.

submitted 17 days ago • 144 comments

Let me get this straight. Sen. Thom Tillis says Elon Musk’s actions are unconstitutional and “runs afoul of the Constitution,” then says: “Nobody should bellyache about it”?! Anybody else have a bellyache about Musk taking over our government? ✋ bit.ly/3Q8B096

submitted 18 days ago • 35 comments

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is now illegally shutting down USAID, blatantly undermining Congress. Our government is spiraling out of control and working Americans will pay the price.

submitted 18 days ago • 30 comments

A great congressional Democrats starter pack for those looking for good follows. go.bsky.app/RNKWpRw

submitted 20 days ago • 33 comments

Republican former Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson drops his totally bogus lawsuit against @cnn.com. Everyone knew the lawsuit was garbage. Now, the Republican officials who backed his lies need to answer to the voters. #ncpol www.wral.com/amp/21836301/

submitted 22 days ago • 20 comments

House Democrats are in real trouble after the 2030 census. The states that will gain seats in Congress are in heavily Republican gerrymandered states. Unless we get nationwide independent redistricting before 2030 we could see 10 seats move from blue to red. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

submitted 22 days ago • 17 comments

Kash Patel has created an enemies list targeting Democrats and Republicans who crossed Trump. He parrots QAnon conspiracies and wants to turn the DC FBI building into a 'deep state' museum. It sounds crazy because it is.

submitted 23 days ago • 7 comments

It's horrific that, as this tragedy unfolds, President Trump finds a way to twist it into his political narrative, blaming diverse employees. No evidence provided except his so-called “common sense.” This isn’t leadership, it’s reckless and dangerous.

submitted 23 days ago • 39 comments

Heartbroken to hear about the tragic plane crash at DCA last night. My thoughts and condolences are with the victims and their families. The FAA needs strong leadership and adequate funding to make sure this never happens again. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

submitted 23 days ago • 11 comments