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Nerd, "Dada", Democracy Lover. https://fairvote.org/ https://act.represent.us/sign/whats-hr-1-and-how-to-pass-it
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Andor is the most relevant series on television today.

They are straight up speed-running the resegregation of the federal government and the erasure of all non-white male history

After having to deal with boxes from hell. Now russia. Need to defend against incoming Ukrainian deone swarm. Bad day for putin.

⚡️ The special operation "Web", as a result of which the SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aircraft, was prepared for more than a year and a half. This operation was extremely complex from a logistical point of view. The SBU first transported FPV drones to Russia, and later - mobile wooden houses.

Thanks to @theguardian.com and @rachelleingang.bsky.social for spotlighting the work of our grassroots movement!

Still basking in the glow of the American Democracy Summit, hosted by @represent.us in Phoenix recently. So many great connections and energy! More soon, but here’s my opening address, on the task ahead and some reasons for hope! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cw8...

If there’s money for a parade, there’s money for Medicaid.

Here's the new RepresentUs CEO talking about how Peru fell into and came out of an authoritarian movement. I love they've been stepping up to the moment we're in. (Hey, @timmiller.bsky.social , this lady would make a fantastic guest.) youtu.be/I1qJ15yyO8k?...

North Carolina Republicans say they want to give new teachers a big raise, but before you send them a "thank-you" note, listen to the latest edition of "Billy Ball Explains NC." For more of Billy's North Carolina breakdowns, sign up for his free newsletter: cardinalpine.com/newsletter/

a stranger is just someone you haven't turned into content yet 🥰

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is prosecuting 6 Latino Democratic officials in Frio County, alleging voter fraud. Civil rights groups call it a political move to suppress Latino civic engagement and intimidate volunteers. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tex...

Trump walking away is not the worst outcome. There was always little chance that more pressure will be on russia. But US constantly doing these fake negotiations distracted europe from doing more. Trump walking away, being neutral to Ukraine will give europe the pressure needed to do more.

The border is more secure than ever thanks to Trump. But Trump needs SCOTUS to bless his special emergency powers to secure the border. See the problem there?

Well, it finally happened. Someone trained an AI on my voice, and used it to generate narration for their YouTube video. Feels pretty bad! Don't like it! I've submitted a privacy complaint with YouTube - hopefully they'll take it down soon.

okay. ONE MORE willy wonka movie. but this time it's a thinly veiled critique of elon musk a la glass onion

It’s crazy that we’re talking about the guy who isn’t president’s dementia, and not talking about the guy who is president’s dementia.

Yes, I'm pissed about the jumbo jet too. But this is actually the most important story today.

Part 2 of Roosters quest to destroy his own lamp 🔥🧞‍♂️ (1/2) #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #comic #comics #comicart #DnD #TabletopGaming #TTRPG #DnD5e #foolsgolddnd #foolsgoldsands

gonna assume this is another case of DOGE'd simpleflying.com/1-atc-manage...

It’s very strange that this article on the staffing issues at Newark Airport doesn’t mention the fact that DOGE fired 400 FAA employees a few months ago, and union officials warned about exactly these kinds of shortages.

I do hope the business community takes note of the fact that while Trump is wrecking their supply chain with tariffs, he thinks he’s free import a foreign jet for free. Buy American? Lolz He’s grounding Air Force One for his Qatari air palace. It’s all revolting autocratic corruption.

This Mother’s Day, I’m celebrating my mom Jane and my wife Anna. My mom did such a great job raising Eric, Gerda, and me, and Anna is a remarkable mom to Sam, Adam, and Leah. I’m doubly blessed! Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures across North Carolina today!

I feel like more people should be talking about how ICE arrested the Mayor of Newark

I would like to hear more Democratic senators tell the public that we’re in a constitutional crisis. The Trump regime is usurping Congress and the Supreme Court, and has no regard for our rights or freedoms. It’s a fascist power grab—call it what it is.

According to a congressman present, ICE arrested the Mayor of Newark in his own city while he was outside of an ICE facility. He wasn’t protesting or trespassing—he was serving as Mayor. This regime is lawless, reckless and trampling on the constitution.

Was so fun to do something a little diff on the pod & meet the organizers of the Hands Off/No Kings protests. Though the idea of being a co-executive director of an organization with my spouse gives me hives. @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

one thing about having an annoying teenage atheist phase is I read the Bible many times and the shit you hear from evangelicals--prosperity gospel, care more about your family than strangers, carpet bomb Gaza, etc--is just *completely* at odds with Christ's teachings

The country is in the midst of a constitutional crisis-but Democrats in Congress aren't acting as if its the case. The regime's decision to impound Congressionally appropriated funds is about as offensive a constitutional crime as could be committed. And yet, the response has been pretty timid.

New: a man 'disappeared' by ICE was not included on a government list of people deported to El Salvador's mega prison. But we found his name in a hacked flight manifest to the country. Raises questions about how much the government knows about who it is deporting www.404media.co/man-disappea...

@jvl.bsky.social: "Rand was on to something. There are real looters and there are real producers. She just had them backwards. Today the looters are in charge and the producers—the anonymous technocrats who make the world run smoothly—are being driven into hiding." www.thebulwark.com/p/ayn-rand-w...

Trump blocked wind projects, and now 17 states and DC are suing

North Carolina is home to more HBCU students than any other state in the country, and these schools are pillars for innovation and economic opportunity. I am committed to working with North Carolina’s HBCUs to make sure they get the funding they deserve.

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Have you listened to the latest Sands episode yet? :D 👇👇👇 youtu.be/pRbU05uUMhg 👆👆👆 #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #comic #comics #comicart

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But you can say Merry Christmas again. (We are a global embarrassment.)

I am thrilled to announce that today we are launching our High School Public Service Grant program! Our campaign wants to use our resources -- our money, platform, and volunteers -- to help young people develop and execute a project that benefits their community. Ninth District teens, apply today!

A partial list of things Republicans claimed to care about my entire life, which the Trump era has proven they couldn’t care less about: - the constitution - national security - federalism - freedom of speech - tyranny - life - efficiency - corruption - deficits - Christianity - decency

"pay no attention to Trump’s excuses. The U.S. economy was in good shape when he came in. If everything is going to hell — which it is — he has nobody but himself to blame." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/its-trumps...

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I’ve been thinking about the dolls thing a lot, and here’s the thing: Donald Trump wants you to be poorer. That’s it, it’s that simple.

The Rev. William Barber II, the North Carolina leader of the anti-poverty group Repairers of the Breach, was handcuffed and briefly detained in the US Capitol Rotunda on Monday after praying against Republican efforts to cut aid to the poor.