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here's today's post: "the January 6 rioters are about to get millions, and We the People can go fuck ourselves" — why do we even have laws, if some shithead gets to ignore them?
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the January 6 rioters are about to get millions, and We the People can go fuck ourselves
why do we even have laws, if some shithead gets to ignore them?
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May 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
here's today's post: "the January 6 rioters are about to get millions, and We the People can go fuck ourselves" — why do we even have laws, if some shithead gets to ignore them?
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Human rights lawyer Ruth Lopez petitioned President Nayib Bukele to release information to the families of U.S. deportees being held in Salvadoran prison.
Then she was arrested and imprisoned.
We cannot allow this to stand.
#FreeRuth now.
From @ariassulma.bsky.social:
Then she was arrested and imprisoned.
We cannot allow this to stand.
#FreeRuth now.
From @ariassulma.bsky.social:
She Spoke Up for Due Process. Now She’s Detained Without Charges. - OtherWords
Americans should demand the release of jailed Salvadoran lawyer Ruth Lopez — because it can happen here, too.
otherwords.org
May 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Human rights lawyer Ruth Lopez petitioned President Nayib Bukele to release information to the families of U.S. deportees being held in Salvadoran prison.
Then she was arrested and imprisoned.
We cannot allow this to stand.
#FreeRuth now.
From @ariassulma.bsky.social:
Then she was arrested and imprisoned.
We cannot allow this to stand.
#FreeRuth now.
From @ariassulma.bsky.social:
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The United States government just agreed to pay $1.8 billion to the United States president, approved by the president's own personal lawyer who represented him when he was convicted of 34 criminal counts.
This is the biggest scandal in all of American political history.
This is the biggest scandal in all of American political history.
May 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
The United States government just agreed to pay $1.8 billion to the United States president, approved by the president's own personal lawyer who represented him when he was convicted of 34 criminal counts.
This is the biggest scandal in all of American political history.
This is the biggest scandal in all of American political history.
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Zohran says NYC has erased a $12 billion budget deficit in part by taxing the rich
May 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Zohran says NYC has erased a $12 billion budget deficit in part by taxing the rich
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"The same Supreme Court that told Black voters in Alabama and Texas that they’d have to live with illegal maps because a primary was four months away had no problem blowing up an ongoing election in Louisiana."
The Supreme Court Drops All Pretense of Fairness
The Supreme Court spent years telling us it couldn’t change the maps too close to an election. Then it tore them up in the middle of one.
plus.briantylercohen.com
May 12, 2026 at 8:28 PM
"The same Supreme Court that told Black voters in Alabama and Texas that they’d have to live with illegal maps because a primary was four months away had no problem blowing up an ongoing election in Louisiana."
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Trump on Iran War:
Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?
Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans’ financial situation
Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?
Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans’ financial situation
May 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Trump on Iran War:
Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?
Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans’ financial situation
Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?
Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans’ financial situation
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In a dramatic scene that unfolded in the wee hours this morning, members of the House defeated a ploy by the administration and Speaker Johnson to ram through a 5-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702. Here’s what happened, and what will/should happen next. 1/20
April 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
In a dramatic scene that unfolded in the wee hours this morning, members of the House defeated a ploy by the administration and Speaker Johnson to ram through a 5-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702. Here’s what happened, and what will/should happen next. 1/20
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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Pope Leo XIV https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-pope-leo-xiv/
April 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Pope Leo XIV https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-pope-leo-xiv/
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Six states have prohibited enforcing red flag law judicial orders — and in some cases, prescribed fines or criminal charges for officials who try. Three other states are considering similar bans in 2026 ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/r...
GOP-led states move to punish enforcement of red flag gun orders • Ohio Capital Journal
ERPO laws, also known as red flag laws, once enjoyed support from across the political spectrum. Now, six states have prohibited enforcing the orders — and in some cases, prescribed fines or criminal…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
April 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Six states have prohibited enforcing red flag law judicial orders — and in some cases, prescribed fines or criminal charges for officials who try. Three other states are considering similar bans in 2026 ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/r...
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There's an important new group launching tomorrow, that will channel money directly into building union power. We're having a big ass launch rally in Manhattan tomorrow with Bernie, Zohran, Sara Nelson, and a bunch of union people and you should come.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-put...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-put...
How To Put Money Directly Into Union Power
Union Now is here.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
April 11, 2026 at 2:56 PM
There's an important new group launching tomorrow, that will channel money directly into building union power. We're having a big ass launch rally in Manhattan tomorrow with Bernie, Zohran, Sara Nelson, and a bunch of union people and you should come.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-put...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-put...
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The press continues to sane-wash an obviously INSANE American president. 😳👇
April 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The press continues to sane-wash an obviously INSANE American president. 😳👇
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An Easter message from the president which should really force the VP and the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
April 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
An Easter message from the president which should really force the VP and the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
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He skipped church. Dropped the F-bomb. Praised Allah. On Easter.
You can’t make this up. The man tweets war threats while you hunt eggs with your kids.
THIS is your president, America. Wake up.
You can’t make this up. The man tweets war threats while you hunt eggs with your kids.
THIS is your president, America. Wake up.
April 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
He skipped church. Dropped the F-bomb. Praised Allah. On Easter.
You can’t make this up. The man tweets war threats while you hunt eggs with your kids.
THIS is your president, America. Wake up.
You can’t make this up. The man tweets war threats while you hunt eggs with your kids.
THIS is your president, America. Wake up.
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April 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Tel Aviv. Thousands of Israelis are protesting the war, holding "Justice for Palestine" signs. The Zionist regime is so terrified of internal dissent that they are violently arresting their own citizens. Their global narrative is completely collapsing. #cdnpoli
April 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Tel Aviv. Thousands of Israelis are protesting the war, holding "Justice for Palestine" signs. The Zionist regime is so terrified of internal dissent that they are violently arresting their own citizens. Their global narrative is completely collapsing. #cdnpoli
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I used to write the WaPo editorials on US-Africa policy, as well on as human rights and politics on the continent.
To describe hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent as “messy” is an absolute abomination.
To describe hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent as “messy” is an absolute abomination.
Extremely evil/cursed take from the WaPo this morning
April 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I used to write the WaPo editorials on US-Africa policy, as well on as human rights and politics on the continent.
To describe hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent as “messy” is an absolute abomination.
To describe hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent as “messy” is an absolute abomination.
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“What Renea has been saying all along is that it’s not so much about her. It’s the Constitution and the First Amendment that are on trial.” interc.pt/4bOfB0Q
April 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
“What Renea has been saying all along is that it’s not so much about her. It’s the Constitution and the First Amendment that are on trial.” interc.pt/4bOfB0Q
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The US has the fewest parties represented in our national legislature of any country in the industrialized world.
We don't just need better candidates--we need a new political system with more parties.
We don't just need better candidates--we need a new political system with more parties.
April 2, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The US has the fewest parties represented in our national legislature of any country in the industrialized world.
We don't just need better candidates--we need a new political system with more parties.
We don't just need better candidates--we need a new political system with more parties.
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I wonder if Obama is ever like “huh, all my top advisors became sellout scum, is there anything to be learned here?” Or no
April 3, 2026 at 12:48 AM
I wonder if Obama is ever like “huh, all my top advisors became sellout scum, is there anything to be learned here?” Or no
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“A federal judge in Tyler dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday that sought to allow churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, dealing a blow to the Trump administration and other conservatives who have worked to eliminate the decades-old law.”
Judge rejects push to let churches make political endorsements
A group of Texas churches and the IRS agreed to nix the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits nonprofits from endorsing candidates. A Trump-appointed judge said no.
www.texastribune.org
April 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
“A federal judge in Tyler dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday that sought to allow churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, dealing a blow to the Trump administration and other conservatives who have worked to eliminate the decades-old law.”
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Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian couple & 2 of their children in occupied West Bank
Reminder: In the year prior to 10/7, Israel killed 247 Palestinians & 47 children in the West Bank, & took 8000 Palestinians hostage. Now despite the "ceasefire," Israel continues its crimes against humanity
Reminder: In the year prior to 10/7, Israel killed 247 Palestinians & 47 children in the West Bank, & took 8000 Palestinians hostage. Now despite the "ceasefire," Israel continues its crimes against humanity
March 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian couple & 2 of their children in occupied West Bank
Reminder: In the year prior to 10/7, Israel killed 247 Palestinians & 47 children in the West Bank, & took 8000 Palestinians hostage. Now despite the "ceasefire," Israel continues its crimes against humanity
Reminder: In the year prior to 10/7, Israel killed 247 Palestinians & 47 children in the West Bank, & took 8000 Palestinians hostage. Now despite the "ceasefire," Israel continues its crimes against humanity
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NEW: Companies are already selling robots that pick fruit and vegetables and weed bots that can tell baby ragweed from baby carrots.
Corporations are trying to automate farming. Time for farming communities to come together to resist, writes journalist, organizer, and farmer @suzan63.bsky.social:
Corporations are trying to automate farming. Time for farming communities to come together to resist, writes journalist, organizer, and farmer @suzan63.bsky.social:
Rural America Needs to Band Together Against Corporate Greed - OtherWords
New schemes for fully robotic farming could push the last remaining farmers — and their communities — to fold.
otherwords.org
March 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
NEW: Companies are already selling robots that pick fruit and vegetables and weed bots that can tell baby ragweed from baby carrots.
Corporations are trying to automate farming. Time for farming communities to come together to resist, writes journalist, organizer, and farmer @suzan63.bsky.social:
Corporations are trying to automate farming. Time for farming communities to come together to resist, writes journalist, organizer, and farmer @suzan63.bsky.social:
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“The highest rate disclosed this week comes from an unlikely source: Stone House Bread in Traverse City, MI.”
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Artisan Bread Maker Paying $500/Hour to Fight Teamsters: Union-Buster Watch for the Week of March 9, 2026 - LaborLab
New federal disclosures filed this week reveal employers shelling out hundreds of dollars per hour to keep workers from organizing, from a Michigan bakery to a Texas electric cooperative to a New York...
laborlab.us
March 10, 2026 at 1:58 AM
“The highest rate disclosed this week comes from an unlikely source: Stone House Bread in Traverse City, MI.”
laborlab.us/artisan-brea...
laborlab.us/artisan-brea...
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Appeals court strikes down Ohio law requiring burial of abortion remains ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/04/a...
Appeals court strikes down Ohio law requiring burial of abortion remains • Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio appeals court sided with abortion rights advocates in an appeal that blocks most of a law that regulated how clinics dispose of remains from abortions.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
March 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Appeals court strikes down Ohio law requiring burial of abortion remains ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/04/a...