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This is a battle on all fronts. Keep up the pressure on your congress-reps, connect with and protect your community, refuse to comply with and protest against any fascist orders
This is a battle on all fronts. Keep up the pressure on your congress-reps, connect with and protect your community, refuse to comply with and protest against any fascist orders
Trump will stop at nothing until he is essentially a villain from Captain Planet
Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.
www.nytimes.com
July 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Trump will stop at nothing until he is essentially a villain from Captain Planet
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Global warming is real .... just slow
June 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Global warming is real .... just slow
Sure buddy, you keep telling yourself that
Amid attacks by President Trump, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
www.cbsnews.com
May 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Sure buddy, you keep telling yourself that
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The Voting Rights Act is essentially dead and it’s quite possible that we will, like when a similar SCOTUS gutted civil rights at the fall of Reconstruction, see a disappearance of much of the Black congressional representation, especially in the most heavily Black states, which are in the South.
April 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Voting Rights Act is essentially dead and it’s quite possible that we will, like when a similar SCOTUS gutted civil rights at the fall of Reconstruction, see a disappearance of much of the Black congressional representation, especially in the most heavily Black states, which are in the South.
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The Most Corrupt SCOTUS in History
April 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The Most Corrupt SCOTUS in History
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Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country.
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
From @stateline.org
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
From @stateline.org
Scores of Forest Service plans could be upended after Boundary Waters mining vote • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country. The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s Super...
penncapital-star.com
April 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country.
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
From @stateline.org
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
From @stateline.org
Well that seems like a crime
Four-byline alert: 🚨
“.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
www.ft.com/content/744e...
“.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
www.ft.com/content/744e...
March 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Well that seems like a crime
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It's disgusting, but are we really suprise that the country currently run by fascist white supremacists voted against recognizing slavery as a Crime Against Humanity?
U.S. Rejects Vote to Recognize Slavery as a ‘Crime Against Humanity’
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It's disgusting, but are we really suprise that the country currently run by fascist white supremacists voted against recognizing slavery as a Crime Against Humanity?
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Reminder: The vote-by-mail fraud rate is 0.00006%.
Donald Trump doesn't care about election integrity; he only cares about disenfranchising millions of voters.
Donald Trump doesn't care about election integrity; he only cares about disenfranchising millions of voters.
President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.
Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.
bit.ly
March 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Reminder: The vote-by-mail fraud rate is 0.00006%.
Donald Trump doesn't care about election integrity; he only cares about disenfranchising millions of voters.
Donald Trump doesn't care about election integrity; he only cares about disenfranchising millions of voters.
Just why?
Thousands in taxpayer funds spent on horse, hair and makeup expenses for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore ad | CNN Politics
Tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on expenses for hair and makeup artists and a horse for the advertisement showcasing outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in ...
www.cnn.com
March 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Just why?
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ilhan braver with her bare hands than an ICE goon with a gun
video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
January 28, 2026 at 1:51 AM
ilhan braver with her bare hands than an ICE goon with a gun
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Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community.
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
January 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community.
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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AGU has a Congressional email and call script up on NCAR:
Save NCAR from being dismantled today!
The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.
agu.quorum.us
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AGU has a Congressional email and call script up on NCAR:
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The dismantling of NCAR should be the trending story on Bluesky, not the fucking Oscars leaving ABC for YouTube.
Trump moves to shut down Boulder climate research lab NCAR, drawing rebukes from Colorado officials
Federal lawmakers called the planned NCAR closure “deeply dangerous” and “blatantly retaliatory.” Gov. Jared Polis said: “If true, public safety is at risk and science…
www.denverpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The dismantling of NCAR should be the trending story on Bluesky, not the fucking Oscars leaving ABC for YouTube.
So it's bad and woke when we celebrate the freeing of slaves and a civil rights leader. But its totally fine to celebrate the birthday of a fascist wannabe authoritarian?
Remember when Republicans claimed Obama wanted to be a king? No of course they dont remember b/c they're partisan hacks
Remember when Republicans claimed Obama wanted to be a king? No of course they dont remember b/c they're partisan hacks
National parks add Trump's birthday to list of fee-free days and remove MLK Day, Juneteenth
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
www.cbsnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
So it's bad and woke when we celebrate the freeing of slaves and a civil rights leader. But its totally fine to celebrate the birthday of a fascist wannabe authoritarian?
Remember when Republicans claimed Obama wanted to be a king? No of course they dont remember b/c they're partisan hacks
Remember when Republicans claimed Obama wanted to be a king? No of course they dont remember b/c they're partisan hacks
This is sickening
New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Twin Cities
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This is sickening
A president about to declare war on a heavily-forested tropical country without Congressional approval, what could go wrong?
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump will hold a meeting at the White House on Monday evening about next steps on Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, as the administration intensifies its pressure...
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A president about to declare war on a heavily-forested tropical country without Congressional approval, what could go wrong?
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
Can't give us universal healthcare or forgive our college debt, but you can give $50k to any goon and fascist that wants to join the new gestapo.
US offers up to $50k bonus for would-be ICE deportation officers
ICE recently received billions more in funding from Congress as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up its deportation drive.
www.bbc.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Can't give us universal healthcare or forgive our college debt, but you can give $50k to any goon and fascist that wants to join the new gestapo.
@democrats.org You need to highlight this!
Every living NASA science chief unites in opposition to unprecedented…
Seven NASA leaders of NASA's science activities released a joint statement condemning the proposed 47% cuts to the agency’s science activities in the…
www.planetary.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@democrats.org You need to highlight this!
What a normal and free society we live in. Don't you feel free?
Los Angeles cancels some July Fourth events amid deportation fears
But groups opposed to federal immigration enforcement policies plan to proceed with demonstrations, including a "freedom" car cruise outside City Hall.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
What a normal and free society we live in. Don't you feel free?
I know voting isn't the be all end all, but this does go to show that it is nevertheless an important process for maintaining progressive policies
Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban. The court’s liberal majority ruled 4-3 on Wednesday that the ban is no longer valid because newer abortion restrictio...
apnews.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I know voting isn't the be all end all, but this does go to show that it is nevertheless an important process for maintaining progressive policies