Come to Portland: our police are self-defunding and our billionaires are self-humiliating.
In other words, the NBA is going to let the new Blazers’ owner go rogue and squander the best deal he’s gonna get, throwing away hundreds of millions in promised public funds. At a time when the team is generating tons of energy and enthusiasm (and, presumably, money). Unserious organization.
Hopes for a Blazers, Moda Center deal by December deadline appear all but dashed
"That timeline is simply not going to happen at this point."
www.oregonlive.com
November 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Come to Portland: our police are self-defunding and our billionaires are self-humiliating.
If Schumer really is against defunding the war, that is IMO disqualifying TBH.
Chris Van Hollen doesn't just have a good grasp of what's important in this political moment, he's actually able to communicate it in a way that Chuck Schumer has never been able to do
Van Hollen: "Right now, under our current leadership, we have a situation where they are not willing to use the most important power we have to end the war, which is to defund it. My view is we need to be listening to these individuals."
November 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
If Schumer really is against defunding the war, that is IMO disqualifying TBH.
The new Democratic Congress needs to either force the administration to cough up or start defunding red states.
they are stealing money from blue states to try to cause political problems for elected dems there. every dollar of federal funds (paid for by minnesota taxpayers) withheld is a dollar that has to be replaced by state and local govt and doesn't go to schools, roads, firefighters etc in minnesota.
MN’s #Medicaid agency has been trying to work in good faith with CMS to resolve this withholding of federal funding (which was instituted outside the normal administrative processes). But now $112M of the $550M withheld is being permanently denied, creating a hole in MN’s budget.
November 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The new Democratic Congress needs to either force the administration to cough up or start defunding red states.
maybe she should've committed to protecting Palestinians and defunding israel then
November 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM
maybe she should've committed to protecting Palestinians and defunding israel then
Everyone who was like "defunding the police is too radical" sure are quiet in the face of defunding the entire state.
Ottawa says changes in Budget 2026 aims to reduce the "time tax" Canadians pay every year at tax season.
globalnews.ca/news/1214010...
globalnews.ca/news/1214010...
These are all the key tax changes and credits impacting you from the budget - National | Globalnews.ca
Budget 2026 includes a large swath of tax changes, threshold and credit updates aimed at reducing the 'time tax' Canadians pay every year to file their returns.
globalnews.ca
November 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Everyone who was like "defunding the police is too radical" sure are quiet in the face of defunding the entire state.
everyone hates the illegal Iran war that doubled their cost of living for no gain but Senior Democrats refuse to "hand Republicans a political victory" by defunding it
lol
lol
November 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
everyone hates the illegal Iran war that doubled their cost of living for no gain but Senior Democrats refuse to "hand Republicans a political victory" by defunding it
lol
lol
The defunding of weather observation systems across the world is making it harder to predict extreme events.
Defunding of Weather Observation Makes Planet More Unpredictable
The defunding of weather observation systems across the world as countries focus on military spending is making it harder to predict extreme events at a time when the planet is reaching unprecedented heat levels.
bloom.bg
November 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The defunding of weather observation systems across the world is making it harder to predict extreme events.
I think defunding of DHS might be the only way
November 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM
I think defunding of DHS might be the only way
I appreciate this thread which explains how/ if DHS defunding might work
Earlier this year, Dems forced a government shutdown in an effort to rein in ICE. The GOP majority responded by giving DHS a $69.5 billion fund for normal operations through 2029.
Combined with the $75 billion in OBBBA funding from 2025, ICE is largely insulated from shutdowns.
Combined with the $75 billion in OBBBA funding from 2025, ICE is largely insulated from shutdowns.
Stephen Miller's promotion isn't the only reason to be skeptical of Trump's "too tough" musings. ICE still has tens of billions left to spend over the next two years. The money will drive mass deportations: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
November 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I appreciate this thread which explains how/ if DHS defunding might work
VAN HOLLEN has sharp differences with Schumer on Israel and wants to immediately demand defunding Trump's war in Iran in year-end funding fight. Schumer has said he would use the power of the purse to end the war but hasn't detailed a timeline or a detailed strategy.
November 13, 2026 at 2:21 AM
VAN HOLLEN has sharp differences with Schumer on Israel and wants to immediately demand defunding Trump's war in Iran in year-end funding fight. Schumer has said he would use the power of the purse to end the war but hasn't detailed a timeline or a detailed strategy.
Could have used this impeachment as a run up to defunding the Iran war in December. Make a cogent case linking all of these things to ending the war. Just so fucking enraging.
November 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Could have used this impeachment as a run up to defunding the Iran war in December. Make a cogent case linking all of these things to ending the war. Just so fucking enraging.
The assault and defunding of science and technology by Felon47 is disgusting.
November 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
The assault and defunding of science and technology by Felon47 is disgusting.
No mention of defunding Israel.
November 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
No mention of defunding Israel.
Nothing about defunding Gaza genocide.
November 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Nothing about defunding Gaza genocide.
notice that he doesn't say that being heterodox can include defunding policing etc... But being open to spanking children is included.
November 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
notice that he doesn't say that being heterodox can include defunding policing etc... But being open to spanking children is included.
defunding an illegal war that everyone hates will not be a political victory for the party that everyone hates holy shit
A push by progressive Democrats to cut off funding for the Iran war is hitting resistance from senior members of the party, who question whether the strategy would stop the fighting or simply hand Republicans a political victory.
Democrats Want to End the Iran War But Can’t Agree on How
Progressives want funding restrictions in a stopgap funding bill, but others in the party don’t want to risk a shutdown.
www.washingtonsun.com
November 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
defunding an illegal war that everyone hates will not be a political victory for the party that everyone hates holy shit
No Democratic politician has offered Democratic voters a deal where they get Medicare for All and defunding the police in exchange for abandoning support for trans equal rights.
bsky.app/profile/evan...
bsky.app/profile/evan...
Ok, let's start with you naming an actual candidate with this set of positions
Dem candidate: I'll vote to defund ICE, cut off weapons to Israel, raise the minimum wage to $25/hr, Medicare for All, every American that goes to a public college can get 2 years free of cost,
but I don't support transitioned boys playing in girls sports.
Crowd: Transphobe!!
but I don't support transitioned boys playing in girls sports.
Crowd: Transphobe!!
November 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
No Democratic politician has offered Democratic voters a deal where they get Medicare for All and defunding the police in exchange for abandoning support for trans equal rights.
bsky.app/profile/evan...
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Ooooh so it’s really just another tool for defunding public education. Gotcha.
"AI is one more way for people who don’t live in L.A., don’t have access to great teachers, don’t have time to dedicate themselves entirely to craft because they have to earn a living — to learn to write and present better.”
What utter bullshit.
What value do you have if the AI does the hard work?
What utter bullshit.
What value do you have if the AI does the hard work?
November 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Ooooh so it’s really just another tool for defunding public education. Gotcha.
Ugh, deFUNDing it
November 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Ugh, deFUNDing it
Children in Need is just part of a charade that blames you for not being charitable enough for poverty.
Instead of the billionaires actually causing it.
The black hole of defunding for the poorest in the last 20 years is billions a year.
A few million won't do anything.
Instead of the billionaires actually causing it.
The black hole of defunding for the poorest in the last 20 years is billions a year.
A few million won't do anything.
November 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Children in Need is just part of a charade that blames you for not being charitable enough for poverty.
Instead of the billionaires actually causing it.
The black hole of defunding for the poorest in the last 20 years is billions a year.
A few million won't do anything.
Instead of the billionaires actually causing it.
The black hole of defunding for the poorest in the last 20 years is billions a year.
A few million won't do anything.
"Among the ideas Van Hollen has championed are Medicare for All, an overhaul of campaign finance laws, and a more progressive tax code. He supports eliminating the filibuster... And, crucially, he has called for defunding the Iran war immediately"
Read my (UPDATED) story on Chris Van Hollen's run against Chuck Schumer to be Senate Majority Leader (FREE GIFT LINK. Please click?) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Leader in New Congress
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, is challenging Chuck Schumer to become Senate majority leader in the new Congress, after rising demands in the party for a bolder, more populist ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2026 at 3:51 AM
"Among the ideas Van Hollen has championed are Medicare for All, an overhaul of campaign finance laws, and a more progressive tax code. He supports eliminating the filibuster... And, crucially, he has called for defunding the Iran war immediately"
The Social Security Administration ended its contract with VCU for services that help Americans with disabilities navigate Social Security benefits while seeking employment.
I joined @markwarner.bsky.social and @kaine.senate.gov to demand answers about this abrupt decision.
I joined @markwarner.bsky.social and @kaine.senate.gov to demand answers about this abrupt decision.
November 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Social Security Administration ended its contract with VCU for services that help Americans with disabilities navigate Social Security benefits while seeking employment.
I joined @markwarner.bsky.social and @kaine.senate.gov to demand answers about this abrupt decision.
I joined @markwarner.bsky.social and @kaine.senate.gov to demand answers about this abrupt decision.
Where’s abolishing ICE and shutting down the concentration camps? Defunding Musk & Thiel?
November 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Where’s abolishing ICE and shutting down the concentration camps? Defunding Musk & Thiel?
Now that Trump just ordered Todd Blanche to investigate Dems in Congress and Blanche has signaled assent, it's even more important that Jamie Raskin, incoming Judiciary Committee chairs, told me Dems will look at defunding corrupt investigations/prosecutions:
This is good. Even better: Jamie Raskin tells me Dems will deploy the power of the purse to thwart Trump's corrupt prosecutions of critics. That's a novel and aggressive new move.
November 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Now that Trump just ordered Todd Blanche to investigate Dems in Congress and Blanche has signaled assent, it's even more important that Jamie Raskin, incoming Judiciary Committee chairs, told me Dems will look at defunding corrupt investigations/prosecutions:
"I don't believe in defunding ICE and I think the majority of the Democrats do not believe defunding ICE, but there are serious rail guards we need put on ICE," Cuellar said.
www.foxnews.com/politics/bor...
www.foxnews.com/politics/bor...
November 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"I don't believe in defunding ICE and I think the majority of the Democrats do not believe defunding ICE, but there are serious rail guards we need put on ICE," Cuellar said.
www.foxnews.com/politics/bor...
www.foxnews.com/politics/bor...