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“I have a foreboding of an America in my children's or grandchildren's time -- when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what's true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness .…” - Carl Sagan

January 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM

The Practical Progressive

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#cons #conartists #confidencegame #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotesoftheday #memes #meme #memeoftheday #wordofwisdom #wisewords #wordsofwisdom #reflect #reflections #thoughtfortheday #thoughtoftheday #foodforthought #deepthought #deepthoughts #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

The fundamental requirement of any con is figuring out what people want to believe and giving them permission to believe it.

January 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM

The Practical Progressive

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#gerrymanderobstructpurge #votingmatters #voting #voters #vote #votes #elections #democracy #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

What GOP really stands for is ...
Gerrymander
Obstruct
Purge

January 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM

The Practical Progressive

@practprogressive.bsky.social

It's 2025, and the GOP is still working to disenfranchise voters in the 2024 election. What the GOP really stands for is ...

Gerrymander,
Obstruct, &
Purge.

#election #elections #voters #northcarolina #nc #gerrymanderobstructpurge #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democratic justice’s re-election

The ruling sets up a situation in which the state Supreme Court will weigh in on an election that could expand the GOP’s current 5-2 majority among the justices.

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January 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM

The Practical Progressive

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I'm with her.

#imwithher #kamala #kamalaharris #vpharris #thankyoukamala #thankyoukamalaharris #tykamala #vpharris #democrat #democrats #blue #bluecrew #strongertogether #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Photo of Kamala Harris alongside announcement of new federal rule that will block credit agencies from including medical debt on credit reports, which she championed.

January 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM

The Practical Progressive

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We could probably benefit from more humor, less virtue signaling, & fewer purity tests.

#lol #funny #humor #irony #ironic #domesticerror #jessewelles #protest #protestsong #bluecrew #strongertogether #democrat #dems #democrats #democracy #newyear #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Domestic Error

YouTube video by Jesse Welles

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January 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM

The Practical Progressive

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State elections matter more than many seem to believe these days. Also, I'm happy to see #Democrats secure advantages whenever and wherever we can.

#2025election #2025elections #election #elections #dems #virgina #va #bluecrew #strongertogether #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Democrats score wins in the first races since Trump’s re-election

Both parties were keeping an eye on Virginia's legislative special elections this week — and Democrats had several reasons to celebrate the results.

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January 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM

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Painting by former Capitol Police officer Winston Pingeon showing Capitol Police defending the U.S. Capitol from Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

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#art #capitolpolice #jan6 #january6 #jan6th #january6th #jan6insurrection #neverforget #rememberjan6 #thepracticalprogressive

Watercolor painting by Winston Pingeon showing Capitol Police defending the U.S. Capitol from Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

January 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM

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In Rick and Morty's "Rick: A Mort Well Lived," Rick makes a quip that easily describes those who willingly vote for #authoritarian or #fascist candidates.

#rickandmorty #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #foodforthought #wordsofwisdom #popculture #memes #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Screenshot from Rick and Morty with Rick as Roy saying "Right, your voters, people that like being told what to do but don't like admitting it."

January 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM

The Practical Progressive

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One of Denzel Washington's early supporting roles is in Norman Jewison's _A_Soldier's_Story_. Even in a smaller role, he's such a vivid presence. Please watch it.

#denzelwashington #denzel #joe #thankyoujoe #presidentbiden #presidentjoebiden #joebiden #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Photo showing President Biden awarding Denzel Washington the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

January 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM

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Michael J. Fox immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 & became a naturalized citizen in 2000. It makes me smile to see this President honor this citizen. #immigrantsmakeamericagreat

#michaelfox #joe #thankyoujoe #presidentbiden #presidentjoebiden #joebiden #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · Jan 4

Nation's highest civilian honor recognizes his tireless advocacy and dedication to speeding a cure for Parkinson's disease

Michael J. Fox, the actor, author, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), was recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

January 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM

The Practical Progressive

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#JoeBiden never made America’s political agenda about himself, which gave the U.S. an under appreciated break from the previous 4 years. I am thankful for a president who focused on the good of the country as a whole.

#joe #thankyoujoe #presidentbiden #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Photo by Ken Cedeno of President Biden awarding Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

January 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM

The Practical Progressive

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#JoeBiden embodies what a president should be. Did I agree with everything he did or didn't do? No, but agreement in everything is not the point. I'm thankful for a president who weighed choices & sought common ground.

#joe #thankyoujoe #presidentbiden #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Screenshot of a Reuters article showing President Biden awarding Liz Cheney the Presidential Citizens Medal.

January 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM

The Practical Progressive

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Hopefully, #conservative #judges start to realize that every time they protect him in the name of the office of #president that they're also transferring power from the judicial to the executive branch of government.

#government #judicial #executive #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

January 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM

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#quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotesoftheday #memes #meme #memeoftheday #wordofwisdom #wisewords #wordsofwisdom #reflect #reflections #thoughtfortheday #thoughtoftheday #foodforthought #deepthought #deepthoughts #charlesdickens #dickens #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Humankind is our business, the common welfare is our business, and charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence are all our business. - paraphrased from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

January 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM

The Practical Progressive

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Not my clowns, but I might occasionally enjoy the circus. Time to pop some popcorn. 🍿🍿🍿

#uspolitics #congress #speaker #speakerofthehouse #2025 #2025ce #newyear #karma #haha #schadenfreude #lol #bluecrew #strongertogether #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Screenshot of Newsweek article showing Mike Johnson lost three Republican votes in his quest to be Speaker of the House again.

January 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM

The Practical Progressive

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If we’re lucky, maybe tomorrow could turn out to be a popcorn kind of day.

🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

#uspolitics #congress #speaker #speakerofthehouse #2025ce #newyear #bluecrew #strongertogether #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Screenshot of Guardian article about how thin the margin will be for House Republicans' Speaker vote on Fri.

January 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM

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Part of #Joe Biden's success lies in what didn't happen. Economists predicted economic doom, but it didn't happen. Sure, inflation was no fun, but it could have been so much worse.

#imwithjoe #thankyoujoe #thankyoujoebiden #presidentbiden #bidenlegacy #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

January 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM

The Practical Progressive

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I stand by #JoeBiden & his #presidency. Thank you, #mrpresident.

#joe #presidentbiden #imwithjoe #thankyoupresidentbiden #thankyoujoe #interview #bideninterview #happynewyear #democrats #Democrat #dems #demsftw #dem #blue #bluecrew #strongertogether #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

🚨 President Biden EXCLUSIVE Interview with MeidasTouch

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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January 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM

The Practical Progressive

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The best way to take back the #WhiteHouse in 2028 is to win state & local #elections in 2025 & 2026. VA will hold elections for Gov., Lt. Gov., AG, & the entire House of Delegates in 2025. Winning school boards is just as important.

#newyear #vote #thepracticalprogressive #practicalprogressive

Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · Dec 31

Wondering what you can do as we go into 2025? Run for local office or support a campaign! In 2025 at least 31 states have local elections, 2 have Supreme Court races, and 2 have statewide races! Want to send a message to Trump? Win them. Take back our democracy from the ground up! Let’s go!!!