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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 39m

If everyone howled at every injustice,
every act of barbarism, every act of unkindness,
then we would be taking the first step towards a real humanity.
- Nelson DeMille

There is no neutrality.
There is only greater or lesser
awareness of one's bias.
- Phyllis Rose

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 46m

After either a few Republicans come to their senses, or we elect more Democrats, or both. In my opinion, probably not until 2027, so it's going to get worse before it gets better.

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 49m

He is clearly a wacko, and I agree he acts like he's high, but there aren't any substantiated allegations yet.

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 57m

Absolutely no morality! MAGA policies/ideology are "WE get ours, and we will make sure that you DON'T get yours."

ONLY WE get all the money

ONLY WE get healthcare

ONLY WE get freedom of speech

ONLY WE get to vote

ONLY WE get due process

Maximum Inequality!

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

100%! EVERY Progressive! #AOC2028 ‼️

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Lots did, and lots DIDN'T. And certainly the KIDS didn't choose this, and they are the ones whose lives are going to be most deeply impacted.

Just as a number: in 2024, among voters with income < $50,000, 48% voted for Trump, 50% for Harris.

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Leery Snail 🐌 @leerysnail.bsky.social · 1h

Citizens United Corporate Dems are dragging their feet on moving to the LEFT!!

Tax the Billionaires! Regulate corporations! Feed, house and educate the people!!

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘Step Up and Speak Out’: Chicago Pastors Lead the Charge Against ICE Detentions

“Silence is supporting this abuse of these members of God’s family,” one Chicago pastor told his congregants on Saturday.

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'Step Up and Speak Out': Chicago Pastors Lead the Charge Against ICE Detentions | Common Dreams

Local priests protest ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, calling for compassion and prayer for detainees.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘A Pretext to Take Over American Cities’: JD Vance Sparks Alarm With Comments on Insurrection Act

“The guardrails are gone,” warned Democratic political strategist David Axelrod.

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'A Pretext to Take Over American Cities': JD Vance Sparks Alarm With Comments on Insurrection Act | Common Dreams

Vice President JD Vance sparks alarm by suggesting Trump may invoke Insurrection Act to combat crime. Critics warn of military force in US cities.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘It’s a Disaster’: Medical Experts Horrified by Trump Administration ‘Friday Night Massacre’ at the Center for Disease Control (CDC)

“Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity,” warned one expert. “We won’t recover.”

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'It's a Disaster': Medical Experts Horrified by Trump Administration 'Friday Night Massacre' at CDC | Common Dreams

The Trump administration's mass layoffs of CDC public health officials leave the US vulnerable to disease outbreaks. Experts warn of dire consequences.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Judge Shuts Down Trump’s Chicago Troop Deployment And Questions Administration’s Grasp on Reality

“Ultimately, this court must conclude that defendants’... perceptions are not reliable,” wrote Judge April Perry.

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Judge Shuts Down Trump's Chicago Troop Deployment And Questions Administration's Grasp on Reality | Common Dreams

Federal judge questions Trump administration's rationale for deploying National Guard in Chicago, citing lack of rebellion or danger.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

... the prize itself has lost every ounce of credibility.

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

"When I saw the headline “Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize,” I almost laughed at the absurdity. ... Anyone who knows what she stands for knows there’s nothing remotely peaceful about her politics.

If this is what counts as “peace” in 2025, then ...

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'Peace' Has No Meaning When Right-Wingers Like Maria Corina Machado Win the Nobel Prize | Common Dreams

As Venezuelan-American, I know exactly what Machado represents: the smiling face of Washington’s regime-change machine, the polished spokesperson for sanctions, privatization, and foreign intervention...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

" ‘Peace’ Has No Meaning When Right-Wingers Like Maria Corina Machado Win Nobel Prize

"As Venezuelan-American, I know exactly what Machado represents: the smiling face of DC’s regime-change machine, the polished spokesperson for sanctions, privatization, foreign intervention dressed up as democracy

'Peace' Has No Meaning When Right-Wingers Like Maria Corina Machado Win the Nobel Prize | Common Dreams

As Venezuelan-American, I know exactly what Machado represents: the smiling face of Washington’s regime-change machine, the polished spokesperson for sanctions, privatization, and foreign intervention...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘I Am Worried About My Community,’ Says Frog Who Daily Confronts Federal Agents in Portland

“I don’t want to see anybody treated inhumanely,” says local who wears costume to show that the narrative that demonstrators are “violent terrorists” is “ridiculous.”

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'I Am Worried About My Community,' Says Frog Who Daily Confronts Federal Agents in Portland | Common Dreams

In Portland, a protester known for wearing a frog costume speaks out against the Trump administration's actions. Despite being targeted by federal agents, Todd remains committed to nonviolent resistan...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

If Trump can't intimidate the Fed into lowering interest rates, he'll force the Fed to lower interest rates by crashing US jobs ‼️

-- Fed Governor Warns ‘Job Growth Has Probably Been Negative’ as US Labor Market Stalls

US jobs market is going through “bed rot”

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Fed Governor Warns 'Job Growth Has Probably Been Negative' as US Labor Market Stalls | Common Dreams

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warns of poor US labor market conditions, with job growth likely negative. Economic uncertainty looms.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Trump's Fascist ICE Thugs Pin Chicago TV News Producer to the Ground, Haul Her Off in Unmarked Van

WGN says it “is aware of this situation, and we are actively gathering the facts related to it.”

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ICE Pins Chicago TV News Producer to the Ground, Hauls Her Off in Unmarked Van | Common Dreams

WGN producer Debbie Brockman forcefully arrested by ICE agents in Chicago. Video shows aggressive tactics used in the arrest.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

... said Sen. Ed Markey, who voted no.

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While Ripping Trump Authoritarianism, Over Half of Senate Dems Help GOP Pass $925 Billion Pentagon Bill | Common Dreams

Senate Democrats are blasting Trump's increasingly authoritarian behavior and congressional Republicans for shutting down the US government to preserve devastating healthcare cuts, but over half of ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

While Ripping Trump Authoritarianism, OVERE HALF of Senate DEMOCRATE Help GOP Pass $925 Billion Pentagon Bill

“Congress continues to expand military spending while denying investments in the programs that will truly build a safer, healthier future for working- and middle-class families,” ...

While Ripping Trump Authoritarianism, Over Half of Senate Dems Help GOP Pass $925 Billion Pentagon Bill | Common Dreams

Senate Democrats are blasting Trump's increasingly authoritarian behavior and congressional Republicans for shutting down the US government to preserve devastating healthcare cuts, but over half of ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Trump Appointee With ‘History of Discriminatory Practices’ Confirmed to Fair Housing Role at HUD

“Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.”

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Trump Appointee With 'History of Discriminatory Practices' Confirmed to Fair Housing Role at HUD | Common Dreams

"Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing," said the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund. "Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm."

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Mike Johnson Sits Stone-Faced as GOP Voters Plead With Him to Relent on Healthcare Demands

“I’m begging you to pass this legislation,” said a Republican caller whose children rely on medication. “My kids could die.”

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Mike Johnson Sits Stone-Faced as GOP Voters Plead With Him to Cave to Dems' Healthcare Demands | Common Dreams

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces backlash from voters on C-Span for GOP's role in government shutdown. Military mom begs for legislation to ensure her kids' medication. Johnson blames Democrats, refus...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Instead of Charity, Peter Thiel (wacko billionaire puppet master of JD Vance) Told Elon Musk to Use Billions for Right-Wing Crusade Against ‘Antichrist’

Thiel also accused environmental activist Greta Thunberg of being one of the Antichrist’s “legionnaires.”

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Instead of Charity, Peter Thiel Told Elon Musk to Use Billions for Right-Wing Crusade Against 'Antichrist' | Common Dreams

Billionaire Peter Thiel urges Elon Musk to hoard wealth to battle future "Antichrist." Thiel warns against giving to left-wing nonprofits.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘We Will Not Back Down,’ Says Indivisible as Trump Aims FBI, IRS at Liberal Groups

“Let’s call this what it is: A baseless attempt to chill free speech and scare people away from exercising their constitutional right to protest an authoritarian regime.”

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'We Will Not Back Down,' Says Indivisible as Trump Aims FBI, IRS at Liberal Groups | Common Dreams

"Let’s call this what it is: A baseless attempt to chill free speech and scare people away from exercising their constitutional right to protest an authoritarian regime."

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

‘What Tyranny Looks Like’: Democracy Defenders Slam Trump DOJ’s Indictment of NY AG James

“This isn’t justice, it’s revenge. And it should horrify every American who believes no one is above the law.”

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'What Tyranny Looks Like': Democracy Defenders Slam Trump DOJ's Indictment of NY AG James | Common Dreams

"This isn't justice," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. "It's revenge. And it should horrify every American who believes no one is above the law.”

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