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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 3d

From me: Republicans are trying to hide consequences of the shutdown—they're even trying to hide House members from D.C. But they can't stop travel delays and missed paychecks. The real question is what happens next; will Dems prioritize stopping authoritarianism, or gaining health care subsidies?

As Shutdown Wears On, Trump’s Getting Blamed

But if Democrats don’t demand that he honor any budget deal, they will lose the war even if they win the battle.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 6d

"How To Fight Anti-Science Forces w/ Michael Mann" | My conversation earlier today about my (and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social) new book, #ScienceUnderSiege, with @samseder.bsky.social and @emmavigeland.bsky.social on @majorityreport.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V7u...

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Daniel Kasmeroglu @costamojan.bsky.social · 5d

Great interview with Avi Shlaim by the @majorityreport.bsky.social :
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The Victims Of Zionism w/ Avi Shlaim | MR Live

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4d

Join me and Demi Palecek this Sunday at @raygunsite.com for a sign-making event in Andersonville on October 12, just before No Kings Day!

We'll provide crafting supplies, food, and drinks—just bring your favorite tagline to make some posters with us!

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Jason Linkins @dceiver.bsky.social · 18d

Trump's gift to the reactionary centrists is the pogrom against trans people they've been baying for

Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 18d

U.S. intelligence has removed "T" from "LGBT" in their reports - including those intended to warn of threats to the community.
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Feds Disappear Trans People from “LGBT”

Intel reports on threats to Pride events reveal campaign to stamp out the word “transgender”

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Eli Cahan @emcahan.bsky.social · 19d

Over 90 psych hospitals have violated EMTALA since 2010. The vast majority are for-profit

Yet only a handful have faced sanctions. When they have, the penalties are trivial vs $$ billions these companies, like UHS & Acadia, raked in last yr

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For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.

Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...

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The American Prospect @prospect.org · 18d

A government shutdown is all but inevitable, and it looks like Trump will take the blame. “The flip side of rule-by-one is that the one ruler gets blamed for everything.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/ZGcRJlP

Trump Decides to Own the Shutdown

Today on TAP: Agreeing to and then canceling a meeting on government funding makes clear who’s immiserating the public with a costly shutdown.

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 18d

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 18d

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 19d

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 19d

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 25d

"Kirk’s corpse wasn’t even cold before the right started frantically scrambling around for the most cynical possible way his death could be exploited and monetized." prospect.org/politics/202...

Republicans Leverage Charlie Kirk’s Death to Declare War on Free Speech

A cruel troll is being canonized so liberals and leftists can be silenced.

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 26d

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.

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DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 27d

Learn more today aboiut how Private Equity Killed The American Dream - @majorityreport.bsky.social interview today with @greenwell.bsky.social Megan Greenwell also check out Private Equity Stakeholder Project pestakeholder.org www.youtube.com/live/zFb9Cf7...

How Private Equity Killed The American Dream w/ Megan Greenwell, | MR Live

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KinoGhoul @kinoghoul.bsky.social · 27d

Utah Governor's Irresponsible Handling Of Charlie Kirk Case

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 26d

Democratic Leaders Increasingly Isolated Over Their Fear Of Zohran Mamdani
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endora bullshit @endora-bullshit.bsky.social · Sep 9

they don't call it the fun half for nuthin' @emmavigeland.bsky.social @majorityreport.bsky.social

emma passionately making her point while sam looks sagely on on the majority report

"but but but stabbing a baby is not free speech. okay. so."

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · Sep 9

Trump's polling is bad,
Dems are doing even worse.

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you’re mad about Dems avoiding talking about DC, you can blame the Democratic quants, as demonstrated in this memo from David Shor’s Blue Rose Research

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · Sep 2

One thing that's really reassuring about SCOTUS is how their actual, real, serious, genuine position on ethics is "we are not bound by any mortal law nor any code or creed, this is our world, you merely live in it."

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · Sep 2

“She reportedly secured a $2 million advance for her book published on the conservative Sentinel imprint of Penguin Random House.”

Their attacks about “activist judges” were always a projection.

Exclusive: Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends overturning Roe v. Wade and reveals Supreme Court dynamics in new book | CNN Politics

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a new memoir defends her vote reversing a half century of national abortion rights, offers thoughts on religious bias, and details her decision-making proces...

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Kelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · Sep 2

sucks shit that the Abolish ICE guy was a do-nothing grifter now in Eroc Adams orbit because it has never been clearer or more imperative that we have to Abolish ICE and hold trials for what they've done

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Anne Caprara @annecaprara.bsky.social · Aug 27

I am begging my fellow Dems to emerge from the reflexive “it’s a trap” position on these issues and realize that some things are very simple: the public doesn’t like the federal government turning the military against its own citizens.The public doesn’t like the armed occupation of a city.Period.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Aug 27

Striking: New Quinnipiac poll finds 56% of voters nationally oppose Trump's sending of National Guard into DC. Only 41% support it.

Independents oppose it by 61-34.

Trump's overall approval on crime is cratering at 42-54.

That sound you hear is a lot of dimwitted pundit narratives imploding.

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is how you do it

The Intercept @theintercept.com · Aug 29

Rep. Deborah Ross became the latest Democrat to swear off AIPAC amid pressure to hold Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza.

Moderate North Carolina Democrat Won’t Take AIPAC Cash for 2026

Rep. Deborah Ross became the latest Democrat to swear off AIPAC amid pressure to hold Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Aug 29

1. My newest Anti-Trans Legal Risk Map is here.

Risk has increased sharply for youth in many states as clinics shutter under Trump and state AGs refuse to enforce civil rights laws.

For adults, some increases in risk.

Nationwide risk remains extreme.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

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Trekkie Bill 🖖🏻 @trekkiebill.bsky.social · Aug 29

We need more Trekkies with good politics to run for office.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Aug 29

Graham Platner is blunt, even proud, about how he’s benefitted from government programs. He went to college on the GI Bill. His healthcare is free—paid for by four tours in Iraq & Afghanistan.

"But watching your friends die as the bar to meet for decent healthcare is disgusting.” trib.al/ohYlK9C

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