Janice @OCG
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OUR COMMON GROUND - Live Black Truth Broadcaster 38 yrs
" . . nothing to fall back on: not maleness, not whiteness, not ladyhood, not anything. And out of the profound desolation of her reality, she may very well have invented herself." - Toni Morrison
" . . nothing to fall back on: not maleness, not whiteness, not ladyhood, not anything. And out of the profound desolation of her reality, she may very well have invented herself." - Toni Morrison
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We were *this close* to protecting affordable healthcare. 212 House Democrats and 38 in the Senate stood strong. But 8 broke faith with us. They caved to MAGA cruelty. We’re not asking them to flip—we’re telling them they failed the people who trusted them. 📞 (202) 224-3121 (tel:(202)%20224-3121)
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We were *this close* to protecting affordable healthcare. 212 House Democrats and 38 in the Senate stood strong. But 8 broke faith with us. They caved to MAGA cruelty. We’re not asking them to flip—we’re telling them they failed the people who trusted them. 📞 (202) 224-3121 (tel:(202)%20224-3121)
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Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
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NEW: A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
A Fort Worth church’s candidate training program is the “next stage” of a religion-driven political movement, which has more latitude now that the IRS has allowed religious leaders to endorse candidat...
www.propublica.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Based on these betrayals, I am almost at the point that I would support holding Congressional elections every 2 years. These ppl are too comfortable in these seats. And our memories are too short. At least a polling vote. Those who get more than 55% disapproval must hold an election.
These are the 8 Democratic and Independent Senators who betrayed us and voted against ACA subsidies:
Dick Durbin (IL)
Angus King (ME)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
John Fetterman (PA)
Tim Kaine (VA)
Dick Durbin (IL)
Angus King (ME)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
John Fetterman (PA)
Tim Kaine (VA)
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Based on these betrayals, I am almost at the point that I would support holding Congressional elections every 2 years. These ppl are too comfortable in these seats. And our memories are too short. At least a polling vote. Those who get more than 55% disapproval must hold an election.
I go with the part that Schumer was unable to stop them. The work to protect ppl with no options still remain. A loss no less. What is wrong with these ppl. ? They were the kids who took sides with the bullies out of fear.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I go with the part that Schumer was unable to stop them. The work to protect ppl with no options still remain. A loss no less. What is wrong with these ppl. ? They were the kids who took sides with the bullies out of fear.
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Not that he didn’t already know, but now Trump knows for sure he can roll the Dems every time and there’s no need to negotiate for anything
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Not that he didn’t already know, but now Trump knows for sure he can roll the Dems every time and there’s no need to negotiate for anything
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The corruption never ends
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The corruption never ends
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JUST IN: In new letter, Trump administration tells federal appeals court that states who instituted full SNAP payments were 'unauthorized' to do so and 'are responsible for the consequences of that action.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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www.documentcloud.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
JUST IN: In new letter, Trump administration tells federal appeals court that states who instituted full SNAP payments were 'unauthorized' to do so and 'are responsible for the consequences of that action.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Trump is now telling states to “UNDO” food assistance
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump is now telling states to “UNDO” food assistance
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
Despicable INDEED. Racial hate is one hellava' drug. You would think that hateful ppl wouldn't have extra baggage room.
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Despicable INDEED. Racial hate is one hellava' drug. You would think that hateful ppl wouldn't have extra baggage room.
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This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
See . . . lesson here:
1. They never stop; and, 2.) they are willing to do anything.
1. They never stop; and, 2.) they are willing to do anything.
GOP seeks to revoke NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s citizenship; experts say they must prove false claims in his application.
Republicans push to strip Zohran Mamdani of US citizenship. Is it possible?
GOP seeks to revoke NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s citizenship; experts say they must prove false claims in his application.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
See . . . lesson here:
1. They never stop; and, 2.) they are willing to do anything.
1. They never stop; and, 2.) they are willing to do anything.
It was not the first time Trump treated federal funds as his personal property that he could use to extort political opponents or reward political allies. Trump has approved disaster aid for red states and denied it to blue states. . . saying (falsely) that the lapse will hurt “largely Democrats.”
The longevity of the Mafia in Italy serves as a warning that, once this style of rule embeds itself in the state, it is “very difficult to extract,” @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
The Mafia Presidency
Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It was not the first time Trump treated federal funds as his personal property that he could use to extort political opponents or reward political allies. Trump has approved disaster aid for red states and denied it to blue states. . . saying (falsely) that the lapse will hurt “largely Democrats.”
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The longevity of the Mafia in Italy serves as a warning that, once this style of rule embeds itself in the state, it is “very difficult to extract,” @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
The Mafia Presidency
Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The longevity of the Mafia in Italy serves as a warning that, once this style of rule embeds itself in the state, it is “very difficult to extract,” @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
There are no banks looking to make less money. This is a new scheme to make more and facilitate grifting the American working class. Now they ae grinding down on the 40 below workers. They will increase interest rates by manipulating credit scores btwn the CRAs and CC company policies. Stop this.
A 50 year mortgage would be just great for the banks. We'd all pay more for the same amount of house, and banks would reap the profits.
This is not the way to make buying a house affordable. Building more housing and paying a livable wage will benefit everyone except banks and their shareholders.
This is not the way to make buying a house affordable. Building more housing and paying a livable wage will benefit everyone except banks and their shareholders.
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
There are no banks looking to make less money. This is a new scheme to make more and facilitate grifting the American working class. Now they ae grinding down on the 40 below workers. They will increase interest rates by manipulating credit scores btwn the CRAs and CC company policies. Stop this.
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Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
Just WTVF?? This is what MAGAs need to see as his major action.
$40B of your money to this guy, so he can dance at CPAC at Mar-a-Lago while Americans wait for their paychecks, hoping the money actually comes.
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Just WTVF?? This is what MAGAs need to see as his major action.
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Anyone else ready for a #LudditeRevolution?
We Xennials spent our formative years in analogue. We can survive on terrestrial radio, CDs & DVDs. We can read maps. We can pay in cash. Whatever these soulless billionaires are selling, we don’t need to buy it.
#DVDsForTheRevolution
#PunishTheOligarchy
We Xennials spent our formative years in analogue. We can survive on terrestrial radio, CDs & DVDs. We can read maps. We can pay in cash. Whatever these soulless billionaires are selling, we don’t need to buy it.
#DVDsForTheRevolution
#PunishTheOligarchy
Alex Karp and Peter Thiel are two of the worst people on this planet running one of the most evil companies to ever exist—we should do whatever we can to make Palantir go bankrupt.
Palantir CEO Karp twice slams short sellers as stock suffers worst week since April
Palantir CEO Alex Karp twice confronted short sellers this week as the company's shares suffered a double-digit drop.
www.cnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Anyone else ready for a #LudditeRevolution?
We Xennials spent our formative years in analogue. We can survive on terrestrial radio, CDs & DVDs. We can read maps. We can pay in cash. Whatever these soulless billionaires are selling, we don’t need to buy it.
#DVDsForTheRevolution
#PunishTheOligarchy
We Xennials spent our formative years in analogue. We can survive on terrestrial radio, CDs & DVDs. We can read maps. We can pay in cash. Whatever these soulless billionaires are selling, we don’t need to buy it.
#DVDsForTheRevolution
#PunishTheOligarchy
It is quite likely that Trump Administration has used the funds in the contingency fund and can't figure out how to restore the payments. Why else would they be taking the political hit on SNAP payment funding?
There is no doubt at all that the Trump Administration spent the emergency USDA SNAP fund and they may have even spent the regular SNAP funds.
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals
A federal judge ordered the government to fully fund food aid by Friday. The Trump administration's appeal was denied, so it's asking appealed, saying it's up to Congress to fund SNAP.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
It is quite likely that Trump Administration has used the funds in the contingency fund and can't figure out how to restore the payments. Why else would they be taking the political hit on SNAP payment funding?
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There is no doubt at all that the Trump Administration spent the emergency USDA SNAP fund and they may have even spent the regular SNAP funds.
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals
A federal judge ordered the government to fully fund food aid by Friday. The Trump administration's appeal was denied, so it's asking appealed, saying it's up to Congress to fund SNAP.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
There is no doubt at all that the Trump Administration spent the emergency USDA SNAP fund and they may have even spent the regular SNAP funds.
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
In this article they claim USDA would have to dig in couches for something that isn’t there.
Where is the SNAP money?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
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BREAKING: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
Trump is the most cruel & barbaric man imaginable. He is claiming the government will be permanently harmed by ensuing hungry Americans are fed.
This will kill low income people. This is structural eugenics.
Trump is the most cruel & barbaric man imaginable. He is claiming the government will be permanently harmed by ensuing hungry Americans are fed.
This will kill low income people. This is structural eugenics.
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
BREAKING: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
Trump is the most cruel & barbaric man imaginable. He is claiming the government will be permanently harmed by ensuing hungry Americans are fed.
This will kill low income people. This is structural eugenics.
Trump is the most cruel & barbaric man imaginable. He is claiming the government will be permanently harmed by ensuing hungry Americans are fed.
This will kill low income people. This is structural eugenics.
It is time for us to do some resignation targeting of the enablers. Are we just gonna' let these people continue to crime away without consequences. #StephenMiller #KristiNoem #RFKJr Make them the same evil in the public eye as Trump. This whole cabinet is corrupt, along with the #SCOTUS6
Kristi Noem has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters.
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published September)
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published September)
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...
www.propublica.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It is time for us to do some resignation targeting of the enablers. Are we just gonna' let these people continue to crime away without consequences. #StephenMiller #KristiNoem #RFKJr Make them the same evil in the public eye as Trump. This whole cabinet is corrupt, along with the #SCOTUS6