Pagan D.
@paganh.bsky.social
Filmmaker. Mom. Writer. Corgi owner. Irreverent American. Waiting for the simulation to end. Reposts do not mean agreement.
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It is incredible — the blind spots you develop when you’ve never, ever been poor.
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It is incredible — the blind spots you develop when you’ve never, ever been poor.
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Will @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social be able to turn his ambitious agenda into public policy?
I spoke with Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani's newly-named First Deputy Mayor and a seasoned veteran of New York politics, on what to expect when he takes office in January. youtu.be/xgLTZ0Da-gw?...
I spoke with Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani's newly-named First Deputy Mayor and a seasoned veteran of New York politics, on what to expect when he takes office in January. youtu.be/xgLTZ0Da-gw?...
Zohran Won. Now Comes The Hard Part. (ft. NYC Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan)
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Will @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social be able to turn his ambitious agenda into public policy?
I spoke with Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani's newly-named First Deputy Mayor and a seasoned veteran of New York politics, on what to expect when he takes office in January. youtu.be/xgLTZ0Da-gw?...
I spoke with Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani's newly-named First Deputy Mayor and a seasoned veteran of New York politics, on what to expect when he takes office in January. youtu.be/xgLTZ0Da-gw?...
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The restaurant where I order my poke bowl changed their ingredients and upped the price. So I get less fresh food, more ultra processed crap, AND I have to pay more for that 🙄
So fine, I bought everything I need to make them now because fuck that shit
Like $25 for a rice bowl like come on
So fine, I bought everything I need to make them now because fuck that shit
Like $25 for a rice bowl like come on
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The restaurant where I order my poke bowl changed their ingredients and upped the price. So I get less fresh food, more ultra processed crap, AND I have to pay more for that 🙄
So fine, I bought everything I need to make them now because fuck that shit
Like $25 for a rice bowl like come on
So fine, I bought everything I need to make them now because fuck that shit
Like $25 for a rice bowl like come on
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
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The art of folding a winning hand
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The art of folding a winning hand
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It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
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They heard you. They heard you roll over.
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
They heard you. They heard you roll over.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
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Sign the Petition
Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
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November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
(Change(dot)org will ask you to donate. You *do not* need to donate.)
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I can confirm that Andrew McCabe, former Deputy Director of the FBI and my co-host on the UnJustified podcast, has received a subpoena in this case. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/u...
U.S. Attorney investigating alleged grand ‘conspiracy’ calls unit-wide meeting after two prosecutors resign
Career prosecutors on “pins and needles” after flurry of subpoenas approved.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I can confirm that Andrew McCabe, former Deputy Director of the FBI and my co-host on the UnJustified podcast, has received a subpoena in this case. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/u...
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I understand the frustration amongst professional SCOTUS commentators, most of whom are smarter and better-informed than I, when something happens they confidently predicted in the face of widespread concern (or panic), like the denial of Kim Davis’ petition. But on the other hand…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I understand the frustration amongst professional SCOTUS commentators, most of whom are smarter and better-informed than I, when something happens they confidently predicted in the face of widespread concern (or panic), like the denial of Kim Davis’ petition. But on the other hand…
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Listen Kaine, Hassan, King, Cortez-Masto, Durbin, Shaheen, Rosen, and Fetterman. You're NOT gonna take away my 2025 election joy. We voted in that election for folks to FIGHT for us. That doesn't include YOU.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Listen Kaine, Hassan, King, Cortez-Masto, Durbin, Shaheen, Rosen, and Fetterman. You're NOT gonna take away my 2025 election joy. We voted in that election for folks to FIGHT for us. That doesn't include YOU.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
YOU are what we voted AGAINST last Tuesday. So I'm gonna hang on to that.
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‘No Separation Between Church and State’: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office talkingpointsmemo.com/news/no-sepa...
‘No Separation Between Church and State’: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
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November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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"Broke ranks" isn't even true. They admitted Schumer was in the room the whole time!
JFC. Does @schumer.senate.gov not get that by caving, Democrats make it *harder,* not easier, to make the ACA subsidies expiring stick politically to Trump/GOP? This effort to shame Republicans in this context risks signaling to low-info voters that Rs are standing on conviction and Dems aren't.
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Broke ranks" isn't even true. They admitted Schumer was in the room the whole time!
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Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
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So, we're fucked.
VAN SUSTEREN: Is the Republican healthcare solution going to go into effect at midnight on Dec. 31? Because people are gonna get sticker shock
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
So, we're fucked.
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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Anyone who believes that the Senators who voted for the non-deal did so without Schumer’s consent while he votes no for show is gullible & naive. You either do this with a plan and exit strategy or you don’t do it at all. There is a disconnect between Dem voters & Sen leadership.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Anyone who believes that the Senators who voted for the non-deal did so without Schumer’s consent while he votes no for show is gullible & naive. You either do this with a plan and exit strategy or you don’t do it at all. There is a disconnect between Dem voters & Sen leadership.
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It should be a basic minimum requirement of political leadership that you be an effective and persuasive communicator in the current era, able to tour the country to support your candidates and policies in public forums with real people. If you can’t do that, you aren’t a leader.
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It should be a basic minimum requirement of political leadership that you be an effective and persuasive communicator in the current era, able to tour the country to support your candidates and policies in public forums with real people. If you can’t do that, you aren’t a leader.
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Instead of suggesting that he and Senate Republicans were talking with Senate Democrats to find a way out of this mess, John Thune gave Chuck Schumer the middle finger. Maybe that is a negotiating tactic. More likely, Thune, under Trump pressure, is laying the stage to blow up the filibuster. 1
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Instead of suggesting that he and Senate Republicans were talking with Senate Democrats to find a way out of this mess, John Thune gave Chuck Schumer the middle finger. Maybe that is a negotiating tactic. More likely, Thune, under Trump pressure, is laying the stage to blow up the filibuster. 1
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That a Reagan judge would give up his lifetime appointment willingly because he feels a future GOP president has rendered that appointment meaningless in the midst of an authoritarian speedrun is quite remarkable:
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
That a Reagan judge would give up his lifetime appointment willingly because he feels a future GOP president has rendered that appointment meaningless in the midst of an authoritarian speedrun is quite remarkable:
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I can’t answer that. The wind is at their backs and he will be primaried. He is doing nothing but ginning up the mob who’ll follow him everywhere. It makes no sense for the caucus or for himself.
Is there a particular reason that Schumer is so bad at his job? Like it’s amazing how oblivious he is to well, seemingly everything.
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I can’t answer that. The wind is at their backs and he will be primaried. He is doing nothing but ginning up the mob who’ll follow him everywhere. It makes no sense for the caucus or for himself.
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Nah that is not what is happening. People will very specifically claim that average Americans have less purchasing power and are more financially squeezed than in the 80s. I promise: these are just INCORRECT BELIEFS. It’s the progressive equivalent of the people who think crime is always increasing
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Nah that is not what is happening. People will very specifically claim that average Americans have less purchasing power and are more financially squeezed than in the 80s. I promise: these are just INCORRECT BELIEFS. It’s the progressive equivalent of the people who think crime is always increasing
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There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule