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Couldn’t be the horrible leadership, masked raids, cutting off food aid, shutting down the government, gilden White House parties, and failure to lower prices (actually tariff them higher up) of the GOP?
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I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
IOWA — “I’m a very pissed off conservative Christian woman. I almost died because I was denied medical care after being diagnosed with a fatal fetus… Cornered by the system… pro life? Choose me. Choose the mother.”
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
December 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Fox is blaming RFK Jr. for the measles outbreak. They promoted him, supported his nomination, and now they are turning on him. 🙄
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Fox is blaming RFK Jr. for the measles outbreak. They promoted him, supported his nomination, and now they are turning on him. 🙄
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Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by Paramount, wondered about the company's finances amid a $108 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stephen Colbert questions Paramount's Warner Bros. bid
Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by Paramount, wondered about the company's finances amid a $108 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by Paramount, wondered about the company's finances amid a $108 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
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So the GOP unveiled a healthcare plan with no ACA extensions.
Then GOP moderates rebelled, calling getting rid of the extensions “political shocked” and now they’re apparently going to vote on the new health plan *and* ACA extensions next week.
We’ll see.
Then GOP moderates rebelled, calling getting rid of the extensions “political shocked” and now they’re apparently going to vote on the new health plan *and* ACA extensions next week.
We’ll see.
December 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
So the GOP unveiled a healthcare plan with no ACA extensions.
Then GOP moderates rebelled, calling getting rid of the extensions “political shocked” and now they’re apparently going to vote on the new health plan *and* ACA extensions next week.
We’ll see.
Then GOP moderates rebelled, calling getting rid of the extensions “political shocked” and now they’re apparently going to vote on the new health plan *and* ACA extensions next week.
We’ll see.
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Trump allies likely headed for major Supreme Court disappointment — for once: analysis
www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
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Trump allies likely headed for major Supreme Court disappointment — for once: analysis
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a major case for the Trump administration — and The New Republic's Matt Ford lays out some reasons why he believes this case may not go Trump's way."The Supre...
www.rawstory.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Trump allies likely headed for major Supreme Court disappointment — for once: analysis
www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
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Sen. Whitehouse joins Lisa Graves and Popok to expose how the MAGA6 is boosting Supreme Court power while enabling presidential corruption. They break down arguments letting presidents fire anti-corruption watchdogs and unleashing unlimited campaign donations, making dark money darker.
Trump BETRAYS Congress as He BEGS SCOTUS to BAIL HIM OUT
YouTube video by Legal AF
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December 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sen. Whitehouse joins Lisa Graves and Popok to expose how the MAGA6 is boosting Supreme Court power while enabling presidential corruption. They break down arguments letting presidents fire anti-corruption watchdogs and unleashing unlimited campaign donations, making dark money darker.
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The Supreme Court ponders giving billionaires even more power over elections www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The Supreme Court ponders giving billionaires even more power over elections
Republicans want the last limits on political spending eliminated.
www.motherjones.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The Supreme Court ponders giving billionaires even more power over elections www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Gary is a tireless activist who loves Democracy. I know him. His new book is a roadmap for anyone wanting to be more involved in the resistance before midterms. It's exactly what we need! His Kickstarter ends tomorrow; it's 86% to the target. Read more ⬇️ kck.st/4oa5ozD
YOU ARE THE POWER - A Call to Action
Help Gary create an updated, expanded version of his successful activism handbook, for use before the midterms with funds for outreach.
kck.st
December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Gary is a tireless activist who loves Democracy. I know him. His new book is a roadmap for anyone wanting to be more involved in the resistance before midterms. It's exactly what we need! His Kickstarter ends tomorrow; it's 86% to the target. Read more ⬇️ kck.st/4oa5ozD
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Gary founded an Indivisible Group in CA. He says: "People ARE showing up and getting invigorated at protests. BUT, when you ask them what they plan to do NEXT for the cause, most will not know! My book will fill that gap." Wish I could get more to click - even if you don't support, it's what we need
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gary founded an Indivisible Group in CA. He says: "People ARE showing up and getting invigorated at protests. BUT, when you ask them what they plan to do NEXT for the cause, most will not know! My book will fill that gap." Wish I could get more to click - even if you don't support, it's what we need
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NEW: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's "repeated, blatant" abuse of power to achieve partisan redistricting goals, alleging it violates federal law. This renewed demand comes after his first request rendered no updates.
Trump’s 'Repeated, Blatant' Hatch Act Violations Over Gerrymandering Must Be Investigated, Sen. Padilla Demands
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
NEW: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's "repeated, blatant" abuse of power to achieve partisan redistricting goals, alleging it violates federal law. This renewed demand comes after his first request rendered no updates.
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Trump officials caught boasting about how Supreme Court could tilt midterms for GOP
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www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Trump officials caught boasting about how Supreme Court could tilt midterms for GOP
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
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Donald Trump’s MAGA Supreme Court majority is on the verge of ENDING birthright citizenship — despite it being in the CONSTITUTION!
This is AUTHORITARIANISM. If Trump destroys birthright citizenship, NO right or freedom is safe from his attacks.
This is AUTHORITARIANISM. If Trump destroys birthright citizenship, NO right or freedom is safe from his attacks.
December 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Donald Trump’s MAGA Supreme Court majority is on the verge of ENDING birthright citizenship — despite it being in the CONSTITUTION!
This is AUTHORITARIANISM. If Trump destroys birthright citizenship, NO right or freedom is safe from his attacks.
This is AUTHORITARIANISM. If Trump destroys birthright citizenship, NO right or freedom is safe from his attacks.
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Expanding the Supreme Court and reforming it should be a major talking point for any serious Democrat who seeks higher office.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
The U.S. citizens getting caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown
Latinos describe being detained and assaulted by officers who want to know: “Where were you born?”
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Expanding the Supreme Court and reforming it should be a major talking point for any serious Democrat who seeks higher office.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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"But we can see already that the Supreme Court has abdicated its most important role: enforcing the Constitution."
--Edwin Chemerinsky
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--Edwin Chemerinsky
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: The Supreme Court's 3 terrible reasons for allowing Texas' racially rigged map
The six conservative justices have opened the door to states being able to adopt unconstitutional laws on voting — with immunity from judicial review.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
"But we can see already that the Supreme Court has abdicated its most important role: enforcing the Constitution."
--Edwin Chemerinsky
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
--Edwin Chemerinsky
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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On Tuesday morning I am arguing an important campaign finance case in the Supreme Court. I will be off line until that is over. In the meantime, stay informed about what else is happening to democracy in court by following @democracydocket.com and visiting www.democracydocket.com
Be back soon!
Be back soon!
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
On Tuesday morning I am arguing an important campaign finance case in the Supreme Court. I will be off line until that is over. In the meantime, stay informed about what else is happening to democracy in court by following @democracydocket.com and visiting www.democracydocket.com
Be back soon!
Be back soon!
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The Supreme Court is an illegitimate body.
I keep seeing posts from lawyers saying SCOTUS can’t just ignore the plain text of the constitution
Has that stopped this court before? They do whatever Trump wants and invent a rationalization later
Has that stopped this court before? They do whatever Trump wants and invent a rationalization later
“The Constitution is very clear on birthright citizenship…”
Do you think this SCOTUS GAF?
Do you think this SCOTUS GAF?
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Supreme Court is an illegitimate body.
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the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
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My people, I know you can't afford hamburger, but I bring you the gift of racism!
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
My people, I know you can't afford hamburger, but I bring you the gift of racism!
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Republicans’ health care problem #1: They have no idea what to do about health care
Republicans’ health care problem #2: They’re about to be blamed for massive price increases
Republicans’ health care problem #3: The ACA keeps becoming more popular, despite GOP smears
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Republicans’ health care problem #2: They’re about to be blamed for massive price increases
Republicans’ health care problem #3: The ACA keeps becoming more popular, despite GOP smears
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
ACA’s popularity reaches new heights as Republicans struggle with health care policy
GOP officials keep insisting that the Affordable Care Act is a disaster. The American mainstream clearly disagrees.
www.ms.now
December 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Republicans’ health care problem #1: They have no idea what to do about health care
Republicans’ health care problem #2: They’re about to be blamed for massive price increases
Republicans’ health care problem #3: The ACA keeps becoming more popular, despite GOP smears
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Republicans’ health care problem #2: They’re about to be blamed for massive price increases
Republicans’ health care problem #3: The ACA keeps becoming more popular, despite GOP smears
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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3/3 When survival is on the line...the old routines fall away fast. Farmers aren’t shifting because they got softer.
They’re shifting...because reality...finally hit harder than the branding.
They’re shifting...because reality...finally hit harder than the branding.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
3/3 When survival is on the line...the old routines fall away fast. Farmers aren’t shifting because they got softer.
They’re shifting...because reality...finally hit harder than the branding.
They’re shifting...because reality...finally hit harder than the branding.
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Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social shared this @appodlachia.com post about Trump sending Tennessee Republican megadonor Lee Beaman to the TVA board to keep us addicted to fossil fuels and our prices high.
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open.substack.com/pub/appodlac...
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social shared this @appodlachia.com post about Trump sending Tennessee Republican megadonor Lee Beaman to the TVA board to keep us addicted to fossil fuels and our prices high.
open.substack.com/pub/appodlac...
open.substack.com/pub/appodlac...
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He just makes up wild shit like this, and the dumbest third of the people in the country believe him.
Trump on Somalis in Minnesota: "Those people should go to jail. Jail! And if they don't go to jail, Scott Bessent is toast. These people are crooks. They don't work. 91% unemployment, okay? It's a scam. And it's headed up by the crooked congresswoman. What ever happened to her brother, by the way."
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
He just makes up wild shit like this, and the dumbest third of the people in the country believe him.
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Ossoff: "This is so much deeper than the politics. What does it say about the moral condition of this Congress that the thing that has them all tied up in knots is a very simple question: Should people's health insurance premiums go up double or triple? This is a policy choice."
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ossoff: "This is so much deeper than the politics. What does it say about the moral condition of this Congress that the thing that has them all tied up in knots is a very simple question: Should people's health insurance premiums go up double or triple? This is a policy choice."
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.