Tom Sommers
@tomsommers1.bsky.social
Proud DC 💙 resident, 🚴, 🏳️🌈, writer, analyst, and advocate for many.
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May all of our universities, military commanders, and mayors have the courage of the guy who used to host The Man Show.
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
May all of our universities, military commanders, and mayors have the courage of the guy who used to host The Man Show.
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More than 200 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the "ceasefire"
December 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
More than 200 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the "ceasefire"
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NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
December 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
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Release the Epstein files.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Release the Epstein files.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
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But beneath the media headlines:
Americans bought fewer items than last year.
Total dollars went up mainly because prices went up.
#Shoppers redirected an estimated $109 billion toward #smallbusinesses.
Boycott pressure on #Target and #HomeDepot is starting to show up in their numbers.
Americans bought fewer items than last year.
Total dollars went up mainly because prices went up.
#Shoppers redirected an estimated $109 billion toward #smallbusinesses.
Boycott pressure on #Target and #HomeDepot is starting to show up in their numbers.
Record Sales, Empty Carts: How Black Friday Hid a Quiet Consumer Rebellion.
Fewer items, higher prices, and a $100+ billion shift toward small and local businesses.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
But beneath the media headlines:
Americans bought fewer items than last year.
Total dollars went up mainly because prices went up.
#Shoppers redirected an estimated $109 billion toward #smallbusinesses.
Boycott pressure on #Target and #HomeDepot is starting to show up in their numbers.
Americans bought fewer items than last year.
Total dollars went up mainly because prices went up.
#Shoppers redirected an estimated $109 billion toward #smallbusinesses.
Boycott pressure on #Target and #HomeDepot is starting to show up in their numbers.
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Source: The Architect’s Newspaper share.google/sxCNKVbO8bIC...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Source: The Architect’s Newspaper share.google/sxCNKVbO8bIC...
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Himes: "I think it's really important this video by made public ... it's important people see what it looks like when the full force of the US military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under just so they have a visceral feel for what it is we're doing"
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Himes: "I think it's really important this video by made public ... it's important people see what it looks like when the full force of the US military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under just so they have a visceral feel for what it is we're doing"
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Duckworth: "It is a war crime. It's illegal. No matter how you put it, it's all illegal. I've been shot down behind enemy lines. Under the laws of war, you are supposed to help render aid to that individual ... you're not allowed to go back in and kill them."
December 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Duckworth: "It is a war crime. It's illegal. No matter how you put it, it's all illegal. I've been shot down behind enemy lines. Under the laws of war, you are supposed to help render aid to that individual ... you're not allowed to go back in and kill them."
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I guess putting a reality television personality to run the Dept of Transportation wasn't the best idea.
Some more self inflicted damage to the economy.
www.freightwaves.com/news/states-...
Some more self inflicted damage to the economy.
www.freightwaves.com/news/states-...
States: CDL restrictions to cripple supply lines, raise costs
The Trump administration’s crackdown on non-domiciled CDLs was carried out with no evidence safety was at risk, according to states.
www.freightwaves.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I guess putting a reality television personality to run the Dept of Transportation wasn't the best idea.
Some more self inflicted damage to the economy.
www.freightwaves.com/news/states-...
Some more self inflicted damage to the economy.
www.freightwaves.com/news/states-...
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We are underreacting to this‼️
We have no explanation on SCOTUS decisions affecting our lives.
The emergency docket, aka “shadow docket,” is the quiet backdoor of the Supreme Court. Decisions drop fast, with little explanation, and Trump is hammering it harder than anyone in modern history.
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We have no explanation on SCOTUS decisions affecting our lives.
The emergency docket, aka “shadow docket,” is the quiet backdoor of the Supreme Court. Decisions drop fast, with little explanation, and Trump is hammering it harder than anyone in modern history.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We are underreacting to this‼️
We have no explanation on SCOTUS decisions affecting our lives.
The emergency docket, aka “shadow docket,” is the quiet backdoor of the Supreme Court. Decisions drop fast, with little explanation, and Trump is hammering it harder than anyone in modern history.
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We have no explanation on SCOTUS decisions affecting our lives.
The emergency docket, aka “shadow docket,” is the quiet backdoor of the Supreme Court. Decisions drop fast, with little explanation, and Trump is hammering it harder than anyone in modern history.
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Jasmine Crockett: “To every politician celebrating this decision, let me offer a word of caution — Don't get too comfortable — When you push district lines this far, you risk losing the very seats you thought you locked in“
I think we can turn Texas blue—
I think we can turn Texas blue—
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Jasmine Crockett: “To every politician celebrating this decision, let me offer a word of caution — Don't get too comfortable — When you push district lines this far, you risk losing the very seats you thought you locked in“
I think we can turn Texas blue—
I think we can turn Texas blue—
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Activating our parasympathetic nervous system helps us relax.
1️⃣ Breathe slowly, extending exhale
2️⃣ Hum/chant/sing
3️⃣ Splash face with cold water
4️⃣ Gargle
5️⃣ Move body rhythmically
6️⃣ Grounding through senses
7️⃣ Mindful chew/swallow
8️⃣ Laugh
9️⃣ Lie down with legs up
🔟 Exhale audibly
#USDemocracy #MomSky
1️⃣ Breathe slowly, extending exhale
2️⃣ Hum/chant/sing
3️⃣ Splash face with cold water
4️⃣ Gargle
5️⃣ Move body rhythmically
6️⃣ Grounding through senses
7️⃣ Mindful chew/swallow
8️⃣ Laugh
9️⃣ Lie down with legs up
🔟 Exhale audibly
#USDemocracy #MomSky
Feeling anxious? These 10 vagus nerve "resets" may help — Calm Blog
When you're feeling overwhelmed, it can help to bring attention to your nervous system. Learn about the vagus nerve and 10 ways to "reset" it and potentially ease anxiety.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Activating our parasympathetic nervous system helps us relax.
1️⃣ Breathe slowly, extending exhale
2️⃣ Hum/chant/sing
3️⃣ Splash face with cold water
4️⃣ Gargle
5️⃣ Move body rhythmically
6️⃣ Grounding through senses
7️⃣ Mindful chew/swallow
8️⃣ Laugh
9️⃣ Lie down with legs up
🔟 Exhale audibly
#USDemocracy #MomSky
1️⃣ Breathe slowly, extending exhale
2️⃣ Hum/chant/sing
3️⃣ Splash face with cold water
4️⃣ Gargle
5️⃣ Move body rhythmically
6️⃣ Grounding through senses
7️⃣ Mindful chew/swallow
8️⃣ Laugh
9️⃣ Lie down with legs up
🔟 Exhale audibly
#USDemocracy #MomSky
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When you realize the goal has been to re-establish a society with *absolute* white male supremacy at the expense of EVERYTHING and EVERYONE ELSE (economy, education, healthcare, voting, prices, etc.) - and put billionaires in charge - you understand the goal of #Project2025 and why we're here now.
December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When you realize the goal has been to re-establish a society with *absolute* white male supremacy at the expense of EVERYTHING and EVERYONE ELSE (economy, education, healthcare, voting, prices, etc.) - and put billionaires in charge - you understand the goal of #Project2025 and why we're here now.
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supreme court to decide whether part of constitution is part of constitution
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration. n.pr/48E1oko
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
supreme court to decide whether part of constitution is part of constitution
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From a tourism perspective, know that it's already happening and will happen even more, much more.
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
From a tourism perspective, know that it's already happening and will happen even more, much more.
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If you think prices are too high now, just wait until Trump lets the USMCA expire. Goods from Canada & Mexico will skyrocket.
Trump doesn’t understand anything at all, yet the GOP just look the other way whilst we all suffer.
Fire the GOP.
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/e...
Trump doesn’t understand anything at all, yet the GOP just look the other way whilst we all suffer.
Fire the GOP.
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/e...
Trump is threatening to get rid of one of the biggest reasons prices have remained in check | CNN Business
When President Donald Trump introduced his “Liberation Day” tariffs in April, many economists predicted Americans would soon experience massive price increases. While inflation has ticked up in the ei...
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December 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you think prices are too high now, just wait until Trump lets the USMCA expire. Goods from Canada & Mexico will skyrocket.
Trump doesn’t understand anything at all, yet the GOP just look the other way whilst we all suffer.
Fire the GOP.
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/e...
Trump doesn’t understand anything at all, yet the GOP just look the other way whilst we all suffer.
Fire the GOP.
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/e...
Source: NPR share.google/7vjmAXNe7QL5...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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