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“I’m not here though because of his speech. I’m here despite his speech,” Booker said of Strom Thurmond. “I’m here because, as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful.” talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
Cory Booker Just Gave The Longest Speech In The History of The US Senate
Only two men have spoken on the floor of the U.S. Senate...
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April 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“I’m not here though because of his speech. I’m here despite his speech,” Booker said of Strom Thurmond. “I’m here because, as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful.” talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
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Good news from Colorado: A U.S. District Judge ordered a school district to restore library books they banned by next week, prohibiting the district from further restrictions on access to books that the school board objects to politically.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
#UniteAgainstBookBans
www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
Federal judge orders Colorado district to return banned books to school libraries
The order prohibits the school board from removing books “because the district disagrees with the views expressed therein or merely to further their preferred political or religious orthodoxy.”
www.denverpost.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Good news from Colorado: A U.S. District Judge ordered a school district to restore library books they banned by next week, prohibiting the district from further restrictions on access to books that the school board objects to politically.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
#UniteAgainstBookBans
www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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I can’t stop thinking about these two headlines
February 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I can’t stop thinking about these two headlines
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Senate File 62 would prohibit transgender people from using communal facilities, like restrooms and changing facilities, at Wyoming’s public schools that match their gender identity. 🧵 1/4
February 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Senate File 62 would prohibit transgender people from using communal facilities, like restrooms and changing facilities, at Wyoming’s public schools that match their gender identity. 🧵 1/4
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“Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president. He is trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him.”
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
February 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president. He is trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him.”
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
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So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
February 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
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The political origins of state capacity in most western counties are viewed as deep historical & structural. Overwhelmingly dominated by bellicist accounts. We assume a well formed state preceded democracy: Which means we are flat footed watching the politically motivated hollowing out of the state.
February 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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They’re seriously trying already…
February 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
They’re seriously trying already…
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So if I’m understanding today correctly, the world’s richest person Elon Musk, whom no one elected, is taking over federal payment systems and employee data while the federal employees who investigate and prosecute public corruption are being fired en masse.
January 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So if I’m understanding today correctly, the world’s richest person Elon Musk, whom no one elected, is taking over federal payment systems and employee data while the federal employees who investigate and prosecute public corruption are being fired en masse.
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Not-so-fun fact:
In 2024, the combined salaries of 2M federal employees totaled $213B (avg. $106K each, per OMB).
Coincidentally, Elon Musk’s net worth rose by $213B in 2024 (per Bloomberg).
Helps to put in perspective where the real inefficiencies lie.
In 2024, the combined salaries of 2M federal employees totaled $213B (avg. $106K each, per OMB).
Coincidentally, Elon Musk’s net worth rose by $213B in 2024 (per Bloomberg).
Helps to put in perspective where the real inefficiencies lie.
January 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Not-so-fun fact:
In 2024, the combined salaries of 2M federal employees totaled $213B (avg. $106K each, per OMB).
Coincidentally, Elon Musk’s net worth rose by $213B in 2024 (per Bloomberg).
Helps to put in perspective where the real inefficiencies lie.
In 2024, the combined salaries of 2M federal employees totaled $213B (avg. $106K each, per OMB).
Coincidentally, Elon Musk’s net worth rose by $213B in 2024 (per Bloomberg).
Helps to put in perspective where the real inefficiencies lie.
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Response to an executive order titled "Defending women" involves removing gender pronouns from signatures and removing gender identity from forms (sex is M and F only). How in the blazes does this have ANYTHING to do with defending women? This is about oppression and fear. chcoc.gov/content/init...
Initial Guidance Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order Defending Women | CHCOC
chcoc.gov
January 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Response to an executive order titled "Defending women" involves removing gender pronouns from signatures and removing gender identity from forms (sex is M and F only). How in the blazes does this have ANYTHING to do with defending women? This is about oppression and fear. chcoc.gov/content/init...
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If the FAA director got fired over a business beef AND there was an air traffic controller hiring freeze despite huge shortages AND a chaotic blitz to hollow out federal bureaucracy, and then within a week the first American airliner crashes in 16 years, you would be insane not to talk about it all.
January 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If the FAA director got fired over a business beef AND there was an air traffic controller hiring freeze despite huge shortages AND a chaotic blitz to hollow out federal bureaucracy, and then within a week the first American airliner crashes in 16 years, you would be insane not to talk about it all.
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It’s far too soon to ascribe responsibility for the horrific DC plane collision, but it’s not too soon to say that dismantling the safeguards afforded by a functioning federal government put us at significant risk. And it’s irrefutable that, since January 20th, we are all less safe.
January 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
It’s far too soon to ascribe responsibility for the horrific DC plane collision, but it’s not too soon to say that dismantling the safeguards afforded by a functioning federal government put us at significant risk. And it’s irrefutable that, since January 20th, we are all less safe.
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The president can veto or support legislation. He can make recommendations to Congress. But he doesn't have the unilateral right to change laws.
Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism.
We must stop him.
Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism.
We must stop him.
January 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The president can veto or support legislation. He can make recommendations to Congress. But he doesn't have the unilateral right to change laws.
Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism.
We must stop him.
Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism.
We must stop him.
🔊 Joy is resistance 🔊
You are allowed to feel joy.
Yes, even now.
Joy is resistance.
Yes, even now.
Joy is resistance.
January 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🔊 Joy is resistance 🔊
The constitution is unconstitutional? The Lemkin Institute putting out a red flag alert for the US. Doomsday Clock getting a second closer to midnight. Book bans, nationwide abortion ban legislation, memorandums for SCOTUS to overturn equal marriage, etc. One week many to go, shock&awe in full force
January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The constitution is unconstitutional? The Lemkin Institute putting out a red flag alert for the US. Doomsday Clock getting a second closer to midnight. Book bans, nationwide abortion ban legislation, memorandums for SCOTUS to overturn equal marriage, etc. One week many to go, shock&awe in full force
Libraries are an amazing resource for all kinds of knowledge!
For those who might be unaware or just getting a library card: libraries are for more than just books! Many have a Library of Things with a variety of tools & equipment you can check out. Bike pumps, sewing machines, yard games, even power drills, for hobbies & home needs. #booksky
January 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Libraries are an amazing resource for all kinds of knowledge!
Oh look my Senators voicemail is full and no one will answer. Definitely being there for her constituents 🙄
January 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Oh look my Senators voicemail is full and no one will answer. Definitely being there for her constituents 🙄
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's intentional. They're calling it "flooding the zone." The intent is to overwhelm and exhaust us so we can not effectively resist. Something simple you can do right now now is to make sure to take breaks and rest.
January 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Book Bans are real and are happening throughout the states. Books are and always have been political.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools’ documented acts of censorship and discrimination.
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
Our response: Book bans are real.
Full statement ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
January 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Book Bans are real and are happening throughout the states. Books are and always have been political.
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Excellent post
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Excellent post
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It’s a wonderful day to visit your local used bookstore and buy some banned books 🥰
January 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It’s a wonderful day to visit your local used bookstore and buy some banned books 🥰