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Is it just me, or does it seem the press is actually and completely terrified to report about Donald Trump's physical and mental health the way it would have if anyone else were president?
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Is it just me, or does it seem the press is actually and completely terrified to report about Donald Trump's physical and mental health the way it would have if anyone else were president?
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Instead of working with Democrats to protect health care and reopen the government, Republicans are continuing to double down on their strategy of inflicting maximum pain on the American people.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
White House Starts Mass Layoffs of Government Workers
OMB chief Russell Vought made the announcement on social media as the shutdown continued.
www.wsj.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Instead of working with Democrats to protect health care and reopen the government, Republicans are continuing to double down on their strategy of inflicting maximum pain on the American people.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.
October 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.
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Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” Trump is authorizing punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like. bit.ly/4330Su2
Trump’s Orders Targeting Antifascism Aim to Criminalize Opposition
Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” the president presents an imagined left-wing conspiracy and authorizes punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like.
www.brennancenter.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” Trump is authorizing punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like. bit.ly/4330Su2
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Trump’s Gaza deal may bring a welcome pause to years of bloodshed — but let’s be clear: one ceasefire doesn’t make him a peacemaker.
While he chases a Nobel Prize abroad, he’s been stoking violence at home.
Peace isn’t a brand. It’s a character test.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
While he chases a Nobel Prize abroad, he’s been stoking violence at home.
Peace isn’t a brand. It’s a character test.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The "Peacemaker" Who Thrives on Chaos
Trump’s Gaza deal may earn him applause — but his record of stoking violence at home shows he’s no champion of peace.
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Trump’s Gaza deal may bring a welcome pause to years of bloodshed — but let’s be clear: one ceasefire doesn’t make him a peacemaker.
While he chases a Nobel Prize abroad, he’s been stoking violence at home.
Peace isn’t a brand. It’s a character test.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
While he chases a Nobel Prize abroad, he’s been stoking violence at home.
Peace isn’t a brand. It’s a character test.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Republicans are lying to the American people about the government shutdown.
It's shameful and they know it.
It's shameful and they know it.
October 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Republicans are lying to the American people about the government shutdown.
It's shameful and they know it.
It's shameful and they know it.
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Donald Trump forced out a respected U.S. Attorney because they wouldn't go along with Trump’s demands for political prosecutions.
Less than a week later, his inexperienced handpicked successor brings charges against a member of Trump's enemies list.
Less than a week later, his inexperienced handpicked successor brings charges against a member of Trump's enemies list.
September 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Donald Trump forced out a respected U.S. Attorney because they wouldn't go along with Trump’s demands for political prosecutions.
Less than a week later, his inexperienced handpicked successor brings charges against a member of Trump's enemies list.
Less than a week later, his inexperienced handpicked successor brings charges against a member of Trump's enemies list.
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Law enforcement and public health professionals agree that initiatives such as mental health crisis response teams and drug treatment programs reduce arrests and incarceration. But the Trump administration has slashed funding. bit.ly/4nKwpZx
Federal Cuts to Behavioral Health Will Harm Public Safety
Law enforcement and public health professionals agree that initiatives such as mental health crisis response teams and drug treatment reduce arrests and incarceration.
www.brennancenter.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Law enforcement and public health professionals agree that initiatives such as mental health crisis response teams and drug treatment programs reduce arrests and incarceration. But the Trump administration has slashed funding. bit.ly/4nKwpZx
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When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.
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Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.
September 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.
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There are many evidence-based crime fighting strategies with bipartisan support among policymakers, law enforcement professionals, and justice reform advocates. Deploying the military isn’t one of them. bit.ly/4neYVD1
What Actually Works to Fight Crime
The administration’s plans to fight crime by dictating state bail policy or deploying the National Guard won’t build long-term safety, but there are many evidence-based ways to reduce crime.
www.brennancenter.org
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
There are many evidence-based crime fighting strategies with bipartisan support among policymakers, law enforcement professionals, and justice reform advocates. Deploying the military isn’t one of them. bit.ly/4neYVD1
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World health officials counter President Trump's unproven claim of link between Tylenol and autism.
World health officials counter Trump's unproven claim of link between Tylenol and autism
Authorities from Australia to Europe moved swiftly Tuesday to respond to the U.S. announcement and affirm the safety of the drug during pregnancy.
nbcnews.to
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
World health officials counter President Trump's unproven claim of link between Tylenol and autism.
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Louisiana released a report acknowledging what we already knew: noncitizens voting is not a problem.
bit.ly/3IivtNa
bit.ly/3IivtNa
Advocates for Strict Voting Requirements Can’t Find Evidence of Noncitizen Voting
Not surprisingly, a state investigation found that it's American citizens who vote in Louisiana.
www.brennancenter.org
September 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Louisiana released a report acknowledging what we already knew: noncitizens voting is not a problem.
bit.ly/3IivtNa
bit.ly/3IivtNa
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If the First Amendment means anything, it means that federal bureaucrats may not punish private companies for giving a forum to politically disfavored speakers.
Brendan Carr flagrantly abused his powers to cancel Jimmy Kimmel
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way," the FCC chairman said, threatening to punish broadcasters for airing the comedian's show.
reason.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If the First Amendment means anything, it means that federal bureaucrats may not punish private companies for giving a forum to politically disfavored speakers.
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States and cities can’t block legitimate federal operations, but they do have the power to decide whether and how they collaborate with federal law enforcement.
bit.ly/4nbvuS9
bit.ly/4nbvuS9
Federalism as a Check on Abuses by Federal Law Enforcement
States and cities have the power to decide whether and how their police departments collaborate with federal law enforcement.
www.brennancenter.org
September 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
States and cities can’t block legitimate federal operations, but they do have the power to decide whether and how they collaborate with federal law enforcement.
bit.ly/4nbvuS9
bit.ly/4nbvuS9
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The new mandate was the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration to limit the ability of the media to cover the federal government without interference. Read the restrictions:
Read the Pentagon’s New Restrictions on Reporters
The Pentagon said it would forbid reporters from gathering any information that had not been authorized for release, and would revoke press passes from any journalists who did not obey.
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The new mandate was the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration to limit the ability of the media to cover the federal government without interference. Read the restrictions:
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Over the next 15 months, we can expect a coordinated campaign — backed by the full power of the executive branch — to undermine confidence in our election system. Here’s what to expect, and how key actors can be ready to respond: bit.ly/4fRIqtA
What to Expect Next in the Trump Administration’s Strategy to Meddle with the Vote
Efforts to protect the coming elections must begin now.
www.brennancenter.org
September 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Over the next 15 months, we can expect a coordinated campaign — backed by the full power of the executive branch — to undermine confidence in our election system. Here’s what to expect, and how key actors can be ready to respond: bit.ly/4fRIqtA
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Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
WASHINGTON — A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.
crow.house.gov
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
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The attack on Jimmy Kimmel is yet another page in the dictator's playbook.
When will my more of my Republicans colleagues recognize that traveling down this road does not end well for any of us?
youtu.be/uXeMb2xAsrk?...
When will my more of my Republicans colleagues recognize that traveling down this road does not end well for any of us?
youtu.be/uXeMb2xAsrk?...
First They Came For The Comedians...
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
youtu.be
September 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The attack on Jimmy Kimmel is yet another page in the dictator's playbook.
When will my more of my Republicans colleagues recognize that traveling down this road does not end well for any of us?
youtu.be/uXeMb2xAsrk?...
When will my more of my Republicans colleagues recognize that traveling down this road does not end well for any of us?
youtu.be/uXeMb2xAsrk?...
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“What we’re seeing is an unprecedented attempt to silence disfavored speech by the government,” said Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist at Dartmouth College. “Donald Trump is trying to dictate what Americans can say.” https://to.pbs.org/46AYg7U
Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that...
to.pbs.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“What we’re seeing is an unprecedented attempt to silence disfavored speech by the government,” said Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist at Dartmouth College. “Donald Trump is trying to dictate what Americans can say.” https://to.pbs.org/46AYg7U
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President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him.
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
LISTEN: Trump calls for licenses of TV networks that give him 'bad publicity' to be revoked
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re get...
to.pbs.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him.
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
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I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
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What's happening with Jimmy Kimmel is about politics and power.
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What's happening with Jimmy Kimmel is about politics and power.
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I have been struck with something. We all mourn the death of Charlie Kirk. It absolutely was pure evil.
But there have been an immense amount of school shootings… against children.. and the GOP doesn’t show 1/456th of the remorse they demand America shows for Charlie
But there have been an immense amount of school shootings… against children.. and the GOP doesn’t show 1/456th of the remorse they demand America shows for Charlie
September 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I have been struck with something. We all mourn the death of Charlie Kirk. It absolutely was pure evil.
But there have been an immense amount of school shootings… against children.. and the GOP doesn’t show 1/456th of the remorse they demand America shows for Charlie
But there have been an immense amount of school shootings… against children.. and the GOP doesn’t show 1/456th of the remorse they demand America shows for Charlie