Bethann
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Weekend marches won’t fix this. Sealed #Epsteinfiles. #ICE deaths. Vanishing healthcare. Imperial threats abroad. Today’s roundup argues it’s time for peaceful, lawful disruption during business hours until Congress does its job. #uspolitics #authoritarianism
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The Fog Machine Is Failing
Sealed Epstein files, vanished healthcare, imperial theatrics, and why polite protest is no longer enough
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January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Weekend marches won’t fix this. Sealed #Epsteinfiles. #ICE deaths. Vanishing healthcare. Imperial threats abroad. Today’s roundup argues it’s time for peaceful, lawful disruption during business hours until Congress does its job. #uspolitics #authoritarianism
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Trump didn’t bomb #Venezuela because of #fentanyl, he bombed it because the rules no longer restrain him. #uspolitics #warcrimes #kakistocracy #authoritarianism
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America Crossed the Rubicon in Caracas
From a false fentanyl narrative to an open promise of occupation, Trump just demolished the rules-based order, and dragged us somewhere dark.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Trump didn’t bomb #Venezuela because of #fentanyl, he bombed it because the rules no longer restrain him. #uspolitics #warcrimes #kakistocracy #authoritarianism
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“We must also marvel at the titanic idiocy of our new ‘Donroe Doctrine’ for it turns America from a global power into a regional one by choice.” (Simon Rosenberg)
January 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM
“We must also marvel at the titanic idiocy of our new ‘Donroe Doctrine’ for it turns America from a global power into a regional one by choice.” (Simon Rosenberg)
Oil companies were notified BEFORE the attack on Venezuela. Conversely, Congress, including the Gang of eight, received no advance notification and Democratic members requesting updates from the president have been denied them. Let that sink in.
January 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Oil companies were notified BEFORE the attack on Venezuela. Conversely, Congress, including the Gang of eight, received no advance notification and Democratic members requesting updates from the president have been denied them. Let that sink in.
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"No one man can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.” ― Edward R. Murrow
January 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
"No one man can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.” ― Edward R. Murrow
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Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
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Since World War II, the U.S. economy has been in a recession for nearly 10 times as many months under Republican presidents versus Democratic presidents.
Republican presidents have 1 thing in common: recession.
Republican presidents have 1 thing in common: recession.
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Since World War II, the U.S. economy has been in a recession for nearly 10 times as many months under Republican presidents versus Democratic presidents.
Republican presidents have 1 thing in common: recession.
Republican presidents have 1 thing in common: recession.
Let Congress know that the US attack and kidnapping in Venezuela violates international law and our own constitution.
Let Congress hear you! Be extremely loud!
Use/share this spreadsheet (bit.ly/Nokings) to contact members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Call. Write. Email. Protest. Unrelentingly ❤️🩹🤍💙
Use/share this spreadsheet (bit.ly/Nokings) to contact members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Call. Write. Email. Protest. Unrelentingly ❤️🩹🤍💙
Contact Congress, Cabinet and News Agencies: phone numbers/addresses/emails
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January 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Let Congress know that the US attack and kidnapping in Venezuela violates international law and our own constitution.
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Jeffries: "We know there's a bipartisan majority in the Senate -- every single Senate Democrat and at least 4 Senate Republicans -- who support a straightforward extension of the ACA tax credit. The votes exist to pass it in the Senate absent procedural hurdles that John Thune is erecting."
January 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Jeffries: "We know there's a bipartisan majority in the Senate -- every single Senate Democrat and at least 4 Senate Republicans -- who support a straightforward extension of the ACA tax credit. The votes exist to pass it in the Senate absent procedural hurdles that John Thune is erecting."
Batshit crazy
January 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Batshit crazy
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Are we Great yet? Truly who is better off now than what they were a year ago?
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Are we Great yet? Truly who is better off now than what they were a year ago?
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Distraction, from Epstein and his failing Economy! Agee💯! Who is with me on this?
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Distraction, from Epstein and his failing Economy! Agee💯! Who is with me on this?
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"Trump thrives on the ineffectiveness of his opponents. The operation in Venezuela is a warning that Trump’s imperial ambitions are growing. An ineffective anti-Trump movement is an indulgence American democracy cannot afford or accept." - @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump’s Critics Are Falling Into an Obvious Trap
The capture of Nicolás Maduro is a show of ambition that calls for an effective response.
www.theatlantic.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
"Trump thrives on the ineffectiveness of his opponents. The operation in Venezuela is a warning that Trump’s imperial ambitions are growing. An ineffective anti-Trump movement is an indulgence American democracy cannot afford or accept." - @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Where the hell is Congress?
January 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Where the hell is Congress?
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The big data and increased computing power that enable artificial intelligence are emboldening Republicans to deploy more sophisticated techniques to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s DOJ Wants Your Data
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the larges...
www.democracydocket.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The big data and increased computing power that enable artificial intelligence are emboldening Republicans to deploy more sophisticated techniques to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
What you and I can do in 2026
People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
Robert Reich
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December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What you and I can do in 2026
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-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
A sobering recap of the attack on our democracy and the people’s fight to reclaim our history and way of life. Lots to do in 2026, folks!
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A sobering recap of the attack on our democracy and the people’s fight to reclaim our history and way of life. Lots to do in 2026, folks!
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The Social Security Administration ends the year in turmoil.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Social Security Administration ends the year in turmoil.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
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Macron’s circle says France found no convincing evidence of a Ukrainian drone strike on Putin’s residence, per Le Monde. Russian claims contradict themselves, and partners saw nothing credible. EU leaders discussed Moscow’s reaction, while ISW and the US are also skeptical and investigating.
December 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Macron’s circle says France found no convincing evidence of a Ukrainian drone strike on Putin’s residence, per Le Monde. Russian claims contradict themselves, and partners saw nothing credible. EU leaders discussed Moscow’s reaction, while ISW and the US are also skeptical and investigating.
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Back in September of this year the Russians launched a missile into Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers building and attempted to assassinate Ukraine's Prime Minister in her office.
Why wasn't Trump "very angry" about this?
Why wasn't Trump "very angry" about this?
December 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Back in September of this year the Russians launched a missile into Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers building and attempted to assassinate Ukraine's Prime Minister in her office.
Why wasn't Trump "very angry" about this?
Why wasn't Trump "very angry" about this?
Thank you, Canada and Prime Minister Carney
🇨🇦 🇺🇦Canada will provide Ukraine 2.5 billion Canadian dollars - funds intended to unlock financing from the IMF, World Bank, and EBRD to begin the reconstruction process. This was announced by Prime Minister Carney.
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
December 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thank you, Canada and Prime Minister Carney
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This dramatically enhanced pressure on Europe/Denmark and the new outrageous sanctions on info researchers coming at a time when Putin is escalating his physical attacks on Ukraine suggests that the US is now *coordinating* with Russia to weaken Europe and Ukraine.
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Denmark lost more troops per capita in the post 9/11 war on Afghanistan. Saying they “are not a good ally” because they won’t surrender their territories to the US is lunacy. We are betraying our allies to satisfy the whims of a would-be Emperor for whom the US is not enough.
They’re again advocating against Denmark when it comes to Greenland
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This dramatically enhanced pressure on Europe/Denmark and the new outrageous sanctions on info researchers coming at a time when Putin is escalating his physical attacks on Ukraine suggests that the US is now *coordinating* with Russia to weaken Europe and Ukraine.
bsky.app/profile/donm...
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