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🛡️ As threats to democracy escalate—from voter suppression to authoritarian power grabs—state attorneys general are stepping up.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm ET for a must-hear convo with @agwilliamtong(D-CT) and @agrobbonta (D-CA). Moderated by Brennan Center President Michael Waldman.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm ET for a must-hear convo with @agwilliamtong(D-CT) and @agrobbonta (D-CA). Moderated by Brennan Center President Michael Waldman.
Line of Defense: Attorneys General Tong (D-CT) & Bonta (D-CA) with The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman - BigTent USA
Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm ET when we host a conversation with Attorney General William Tong (D-CT) and Attorney General Rob Bonta (D-CA), moderated by Michael Waldman, […]
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June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🛡️ As threats to democracy escalate—from voter suppression to authoritarian power grabs—state attorneys general are stepping up.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm ET for a must-hear convo with @agwilliamtong(D-CT) and @agrobbonta (D-CA). Moderated by Brennan Center President Michael Waldman.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm ET for a must-hear convo with @agwilliamtong(D-CT) and @agrobbonta (D-CA). Moderated by Brennan Center President Michael Waldman.
Tonight! Monday, May 5 at 7PM ET
Join BigTentUSA for a sharp, urgent convo with Ed Luce & Charlie Sykes.
💥 Tariffs, inflation & the Fed 📉 What bond markets are signaling 🌍 Democracy under threat—what Brzezinski’s legacy teaches us now Don’t miss it. America’s Town Square is open.
💥 Tariffs, inflation & the Fed 📉 What bond markets are signaling 🌍 Democracy under threat—what Brzezinski’s legacy teaches us now Don’t miss it. America’s Town Square is open.
Ed Luce and Charlie Sykes: The Revenge of Geopolitics - BigTent USA
On Monday, May 5th at 7:00PM ET, BigTentUSA is excited to host an urgent and insightful conversation with Ed Luce, U.S. national editor and columnist for the Financial Times, and Charlie […]
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May 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tonight! Monday, May 5 at 7PM ET
Join BigTentUSA for a sharp, urgent convo with Ed Luce & Charlie Sykes.
💥 Tariffs, inflation & the Fed 📉 What bond markets are signaling 🌍 Democracy under threat—what Brzezinski’s legacy teaches us now Don’t miss it. America’s Town Square is open.
💥 Tariffs, inflation & the Fed 📉 What bond markets are signaling 🌍 Democracy under threat—what Brzezinski’s legacy teaches us now Don’t miss it. America’s Town Square is open.
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I was certainly no threat. I asked my congressperson what his red line was to finally, vocally oppose the lawless administration and he didn’t answer the question, so I called out for him to answer it and he had me removed. This is what the ISA has come to. The constitution is in shreds.
May 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I was certainly no threat. I asked my congressperson what his red line was to finally, vocally oppose the lawless administration and he didn’t answer the question, so I called out for him to answer it and he had me removed. This is what the ISA has come to. The constitution is in shreds.
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May 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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NEW: Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah.
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
Utah Farmers Signed Up for Federally Funded Therapy. Then the Money Stopped.
Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah. But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
NEW: Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah.
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
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SCOOP: A young man with no government experience who hasn’t even finished his undergrad degree is working for Elon Musk’s DOGE at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and has been tasked with using AI to rewrite the agency’s rules and regulations.
DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations
A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
SCOOP: A young man with no government experience who hasn’t even finished his undergrad degree is working for Elon Musk’s DOGE at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and has been tasked with using AI to rewrite the agency’s rules and regulations.
🔥Democracy under Fire!
The SAVE Act just passed the House. The Trump administration declines to follow SCOTUS rulings, and overreach continues unchecked.
Join Marc Elias & Joyce White Vance on April 17 @ 7PM ET- how we fight back.
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#SAVEAct #VotingRights #EmergencyForDemocracy
The SAVE Act just passed the House. The Trump administration declines to follow SCOTUS rulings, and overreach continues unchecked.
Join Marc Elias & Joyce White Vance on April 17 @ 7PM ET- how we fight back.
RSVP Now
#SAVEAct #VotingRights #EmergencyForDemocracy
A Five-Alarm Fire for American Democracy: Marc Elias and Joyce Vance on the Frontlines - BigTent USA
On Thursday April 17th at 7:00pm ET, BigTentUSA is honored to welcome back Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and partner at Elias Law Group, and Joyce Vance, former U.S. […]
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April 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🔥Democracy under Fire!
The SAVE Act just passed the House. The Trump administration declines to follow SCOTUS rulings, and overreach continues unchecked.
Join Marc Elias & Joyce White Vance on April 17 @ 7PM ET- how we fight back.
RSVP Now
#SAVEAct #VotingRights #EmergencyForDemocracy
The SAVE Act just passed the House. The Trump administration declines to follow SCOTUS rulings, and overreach continues unchecked.
Join Marc Elias & Joyce White Vance on April 17 @ 7PM ET- how we fight back.
RSVP Now
#SAVEAct #VotingRights #EmergencyForDemocracy
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I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Protesters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota showed up at the Hands Off! protest!
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
April 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Protesters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota showed up at the Hands Off! protest!
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
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JOIN US! Crisis & Consequences: American Democracy and Our Security with @juliettekayyem.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social
Crisis & Consequences: American Democracy and Our Security with Juliette Kayyem and Tom Nichols - BigTent USA
On Wednesday. April 2 at 7pm ET, we’re bringing together two of the sharpest voices in national security, democracy, and political analysis—Tom Nichols and Juliette Kayyem—for a timely conversation. N...
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April 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
JOIN US! Crisis & Consequences: American Democracy and Our Security with @juliettekayyem.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social
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Head Start now faces a looming crisis. This vital program for child care and early learning services may be collapsing thanks to massive layoffs. All staff in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle received a RIF notice today, says former HHS ACF leader @dchammslice.bsky.social.
April 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Head Start now faces a looming crisis. This vital program for child care and early learning services may be collapsing thanks to massive layoffs. All staff in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle received a RIF notice today, says former HHS ACF leader @dchammslice.bsky.social.
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Democracy Under Siege with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Barbara McQuade - BigTent USA
Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 PM ET for a crucial conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, historian and author, and Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst . KImberly...
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March 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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🚨Don’t miss a powerful conversation this Tuesday, February 11 at 4pm ET with @anneapplebaum.bsky.social and @katiecouric.bsky.social, as they explore the rise of the tech oligarchy in the U.S., it’s impact on our democracy, and what we can do to stem it’s power.💪🇺🇸 RSVP below.
Trump and Musk: An Oligarchic Presidency with Anne Applebaum & Katie Couric - BigTent USA
Historian and author, Anne Applebaum and renowned journalist, Katie Couric, will explore the rise of autocracy and oligarchic power in the United States, and its impact on how Trump will govern.
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February 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨Don’t miss a powerful conversation this Tuesday, February 11 at 4pm ET with @anneapplebaum.bsky.social and @katiecouric.bsky.social, as they explore the rise of the tech oligarchy in the U.S., it’s impact on our democracy, and what we can do to stem it’s power.💪🇺🇸 RSVP below.
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On Tuesday, I'll be joining @bigtentusa.bsky.social for a discussion with historian @anneapplebaum.bsky.social about President Trump, Elon Musk, and the far-reaching consequences of how they're deploying the power of the federal government. RSVP here for this can't-miss (and free!) virtual event.
Trump and Musk: An Oligarchic Presidency with Anne Applebaum & Katie Couric - BigTent USA
Historian and author, Anne Applebaum and renowned journalist, Katie Couric, will explore the rise of autocracy and oligarchic power in the United States, and its impact on how Trump will govern.
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February 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
On Tuesday, I'll be joining @bigtentusa.bsky.social for a discussion with historian @anneapplebaum.bsky.social about President Trump, Elon Musk, and the far-reaching consequences of how they're deploying the power of the federal government. RSVP here for this can't-miss (and free!) virtual event.
🚨Join us this Thursday, 1/30 at 5pm ET for a conversation with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social. Look forward to unpacking last week and learning what we can do in the weeks ahead.
Sarah Longwell: Unpacking the First 10 Days of the New Trump Administration - BigTent USA
Sarah will share insights into the key figures shaping the administration, their influence, and the dynamics within the White House. This conversation will offer an expert perspective on the critical ...
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January 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🚨Join us this Thursday, 1/30 at 5pm ET for a conversation with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social. Look forward to unpacking last week and learning what we can do in the weeks ahead.
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Isaac is a member of the California State assembly representing South Central LA 👇🏽
January 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Isaac is a member of the California State assembly representing South Central LA 👇🏽
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
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Once you realize that Trump isn’t nominating cabinet members to RUN agencies but DESTROY them, it makes more sense.
November 20, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Once you realize that Trump isn’t nominating cabinet members to RUN agencies but DESTROY them, it makes more sense.
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They are offsetting the cost of lower taxes for billionaires by slashing programs for the most needy.
So much for Christian charity toward the poor.
So much for Christian charity toward the poor.
November 19, 2024 at 12:59 AM
They are offsetting the cost of lower taxes for billionaires by slashing programs for the most needy.
So much for Christian charity toward the poor.
So much for Christian charity toward the poor.
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The Trump administration’s next target: naturalized US citizens thehill.com/opinion/immi...
The Trump administration’s next target: naturalized US citizens
Even “documented” immigrants will not be safe, because Miller has declared that he will pursue the seldom-used process of “denaturalization” to go after people who have been citizens for years or d…
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November 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
The Trump administration’s next target: naturalized US citizens thehill.com/opinion/immi...
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Good news: Ben Wikler is seriously considering a run for DNC chair, a source familiar with his thinking tells me.
(confirming Natasha Korecki tweet)
Ben would be a great DNC chair: Fully committed to deep organizing and avoids the pitfalls of factional squabbles and finger-pointing.
(confirming Natasha Korecki tweet)
Ben would be a great DNC chair: Fully committed to deep organizing and avoids the pitfalls of factional squabbles and finger-pointing.
November 18, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Good news: Ben Wikler is seriously considering a run for DNC chair, a source familiar with his thinking tells me.
(confirming Natasha Korecki tweet)
Ben would be a great DNC chair: Fully committed to deep organizing and avoids the pitfalls of factional squabbles and finger-pointing.
(confirming Natasha Korecki tweet)
Ben would be a great DNC chair: Fully committed to deep organizing and avoids the pitfalls of factional squabbles and finger-pointing.
Democracy dies in grease.
November 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Democracy dies in grease.