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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jun 10

RFK Jr justifies firing scientists on the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee due to “conflicts of interest.”

Yet RFK Jr made almost $100K a year from anti-vax lawsuits and almost $90K a month from his anti-vax nonprofit.

The person with the biggest conflict of interest at HHS is the one leading it.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Jun 11

I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.

There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.

They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · May 4

It seemed like nearly every day of the first 100 days of the Trump administration brought another attack on FEMA. UCS’s Shana Udvardy offers a rundown of some of the administration’s worst attacks on the agency, which was created to help communities prepare for and withstand catastrophic disasters.

Trump’s 6 Worst Attacks on FEMA in the First 100 Days

Trump has stretched FEMA thin and axed crucial programs as we head into hurricane season.

blog.ucs.org

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · May 4

He stood there on Jan 20 and falsely mouthed the words to protect and defend our Constitution.

Asked now on Meet the Press if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution, he says, “I don’t know.”

Translation: No.

Woe to America and the utter failure of putting this man back in our Oval Office.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · May 4

Now we know why he didn’t have his hand on the Bible when he took the Oath of Office.

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

It will happen. We are making it happen. Saturday's national protests were fantastic, everyone! Let's keep up the pressure. Democracy. US Constitution. Rule of Law. Due Process. Checks and Balances.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · Apr 20

Just keep in mind: The day will come when America is no longer held hostage by a sociopath, a convicted felon, an arsonist and a vengeful, narcissistic sadist who revels in the pain and suffering of others and builds his fortune on the ruins of public liberty. May it come soon.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · Apr 20

Trump tariffed every country, even penguins, but not Russia.

He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine.

Hmmm

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · Apr 19

Welcome news.

Vouchers only tear at the fabric of public education, and are bad news for schools.

According to the judge, the voucher program violates Article X and Article XIII of the Utah Constitution.

Utah’s school voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules

A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.

www.sltrib.com

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Apr 20

Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe, vulnerable, and alone.

But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.

This is the beauty of solidarity.

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

100% This is what democracy - and a civil society - looks like!

RobotLyra, Insufferable Lisa Simpson Era @robotlyra.bsky.social · Apr 19

HEALTH CARE IS NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
DUE PROCESS OF LAW IS NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.

THESE ARE THE UNIVERSALLY ENSURED GUARANTEES OF A SOCIETY THAT TREATS ITS PARTICIPANTS AS PEOPLE RATHER THAN THINGS.

CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

@vanhollen.senate.gov thank you! Rule of law. Abrego Garcia. NO shipping people to the El Salvadoran gulag. BRING THEM ALL BACK to the USA. Due process of law for all.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Apr 20

Turns out you can shape the agenda with dramatic action and maybe even shift public opinion. Crazy.

Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · Apr 20

Sunday morning April 20, 2025

Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen

NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen

CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen

CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen

ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen

@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw

CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

Way to go, Shokan, NY!

Melissa Holbrook Pierson @perfectvehicle.bsky.social · Apr 20

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In tiny Shokan, NY, we were about 90 strong. Just a couple of us here (me on the right).

Four protesters stand along a state highway in Shokan, NY. Signs read "Impeach Putin's puppet"; "This is America"; "Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home"; and "Tyrants are un-American"

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

Inexcusable.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Apr 20

It’s so adorable that Pete Hegseth thought it was going to be *Pentagon leakers* who made him look bad. Bless his little heart.

CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

Dolleymadison.bsky.social @dolleymadison.bsky.social · Apr 20

Asheville

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

This man was, is, and always will be unfit for U.S. Secretary of Defense. Inexcusable.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Apr 20

BREAKING NYT:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to four people with knowledge of the chat.

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

www.nytimes.com

CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 21

The 4/19 protest was strong in Jefferson City, Missouri, too! All the signs, many US flags, everyone shouting all the messages and marching around downtown back to the Capitol steps. Way to go, patriots! Keep up the pressure for democracy, the US Constitution, rule of law, checks and balances, USA!

Sandra Kruger @skruger61.bsky.social · Apr 20

Protesting strong in Portland! #nokings #protesttrump @maddow.msnbc.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Apr 13

HASSETT: If you look at the latest jobs report, it was way, way above even what I expected

TAPPER: You know the jobs data was from before the "liberation day"

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Apr 13

Art of the Deal!

A tweet by Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank
) posted 14 hours ago features a cartoon by "BLOPER." The cartoon shows three men in a meeting room. One man is pointing at a chart with a fluctuating line that sharply drops, saying, "It was at this point, gentlemen, that the President decided it was his plan all along to reverse course." The other two men are seated at a table, listening.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Apr 13

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@LuLuRoche @luluroche.bsky.social · Apr 13

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 13

See also: Destroying universities by withholding federal funding from researchers: "Because you're antisemitic." So, this WH's stance is "Universities, you're too "woke," too in favor of including everyone, i.e., for diversity & inclusion, but you are not anti-bigotry-against Jews." Riiight.

NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · Apr 12

The best way to combat antisemitism is to silence liberal Jewish critics of Bibi Netanyahu

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 13

Good on @piperformissouri.bsky.social Jess Piper, Missouri! U.S. Senators (R-MO), Hawley and Schmitt, will not show up to hold town halls. Nor will U.S. Rep. Alford, 4th District (R-MO). So each weekend we're letting them know what we want in front of their local offices.

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Apr 13

My congressman,Sam Graves, hasn’t had a townhall since 2012.

We are having them in his absence.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Apr 13

Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."

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CK Craven @ckcraven.bsky.social · Apr 11

NO tax cuts for the richest! What is the impact of deficit-funded tax cuts on the rest of us, to the economy, & long-term U.S. debt? This is what all actual journalists & news organizations should be asking. Because the GOP knows. They make this play every time. No falling for it. Ask the question.

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Apr 10

I am but a humble cable news host with a bachelor’s in philosophy, but I feel like at some point the bond market is also going to notice that the GOP is going to pass a deficit financed 5 trillion dollar tax cut. Maybe?

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Congressman Eugene Vindman @repvindman.bsky.social · Apr 10

It has been 18 days since we learned that those involved in Signalgate recklessly endangered the lives of American pilots.

The fact that there has been no Congressional investigation is an abomination.

This should outrage every single Member of Congress.

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