Gigi
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If "woke" means understanding that compassion and empathy are not diseases, then I'm "woke" AF. No time for racist, homophobic asshats.
How many levels of outrage are there? Asking for a friend.
April 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
How many levels of outrage are there? Asking for a friend.
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Via New York Times: “The DOJ prosecutor who questioned the Trump administration’s decision to deport a Maryland man to El Salvador has been placed on indefinite paid leave for a “failure to zealously advocate” for the department — less than 24 hours after defending the gov’t in federal court.”
April 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Via New York Times: “The DOJ prosecutor who questioned the Trump administration’s decision to deport a Maryland man to El Salvador has been placed on indefinite paid leave for a “failure to zealously advocate” for the department — less than 24 hours after defending the gov’t in federal court.”
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The policy of the US under Trump can be fairly summarised in three impulses.
To be cruel to those they can be cruel.
To intimidate those whom they can intimidate.
And to gain leverage in respect of those they want to manipulate.
Almost everything comes down to one or more of these impulses.
To be cruel to those they can be cruel.
To intimidate those whom they can intimidate.
And to gain leverage in respect of those they want to manipulate.
Almost everything comes down to one or more of these impulses.
April 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The policy of the US under Trump can be fairly summarised in three impulses.
To be cruel to those they can be cruel.
To intimidate those whom they can intimidate.
And to gain leverage in respect of those they want to manipulate.
Almost everything comes down to one or more of these impulses.
To be cruel to those they can be cruel.
To intimidate those whom they can intimidate.
And to gain leverage in respect of those they want to manipulate.
Almost everything comes down to one or more of these impulses.
These citizens weren't having it when their president overstepped his authority. They love their democracy and protested without ceasing this abuse of power. A lesson for all of us.
South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court
South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court
Suspended president removed after impeachment over martial law declaration, with acting leader Han Duck-soo to remain in office until election held
* Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment – live updates
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been removed from office after the country’s constitutional court voted to uphold parliament’s decision to impeach over his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December.
After weeks of deliberations and rising concern about the future of South Korean democracy, the court voted to strip Yoon of his presidential powers. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
These citizens weren't having it when their president overstepped his authority. They love their democracy and protested without ceasing this abuse of power. A lesson for all of us.
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Madison Square Park, 4/5/2025.
April 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Madison Square Park, 4/5/2025.
All of this. Plus, we must take a page from S. Korea's very recent example of fighting (peacefully) for their democracy. Their president abused their constitution, and they took to the streets and DID NOT STOP until the impeachment was upheld and the president removed.
It will be all of us who save us. Today was inspiring muscle building.
Our democratic traditions are deep but get ready to dig in together for more than an afternoon.
Tiananmen Square lasted less than 2 months before it was crushed; Euromaidan, 3 months & a day before it succeeded
Stay strong
Our democratic traditions are deep but get ready to dig in together for more than an afternoon.
Tiananmen Square lasted less than 2 months before it was crushed; Euromaidan, 3 months & a day before it succeeded
Stay strong
Must’ve cost big bucks to pay millions of people in 1,100 cities.
April 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
All of this. Plus, we must take a page from S. Korea's very recent example of fighting (peacefully) for their democracy. Their president abused their constitution, and they took to the streets and DID NOT STOP until the impeachment was upheld and the president removed.
This.
If the US government can book Kristi Noem for a photo shoot in El Salvador’s jungle prison, DOJ’s claims to have no access or contractual authority sound like a bag of lies
HAPPENING OVERNIGHT: At 1:41 AM, DOJ filed stay motion in Abrego Garcia deportation case at 4th Cir. Calls judge's order 'indefensible,' downplays erroneous deportation, says US can't force El Salvador to return him storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
April 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This.
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
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It's time to start reminding people: LILIES ARE DEADLY FOR CATS. The leaves, the petals, the stem, even drinking a bit of vase water or licking a few grains of pollen from their fur can cause fatal kidney failure. ⚠️ www.fda.gov/animal-veter...
April 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It's time to start reminding people: LILIES ARE DEADLY FOR CATS. The leaves, the petals, the stem, even drinking a bit of vase water or licking a few grains of pollen from their fur can cause fatal kidney failure. ⚠️ www.fda.gov/animal-veter...
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April 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Asheville, North Carolina. #3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
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April 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Asheville, North Carolina. #3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
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Big turnouts for today's #HandsOff! protests nationwide, including in smaller towns and cities — here's Portland, Maine
We have the momentum
We have the momentum
April 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Big turnouts for today's #HandsOff! protests nationwide, including in smaller towns and cities — here's Portland, Maine
We have the momentum
We have the momentum
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Reminder: no matter how many times Republicans say otherwise, there is *no way* they can pay for their proposed tax cuts without gutting Medicaid and other programs that millions of people rely on.
Don't believe their lies for a second.
Don't believe their lies for a second.
April 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reminder: no matter how many times Republicans say otherwise, there is *no way* they can pay for their proposed tax cuts without gutting Medicaid and other programs that millions of people rely on.
Don't believe their lies for a second.
Don't believe their lies for a second.
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This is an administration full of TV stars and the rich, and they are running our country into the ground. Can you guess who will suffer the most? Those facing poverty and the disabled community. This is not a game.
April 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This is an administration full of TV stars and the rich, and they are running our country into the ground. Can you guess who will suffer the most? Those facing poverty and the disabled community. This is not a game.
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apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump’s out here swinging golf clubs while folks are in the streets fighting back. Voter suppression, wild tariffs, & straight-up disrespect for democracy—Folks are fed up, Trump & Elon. #HandsOff
Trump’s out here swinging golf clubs while folks are in the streets fighting back. Voter suppression, wild tariffs, & straight-up disrespect for democracy—Folks are fed up, Trump & Elon. #HandsOff
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US
Thousands of demonstrators are rallying at sites across the U.S. against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
apnews.com
April 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump’s out here swinging golf clubs while folks are in the streets fighting back. Voter suppression, wild tariffs, & straight-up disrespect for democracy—Folks are fed up, Trump & Elon. #HandsOff
Trump’s out here swinging golf clubs while folks are in the streets fighting back. Voter suppression, wild tariffs, & straight-up disrespect for democracy—Folks are fed up, Trump & Elon. #HandsOff
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April 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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#GVerse Aerial Shot of New York City Protesting #HandsOff!
#LetsFuckingGoNewYork #FuckTrump #FuckMusk #FuckMAGA
#LetsFuckingGoNewYork #FuckTrump #FuckMusk #FuckMAGA
April 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#GVerse Aerial Shot of New York City Protesting #HandsOff!
#LetsFuckingGoNewYork #FuckTrump #FuckMusk #FuckMAGA
#LetsFuckingGoNewYork #FuckTrump #FuckMusk #FuckMAGA
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I want my government to be boring and competent enough so that I don’t have to think about it every goddamn minute.
April 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I want my government to be boring and competent enough so that I don’t have to think about it every goddamn minute.
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BREAKING: I just got word that there are more than 100,000 anti-Trump protestors in Washington, D.C.
I am covering it live, with exclusive interviews. Check it all out. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
I am covering it live, with exclusive interviews. Check it all out. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: More Than 100,000 Anti-Trump Protestors In Washington, D.C.
I’m standing in the heart of the nation’s capital right now, surrounded by a sea of voices—over 100,000 strong—gathered in a sweeping demonstration of resistance against what many here see as an alarm...
open.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
BREAKING: I just got word that there are more than 100,000 anti-Trump protestors in Washington, D.C.
I am covering it live, with exclusive interviews. Check it all out. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
I am covering it live, with exclusive interviews. Check it all out. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump are breaking Social Security "so then after wrecking it, they can rob it."
The people are standing up and fighting back.
Great to be with Councilman Izzy Patoka at today's “Hands Off Social Security Rally” in Woodlawn.
The people are standing up and fighting back.
Great to be with Councilman Izzy Patoka at today's “Hands Off Social Security Rally” in Woodlawn.
April 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are breaking Social Security "so then after wrecking it, they can rob it."
The people are standing up and fighting back.
Great to be with Councilman Izzy Patoka at today's “Hands Off Social Security Rally” in Woodlawn.
The people are standing up and fighting back.
Great to be with Councilman Izzy Patoka at today's “Hands Off Social Security Rally” in Woodlawn.
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The American people did not vote for Elon Musk.
Repost this if you agree that Musk should be forced to complete ethical disclosures that any other federal employee has to do.
Repost this if you agree that Musk should be forced to complete ethical disclosures that any other federal employee has to do.
April 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The American people did not vote for Elon Musk.
Repost this if you agree that Musk should be forced to complete ethical disclosures that any other federal employee has to do.
Repost this if you agree that Musk should be forced to complete ethical disclosures that any other federal employee has to do.
Let's make sure our answer is "Not on our watch!! We will not let it happen!"
April 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Let's make sure our answer is "Not on our watch!! We will not let it happen!"
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Big crowd in Asheville, NC, for the Hands Off! protest.
April 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Big crowd in Asheville, NC, for the Hands Off! protest.