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Over half of the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom are facing (or recently faced) federal investigations into wrongdoing — including violating workers’ rights or misleading consumers.
They also have a combined $279 BILLION in federal contracts.
Follow the money.
They also have a combined $279 BILLION in federal contracts.
Follow the money.
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Over half of the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom are facing (or recently faced) federal investigations into wrongdoing — including violating workers’ rights or misleading consumers.
They also have a combined $279 BILLION in federal contracts.
Follow the money.
They also have a combined $279 BILLION in federal contracts.
Follow the money.
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Just — Fuck those animals. Children, the elderly, blind, disabled — ICE are the ones who are not human. 1/2
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Just — Fuck those animals. Children, the elderly, blind, disabled — ICE are the ones who are not human. 1/2
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Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US ‘on a trajectory’ toward authoritarian rule, ex-officials warn
A network of former intelligence and security officers says democratic decline is accelerating under Trump’s rule
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Cyndi Lauper releases her “She’s So Unusual” LP 42 yrs ago today
“I wanted it to be an anthem .. for all women,” she said of the hit single. “I made sure that when a woman saw the video, she would see herself represented — whether she was thin or heavy, glamorous or not, and whatever race she was."
“I wanted it to be an anthem .. for all women,” she said of the hit single. “I made sure that when a woman saw the video, she would see herself represented — whether she was thin or heavy, glamorous or not, and whatever race she was."
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Cyndi Lauper releases her “She’s So Unusual” LP 42 yrs ago today
“I wanted it to be an anthem .. for all women,” she said of the hit single. “I made sure that when a woman saw the video, she would see herself represented — whether she was thin or heavy, glamorous or not, and whatever race she was."
“I wanted it to be an anthem .. for all women,” she said of the hit single. “I made sure that when a woman saw the video, she would see herself represented — whether she was thin or heavy, glamorous or not, and whatever race she was."
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It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?
Negotiating a budget deal? No.
Preventing premiums from doubling? No.
Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.
He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.
America first?
Negotiating a budget deal? No.
Preventing premiums from doubling? No.
Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.
He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.
America first?
October 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?
Negotiating a budget deal? No.
Preventing premiums from doubling? No.
Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.
He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.
America first?
Negotiating a budget deal? No.
Preventing premiums from doubling? No.
Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.
He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.
America first?
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To everyone who says, "But this won't matter": *MAKE IT MATTER.*
You have that power! This is not inside baseball and your friends and neighbors will likely be appalled. And if they're *not* appalled, don't be cynical yourself. Take the lead, give the cue.
You have that power! This is not inside baseball and your friends and neighbors will likely be appalled. And if they're *not* appalled, don't be cynical yourself. Take the lead, give the cue.
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
To everyone who says, "But this won't matter": *MAKE IT MATTER.*
You have that power! This is not inside baseball and your friends and neighbors will likely be appalled. And if they're *not* appalled, don't be cynical yourself. Take the lead, give the cue.
You have that power! This is not inside baseball and your friends and neighbors will likely be appalled. And if they're *not* appalled, don't be cynical yourself. Take the lead, give the cue.
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BREAKING: The RNC sued Hawaii, demanding access to its voter roll maintenance records.
It’s the latest GOP lawsuit targeting Democratic-led states, as part of a nationwide campaign to cast doubt on secure elections.
It’s the latest GOP lawsuit targeting Democratic-led states, as part of a nationwide campaign to cast doubt on secure elections.
RNC Sues Hawaii for Access to Voter Roll, List Maintenance Records
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
BREAKING: The RNC sued Hawaii, demanding access to its voter roll maintenance records.
It’s the latest GOP lawsuit targeting Democratic-led states, as part of a nationwide campaign to cast doubt on secure elections.
It’s the latest GOP lawsuit targeting Democratic-led states, as part of a nationwide campaign to cast doubt on secure elections.
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My son had an ophthalmology eval today. He’s legally blind with a long history of eye issues including retinopathy of prematurity, and bilateral cataract removal at only 13.
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My son had an ophthalmology eval today. He’s legally blind with a long history of eye issues including retinopathy of prematurity, and bilateral cataract removal at only 13.
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
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My mom and I both live with cancers that are treatable with cutting edge therapeutics. Without these medications, these cancers, leukemia and ovarian cancers would be fatal. Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are trying to defund our access to healthcare. #DontKillOurMedicaid.
June 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My mom and I both live with cancers that are treatable with cutting edge therapeutics. Without these medications, these cancers, leukemia and ovarian cancers would be fatal. Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are trying to defund our access to healthcare. #DontKillOurMedicaid.
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EXCLUSIVE: A judge was lobbying for a seat on the federal bench. After he sided with the president in a defamation case, Donald Trump gave him one.
A judge sided with Trump. Behind the scenes, he was lobbying for a nomination.
Ed Artau was already meeting with Senate staff about securing a nomination to the federal bench when he sided with Trump in a case, according to a new Senate disclosure obtained by POLITICO.
www.politico.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A judge was lobbying for a seat on the federal bench. After he sided with the president in a defamation case, Donald Trump gave him one.
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honestly this was very predictable if you could a) accurately recall the political consequences of the 2020 protests and b) take public opinion as it actually existed in 2025.
impossible difficulty for a non-trivial portion of the professional political commentary class
impossible difficulty for a non-trivial portion of the professional political commentary class
ENTEN: “.. Polling shows that Trump's lost the political battle over the LA protests, even as immigration had been his best issue.”
@cnn.com
@cnn.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
honestly this was very predictable if you could a) accurately recall the political consequences of the 2020 protests and b) take public opinion as it actually existed in 2025.
impossible difficulty for a non-trivial portion of the professional political commentary class
impossible difficulty for a non-trivial portion of the professional political commentary class
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The idea that a president (especially one with authoritarian aspirations) could gain full control over each state's National Guard forces is profoundly alarming. This would effectively give him a domestic military apparatus that bypasses traditional checks like governors or even Congress.
June 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The idea that a president (especially one with authoritarian aspirations) could gain full control over each state's National Guard forces is profoundly alarming. This would effectively give him a domestic military apparatus that bypasses traditional checks like governors or even Congress.
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"How Is Corporate Media Failing To Meet the Moment and Hold Trump Accountable?"
@katiephang.bsky.social calls out the multiple failures of corporate media in holding Trump accountable for his numerous failures & explains how journalism must do better.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
@katiephang.bsky.social calls out the multiple failures of corporate media in holding Trump accountable for his numerous failures & explains how journalism must do better.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
June 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"How Is Corporate Media Failing To Meet the Moment and Hold Trump Accountable?"
@katiephang.bsky.social calls out the multiple failures of corporate media in holding Trump accountable for his numerous failures & explains how journalism must do better.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
@katiephang.bsky.social calls out the multiple failures of corporate media in holding Trump accountable for his numerous failures & explains how journalism must do better.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
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Oh man. That's disqualifying.
Will Senate Democrats try to block the nomination?
Will Senate Democrats try to block the nomination?
EXCLUSIVE: A judge was lobbying for a seat on the federal bench. After he sided with the president in a defamation case, Donald Trump gave him one.
A judge sided with Trump. Behind the scenes, he was lobbying for a nomination.
Ed Artau was already meeting with Senate staff about securing a nomination to the federal bench when he sided with Trump in a case, according to a new Senate disclosure obtained by POLITICO.
www.politico.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Oh man. That's disqualifying.
Will Senate Democrats try to block the nomination?
Will Senate Democrats try to block the nomination?
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So “pro-life.”
June 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
So “pro-life.”
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You lose healthcare. They gain yachts. Keep spreading the word.
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
You lose healthcare. They gain yachts. Keep spreading the word.
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I know you can’t stand either one of these clowns, but please sit back and enjoy Tucker Carlson steamroll Ted Cruz over his Iran ignorance. It’s like watching two snakes fight and still rooting for the venom.
Clearly, Tuckums planned this, and Cancun Cruz walked right into his trap.
Clearly, Tuckums planned this, and Cancun Cruz walked right into his trap.
June 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I know you can’t stand either one of these clowns, but please sit back and enjoy Tucker Carlson steamroll Ted Cruz over his Iran ignorance. It’s like watching two snakes fight and still rooting for the venom.
Clearly, Tuckums planned this, and Cancun Cruz walked right into his trap.
Clearly, Tuckums planned this, and Cancun Cruz walked right into his trap.
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this report from media matters is fucking wild. fox news has aired 424 segments about trans athletes since feb 5.
the week democrats vetoed the GOP trans sports ban bill, they aired 59 segments.
www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
the week democrats vetoed the GOP trans sports ban bill, they aired 59 segments.
www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
Fox News aired more than 400 weekday segments mentioning trans athletes over just four months
www.mediamatters.org
June 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
this report from media matters is fucking wild. fox news has aired 424 segments about trans athletes since feb 5.
the week democrats vetoed the GOP trans sports ban bill, they aired 59 segments.
www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
the week democrats vetoed the GOP trans sports ban bill, they aired 59 segments.
www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
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Well summarized and deeply concerning and true.. This big-picture piece is vital reading..
From the NSC to FEMA to NOAA to CDC to the IC to counter-terrorism centers to agencies that are supposed to protect from financial meltdowns, every part of the US government designed to protect us from crises is weaker today than it was before Trump took over.
newrepublic.com/article/1968...
newrepublic.com/article/1968...
We Better Pray That No Unexpected Crisis Hits While Trump Is President
It’s a world exploding with crises waiting to happen. Donald Trump has made us less prepared for every one of them.
newrepublic.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Well summarized and deeply concerning and true.. This big-picture piece is vital reading..
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Was consumed all day at work by the fact that trump tweeted "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" at Iran, which from any normal president would be hugely consequential and it wasn't even a story because the media has just sort of deformed itself into nihilistic acceptance of the fact that he's insane
Worse, the entire media basically knows this. They incredibly low standards they display for him are obvious. And yet they rarely highlight this as the disqualifying truth it is.
June 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Was consumed all day at work by the fact that trump tweeted "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" at Iran, which from any normal president would be hugely consequential and it wasn't even a story because the media has just sort of deformed itself into nihilistic acceptance of the fact that he's insane
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The Trump Doctrine is betrayal of our allies at every turn in a variety of different ways. Except Israel. www.thedailybeast.com/ice-detains-...
ICE Detains U.S. Army Interpreter at Routine Asylum Hearing
The Afghan national said he could not believe what was happening to him.
www.thedailybeast.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Trump Doctrine is betrayal of our allies at every turn in a variety of different ways. Except Israel. www.thedailybeast.com/ice-detains-...
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More serious answer: I'm not giving advice to the cops or the Guard because the people who have the real control over the situation are the people who can choose not to show up. The military will be deployed whether they like it or not.
The protesters can decline the bait.
The protesters can decline the bait.
I read it. Like I said, you speak a lot to protesters about their conduct. But you don't speak to cops.
You've written not a single word about how law enforcement should conduct themselves, what is expected of the American soldier. You think it's inevitable, and thus make it justifiable.
You've written not a single word about how law enforcement should conduct themselves, what is expected of the American soldier. You think it's inevitable, and thus make it justifiable.
June 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
More serious answer: I'm not giving advice to the cops or the Guard because the people who have the real control over the situation are the people who can choose not to show up. The military will be deployed whether they like it or not.
The protesters can decline the bait.
The protesters can decline the bait.