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Writer-editor-photographer. Lifelong activist & Democratic Party dissident. Neoliberalism spent, Trumpism shredding government & Constitution, & capitalism raping planet: what comes next? Democracy, community, equality, saving planet: Devil's in details.
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
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The way all of these people convinced themselves that Mamdani is antisemitic is a subject far more worthy of media examination than any of the ‘groupthink on campuses!’ thinkpieces we’ve been subjected to
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The way all of these people convinced themselves that Mamdani is antisemitic is a subject far more worthy of media examination than any of the ‘groupthink on campuses!’ thinkpieces we’ve been subjected to
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"The Nazis did not overthrow the Weimar Republic. It fell into their hands as the fruit of Hitler's satanic ability to mesmerize enough Germans to trade their birthright for a pottage of scapegoating, short-term economic gain, xenophobia, and racism." www.commondreams.org/views/2019/0...
Leading Civil Rights Lawyer Shows 20 Ways Trump Is Copying Hitler's Early Rhetoric and Policies | Common Dreams
The author, Burt Neuborne, is one of America’s top civil liberties lawyers, and questions whether federal government can contain Trump and GOP power grabs.
www.commondreams.org
July 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"The Nazis did not overthrow the Weimar Republic. It fell into their hands as the fruit of Hitler's satanic ability to mesmerize enough Germans to trade their birthright for a pottage of scapegoating, short-term economic gain, xenophobia, and racism." www.commondreams.org/views/2019/0...
Some progress is being made in protecting both pedestrians and riders from increasingly dangerous e-bikes.
The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Some progress is being made in protecting both pedestrians and riders from increasingly dangerous e-bikes.
NYC left councilmembers Chi Ossé & Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries & Rep. Dan Goldman, & have sought the backing of the city’s DSA to do so. And left-wing challengers have emerged against Reps. Ritchie Torres, Adriano Espaillat & Grace Meng.
thehill.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
NYC left councilmembers Chi Ossé & Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries & Rep. Dan Goldman, & have sought the backing of the city’s DSA to do so. And left-wing challengers have emerged against Reps. Ritchie Torres, Adriano Espaillat & Grace Meng.
"The bipartisan resolution failed in a 49-51 vote that required a simple majority to pass. Two Republicans — Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky — joined all 47 Democrats voting in support of the measure."
Senate rejects resolution that would block Trump military action against Venezuela
Hours after the vote, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the 17th known strike on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, the eastern Pacific or the coastline of Latin America.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Hours after the vote, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the 17th known strike on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, the eastern Pacific or the coastline of Latin America.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate rejects bipartisan resolution that would block Trump military action against Venezuela
Hours after the vote, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the 17th known strike on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, the eastern Pacific or the coastline of Latin America.
www.nbcnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM
"The bipartisan resolution failed in a 49-51 vote that required a simple majority to pass. Two Republicans — Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky — joined all 47 Democrats voting in support of the measure."
We are blundering dangerously close to an invasion of Venezuela. This will be disastrous for us, destabilizing for the Americas, and catastrophic for Venezuelans. WaPo's story is sickening. Hegseth is guilty of murder; naval commanders in the Caribbean are committing war crimes.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We are blundering dangerously close to an invasion of Venezuela. This will be disastrous for us, destabilizing for the Americas, and catastrophic for Venezuelans. WaPo's story is sickening. Hegseth is guilty of murder; naval commanders in the Caribbean are committing war crimes.
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This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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ProPublica reported that ICE has sent more than 600 immigrant children to federal shelters so far this year, which is more than the past four years combined.
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
ProPublica reported that ICE has sent more than 600 immigrant children to federal shelters so far this year, which is more than the past four years combined.
Ted Lieu joined this gratuitous attack on the left. Is there no one on the progressive West Side willing to take on this hack? (Other corporatist CA Dem backbenchers like Pete Aguilar, Jim Costa, Lou Correa, Josh Harder, Mike Levin and Jimmy Panetta are also not surprisingly on the list.)
Full list of Democrats voting to condemn socialism as Zohran Mamdani comes to town
The House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning socialism ahead of President Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ted Lieu joined this gratuitous attack on the left. Is there no one on the progressive West Side willing to take on this hack? (Other corporatist CA Dem backbenchers like Pete Aguilar, Jim Costa, Lou Correa, Josh Harder, Mike Levin and Jimmy Panetta are also not surprisingly on the list.)
Must read. #mustread
Opinion | What Happened in Gaza Might Be Even Worse Than We Think
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Must read. #mustread
The answer to most of our problems: Organize!
New Mexico now offers free childcare for all. Here’s how parents and teachers made it happen
From marches and petitions to a constitutional amendment, a years-long campaign led to New Mexico becoming the first state in the US to offer universal childcare
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The answer to most of our problems: Organize!
Gosh, how could anyone think the Democrats need new leadership?
86 Democrats Condemn Socialism as Zohran Mamdani Meets With Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared to lead the charge.
newrepublic.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Gosh, how could anyone think the Democrats need new leadership?
October 7 demolished the last restraints on Israel’s annexation of the West Bank. "Two-states" is dead. The only solution left is for the UN, led by the democracies, to impose a secular democratic government on the region, with all citizens - Arab, Christian and Jewish - guaranteed equal rights.
The Annexation of the West Bank Is Complete | Jasper Nathaniel
The Western media remains largely oblivious to the bureaucratic coup redrawing the map of the West Bank. Annexation, for all intents and purposes, is complete.
thebaffler.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
October 7 demolished the last restraints on Israel’s annexation of the West Bank. "Two-states" is dead. The only solution left is for the UN, led by the democracies, to impose a secular democratic government on the region, with all citizens - Arab, Christian and Jewish - guaranteed equal rights.
Gaza has become a testing ground for Israeli and Western weapons and surveillance tools — technologies that will inevitably be used to target populations across the globe, including the United States.
The Palestine Lab: Exporting Occupation Technology (w/ Antony Loewenstein) | The Chris Hedges Report
YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel
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November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Gaza has become a testing ground for Israeli and Western weapons and surveillance tools — technologies that will inevitably be used to target populations across the globe, including the United States.
Be prepared. #resistance
3 TIPS to PROTECT your community from ICE
YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones
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November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Be prepared. #resistance
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REPORTER: “Trump accused the other side of encouraging political violence. Isn't that what he is doing?”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
REPORTER: “Trump accused the other side of encouraging political violence. Isn't that what he is doing?”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
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another great MAGA story. read the story and the dude in the picture wld normally be described as some mix of schemer, pathological liar and laughing stock. but he seems to be having a pretty major impact as a candidate on the florida governors race www.thebulwark.com/p/james-fish...
Meet the Ambitious, Duplicitous, Semi-Fictitious MAGA Upstart Driving Trump World Nuts
Plus: Tim Pool becomes persona non grata at TPUSA party.
www.thebulwark.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
another great MAGA story. read the story and the dude in the picture wld normally be described as some mix of schemer, pathological liar and laughing stock. but he seems to be having a pretty major impact as a candidate on the florida governors race www.thebulwark.com/p/james-fish...
Proving it's possible to dangerous and ridiculous at the same time.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Proving it's possible to dangerous and ridiculous at the same time.
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To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
From the Dept. of Good News:
"White House Says Trump Does Not Want To Execute Members Of Congress" -- Benzinga
"White House Says Trump Does Not Want To Execute Members Of Congress" -- Benzinga
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
From the Dept. of Good News:
"White House Says Trump Does Not Want To Execute Members Of Congress" -- Benzinga
"White House Says Trump Does Not Want To Execute Members Of Congress" -- Benzinga
The Public Lands Act would prevent the Interior and Agriculture secretaries from selling or transferring federal public lands.
"Public Lands in Public Lands Act" Receives Formal Endorsement From the House Public Lands Caucus
The bill would prevent the Interior and Agriculture secretaries from selling or transferring federal public lands
thenationalparksexperience.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The Public Lands Act would prevent the Interior and Agriculture secretaries from selling or transferring federal public lands.
The head of an antisemitism watchdog has come out against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other groups for their “divisive, hyperbolic and aggressive response” to Zohran Mamdani’s election, warning that a combative stance towards the New York City mayor-elect is a gift to the far right.
Antisemitism watchdog slams ADL’s ‘hyperbolic and aggressive’ response to Mamdani win
Head of Nexus Project says ADL’s plan to ‘monitor’ mayor-elect for antisemitism deepens divisions and plays into far-right agenda
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The head of an antisemitism watchdog has come out against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other groups for their “divisive, hyperbolic and aggressive response” to Zohran Mamdani’s election, warning that a combative stance towards the New York City mayor-elect is a gift to the far right.
Extend ACA tax credits;
Repeal GOP's $1T Medicaid cuts;
Expand Medicare to dental, vision & hearing;
Cut meds costs 50%, tying U.S. drug prices to those in EU;
Expand primary care via Nat. Health Service Corps & community & teaching health centers;
Ban stock buybacks & dividends, restrict CEO pay.
Repeal GOP's $1T Medicaid cuts;
Expand Medicare to dental, vision & hearing;
Cut meds costs 50%, tying U.S. drug prices to those in EU;
Expand primary care via Nat. Health Service Corps & community & teaching health centers;
Ban stock buybacks & dividends, restrict CEO pay.
Short of Medicare for All, Sanders Offers Democrats 6 Other Ways to Tackle Healthcare Crisis
“Obamacare on the steps of the Supreme Court” by will1ill is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams “There are a number of much-needed reforms to the healthcare syst…
scheerpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Extend ACA tax credits;
Repeal GOP's $1T Medicaid cuts;
Expand Medicare to dental, vision & hearing;
Cut meds costs 50%, tying U.S. drug prices to those in EU;
Expand primary care via Nat. Health Service Corps & community & teaching health centers;
Ban stock buybacks & dividends, restrict CEO pay.
Repeal GOP's $1T Medicaid cuts;
Expand Medicare to dental, vision & hearing;
Cut meds costs 50%, tying U.S. drug prices to those in EU;
Expand primary care via Nat. Health Service Corps & community & teaching health centers;
Ban stock buybacks & dividends, restrict CEO pay.