@jmbanz.bsky.social
More often these days, the world does like it is dying, and I just want to be next to you..
youtu.be/kPa7bsKwL-c?...
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Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LadyGagaVEVO
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March 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
More often these days, the world does like it is dying, and I just want to be next to you..
youtu.be/kPa7bsKwL-c?...
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Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.
bbc.com/future/artic...
bbc.com/future/artic...
The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world
Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.
bbc.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.
bbc.com/future/artic...
bbc.com/future/artic...
Exactly.
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Exactly.
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Let’s make these Republican senators regret every vote, every betrayal, and every second they choose Musk and Trump over us. Let’s make them answer for every provision of Project 2025 that comes to pass. And come November of next year, let’s replace them: secure.actblue.com/donate/payba...
February 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Let’s make these Republican senators regret every vote, every betrayal, and every second they choose Musk and Trump over us. Let’s make them answer for every provision of Project 2025 that comes to pass. And come November of next year, let’s replace them: secure.actblue.com/donate/payba...
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Cost of extending the expiring Trump tax cuts for the rich: $4.6 trillion
Cost of cutting corporate tax rate to 15%: $1 trillion
Both Trump proposals will explode the deficit and be used as an excuse to gut programs that millions rely on.
It's reverse Robin Hood.
Cost of cutting corporate tax rate to 15%: $1 trillion
Both Trump proposals will explode the deficit and be used as an excuse to gut programs that millions rely on.
It's reverse Robin Hood.
February 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Cost of extending the expiring Trump tax cuts for the rich: $4.6 trillion
Cost of cutting corporate tax rate to 15%: $1 trillion
Both Trump proposals will explode the deficit and be used as an excuse to gut programs that millions rely on.
It's reverse Robin Hood.
Cost of cutting corporate tax rate to 15%: $1 trillion
Both Trump proposals will explode the deficit and be used as an excuse to gut programs that millions rely on.
It's reverse Robin Hood.
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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
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Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...
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The richest man on earth, Elon Musk
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
February 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The richest man on earth, Elon Musk
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
Hitler dismantled a democracy in 53 days. We are now on day 19. The clock is ticking...
February 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Hitler dismantled a democracy in 53 days. We are now on day 19. The clock is ticking...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
Opinion | Now Is Not the Time to Tune Out
Trump’s presidency demands your attention.
nyti.ms
February 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
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Those weren't just words last night. Today, we're launching the Payback Project to hold Susan Collins (ME), Thom Tillis (NC), Dan Sullivan (AK), Jon Husted (OH), Joni Ernst (IA) accountable for enabling the Trump-Musk coup.
indivisibleteam.medium.com/they-ignored...
indivisibleteam.medium.com/they-ignored...
February 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Those weren't just words last night. Today, we're launching the Payback Project to hold Susan Collins (ME), Thom Tillis (NC), Dan Sullivan (AK), Jon Husted (OH), Joni Ernst (IA) accountable for enabling the Trump-Musk coup.
indivisibleteam.medium.com/they-ignored...
indivisibleteam.medium.com/they-ignored...
"In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system."
Keep those calls coming 202-224-3121. Let Congress know how you feel.
Keep those calls coming 202-224-3121. Let Congress know how you feel.
As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up
In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
"In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system."
Keep those calls coming 202-224-3121. Let Congress know how you feel.
Keep those calls coming 202-224-3121. Let Congress know how you feel.
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Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Stop Elon Musk’s Coup
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
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To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
February 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Let this sink in. "Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Full Access to Treasury’s Payments System."
February 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Let this sink in. "Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Full Access to Treasury’s Payments System."
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Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
Feeling frustrated over today's state of affairs, I discussed with my daughter (who is a millenial) what small but concrete actions I can take and which causes I can focus on. She suggested that donation is not the only option, I can also #divest. Smart advice.
February 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Feeling frustrated over today's state of affairs, I discussed with my daughter (who is a millenial) what small but concrete actions I can take and which causes I can focus on. She suggested that donation is not the only option, I can also #divest. Smart advice.
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I wrote this on one of the darkest days of my life. It gave me an anchor to hold onto.
January 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I wrote this on one of the darkest days of my life. It gave me an anchor to hold onto.
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Cecile Richards was a warrior for women’s rights, but also incredibly kind and generous with her mentorship and advice. As a former Texan, I revered Cecile and her mother, Ann Richards, and getting to know Cecile was the honor of a lifetime.
January 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Cecile Richards was a warrior for women’s rights, but also incredibly kind and generous with her mentorship and advice. As a former Texan, I revered Cecile and her mother, Ann Richards, and getting to know Cecile was the honor of a lifetime.