Jrdech
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White bear lake high school has walked out in protest. More people are joining the growing protests
January 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
White bear lake high school has walked out in protest. More people are joining the growing protests
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Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
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It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
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“When’s the next nationwide protest?” You might be asking yourself.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
December 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“When’s the next nationwide protest?” You might be asking yourself.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
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The Ellison family’s desire to take over Warner Bros should alarm anyone concerned with U.S. propaganda & media consolidation—
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Ellison family’s desire to take over Warner Bros should alarm anyone concerned with U.S. propaganda & media consolidation—
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
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Eileen Higgins has won Miami's mayoral runoff election Tuesday, marking the first time in more than 30 years that the city has elected a Democrat as mayor.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
www.cbsnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Eileen Higgins has won Miami's mayoral runoff election Tuesday, marking the first time in more than 30 years that the city has elected a Democrat as mayor.
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Amen. And not just us old people. Our grandchildren will understand, because we'll tell them.
September 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Amen. And not just us old people. Our grandchildren will understand, because we'll tell them.
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They can smear me, threaten me, drag my name through the dirt… But I will not be silent. I will not be small. I will not disappear. Because my silence would be their victory, and I will not gift it to them.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
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They Want Us Afraid
Fear is their weapon. Defiance is ours.
open.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
They can smear me, threaten me, drag my name through the dirt… But I will not be silent. I will not be small. I will not disappear. Because my silence would be their victory, and I will not gift it to them.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
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"It's absurd to think that … the government of the United States that [the people] pay for, that they vote for, is really in service of one man. ... He is using every arm of the government to create pleasure for himself … and also to seek vengeance upon his enemies."
September 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"It's absurd to think that … the government of the United States that [the people] pay for, that they vote for, is really in service of one man. ... He is using every arm of the government to create pleasure for himself … and also to seek vengeance upon his enemies."
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California governor Gavin Newsom has already said it: “This is not a bluff.” If Texas gerrymanders, California will respond. We need EVERY Democratic governor and legislature to make that same public commitment NOW.
‘This is not a bluff’: Newsom doubles down on commitment to redistricting if Texas does
Gov. Gavin Newsom said if Texas redraws its congressional maps in favor of Republicans, he and his allies in the Legislature will do the same in California to favor Democrats.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
California governor Gavin Newsom has already said it: “This is not a bluff.” If Texas gerrymanders, California will respond. We need EVERY Democratic governor and legislature to make that same public commitment NOW.
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Texas Democrats are showing the courage we need from Democrats everywhere. There are 15 Democratic trifecta states that can redraw their own maps if Republicans escalate: CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, and WA.
August 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Texas Democrats are showing the courage we need from Democrats everywhere. There are 15 Democratic trifecta states that can redraw their own maps if Republicans escalate: CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, and WA.
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August 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Every student, no matter their immigration status, deserves to feel safe at school. The Safe Schools for Every Student campaign is about making sure school boards adopt policies that keep schools safe for all students: indivisi.org/safe-schools
July 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Every student, no matter their immigration status, deserves to feel safe at school. The Safe Schools for Every Student campaign is about making sure school boards adopt policies that keep schools safe for all students: indivisi.org/safe-schools
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Our goal this summer is to train a million Americans in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we slow down, stop, and ultimately defeat Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You’re invited to join us — and lead.
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
www.mobilize.us
July 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Our goal this summer is to train a million Americans in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we slow down, stop, and ultimately defeat Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You’re invited to join us — and lead.
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My guess is all of these (1) poll 90/10 against the cuts, and (2) a good half third of the nation or more, perhaps well over 50%, and >75% of Trump supporters, just won't believe it's happening no matter what.
Summary Table of the massive defunding of biomedical research in the United States
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
July 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
My guess is all of these (1) poll 90/10 against the cuts, and (2) a good half third of the nation or more, perhaps well over 50%, and >75% of Trump supporters, just won't believe it's happening no matter what.
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“The question Trump and his team ought to face is simple:
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
New U.S. jobs report shows 2025 is off to a discouragingly sluggish start
Over the first six months of the year, American job growth has slowed to a 15-year low. It's worth asking why.
www.msnbc.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
“The question Trump and his team ought to face is simple:
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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"You are either going to lose your health care, or you are going to pay a whole lot more for it." – Senator Chris Murphy on Trump's budget bill
Watch more Pod Save America on YouTube.
Watch more Pod Save America on YouTube.
July 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"You are either going to lose your health care, or you are going to pay a whole lot more for it." – Senator Chris Murphy on Trump's budget bill
Watch more Pod Save America on YouTube.
Watch more Pod Save America on YouTube.
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big beautiful bill passing would make the budget for ice larger than most of the world’s militaries
July 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
big beautiful bill passing would make the budget for ice larger than most of the world’s militaries
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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that hostile political discourse and threats to judges are damaging the ability of the US to serve as an example of democracy worldwide.
“Democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk, ” said Kennedy.
“Democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk, ” said Kennedy.
Former Supreme Court Justice Kennedy says ‘democracy is at risk’
The retired Reagan appointee joined a forum on threats to judges and the rule of law.
www.politico.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that hostile political discourse and threats to judges are damaging the ability of the US to serve as an example of democracy worldwide.
“Democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk, ” said Kennedy.
“Democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk, ” said Kennedy.