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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 2d

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Ken Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 2d

Trump tariffs are crushing U.S. farmers as China bypasses American soybeans in favor of cheaper prices from countries like Argentina, which cut tariffs in order to help its farmers.

Now Trump is readying a bailout estimated to be in the $10 billion range for farmers slammed by Trump tariffs.

Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war | CNN Business

American farmers are having a tough year, in no small part because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, the White House is gearing up to extend them a multi-billion-dollar bailout, sources tell...

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

The King's Court seems hard at work dismantling the tenets of justice. During May and June 2025, federal district courts blocked Trump’s actions with temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions around 94% of the time. The Supreme Court reversed those orders in close to 94% of its cases.

House of South Carolina Judge Criticized by Trump Administration Set Ablaze

Authorities are investigating a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge who had reportedly received death threats in what could be the latest incident of political violence across the country.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 5d

Blind revenge, serious consequences for more than Blue States. His Royal Nastiness lashes out and everyone suffers. It's just plain wrong. America deserves better.

Ken Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 6d

"The cancellations will also affect major U.S. manufacturers such as Cummins, GE Vernova, John Deere and Caterpillar, as well as grid-related projects for major utilities such as Xcel Energy, National Grid and Commonwealth Edison," Politico reported.

#ElectricBill
#Inflation

Damage from Trump's $8B energy hit list would spill into GOP districts

The department targeted 16 blue states when canceling financial awards for 223 energy projects. But both parties will feel the impact.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 6d

From one of his own seals the deal ... Mr. Trump lands in the category of "unwell".

Mike Johnson's response to being told Trump is 'unhinged' takes off online

The House speaker was confronted by Rep. Madeleine Dean after the U.S. president’s speech to military leaders.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 7d

Never doubt the strength behind thoughtful, determined, and yes, kind, leadership @mayorwu.boston.gov delivers time after time.

Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 8d

Should SCOTUS revisit decisions negated or weakening settled law since 1935, turning our once great nation of laws more akin to wild west lawlessness. There is nothing ahead to tame the effects, when legal precedent is no longer recognized.

Supreme Court showdown: Trump's strategy to test limits of his power could spell doom for administrative state

The Supreme Court will reexamine Humphrey's Executor after Trump fired FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, potentially expanding presidential power over agencies.

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 12d

In his own words - if the government shuts down, he is to blame. Please be sure to share this with Republicans.

#TrumpShutdown
#ResistFascism #Pinks

A shutdown falls on the president's lack of leadership. I mean problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top. A shutdown means the president is weak.
~ Donald J. Trump 2013

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 16d

Anger at injustice is not the same as the escalation of political violence we've seen from Mr. Trump's avarice for wealth, adoration, and most of all power.

Opinion | The Era of Dark Passions

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 16d

Be Loud — For America

By Governor JB Pritzker

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 19d

Earlier this week, Cruz said that Carr “threatens explicitly." '"And I got to say he threatens it, he says, ‘We can do this the easy way, but we can do this the hard way.’ "'That’s right out of a mafioso coming into a bar going, ‘Nice bar you have here. It’d be a shame if something happened to it.'”

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 19d

Here's a twist on the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

'Dangerous as hell': Cruz blasts FCC's Jimmy Kimmel takedown

The Texas Republican called Brendan Carr's actions “right out of ‘Goodfellas.’”

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 19d

Thankfully some people have read the Bill of Rights.

David Letterman Says Kimmel’s Suspension Is ‘Just Not How This Works’

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 20d

Here we go, my friends. Right straight past freedom of the press to all out fascism ... for those who've expressed that fear out loud prior to this ... you were correct.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 23d

May the Force be with her.
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Fired Prosecutor Challenges Trump’s Claims to Power in Lawsuit

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 29d

The King's court undermines the great American experiment. "A republic if you can keep it." #MidtermsMatter for #WeThePeople
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Chief Justice Roberts Lets Trump Block Foreign Aid for Now

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Response from the Liar-in-Chief? An "I know nothing!" worthy of Sergeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes.
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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Please, someone tell me that Mike Johnson was three sheets to the wind when he made this ridiculous statement. And then get him the help so obviously needed. #Trump
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Trump was FBI informant in Epstein case, Johnson says | CUOMO

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Sep 2

'Mr. Trump denied statistical reality last week when he was asked whether he might send federal forces into high-crime cities in Republican-led states. “Sure,” he said, “but there aren’t that many.”'
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Crime Festers in Republican States While Their Troops Patrol Washington

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Susie @westsacszq.bsky.social · Sep 1

“We wanted cheaper groceries and we got tanks in our streets. We wanted affordable health care. We got 16 million Americans who are about to be kicked off their coverage. We wanted jobs you could raise a family on. But that’s not what we got.”

LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Sep 1

Trump doesn't follow the menacing made-for-Fox News script he’s written for his masked ICE storm troopers, but on this Labor Day workers are under assault from Trump and the GOP on a level nearly comparable to what we are seeing with undocumented migrants.

#LaborDay
#BlueWave
#BlueCrew

In Praise of American Workers who Show Up Every Shift Ready to Give Their Best; Trump has Forsaken Them, and Democrats Won’t Automatically Regain Their Trust — Left of Center

“ I am out to sing songs that will prove to you that this is your world and that if it has hit you pretty hard and knocked you for a dozen loops, no matter what color, what size you are, how you are b...

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Sep 1

Trump doesn't follow the menacing made-for-Fox News script he’s written for his masked ICE storm troopers, but on this Labor Day workers are under assault from Trump and the GOP on a level nearly comparable to what we are seeing with undocumented migrants.

#LaborDay
#BlueWave
#BlueCrew

In Praise of American Workers who Show Up Every Shift Ready to Give Their Best; Trump has Forsaken Them, and Democrats Won’t Automatically Regain Their Trust — Left of Center

“ I am out to sing songs that will prove to you that this is your world and that if it has hit you pretty hard and knocked you for a dozen loops, no matter what color, what size you are, how you are b...

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

At last night's vigil. I met a young family, 6-month-old Nora cradled by her mom in a sling, dad's arm draped around both. We listened to speakers promise to do better. Full-on ban on assault weapons ... there are responsible gun owners. I hope they will join us in loving children more than guns.

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

"We can't change the past but we can do something about the future." Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matt DeBoer, 8/27/2025.

Witnessing heartbreak in Minneapolis, a community came together to grieve.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Aug 26

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Aug 26

"If we stop letting scam PACs rip off our voters, and stop utilizing alarmist tactics that come with diminishing returns and high churn rates, we will probably raise more money, not less, in the long-run," writes Young Democrats VP Isaac Kaufer.

#Democrats 💙

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What It’s Like to Be a Donor And Why It Kinda Sucks Right Now — Left of Center

You want to know what it’s like to be a donor? I’ve been hearing all about it. To start, these people are not so-called mega donors who are funding PACs to the tune of millions of dollars. The people...

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · Aug 24

The second amendment guarantees the right to a militia to guard against federal tyranny. But if a president can use that force against its own state, against the wishes of that state, then it is no militia at all and a clear violation of the second amendment.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Aug 20

“The government’s 100,000 pages of Epstein files and materials dwarf the 70 odd pages of Epstein grand jury materials,” the judge wrote, accusing DOJ of "diversion."

When tariffs hike prices; when Putin makes you look like a wimp; and when you cover up the Epstein files, diversion is Trump's move.

Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

Federal judge said the transcripts pale in comparison to what documents the government already has on Epstein

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Aug 10

"Shouldn't you be out rounding up Democrats?" The answer is no. Americans shamefully "rounding up" people has happened before. Internment camps in WW2. Kinapped people sold and enslaved. An old lingering shame not to be repeated any way, shape or form.

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What can the FBI do in Texas redistricting fight? Not much, experts say.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has said the FBI granted his request to help bring Democratic lawmakers back to the state. But the bureau appears to have taken few concrete steps.

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