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Trump and the federal government continue to brutally violate protestors' rights. But don't take it from me -- hear it straight from Jennifer, an Evanston resident violently detained for hours on Halloween.
Watch the full interview on youtube.com/@bissforcongress
Watch the full interview on youtube.com/@bissforcongress
November 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Trump and the federal government continue to brutally violate protestors' rights. But don't take it from me -- hear it straight from Jennifer, an Evanston resident violently detained for hours on Halloween.
Watch the full interview on youtube.com/@bissforcongress
Watch the full interview on youtube.com/@bissforcongress
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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This photo expresses a simple truth: Donald Trump is not the person you can count on when you need help.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This photo expresses a simple truth: Donald Trump is not the person you can count on when you need help.
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i call this view 'reactionary centrism' - the problem with it is that modern fascism *cannot* be appeased; they don't want a few compromises in women's sports, they want a total social transformation and the end of liberal democracy
you give them a bone, then another, then they want your arm
you give them a bone, then another, then they want your arm
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
i call this view 'reactionary centrism' - the problem with it is that modern fascism *cannot* be appeased; they don't want a few compromises in women's sports, they want a total social transformation and the end of liberal democracy
you give them a bone, then another, then they want your arm
you give them a bone, then another, then they want your arm
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Please spread this footage everywhere… we can’t depend on MSM to report facts, so how to reach millions showing this cruelty at a daycare center?
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Please spread this footage everywhere… we can’t depend on MSM to report facts, so how to reach millions showing this cruelty at a daycare center?
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When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
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The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
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The Tea Party never reached the magnitude of No Kings. Yet it was covered as if it represented “real America,” just like MAGA today. Those are not empirical assessments, but articles of faith – ideological claims about the world that are widely shared in the American mainstream discourse.
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Tea Party never reached the magnitude of No Kings. Yet it was covered as if it represented “real America,” just like MAGA today. Those are not empirical assessments, but articles of faith – ideological claims about the world that are widely shared in the American mainstream discourse.
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NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
In the two months before Trump’s decision, criminal charges were announced against only three people. On nights when physical conflict did erupt, it often came from police firing on, shoving, pepper-s...
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
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Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
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Raskin: "South Korea gave him some kind of golden crown or something, and then he lowered their tariffs. That is a monarchist mercantilism, that is not the American system."
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Raskin: "South Korea gave him some kind of golden crown or something, and then he lowered their tariffs. That is a monarchist mercantilism, that is not the American system."
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Last week, Pete Hegseth directed the mobilization of thousands of National Guard troops for “civil unrest” missions across American cities.
My latest…
My latest…
America’s Rosgvardiya Moment
When Trump Turns the National Guard Into His Own Private Army
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last week, Pete Hegseth directed the mobilization of thousands of National Guard troops for “civil unrest” missions across American cities.
My latest…
My latest…
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NEW: A group of Republicans sue to block California’s newly-approved Prop 50, which voters passed just yesterday. The group argues the state violated the 14th and 15th Amendments by drawing congressional districts that “favor Hispanic voters.”
GOP Immediately Sues to Block California’s Voter-Approved Congressional Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEW: A group of Republicans sue to block California’s newly-approved Prop 50, which voters passed just yesterday. The group argues the state violated the 14th and 15th Amendments by drawing congressional districts that “favor Hispanic voters.”
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NEW REPORT: More than half of the companies that donated to Trump's ballroom are facing federal enforcement actions.
Donating millions to kiss up to Trump is nothing compared to the billions these companies have at stake in federal contracts and enforcement decisions.
Donating millions to kiss up to Trump is nothing compared to the billions these companies have at stake in federal contracts and enforcement decisions.
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEW REPORT: More than half of the companies that donated to Trump's ballroom are facing federal enforcement actions.
Donating millions to kiss up to Trump is nothing compared to the billions these companies have at stake in federal contracts and enforcement decisions.
Donating millions to kiss up to Trump is nothing compared to the billions these companies have at stake in federal contracts and enforcement decisions.
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No fewer than 28 billionaires donated at least 100k to beat Zohran Mamdani. Their overt attempt to buy the election provided Mamdani with perfect talking points. From @ryanlcooper.com: trib.al/LEnjMCa
America’s Dumbest Billionaires Fail to Stop Zohran Mamdani - The American Prospect
It’s encouraging on many levels: New York City didn’t submit to a campaign of flagrant bigotry from disgraced two-time loser Andrew Cuomo, and Americans, particularly young ones, can still be politically inspired by a good candidate with a good message.
trib.al
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
No fewer than 28 billionaires donated at least 100k to beat Zohran Mamdani. Their overt attempt to buy the election provided Mamdani with perfect talking points. From @ryanlcooper.com: trib.al/LEnjMCa
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36/ This article was written by Timon Cline and published by American Reformer where Chris Buskirk (Vance’s Rockbridge co-founder) is a director. bsky.app/profile/jenn...
I have warned repeatedly that Everson is the next Roe and that Republicans are organizing to persuade SCOTUS to reverse it. Here’s one of my long threads on it from September last year on X. 6/ threadreaderapp.com/thread/18358...
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
36/ This article was written by Timon Cline and published by American Reformer where Chris Buskirk (Vance’s Rockbridge co-founder) is a director. bsky.app/profile/jenn...
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Still the most prescient piece of writing I’ve seen on the subject of the enshitification of America under Trump. This was written in 2016. You were warned. By Sarah Kendzior:
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump
Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...
thecorrespondent.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Where America stands, one year after the election.
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
Escalation, Authoritarian “Normalization,” or a Democratic Turnaround?
One year after the election: What we can say with certainty about the state of the Trumpist assault, where uncertainty lies, and where America might go from here
steady.page
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Where America stands, one year after the election.
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
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He went back on a deal he announced YESTERDAY. Dems if you reopen the government this is entirely your fault.
NEW: Trump now says he will not pay food stamps in November, even though his admin told a court yesterday it would make partial payments. The benefits are once again in jeopardy, as officials are back at court, seeking to force the release of full aid.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
Cities and Nonprofits Return to Court, Seeking Full Food Stamp Payments
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
He went back on a deal he announced YESTERDAY. Dems if you reopen the government this is entirely your fault.
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Sora 2 is not being “misused” when people use it to produce racist, transphobic, misogynistic, & otherwise vile images—it exists to make it easier to put these images out into the world. Calling it a “misuse” is a grave misunderstanding of what these companies are up to, & lets OpenAI off the hook.
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sora 2 is not being “misused” when people use it to produce racist, transphobic, misogynistic, & otherwise vile images—it exists to make it easier to put these images out into the world. Calling it a “misuse” is a grave misunderstanding of what these companies are up to, & lets OpenAI off the hook.
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We saw this same issue — voting day bomb threats — in 2024. Motive could be strategic voter suppression, but in 2024 it was likely foreign interference designed to cause mayhem and further erode trust in US election. These tactics can also provide pretext for contesting elections later.
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.
newjersey.news12.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We saw this same issue — voting day bomb threats — in 2024. Motive could be strategic voter suppression, but in 2024 it was likely foreign interference designed to cause mayhem and further erode trust in US election. These tactics can also provide pretext for contesting elections later.
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Our federal government is subsidizing coal.
Gonna just say that again, in case you were distracted: They are subsidizing COAL, for fuck's sake!
Gonna just say that again, in case you were distracted: They are subsidizing COAL, for fuck's sake!
‘Burning Money:’ Dept. of Energy Directs $100 Million to Modernize Declining Coal Plants - Inside Climate News
The funding represents Trump’s latest attempt at coal revitalization, but updating the nation’s aging facilities would cost billions, experts say.
insideclimatenews.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Our federal government is subsidizing coal.
Gonna just say that again, in case you were distracted: They are subsidizing COAL, for fuck's sake!
Gonna just say that again, in case you were distracted: They are subsidizing COAL, for fuck's sake!
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This is seriously one of those things that probably blows the minds of most people outside of the United States.
A “swearing in” should obviously be completely ceremonial, and should have no legal weight at all.
THE ELECTION GIVES THE WINNER THE ROLE, not the Speaker.
It really makes no sense.
A “swearing in” should obviously be completely ceremonial, and should have no legal weight at all.
THE ELECTION GIVES THE WINNER THE ROLE, not the Speaker.
It really makes no sense.
Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This is seriously one of those things that probably blows the minds of most people outside of the United States.
A “swearing in” should obviously be completely ceremonial, and should have no legal weight at all.
THE ELECTION GIVES THE WINNER THE ROLE, not the Speaker.
It really makes no sense.
A “swearing in” should obviously be completely ceremonial, and should have no legal weight at all.
THE ELECTION GIVES THE WINNER THE ROLE, not the Speaker.
It really makes no sense.
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A Border Patrol agent was caught on video telling another to throw tear gas “for fun,” according to a court filing. They also mocked protesters and residents who were getting gassed.
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A Border Patrol agent was caught on video telling another to throw tear gas “for fun,” according to a court filing. They also mocked protesters and residents who were getting gassed.
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The DHS has a communications team to establish its version of events and channels to disseminate them. It is very easy for hard pressed newsrooms to just reprint their claims. But real journalists should avoid becoming stenographers for a propagandist.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The DHS has a communications team to establish its version of events and channels to disseminate them. It is very easy for hard pressed newsrooms to just reprint their claims. But real journalists should avoid becoming stenographers for a propagandist.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...