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· Mar 30
Trump’s “Freedom Cities” Are a Devious Scam
The president and his Silicon Valley oligarch pals want to bring back the bad old “company towns” of yesteryear with a fresh coat of modern cryptofascist varnish.
newrepublic.com
This doesn't get much press, but is an equally important piece of the puzzle that is today's political landscape
newrepublic.com/article/1927...
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People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
People are constantly asking me — what can I do?
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
As we head into a critical midterm year, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
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Large law firms are siding with Trump over their clients and employees. Let me give you one statistic to exemplify this:
DOJ is suing 22 states for access to sensitive voter data.
My firm of 60 lawyers is fighting in all 22.
Not a single big law firm is fighting along side us in any case.
DOJ is suing 22 states for access to sensitive voter data.
My firm of 60 lawyers is fighting in all 22.
Not a single big law firm is fighting along side us in any case.
December 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Large law firms are siding with Trump over their clients and employees. Let me give you one statistic to exemplify this:
DOJ is suing 22 states for access to sensitive voter data.
My firm of 60 lawyers is fighting in all 22.
Not a single big law firm is fighting along side us in any case.
DOJ is suing 22 states for access to sensitive voter data.
My firm of 60 lawyers is fighting in all 22.
Not a single big law firm is fighting along side us in any case.
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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I advise Democrats to get on board with Bernie on this now instead of waiting a half a decade and some huge losses before they do anyway, per tradition.
Bernie Sanders: "We need to be thinking seriously about a moratorium on data centers. You gotta slow this process down. It's not good enough for the oligarchs to tell us 'you adapt.' Are they gonna guarantee healthcare to all people? What are they gonna do when there are no jobs? Make housing free?"
December 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I advise Democrats to get on board with Bernie on this now instead of waiting a half a decade and some huge losses before they do anyway, per tradition.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
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2025 was the year of attacks on free and fair elections. But the prior four years were full of missed opportunities. Today, I wrote about the Department of Justice under Biden and Trump.
Become a Democracy Docket member now to support its work and access all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Become a Democracy Docket member now to support its work and access all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
2025 was the year of attacks on free and fair elections. But the prior four years were full of missed opportunities. Today, I wrote about the Department of Justice under Biden and Trump.
Become a Democracy Docket member now to support its work and access all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Become a Democracy Docket member now to support its work and access all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Jack Smith has requested that Jim Jordan release the entire video of his 8-hour closed-door testimony which he gave this week to the House Judiciary Committee.
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Jack Smith has requested that Jim Jordan release the entire video of his 8-hour closed-door testimony which he gave this week to the House Judiciary Committee.
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
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Release the files and let the chips fall where they may. We’re not worried about party, but there’s one main character who’s been gaslighting and trying to prevent the release. That screams a lot of things, but innocence isn’t one of them.
🚨New photos just released by House Dems.
🚨New photos just released by House Dems.
December 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Release the files and let the chips fall where they may. We’re not worried about party, but there’s one main character who’s been gaslighting and trying to prevent the release. That screams a lot of things, but innocence isn’t one of them.
🚨New photos just released by House Dems.
🚨New photos just released by House Dems.
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That traitor is going to make your coffee fucking expensive
would have been a slogan in retrospect
would have been a slogan in retrospect
US coffee bean prices continue to hit new highs in inflation data released today, up 19% over the last year and 47% since pre-COVID
December 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
That traitor is going to make your coffee fucking expensive
would have been a slogan in retrospect
would have been a slogan in retrospect
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I don’t think I’m being alarmist. If anything, I worry that we’ve become so inured to Trump’s madness that we’re not alarmist enough.
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I don’t think I’m being alarmist. If anything, I worry that we’ve become so inured to Trump’s madness that we’re not alarmist enough.
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
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💯 #TrumpLies
"Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop Housing Subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus"
More than $2.9B in reconciliation funds was allocated for troop housing allowances
Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks as #WorstPOTUSEver alone takes credit for it!
VA will cut 35K jobs
"Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop Housing Subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus"
More than $2.9B in reconciliation funds was allocated for troop housing allowances
Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks as #WorstPOTUSEver alone takes credit for it!
VA will cut 35K jobs
December 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
💯 #TrumpLies
"Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop Housing Subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus"
More than $2.9B in reconciliation funds was allocated for troop housing allowances
Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks as #WorstPOTUSEver alone takes credit for it!
VA will cut 35K jobs
"Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop Housing Subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus"
More than $2.9B in reconciliation funds was allocated for troop housing allowances
Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks as #WorstPOTUSEver alone takes credit for it!
VA will cut 35K jobs
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Trump's promise of $1,776 for service members last night -- which was supposed to be a tariff thing -- is in fact theft from increased housing allowances.
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump's promise of $1,776 for service members last night -- which was supposed to be a tariff thing -- is in fact theft from increased housing allowances.
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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We have the signatures needed to bring a vote to extend the ACA tax credits—but MAGA Mike is canceling votes for the rest of the week, turning his back on the American people.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We have the signatures needed to bring a vote to extend the ACA tax credits—but MAGA Mike is canceling votes for the rest of the week, turning his back on the American people.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
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So this is what he meant by “we are doing well”…
The Trump family business empire is booming. We map out 268 pieces of it, from crypto to Bibles to golf courses.
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
A second-term boom in crypto and other areas has created billions in new wealth for the first family.
on.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
So this is what he meant by “we are doing well”…
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Notice that the parts of Trump's economic program that help working and middle class Americans — DOGE checks, tariff rebates, and warrior dividends — are popular, progressive, and non-existent. Tax cuts for the rich are unpopular, regressive and very very real.
December 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Notice that the parts of Trump's economic program that help working and middle class Americans — DOGE checks, tariff rebates, and warrior dividends — are popular, progressive, and non-existent. Tax cuts for the rich are unpopular, regressive and very very real.
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Called it.
"This man is going to fellate himself to the ends of the earth about all of these accomplishments that he's going to will into existence, because he has to sell himself to compensate for the fact that when it comes to actual accomplishments, he's far underperforming."
December 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Called it.
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
Trump's economy.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
Trump's economy.
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
Trump's economy.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
Trump's economy.
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In addition to my legal work, today I spoke to a seniors group about threats to democracy, was interviewed for an upcoming podcast, recorded two episodes of my own YouTube podcast, and published a piece about the future of DOJ.
My only ask, sign up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
My only ask, sign up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In addition to my legal work, today I spoke to a seniors group about threats to democracy, was interviewed for an upcoming podcast, recorded two episodes of my own YouTube podcast, and published a piece about the future of DOJ.
My only ask, sign up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
My only ask, sign up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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NEW EPISODE: Senator Whitehouse exposes the dark money scheme that he says is threatening American democracy—from the hidden influence of fossil fuel giants to the systematic attack on voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyg0...
How Billionaires Bought the Supreme Court | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEW EPISODE: Senator Whitehouse exposes the dark money scheme that he says is threatening American democracy—from the hidden influence of fossil fuel giants to the systematic attack on voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyg0...
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This is the most important political, legal and democracy story right now. Yet, it has garnered relatively little coverage from legacy media outlets. The outcome in these cases may decide whether we have free and fair elections in 2026. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/as-...
As DOJ Sues More States For Voter Rolls, Federal ‘Power Grab’ Comes into Focus
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
This is the most important political, legal and democracy story right now. Yet, it has garnered relatively little coverage from legacy media outlets. The outcome in these cases may decide whether we have free and fair elections in 2026. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/as-...
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I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
There is no national security logic that would impel the US to want to do regime change in Venezuela. It's simply not that important. I'm not even sure wag the dog is the right metaphor for what's happening here. Seems like an insane misallocation of US national security assets and attention.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
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It's bad.
Payrolls fell -105k in October and rose +64k in November. August and September payrolls were also revised down a total of 33k.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's bad.
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Let’s face it. That people chose a man with no morals, ethics, values or decency over a highly qualified woman (twice) is what destroyed the White House.
We could rebuild the East Wing, the Rose Garden and purge all his gaudy ornaments…but the stench of Donald Trump will persist for generations.
We could rebuild the East Wing, the Rose Garden and purge all his gaudy ornaments…but the stench of Donald Trump will persist for generations.
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Let’s face it. That people chose a man with no morals, ethics, values or decency over a highly qualified woman (twice) is what destroyed the White House.
We could rebuild the East Wing, the Rose Garden and purge all his gaudy ornaments…but the stench of Donald Trump will persist for generations.
We could rebuild the East Wing, the Rose Garden and purge all his gaudy ornaments…but the stench of Donald Trump will persist for generations.
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This administration is shameful‼️
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This administration is shameful‼️
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Donald Trump should be fired from his job for gleefully celebrating the murder of an American citizen.
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Donald Trump should be fired from his job for gleefully celebrating the murder of an American citizen.