@transplantmom.bsky.social
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Few Americans understand the deep theological underpinnings of white Evangelical thought, build on a justification for slavery and racism, and how this has been used to propagandize Northern Republicans since Reagan. This is a solid exploration of the field. www.liberalcurrents.com/the-red-stat...
April 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Few Americans understand the deep theological underpinnings of white Evangelical thought, build on a justification for slavery and racism, and how this has been used to propagandize Northern Republicans since Reagan. This is a solid exploration of the field. www.liberalcurrents.com/the-red-stat...
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"The ability to comment on politics and consume news created without interference and intimidation by the government is central to American democracy. So central, in fact, that it is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution." www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The AP’s Freedom of Speech—and Yours
A brazen attempt to punish us for using words Trump dislikes.
www.wsj.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
"The ability to comment on politics and consume news created without interference and intimidation by the government is central to American democracy. So central, in fact, that it is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution." www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
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A perfect capture of the Peter Thel bot named JD Vance
March 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A perfect capture of the Peter Thel bot named JD Vance
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DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ helped cybercrime group.
One of the most prominent members of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) team once supported a cybercrime group that boasted about trafficking stolen data and stalking an FBI agent.
One of the most prominent members of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) team once supported a cybercrime group that boasted about trafficking stolen data and stalking an FBI agent.
March 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ helped cybercrime group.
One of the most prominent members of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) team once supported a cybercrime group that boasted about trafficking stolen data and stalking an FBI agent.
One of the most prominent members of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) team once supported a cybercrime group that boasted about trafficking stolen data and stalking an FBI agent.
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BREAKING: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reveals that DOGE’s “efficiency” screws 700,000 Kentucky seniors and threatens healthcare for fired federal employees.
Watch this and share so EVERY American sees what a disaster this is.
Watch this and share so EVERY American sees what a disaster this is.
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
BREAKING: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reveals that DOGE’s “efficiency” screws 700,000 Kentucky seniors and threatens healthcare for fired federal employees.
Watch this and share so EVERY American sees what a disaster this is.
Watch this and share so EVERY American sees what a disaster this is.
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This is also known as invading Panama.
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, officials say.
Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News
nbcnews.to
March 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is also known as invading Panama.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, officials say.
Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News
nbcnews.to
March 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, officials say.
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With his detention and threatened deportation of lawful permanent U.S. resident Mahmoud Kahlil, Donald takes his contempt for the First Amendment to a disturbing new level, literally criminalizing political speech. Todd Beeton breaks it down for The Big Picture.
Trump's Disappearing Of Mahmoud Khalil Should Be A Warning For Us All
If Trump has his way, Kahlil will be just the first of many
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
With his detention and threatened deportation of lawful permanent U.S. resident Mahmoud Kahlil, Donald takes his contempt for the First Amendment to a disturbing new level, literally criminalizing political speech. Todd Beeton breaks it down for The Big Picture.
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Wow.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC.
“I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!”
Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out.
We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC.
“I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!”
Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out.
We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.
March 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Wow.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC.
“I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!”
Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out.
We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC.
“I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!”
Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out.
We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.
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@schumer.senate.gov GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER! If you vote yes this, it shows US the Dems are complicit and completely out of touch with the will of the people! YOU WORK FOR US!
The Republicans own this! They skipped town!
Need to borrow my spine?
DO NOT BACK DOWN TO THIS BULLY! DO BETTER!!!
The Republicans own this! They skipped town!
Need to borrow my spine?
DO NOT BACK DOWN TO THIS BULLY! DO BETTER!!!
March 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
@schumer.senate.gov GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER! If you vote yes this, it shows US the Dems are complicit and completely out of touch with the will of the people! YOU WORK FOR US!
The Republicans own this! They skipped town!
Need to borrow my spine?
DO NOT BACK DOWN TO THIS BULLY! DO BETTER!!!
The Republicans own this! They skipped town!
Need to borrow my spine?
DO NOT BACK DOWN TO THIS BULLY! DO BETTER!!!
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@schumer.senate.gov we are out here working our ASSES off to flip the script! VOTE NO!
We r making big gains out here! Tide is turning! it’s in the air & have momentum! You mustn’t spend collateral that isn’t yours!
Step off the microphone-TIME TO STEP UP TO HIM! Bro you never been in a fight?
We r making big gains out here! Tide is turning! it’s in the air & have momentum! You mustn’t spend collateral that isn’t yours!
Step off the microphone-TIME TO STEP UP TO HIM! Bro you never been in a fight?
March 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
@schumer.senate.gov we are out here working our ASSES off to flip the script! VOTE NO!
We r making big gains out here! Tide is turning! it’s in the air & have momentum! You mustn’t spend collateral that isn’t yours!
Step off the microphone-TIME TO STEP UP TO HIM! Bro you never been in a fight?
We r making big gains out here! Tide is turning! it’s in the air & have momentum! You mustn’t spend collateral that isn’t yours!
Step off the microphone-TIME TO STEP UP TO HIM! Bro you never been in a fight?
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RFK Jr’s comments about the Texas measles outbreak has left doctors baffled, despondent and furious
It’s easy to see why
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-tr...
It’s easy to see why
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-tr...
The Scary Things RFK Jr. Said — And Didn't Say — About The Measles
Neither his words nor tone suggested he is taking the Texas outbreak seriously.
www.huffpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
RFK Jr’s comments about the Texas measles outbreak has left doctors baffled, despondent and furious
It’s easy to see why
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-tr...
It’s easy to see why
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-tr...
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I don’t give a fuck about what Zelensky was “wearing.”
I care about the fact that my once upon a time beacon of democracy nation kicked him to the curb in favor of an evil despot.
That’s what I fucking care about.
I care about the fact that my once upon a time beacon of democracy nation kicked him to the curb in favor of an evil despot.
That’s what I fucking care about.
March 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I don’t give a fuck about what Zelensky was “wearing.”
I care about the fact that my once upon a time beacon of democracy nation kicked him to the curb in favor of an evil despot.
That’s what I fucking care about.
I care about the fact that my once upon a time beacon of democracy nation kicked him to the curb in favor of an evil despot.
That’s what I fucking care about.
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🎯And a central thing Trump does with his speech acts is #gaslight -- impose false reality on others, attacking their ability to respond rationally.
My election post-mortem cited 6 key themes: www.salon.com/2024/11/09/s...
My election post-mortem cited 6 key themes: www.salon.com/2024/11/09/s...
February 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🎯And a central thing Trump does with his speech acts is #gaslight -- impose false reality on others, attacking their ability to respond rationally.
My election post-mortem cited 6 key themes: www.salon.com/2024/11/09/s...
My election post-mortem cited 6 key themes: www.salon.com/2024/11/09/s...
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BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
February 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
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ICYMI: my piece on how Trump's move to take control of the independent federal agencies (SEC, FTC, FCC, etc.) is premised on the Supreme Court's willingness to throw out a century or so of law, which it hasn't yet done. "Break the law and see if the courts stop me" is a whole strategy for him.
Trump: Independent Agencies Must Submit Regs, Legal Opinions for Our Review
The gist of the order, as regards legal interpretation, is thus that such agencies are no longer free to speak for the Executive Branch on what the law is in their area; only the White House or Depart...
www.cato.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
ICYMI: my piece on how Trump's move to take control of the independent federal agencies (SEC, FTC, FCC, etc.) is premised on the Supreme Court's willingness to throw out a century or so of law, which it hasn't yet done. "Break the law and see if the courts stop me" is a whole strategy for him.
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#ICYMI: ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 Musk-affiliated staffers who are helping the world’s richest man dismantle or downsize federal agencies one by one.
The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump. ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 staffers affiliated with the…
propub.li
February 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#ICYMI: ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 Musk-affiliated staffers who are helping the world’s richest man dismantle or downsize federal agencies one by one.
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A great website tracking all the companies that have bent the knee to Trump and eliminated their DEI programs, and all the companies that have stood strong.
www.dei.watch
www.dei.watch
DEI WATCH
This guide is broken into three categories: 1) DISMANTLED - companies that have ended or scaled back their DEI efforts; 2) COMMITTED - companies that have active DEI initiatives; and 3) FUNDED - organ...
www.dei.watch
February 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A great website tracking all the companies that have bent the knee to Trump and eliminated their DEI programs, and all the companies that have stood strong.
www.dei.watch
www.dei.watch
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Lina Khan’s warning about America’s tech giants robertreich.substack.com/p/lina-khans...
Lina Khan’s warning about America’s tech giants
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Lina Khan’s warning about America’s tech giants robertreich.substack.com/p/lina-khans...
We really need an angry button on here…
February 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
We really need an angry button on here…
