virtuous_being
@virtuousbeing.bsky.social
Somewhat Progressive California Democrat
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It’s a scam, just like the Big Dig and the perpetual Illinois highway projects.
It's funny how much we got EXACTLY what we said we would to get.
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It’s a scam, just like the Big Dig and the perpetual Illinois highway projects.
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Jack Smith will testify behind closed doors tomorrow. I’ll discuss with @simonesanderss.bsky.social at 11:40 pm ET on @msnowreports.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Jack Smith will testify behind closed doors tomorrow. I’ll discuss with @simonesanderss.bsky.social at 11:40 pm ET on @msnowreports.bsky.social
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Trump rewrites history.
"Trump not only wants to escape justice, but also wants anyone who prosecuted him punished and his record completely clean. Unfortunately for Trump, the evidence against him is well-documented, no matter how much he wants to whine about it."
newrepublic.com/post/204503/...
"Trump not only wants to escape justice, but also wants anyone who prosecuted him punished and his record completely clean. Unfortunately for Trump, the evidence against him is well-documented, no matter how much he wants to whine about it."
newrepublic.com/post/204503/...
Trump Team Tries Deranged New Argument on Classified Documents Case
Years after the FBI’s raid at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump is attempting to rewrite the entire case. There’s just one obvious problem.
newrepublic.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trump rewrites history.
"Trump not only wants to escape justice, but also wants anyone who prosecuted him punished and his record completely clean. Unfortunately for Trump, the evidence against him is well-documented, no matter how much he wants to whine about it."
newrepublic.com/post/204503/...
"Trump not only wants to escape justice, but also wants anyone who prosecuted him punished and his record completely clean. Unfortunately for Trump, the evidence against him is well-documented, no matter how much he wants to whine about it."
newrepublic.com/post/204503/...
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NY AG Letitia James has sued UPS for stealing millions in wages from its seasonal holiday workers.
UPS' CEO made over $24M last year — over 436x her median worker's pay.
This is a reminder that states can step up and protect workers when Trump's federal government refuses to.
UPS' CEO made over $24M last year — over 436x her median worker's pay.
This is a reminder that states can step up and protect workers when Trump's federal government refuses to.
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
NY AG Letitia James has sued UPS for stealing millions in wages from its seasonal holiday workers.
UPS' CEO made over $24M last year — over 436x her median worker's pay.
This is a reminder that states can step up and protect workers when Trump's federal government refuses to.
UPS' CEO made over $24M last year — over 436x her median worker's pay.
This is a reminder that states can step up and protect workers when Trump's federal government refuses to.
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It is rare that i reach out to as many trump advisers and officials that I did today and get literally no one willing to defend this, even off the record.
"Trump Dances on Rob Reiner's Grave"
BREAKING: Trump Dances on Rob Reiner’s Grave
Even for President Donald Trump, this is sickening.
zeteo.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
It is rare that i reach out to as many trump advisers and officials that I did today and get literally no one willing to defend this, even off the record.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that California has hired two former leaders of the CDC who accused the Trump administration of abandoning scientific standards.
California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration
A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues.
nyti.ms
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that California has hired two former leaders of the CDC who accused the Trump administration of abandoning scientific standards.
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Trump has no healthcare plan. This is a complete joke. 😡 500,000-650,000 Americans go bankrupt each year due to medical expenses.
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Trump has no healthcare plan. This is a complete joke. 😡 500,000-650,000 Americans go bankrupt each year due to medical expenses.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Trump and his team exuberantly violate just about every precept of character that I was ever taught, and so it goes with moderation and humility. They’ve normalized bragging," writes Frank Bruni. "Scratch that: They’ve fetishized it."
"Trump and his team exuberantly violate just about every precept of character that I was ever taught, and so it goes with moderation and humility. They’ve normalized bragging," writes Frank Bruni. "Scratch that: They’ve fetishized it."
Opinion | Trump’s Superlatives Are Bigger Than Yours
The president is getting a lesson in the limits of grade inflation.
nyti.ms
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Trump and his team exuberantly violate just about every precept of character that I was ever taught, and so it goes with moderation and humility. They’ve normalized bragging," writes Frank Bruni. "Scratch that: They’ve fetishized it."
"Trump and his team exuberantly violate just about every precept of character that I was ever taught, and so it goes with moderation and humility. They’ve normalized bragging," writes Frank Bruni. "Scratch that: They’ve fetishized it."
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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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We need term limits for Congress and SCOTUS.
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We need term limits for Congress and SCOTUS.
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I'm going to miss Rob Reiner.😢
December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I'm going to miss Rob Reiner.😢
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“It’s hard to overstate how much the new right idealizes America’s past,” our columnist David French writes.
“It’s hard to overstate how much the new right idealizes America’s past,” our columnist David French writes.
Opinion | What Happens if You Refuse to Recognize That We Are in a Death Spiral
Remind me never to listen to what they are saying online about me.
nyti.ms
December 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“It’s hard to overstate how much the new right idealizes America’s past,” our columnist David French writes.
“It’s hard to overstate how much the new right idealizes America’s past,” our columnist David French writes.
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The SEC, the top federal regulator for the financial markets, eased up on more than 60% of its cases against the crypto industry that were ongoing when President Trump returned to the White House, The New York Times found. Many of the lawsuits involved companies that had ties to Trump.
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.
nyti.ms
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The SEC, the top federal regulator for the financial markets, eased up on more than 60% of its cases against the crypto industry that were ongoing when President Trump returned to the White House, The New York Times found. Many of the lawsuits involved companies that had ties to Trump.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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Democrats, we need to talk.
These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
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These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Democrats, we need to talk.
These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
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These 8 senators let themselves get played by Republicans on reopening the government, and every one of us knew exactly how this would go. They handed Republicans the only leverage we had in the healthcare fight.
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Call them. Email them. Tell them what this means for your family, your premiums, your prescriptions. They’re not up for reelection, so accountability starts with us.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Call them. Email them. Tell them what this means for your family, your premiums, your prescriptions. They’re not up for reelection, so accountability starts with us.
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Breaking News: The Trump administration is sharing all air travelers’ names with ICE officials to find people with deportation orders.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration is sharing all air travelers’ names with ICE officials to find people with deportation orders.
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Posted by the Tax Foundation — the world's leading nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit organization.
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Posted by the Tax Foundation — the world's leading nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit organization.
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The leading scholars of democratic decline say the US "has descended into competitive authoritarianism" - we "ceased to be a full democracy in the way that Canada, Germany, or even Argentina are democracies" - but caution that it can be contested and reversed
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
December 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The leading scholars of democratic decline say the US "has descended into competitive authoritarianism" - we "ceased to be a full democracy in the way that Canada, Germany, or even Argentina are democracies" - but caution that it can be contested and reversed
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Everyday Americans get nickel and dimed while the rich dodge taxes.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
They struggle to get by while the wealth of the 1% skyrockets.
They see their voices drowned out while the well-connected avoid accountability.
There are two sets of rules in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.