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Justin J. Pearson in TN (Shelby, Maury, Rutherford and Williamson Counties) could use volunteers at the polls: Thursday Aug 6 act.votejustinj.com/election-day...
Election Day Poll Volunteers - Justin J. Pearson for Congress
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ABDUL EL-SAYED, DONOVAN MCKINNEY, AND WILL LAWRENCE DELIVER BIG PROGRESSIVE VICTORIES IN THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY!!!
AES winning can't be a bigger deal than Mamdani's win was, because beating Cuomo in the Democratic Party Death Star was fucking crazy, but this is pretty close. Dude fought APAIC and won. Absolutely stunning stuff.
Fueled by local organizing and anger over ICE activity, voters flipped this California city to a liberal majority this spring. An immigrant rights advocate says ICE raids escalated voters' frustrations. "That is fueling people to the polls."
How Immigrant Organizing Flipped Nixon’s Hometown - Bolts
The California city of Whittier swung to Democrats this spring, spurred by ICE raids and by anger toward election rules that long dampened turnout among Latinos and kept them out of city government.
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We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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Missouri Amendment 5, which would've ended state income tax in favor of more regressive taxes, also overwhelmingly rejected by voters. Big losses for Amendments 4 & 5 are both strong rebukes of GOP state lawmakers.
Susan Collins has gone on record saying she won't vote to confirm Todd Blanche. Of course, that's good news.But the only reason she's doing so is because she's up for reelection & she's trying to appeal to Maine's independent voters. With McConnell gone, we need just 2 more Republicans to vote "no".
Breaking: The State of Minnesota is allowing ICE to move into a for-profit prison owned by CoreCivic in Appleton - the Prairie Correctional Facility.
Protest in Portland, ME tomorrow for a MaineMed nurse who was abducted by ICE
If you’re in line at 8PM, stay in line. You have the right to vote.
CNN’s Harry Enten: “In a word, ‘yikes’: Trump's moderate GOP support is collapsing. He led them by 69 points vs Harris in 2024. His net approval now is +10 pt. A 59 pt shift. He was more trusted vs Harris on the economy by 80 pt. Net approval now? +3 pt. A 77 pt shift! On inflation, he's at -17 pt!”
This should be the biggest news of the week. www.npr.org/2026/08/02/g...
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut d...
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BREAKING: Following credible allegations of domestic violence, the House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Republican Congressman Max Miller.
Elon Musk will be spending $100 million to $120 million in at least eight states to help elect Republicans in November, according to The New York Times. But Musk’s money shouldn’t be viewed as a problem. It’s an opportunity. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-stink-of-musk
The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it.
1.3 million Michigan voters have cast their ballots as of 10 am, about 300,000 more than those in the 2024 primary, according to Michigan Secretary of State's Office
Call your friends in Michigan, Florida, and Washington State and remind them to vote!
It’s Election Day in Michigan! We get the Democratic Party we demand, and we demand real Democratic fighters who will actually hold the regime accountable and turn the page on the failed status quo. If you’re in Michigan and you still need to vote, make sure you have a plan today: iwillvote.com
If you're in Michigan, don't forget to vote in the primary elections today! Find your precinct at the Michigan Voter Information Center: mvic.sos.state.mi.us
Get rid of Ricketts, he is worthless. Did nothing to help Nebraska. Give Dan Osborn a chance VOTE OUT PETE
Senate candidate Dan Osborn stopped in Lincoln Monday evening as he makes his rounds to every part of Nebraska during his 93-county tour ahead of the November election.
Dan Osborn says he's for 'every Nebraskan' during rally stop in Lincoln
Senate candidate Dan Osborn stopped in Lincoln Monday evening as he makes his rounds to every part of Nebraska during his 93-county tour ahead of the November election.
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Great interview tonight with #Maddow and James #Talarico.
MaddowBlog@maddowblog.bsky.social · 2d ago"Politicians like Ken Paxton, they use those difficult issues to rile people up, to divide us, to distract us in order to win power for themselves." -James Talarico on not taking the bait on trans panic.
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home. n.pr/4wyjw9S
A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home.
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Later this week, we can replace one of Trump’s favorite Democrats with a real Democratic fighter: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
James Talarico tells Rachel Maddow that if Democrats win the Senate seat he is running for, "I think we can build the political will to restore the Voting Rights Act." Watch:
BREAKING: Reports confirm that Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo has died while detained at Delaney Hall, reportedly due to inadequate medical care. More than 50 people have died in immigration detention under the Trump administration.
ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall - ACLU of New Jersey
This tragedy is another devastating result of the rampant inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and detention centers across the country.
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Breaking: Another victim, Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall prison after being denied vital medication and family visits. Depriving sick detainees of care until they die is murder by neglect. We demand complete transparency and justice for Edwin! 🎥 Statuscoup