Medical benefits for those on Capitol Hill exceed what the average American worker receives. That's not fair. This old codger voted against all the perks he receives for everyone he serves. He serves himself. And demands privacy. Is he dead yet? www.contrariannews.org/p/paid-leave...

Paid Leave and Healthcare for Me, Not for Thee

Republican members of Congress become the poster children for the safety net they voted against.

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Elon Musk’s stupid out-of-control rocket just cratered the moon. Hey, people, can we take away his toys now?

I love when Elon Musk loses.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · yesterday

"Elon Musk lost, in one trading day, more than Bill Gates' entire net worth.” @cwarzel.bsky.social tells @timmiller.bsky.social how Elon Musk turned his unprecedented wealth into unchecked political power.

Excellent discussion w/ @maryltrump.bsky.social & @andreachalupa.bsky.social on how Trump's childhood & family made him, how he abuses people & denies inconvenient facts, & what happens when his term is up? Also advice on self-care for us. Read it! www.marytrump.org/p/the-black-...

The Black Hole of Need

In Conversation with Andrea Chalupa

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Reporter asks Trump a valid question & he responds: “you’re fake news. don’t ever talk again.” Do GOP voters watch so-called fake news? Do they see video of McConnell rep running from reporters to avoid questions? Do they hear Trump say economy is sunny when it's bleak? Do they ever say WTF?

Elon Musk needs a vasectomy.

96% of generative AI deepfakes turn clothed images to nudes, nearly all of them women—w/o their consent. It's trendy w/high schoolers on Grok chatbot. Minnesota is 1st state to ban it. Elon Musk is fighting ban, which tells me a lot about what he thinks of women. Read: join1440.com/newsletter/n...

New Deepfake Law, Lyme Test, and Surfing Dogs

Minnesota has barred tech companies from allowing users to create deepfake nudes. This and more in today's digest.

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Trump is chauffeured around, so what does he care about parking lots?

Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · 3d ago

One part of Trump's $22 billion makeover of Dulles that's been missed is his big, beautiful, world-record 32,000-spot parking garage. That's *way* more parking than recent estimates show the airport needs, and it would tower over the historic terminal: www.notus.org/metro/dulles...

Trump "admin officials used power of govt to harass, indict & threaten random individual whom they could blame for their own failures. Then, when forced to prove allegations in a court of law, they withdrew claim entirely." @hcrichardson.bsky.social heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/august-1-2...

August 1, 2026

In a classic Friday night news dump, the Department of Justice last night moved to dismiss the criminal charges against David Hearn, the U.S.

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Religious Right claims USA is one of the most religious countries in the world, yet many of them are ill informed about Christianity & Bible. /1

The sculptor had no intention of having their statues painted gold. Defacing an artist's vision & creation by painting it gold is abhorrent. I hope the tacky gold stain of Trumpism can be melted off without losing the integrity of these original artworks.

Lawrence@ldog562.bsky.social · 4d ago

He's got grandiose narcissistic behavior,, Trump’s Literal Gilded Age. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

We’re going to see GOP candidates speaking in tongues soon. The cult will chant slogans with made up language. If you can’t understand it, you haven’t been touched by god. Bet me.

I applaud these CNN interviewers with their straight faces asking tough questions while their subjects are smiling & lying.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

BASH: Do you think the anti-weaponization fund is a good idea? JIM JORDAN: Well, it's no different than what Merrick Garland did with Peter Strzok and Lisa Page BASH: So yes

Capital One closed Trump Org accounts for MONEY LAUNDERING. Everything Trump does is (probably) criminal. His stint in WH shows levels of corruption that are unfathomable. He supports enterprises that donate to him. He silences detractors with threats or pay offs, turning them into criminals too.

Schooley@schooley.bsky.social · 4d ago

Isn't it kind of odd that this story isn't being treated as particularly newsworthy outside of financial media? If the Times or the Post picked it up, I can't find it.

Curious how Natalie Harp is now writing social media posts in third person for Donald.

Olga Nesterova@onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 4d ago

16h ago was a wild hour

I sometimes rant about Trump's "Christian" followers treating him like a 2nd god & not the irreligious man he is. Trump aspires to the Gilded Age: robber barons, corruption, huge economic inequalities, social turmoil, etc. @editorialboard.bsky.social Read: www.editorialboard.com/how-can-we-b...

How can we be a Christian nation when the Christians here don't mind Trump's blasphemy?

Secular arguments against Christian nationalism are too credulous.

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Today, and every day, DON'T GET DISTRACTED. Power-hungry Trump continues efforts to expand his control over government and country. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social joycevance.substack.com/p/the-ever-e...

Listen in with @joycewhitevance.bsky.social talking to Rep. @realjaredhuffman.bsky.social about how "Christian" Nationalism is taking over our country & govt, and how we can defeat it. I just ordered the book. joycevance.substack.com/p/substack-l...

Substack Live with California Congressman Jared Huffman

Friday at 6pm ET

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So Trump knows the Iran debacle makes him look bad, but does he realize it's all his fault? Nah. Too many yes-men are afraid to challenge the crazy man bc he threatens to destroy them. But if they were smart, the yes-men would gang up on him & save what's left of their souls.

Anonymous@youranoncentral.bsky.social · 5d ago

Trump spent a recent meeting ranting, shouting and cursing over the military options presented to him and the lack of progress in his war with Iran. According to US officials, the US is facing defeat and has no real strategy for how long the war will continue or what they should do.

The individual in question is perceived as a detrimental figure to the American populace and should be removed from office promptly through appropriate measures.

Office of Management & Budget is illegally trying to give the Trump admin power to choose who gets federal money based solely on the president's political agenda. Federal funding must comply with the law & should support communities – not discriminatory political agendas. Sign: aclu.org/OMBrescind

No Illegal Partisan Attacks on Essential Programs

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is illegally trying to give the Trump administration power to choose who gets federal money based on the president's political agenda. Tell Congress to put a ...

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10 am ET TODAY, July 30, 2026 joycevance.substack.com/p/substack-l...

Substack Live with Katie Phang, 10am Thursday

New Developments in the Jim Comey prosecution.

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The right-wing attacks on scientists are part of a larger story about the right-wing efforts to undermine trust in science and public health, which is part of a larger story about the right-wing alliance with major business interests.

Dr. Fauci has done so much for medical science, from AIDS to COVID-19. He was the only sane voice in the room when the Trump administration had him speak. Trump, who is not a scientist & not a learned man, spouted insane cure-alls that stupid people followed. /1

Odd that the Republicans are pushing women to have more babies when they are taking away healthcare.

The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · last wk.

“The nation’s crisis in maternity care and newborn health is concentrated in the countryside—and federal policy is about to make that crisis significantly worse,” Keith Humphreys argues:

When politicians using demeaning slang to be popular with the crowd, it makes them sound stupid.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

here's Rep. Andy Ogles on The Charlie Kirk Show railing against "libtards"

Approximately 1 out of 3 women will experience sexual and/or physical abuse in their lifetime and you still have men claiming that allegations must be false because there are too many of them. It’s actually the opposite. The vast majority allegations will never become public

Museums are visually & mentally stimulating, which exhausts us. That's why cake in the cafe is scientifically justified. 🍰

Helen Czerski@helenczerski.bsky.social · 2y ago

Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳

Trump's SAVE Act is for white men only. Having wealthy donors & corporations influence the president & politics is wrong. We need better Voter laws: no dark money & corporations; no roadblocks for women, POC & others; no inequalities due to finances or access; & no billionaires asking for favors.