"Most records are sealed, giving the public only a glimpse at the process." That's a big part of the problem right there. Remember how the police state always tells us that if we've done nothing wrong, we have nothing to hide? That works both ways. (but only in free countries)

‘What they’re doing qualifies as torture’: new details of ICE force-feeding revealed

Exclusive: cases of Afghan man, Ukrainian man and Saudi woman show repeated nasogastric tube insertions and lack of legal representation

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The spoken family history was that my paternal grandfather was descended from Seminoles. But the more I look at old pictures, it could just as easily be Roma gypsy. I have blue eyes and hair hair, so I'm just generic white man. My grandad got thrown out of bars for not being white enough.

Why do a bunch of dried out old bigots that have never watched basketball, suddenly care about Angel Reese? I guess when your heart is a blackened husk that can't feel love or joy, the only way you can feel anything is to hate? Fox News has that! (and not much else)

Angel Reese got a Barbie doll, signature shoe and WNBA theme night, then played victim again

Angel Reese's new Barbie doll and signature sneaker cap a 10-day stretch of promotions, but her comments about representation raise questions.

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The war pigs spent $70 million to boost Stevens. This is the race to watch in Nov. It won't be a referendum on anti-genocide progressives that some Wall Street Dems might like. No, this will mostly measure anti-Islamic bigotry in a state that went for Trump by 1.5% in 2024.

2026 primary results live: Stevens concedes to El-Sayed in Michigan Senate primary

Live updates from the Aug. 4 primaries: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination, Cori Bush vs. Wesley Bell in Missouri and more.

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No Missouri, you cannot haz democracy. With the magic of computer model gerrymandering, the GOP can maintain control of all 3 branches indefinitely. What that means is, the only real elections happen in the Republican primary. Which always tilts to far-right, culture war BS.

Missouri secretary of state refuses to certify redistricting referendum

The Missouri secretary of state says he believes a measure to force a statewide vote on the state's new congressional map is unconstitutional.

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If Biden's DOJ had evidence that Trump was laundering money in 2021, and did not prosecute him... I want every member of that team disbarred and publicly shamed for discarding the oath they took to the Constitution.

If Capital One had enough reason to believe that Trump was laundering money to close his accounts in 2021, did they report the money laundering to the Biden DOJ? If not, execs should be charged under RICO statutes. If they did, I want to know why Biden didn't prosecute. I WANT SOME ANSWERS.

A man that cannot control himself around female subordinates has no business managing a McDonald's, much less representing a state in Congress. That goes for both parties.

Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers

Congressional ethics panel had recommended Edwards face censure over its findings on ‘hostile work environment’

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One freed the country, one freed the slaves and one freed the Jan 6 traitors, after they tried to overthrow the United States. This is comparing apples to orange men.

OSINTRadar@osintradar.bsky.social · 2d ago

🇺🇸⚡️ Today, Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself alongside George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

"In a post on X, Aipac congratulated Bell on his victory."

Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Democratic primary for St. Louis congressional seat • Missouri Independent

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell staved off former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, ending the most expensive candidate primary in Missou...

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I looked it up, thinking that no way would there be a flourishing Jewish community in Iran. Even I fall for the propaganda sometimes. Zionism is antisemitic. The very conflation of Israel with Jewish identity & faith is antisemitic. Iran has a Jewish community. The problem is Israel.

Charles Keener@charleskeener.bsky.social · 22h ago

Looks like the cease fire will be extended indefinitely. Even Trump & Pomade Pete aren't stupid enough to send in bombers to get shot down. They have a choice now. Commanders might not have that choice in the next conflict. America is in danger every day that these morons stay in power.

US used ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The U.S. Army has reportedly used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America's five-month war with Iran.

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Every admin can have a bad apple or two. Never in this nation's history has there been such endemic corruption, across every single agency. Is there really any doubt that accepting expensive gifts from a company you regulate, is literal bribery? I should think not.

FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount

Citing a ProPublica report on Paramount providing luxury Kennedy Center gala tickets to FCC officials, the complaints note that commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC was reviewing or about to...

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"...the incident began when a 61-year-old man asked Basin to lower the volume of his music. Basin allegedly threatened the man by implying he had a firearm and would shoot the victim’s wife." This individual doesn't have enough self-control to stay out of prison. Perfect fit for Congress.

Congressional candidate arrested after Maui beach altercation, bail set at $1 million

Police said Kirill Basin, 40, was involved in a physical altercation during which he allegedly armed himself with a knife and threatened multiple people.

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Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., chair of the GOP Women’s Caucus, said the allegations against Miller were “very serious” and “very troubling” and that if they are true, then he should resign. She also doesn't think ethics should investigate allegations that are not directly tied to Congress.

As Max Miller allegations intensify, Republicans keep their distance

As Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse, his fellow House Republicans have mostly stayed on the sidelines and avoided weighing in.  Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emil...

rollcall.com

Beginning to face the prospect that I simply do not have the mental bandwidth to pass a Network+ cert exam. A+ was pretty intense, and that is looking like summer camp right now.

Ouch

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · 3d ago

How’s it going?

The United States is undergoing a seismic shift in political values and alliances that has not been seen since the 60's, when Kennedy upset Southern Democrats with civil rights and they switched to Republican almost overnight. Trump was just a warning. The real storm is coming.

Haley Stevens-aligned super PACs spent over $50 mil in the MI Democratic Senate primary. Outspending Abdul El-Sayed by now than 2-1. She is currently 15 points behind and the election is tomorrow. How do you like them apples, AIPAC?

Temperamentally pro-Israel liberals have to grapple with the fact that they, not pro-Palestine people, have held the reins of government in the US, UK, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, etcetera for decades and decades and they did absolutely nothing to bring about "two-states".

He was so young, so full of vigor. Sometimes it's fun, knowing the future. Not this time.

Dr. Abobo Bixlee, Economist@bixlee.bsky.social · 3d ago

wow i can't believe that mitch mcconnell died tomorrow

While the Trump admin moves to criminalize peaceful protest, it's worth noting that many activists are doing things that are NOT protected activity. Blocking roads, causing property damage, gathering in residential neighborhoods, etc. All of which can be addressed with simple trespass charges.

She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists.

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Mr. Martin claims he never got the file, but refused to be interviewed. Savvy liars will never allow themselves to be deposed or interviewed regarding a lie. Democrats like Mr. Martin are why we have a POTUS like Trump. I'll never stop rubbing their noses in that filth.

Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter

A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.

nytimes.com

He should be locked up. The man is dangerous.

Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno says his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domest...

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Rubio's plan would require decades and billions of dollars if it were viable, which it's not. Europe needs LNG now and will need much more by this fall. Or Putin's Gazprom will start to look like their only option. This is exactly why the West has left Iran alone for so long: Leverage.

Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?

Experts warn that Marco Rubio's Hormuz bypass plan is hindered by pipeline limits and severe Red Sea threats.

aljazeera.com

I've read the DSA platform & it's mostly common sense, socialist policy. Feed and house people, educate them and make sure they can build wealth and retire comfortably. So why does everyone focus on "abolish prisons"? Because it's objectively ignorant and can be used to turn voters off.

DSA Program

Workers Deserve More!

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We attack their infrastructure and they attack ours. Massachusetts now, too. Fair enough. Next, Maine and Mississippi?

Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating

No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of possible Iranian plot.

aljazeera.com

Spain is being publicly punished for its defiance of American imperialistic aggression and hegemonic control and for having the audacity to call what Israel is doing in Gaza what it actual is, a genocide. It has also taken steps to limit Israel's activity in the country.

Albert Einstein married his first cousin and there is literally not one royal family or oligarchic clan that does not occasionally marry cousins off to keep the pool of heirs smaller. This does not concern the public, and is just a distraction. Moving on.

Democratic Maine Senate candidate fathered 2 sons with his second cousin: reports

Newly nominated Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is facing scrutiny following reports that he and his longtime partner are second cousins.

komonews.com

Long story short, even TX Republicans despise Paxton. But they'd vote for zombie Hitler before they allow a Dem to flip one of their Senate seats. And the GOP zombies in both Austin & DC are happy to help if it's close.

This poll result should panic Paxton — and it’s not just that he’s losing | Opinion

Texas Senate Rundown: New surveys show James Talarico with a slight edge on Ken Paxton, but there’s worse news for the Republican. | Opinion

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