In death we should treat Lindsey Graham with the same respect he gave to millions of people in the Middle East whose death he fervently advocated for — and that of course is none at all.
Read the book Read Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell)
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Hey it's me, Sonic the Hedgehog! Is America truly free if police routinely harass and murder people of color for simply existing in public spaces? Are we free to pursue happiness if millions of people are one missed paycheck or hospital visit away from homelessness? Liberty and Justice for who?
One day Belgium will pay for their crimes
This Netherlands-Morocco game is hectic and frenetic as all getout I’m stressed
"As corporations drape themselves in rainbow capitalism and politicians make calculated gestures of inclusion, we’ve forgotten the very people who need our solidarity most: incarcerated LGBTQAI+ individuals trapped in America’s carceral system."
Beyond The Rainbow: Remembering Our Most Forgotten
As PRIDE flags wave freely in society this month, our LGBTQAI+ community members, loved ones, and siblings face torture, erasure, and abuse.
solitarywatch.org
Summer 2026 will really go down in the NYC history books
Huge defensive first half from Ghana 🔥
The sentences handed down today in Texas are a threat to the possibility of a democratic society. The prosecution is rife with constitutional violations, but 30 years in prison (more than anyone for January 6) for moving some magazines? 50 years for those not involved in even planning the protest?
Being pro-Israel is bad policy and bad politics, Rep. Dan Goldman! 📢 DUMP DAN GOLDMAN! Get out and vote TODAY! Polls close at 9 PM! #NY10
ta nehisi coates tearing the fucking roof off okce again www.vanityfair.com/story/the-ne...
Did Kamala Harris's Silence on Gaza Cost Her the White House?
Ta-Nehisi Coates reckons with that question, and what it means for the 2028 election.
vanityfair.com
“The State Department has made little effort to spend some foreign aid money that Congress earmarked for specific purposes, including family planning, neglected diseases and nutrition, according to government staff and budget documents.”
“A Huge Grab of Power”: Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid
Lawmakers gave specific orders to Trump officials on foreign aid spending, but officials have refused to follow many of them — likely in violation of the law, experts say. In doing so, they’re escalat...
propublica.org
Somewhat vindicating to see story after story like this after being told for at least a decade that no one cares about privacy. (Also quite frustrating)
First came the robots. Then came the cameras. That's when this Colorado mountain town had enough.
Controversy flamed by Silicon Valley refugee who says Paonia is “on the cutting edge of violating citizens’ privacy.” He’s running for mayor.
coloradosun.com
God you have to love these Knicks
Hell yeah. Don't let bosses convince you that you don't deserve more. Don't let someone who hoards $100 million tell you that working people don't deserve $100,000. Instead organize and get yours.
More Perfect Union@moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 3mo agoUnion hotel housekeepers in New York City will soon make over $100,000 a year. A new contract the union and the owners of nearly 250 hotels would raise wages by more than 50%. If workers ratify the deal it'll mean life-changing money for 27,000 union members and their families.
The libs are striking back
Anything that has purchase with people—anything they value or care about—can be leveraged or exploited by someone seeking to build their own power. There’s not a single word we can coin that won’t eventually be used against us. This is why building an analysis of power itself is vital.
Nine out of 12 Trump voters told a New York Times focus group that they wish they had not voted for the president.
Trump Voters Regret Backing ‘Horror Movie’ Presidency
Nine out of 12 Trump voters told a “New York Times” focus group that they wish they had not voted for the president.
thedailybeast.com
Is the Pope a Marxist? Kinda yeah. Pope Leo isn’t just an anti-Trump avatar. He’s channeling a much richer and deeper tradition of liberation theology to stand against poverty, war, and oppression. It’s an approach a lot of people around the word could learn from. www.jphilll.com/is-the-pope-...
Is the Pope a Marxist? Maybe.
In the midst of an uncertain truce, with the eyes of the world still looking to see if a recession is around the corner, a somewhat surprising figure has emerged as the most prominent global advocate ...
jphilll.com
Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade.
aljazeera.com
There’s been a disturbing proliferation of mediocre breakfast burritos.
Earlier this week, Hegseth took part in a religious event where he read a fake Bible passage from “Pulp Fiction.”
Defense Secretary Uses Bible Story to Bash “Trump-Hating” Press
Earlier this week, Hegseth took part in a religious event where he read a fake Bible passage from “Pulp Fiction.”…
truthout.org
This bill is an important first step towards cracking down on predatory pricing schemes, but fully regulating dynamic and surveillance pricing means going further. Maryland and every other state still have work to do to regulate promotional offers, loyalty programs, and temporary discounts. /1
More Perfect Union@moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 4mo agoBREAKING: Maryland is about to become the first state in the nation to ban the use of surveillance data and dynamic pricing at grocery stores. The Maryland House has just passed the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act. Governor Wes Moore plans to sign the bill.
The country's descent into fascism cannot be understood without interrogating U.S. policing. But folks across the political spectrum are allergic to this so here we are.
Warehouses on fire, Molotov thrown at Sam Altman’s house, a data center supporting politician’s home shot at — attacks on the ruling class have begun. Every attacker will now be deemed a terrorist, that’s inevitable. But what the ruling class doesn’t want you to know is they made this inevitable.
There’s a wave of attacks on the ruling class
People have reached a breaking point. American consumer sentiment is terrible, registering at the lowest level ever recorded this week. Gas prices just jumped more in March than they have in any month...
jphilll.com
Volunteers began congregating at Bushwick City Farm in '08, when it was just a vacant lot. Now in the face of mounting DOB violations and unpaid taxes, gardeners want the City to convert the space into a sanctioned community garden. hellgatenyc.com/bushwick-cit...
Bushwick City Farm Isn't Dead Yet
A renegade community garden is holding onto hope that the City will step in to save their DIY green space.
hellgatenyc.com