“Have we reached that point in the dystopian plot already?” IG: @dyskinesiaa dyskinesiaa.com/en-us
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DAVID JOLLY: “I reject socialism, I’m a capitalist, but I support Angie. She’s a fighter. She leaves it all on the field. She talk about what I talk about: affordable housing, can you feed your kids… Angie is out there fighting for the same values. We’ll see how the voters sort that out in November.
So Israel just bombed Syria because — Bibi said —Turkey may use an airbase there. That would be the same Turkey that is a member of NATO and that has never attacked Israel. 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/w...
The Missouri secretary of state has now admitted that the 'veto' measure meant to block the GOP's gerrymander *did* gather enough signatures. There's a trial scheduled for tomorrow on the secretary of state's announcement that he will nevertheless block the measure from being on the ballot.
Missouri ballot proposals blocked by secretary of state had enough signatures, records show • Missouri Independent
A Missouri redistricting proposal and one to limit legislative power to change initiatives have the required signature but were denied a spot on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Until there are real, actual, physical consequences, this regime will continue to destroy lives unabated. Screaming "but it's a crime" doesn't matter to criminals. They know. They also know no one has stopped them yet.
Debt Collective 🟥@debtcollective.bsky.social · 7h agoSecretary McMahon just publicly confirmed that she will reverse some student debt payment credit debtors had received toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This is essentially reinstating student loans—which is illegal.
Trump is using taxpayer money to have the Census Bureau attempt to prove his 2020 election denialism claims.
Popular dog food brand Oma’s Pride is recalling its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after FDA testing detected Salmonella. It comes amid several other major food safety alerts this month, including a nationwide granola recall and millions of eggs tied to a Salmonella outbreak.
WSJ: “.. the president’s desire for another high-stakes meeting with Kim suggests Trump is eagerly searching for a crowning foreign policy achievement as victory in Iran remains elusive.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/world/asia/t...
Forcing the Ten Commandments on public school students is unconstitutional — period.
The evidence that the White House sought to punish Colorado over Tina Peters continues to ricochet within the state: @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2026/08/18/t...
NEWS: Angie Nixon will win the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Florida, defeating Alexander Vindman
FLIP IN FLORIDA: The Democratic-backed slate has flipped the school board of Sarasota County. This is a county of 400K that went for Trump by 18%. It's also where Bridget Ziegler has been on the school board. Dem-backed candidates just flipped 2 seats, adding to the 2 they already had (out of 5).
Higher interest rates don't just hit Washington. They show up in mortgages, car loans, and credit cards. And that means tighter budgets for households already feeling squeezed.
“.. On Tuesday, he seemed to adopt a new approach. Trump told top administration envoys to halt their conversations with Iran, according to a US official.” @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/08/18/p...
Data-center Popularity Check: Jason Kelce wants you to send them your piss jar. @billboard.com www.billboard.com/culture/life...
NEWS: Debbie Wasserman Schultz will win the Democratic primary in Florida's 20th Congressional District
Hegseth continues to destroy institutions through intimidation, caused by his own deep insecurities and hostility to factual reporting.
NEWS: Trump fears war crimes arrest warrant and begins to sanction the President of the International Criminal Court. Active Duty Major escalates calls for Trump's removal even if it means prison. National debt explodes to $40 trillion. Amazon buys rare books, destroys them for AI training.
NEWS: Trump Sanctions ICC President Fearing War Crimes Warrant, Air Force Major Escalates Calls for Trump’s Removal, Debt Explodes
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A U.S. District Court ruled today that the Interior Department violated federal laws when it gave away federally protected lands to the King Cove Corporation to make way for a road in the Izembek Wilderness. The decision vacates the land exchange. wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/court-says...
Court says Interior’s Izembek land swap broke the law
Sole purpose of the land exchange is to facilitate construction of a road through the Izembek Wilderness
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NEWS: Rep. Jared Moskowitz will win the Democratic primary for Florida's 25th Congressional District, defeating challenger Oliver Larkin
Trump's illegality is so outrageous that even the Roberts court, w/ its authoritarian-enabling tendencies, has been forced to turn him down again & again So a plaque replaces his name at the KC, tariffs return under a forced label & the ballroom ask goes to SCOTUS I explain for @ms.now👇 -TN
The courts keep blocking Trump. He keeps searching for loopholes.
A senior administration official says that Trump won’t allow his objectives “to be undermined simply because one tool may be limited by a court.”
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The Republican freakout over Ossoff’s Harp comments shows 3 things: 1. They are extending sensitive about this relationship. For some reason. 2. They are concerned about Ossoff’s political future. 3. They are shameless frauds, posers, hypocrites and liars.
Greg Abbott’s Texas can’t find enough money to send kids to school five days a week, but massive tax breaks for data centers? ✅ TX State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, has a plan to change all that. @ginafortexas.bsky.social @meidastouch.com