Mr.Eddie8976
@mreddie8976.bsky.social
Stop fascist Republicans from destroying democracy Science is real. Most problems are solved by science & engineering #Resist GOTV #Progressive On Post and Bird App, same handle
the question was utterly idiotic. she is either dense/uninformed or asking it in bad faith
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2h agoWELKER: You're saying you would not support sending aid to Israel, which was attacked by Hamas, but you've also said you would support sending aid to Ukraine which was attacked by Russia EL-SAYED: It's about conditions. I believe we have a responsibility to uphold int'l law and to support Ukraine
He's excellent- defies critics but also runs circles around inept legacy media interviewers playing gotcha
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3h agoEl-Sayed: "It means holding people like RFK Jr accountable for the DOGE-ing of our public health, for which we now need to be dodging lettuce across the state of Michigan for fear of getting explosive diarrhea, which nobody ever thought you be a consequence of electing Donald Trump, but here we are"
AOC on freezing her eggs: "In this political environment where this administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy, I think it's important for us as leaders to have these conversations and normalize them"
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel's upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
aljazeera.com
El Sayed is going to benefit from ridiculous exaggeration/lowered expectations his critics set... he comes accorss as entire sane, smart liberal. period. The "establishment" has really no idea what they are up against
Undisputed! Andrew Boutros Makes a False Claim emptywheel.net/2026/08/09/u...
Undisputed! Andrew Boutros Makes a False Claim - emptywheel
In making a case that neither he nor his prosecutors should be sanctioned, Chicago Andrew Boutros rests his entire argument that prosecutors "undisputedly" complied with Judge April Perry's orders. In...
emptywheel.net
RAJU: Why use El-Sayed's full name in attack ads? Are you trying to say, 'Hint hint, he's Muslim'? TIM SCOTT: Not at all RAJU: But why not just use the name he goes by? TIM SCOTT: Listen, I go by Timothy Eugene. I get called that all the time.
ZELENSKYY: Ukraine will have security guarantees from United States after the end of the war. The question is, what kind of guarantees? On paper, guarantees are very strong. But if Putin decides to continue his aggression, will America fight for us? This is very important point.
@raskin.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov @usprogressives.bsky.social Every R must be tied to this, the economy & corruption. @therickwilson.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @michaelsteele.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
Nervous Trump knows Todd Blanche's broken promise threatens certain impeachment
Of the innumerable Trump scandals in this or his previous administration, the mishandling or non-handling of the Epstein investigation manages to stand out which, given the scandal-a-day pace, all but...
rawstory.com
“Some 11,000 troops have been deployed to the city” for the inauguration. “Those expected to attend include Argentina's Javier Milei, Ecuador's Daniel Noboa & Chile's José Antonio Kast, alongside US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FIFA President Gianni Infantino & King Felipe VI of Spain.” 2/
Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups
A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.
npr.org
“US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office” 7/8/26 … 1/ share.google/gYQom67kVj7E...
US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office
The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abe...
share.google
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya claims the CDC has gone "a great job" on cyclosporiasis
SHERO documents all of the most important legal and political issues of the week as well, and there were twelve separate mass shooting events in the United States last week where nine people were killed and 51 injured. Catch up on everything here: shero.substack.com/p/shero-on-s...
SHERO on Sunday
A lightning-fast recap of the week's most significant political and legal events for August 3rd - 9th, 2026, before we are on to the next!
shero.substack.com
My 2 cents: El-Sayed is just as refreshing as Gavin Newsom, but — noticeably — more likable. Does anyone else feel the same way?
El-Sayed on Trump posting image of him & his wife in a restaurant w/ caption "2 DIFFERENT Americas": "He's right. One in which your overlords are 2 people who don't like each other joined in the interest in making billions off of you, or 2 people who genuinely love each other enjoying pancakes ... "
One America, where sociopathic couples opportunistically use each other to get money/power with icy distance. Another America, where affectionate couples actually love each other and enjoy each other's company.
One America, where people are smart enough to know you don't form plurals with apostrophes. Another America, where people are stupid enough to use apostrophes to form plurals.
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya distances himself from RFK Jr by claiming he's "done his best" to encourage parents to get their kids vaccinated against measles
Strategic Defeat Update: "It could take more than 2 years for the US to replenish the more than 1,500 Patriot interceptor missiles that have been used in the Iran war. "The current inventory of those missiles is fewer than 1,700." Must-read/gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/u...
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. (Gift Article)
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
nytimes.com
“.. Iran’s ability to essentially choke off the waterway .. has proven to be powerful leverage .. “.. Trump has declared repeatedly in recent weeks that the Strait of Hormuz was already fully open, but each of those promises has proven premature.” www.wsj.com/world/middle...
TAPPER: You said this was 'strongest job market in your lifetime.' By what metric? HASSETT: If you look at overall economy, things are booming T: 2 million jobs were created in the last 18 months of Biden's term. Are you really arguing your numbers are better? H: We'll have to follow up by email
TAPPER: It's 800,000 jobs created according to you, versus 2 million under Biden. And economists say two Trump policies -- tariffs and the Iran war -- are weighing on the economy. HASSETT: I don't think tariffs are an issue T: It's not me saying tariffs are leading to higher costs. It's the Fed
El-Sayed: "It means holding people like RFK Jr accountable for the DOGE-ing of our public health, for which we now need to be dodging lettuce across the state of Michigan for fear of getting explosive diarrhea, which nobody ever thought you be a consequence of electing Donald Trump, but here we are"
El-Sayed: "To me Medicare for All is not about what it takes away, it's about what it offers: Guaranteed health insurance from cradle to grave."
🚨Iran’s top national security official says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets six conditions: stop threats and insults; end wars against Iran and its allies; lift the naval blockade and withdraw forces; pay war damages; lift sanctions; and release frozen Iranian assets.
Iran-US war latest: Trump military chief seeks ‘off-ramp’ from conflict as Strait of Hormuz ‘hit by missile strike’ - United Kingdom
What compensation does Iran want from the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
europesays.com
“We’re screwed,” says Trump’s former White House lawyer Ty Cobb, when asked if Trump’s new Attorney General Todd Blanche will attempt to discredit midterm election results. Do you get it now?
Judge has ordered Kash Patel to respond by August 17 to a motion from The Atlantic, which seeks to dismiss Patel's lawsuit against the The Atlantic over its article "The FBI director is MIA"
