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Blue dot in a very red state. Childless cat lady. Believe firmly in democracy, science, a free press, equal rights for everyone, independent judiciary, Congress that does it's job, a woman's right to choose, due process for all and death with dignity.
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Project 2025: Understanding the Heritage Foundation's playbook to end American democracy | Milwaukee Independent
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Jon of The North@krauza.bsky.social · 2d agoFor those of you that haven't read it, Chapter 10 of Project 2025 was literally about creating food insecurity by cutting safety nets and slashing regulations and restrictions on food production. No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025.
Just 33% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's job performance, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. That's Trump's lowest level of support in any Reuters poll across either term. Trump's disapproval stands at 65%.
Fourteen years ago, HBO's 'The Newsroom' laid out the truth about voter ID in this segment. It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem. History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
Another day has passed. Major Watson remains locked up, punished for honoring his oath to the Constitution. He knew this might be the outcome, but that doesn’t make it right. While the administration breaks the law, Jason had the courage to care & speak out. What are we going to do to help him? #GTS
It's about time. Kids need more activities and less screen time. Also true for adults, I guess. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/t...
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims (Gift Article)
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
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It's too bad our elected leaders won't stand up to him and hold him accountable. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/u...
In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues (Gift Article)
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
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He is only interested in himself and how he can get richer. He is heavily invested in tech and this is an example of pay to play. Tech billionaires gave him millions and now he supports their resource intensive data centers. Vote BLUE.💙💙💙💙 www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump Is Losing Touch With the Public
As the president spends less time with his base at rallies, his populist instincts are failing him.
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At least someone is standing up to the bully. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/w...
How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War (Gift Article)
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was see...
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Well, I guess the postal service can't be trusted anymore. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/u...
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections (Gift Article)
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
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With all the promises Hakeem Jeffries made to hold Trump and his lowlife acolytes accountable, why in the world would he meet with Jared Kushner-a guy who corruptly raked in billions for "managing" a private equity fund The only meeting should be to negotiate Trump's surrender to legal authorities
Hanging? We need to call this what it is: LYNCHING. Ten Black Americans in less than two years. Every one of these deaths deserves answers, transparency, and scrutiny. No one should look at these images and expect Black Americans to shrug this off, especially in light of our history.
Just to be clear. Republicans want to keep American poor and sick and uneducated. Poor, uneducated, sick people are easier to control. August 20, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/august-20-...
August 20, 2026
On Saturday, August 15, the New York Times editorial board published an op-ed noting that the Republicans are trying to hide the cuts they have made to health care in the U.S.
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When will farmers and ranchers realize that through a term and a half, Trump has done nothing but screw them over? 🤷🏻♂️
Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈@beingliberal.bsky.social · 3d agoTRUMP: “We'll buy Argentinian beef.” Reporters:' What about the US farmers who are suffering?' Trump: “Argentina is fighting for its life. Do you understand me? They’re dying.” He says this as 77 American cattle producers are going out of business in the US per day.
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Salt river horses removal is canceled and protected until 2028. VOTE BLUE
I don't trust either one of these characters, especially Kushner. Trump is not trustworthy. He is a criminal making billions off his office and does not care about Americans. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/u...
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly (Gift Article)
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
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😂 Trump + Natalie 💘💞 on tonight's episode of #AsTheWorldBurns
Today, one of our squad set up on a street corner in ruby red Ohio. He showed up. Some honked in support, some didn't. If you want to show up where you are, let the squadron know, and we will stand with you. @goodtroublesquad.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social @defendersofourrepublic.org
Ohioans are struggling to pay for housing, healthcare, groceries, and gas. Meanwhile, #VivekRamaswamy doesn't have to worry about any of that. He’s renting private jets for $500k+ from his own company and dropped $25M on his campaign as his net worth tripled to $3B. Vote BLUE in November! #Blues
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You can choose to believe what you like about Jason Arday. But he ran those marathons And he deserves people knowing that. He was failed by the British press. 25/
We will not be bullied. 🇨🇦 We will not let another nation dictate our future. We will forge a new path, with trusted friends and allies. We will Keep calm and Carney on. 🇨🇦 We will BELIEVE in us 🇨🇦 Elbows up! 💪
