A great discussion about how the oligarchs attacks democracy now are part of a long tradition. Free gift article. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/b...
The Men Who Believed Some Men Are More Equal Than Others (Gift Article)
In a new book, the historian Kim Phillips-Fein chronicles a “shadow tradition” of anti-egalitarians who fought against America’s founding ideals.
nytimes.com
If you’re a Democrat and plan to vote this fall, please acquaint yourself now with what looks to me to be a highly skilled extrapolation of where that’s headed. Which is by definition not merely a best guess.
Rick Wilson@therickwilson.bsky.social · 4w agoThe MAGA Election Heist Is Coming open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
'A woman known as Jane Doe 4 in the Jeffrey Epstein files is “staying off the grid” and lives in fear of retaliation from the Trump administration amid an escalating controversy over its handling of her case, according to a family member' www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Alleged Epstein victim and Trump accuser living in fear of retaliation, relative says
Trump administration faces an escalating controversy over handling of ‘Jane Doe 4’ documents in Epstein files. White House has called her allegations ‘completely baseless’
theguardian.com
NEWS: Two people have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building antenna. They are holding a banner that reads: “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace”
If Trump stuck two french fries in his nose and said he's going to tell Westeros to invade Narnia, Fox would devote 10 hours a day to the Narnian threat and the New York Times would run articles headlined "President Considers Expanding Conflict Zone; Critics Raise Questions"
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago"The president told me he's disappointed Israel can't put Hezbollah away. He went on to say, 'They can't do anything without knocking buildings down' & that he is close to giving it to Syria. He's talking about empowering the Syrian president to actually go into southern Lebanon and fight Hezbollah"
"A Day in the Life of an Enshittificator" is Spinal tap -level satire. Point on Also: Lolsob. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Up...
A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
YouTube video by Forbrukerrådet - Norwegian Consumer Council
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Key aspect of fascism. They don't mean anything they say.
@scarylawyerguy.bsky.social · 2mo agostarted/going
The Secretary of Defense is… A - afraid of answering questions B - incompetent and unqualified C - a blowhard and an empty suit D - deeply damaging to this democracy Choose 4
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoREPORTER: If the response is hitting bridges and electrical infrastructure, how is that not a war crime? HEGSETH: That's precisely the kind of disingenuous question I'm used to from the media -- impugning the motives of the folks on our side
As climate threats grow, the Trump admin is dismantling the tools scientists use to protect our communities. Ignoring the science won’t change the reality - it just leaves us less prepared for it. Article: zurl.co/6jDTk
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions
zurl.co
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VC Defensa volunteer Leo Martinez woke up at 3am on Wednesday to federal agents breaking down his door to search his home — the latest escalation in the federal government's campaign to harass and intimidate people who patrol immigration enforcement operations www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
Federal Agents Target Immigrant Rights Volunteers With 3 A.M. Home Raids
VC Defensa volunteers plan to file a civil lawsuit in federal court, accusing federal officials of harassing people who patrol immigration enforcement operations.
huffpost.com
Hey Cali friends, I have no reach or influence but I have an idea. If Tom Steyer wants to win over the folks who won't support him because he's a billionaire, he should give away a really big chunk of his wealth - now. If public service is really his goal, give it away to prove it. Share please.
Why is the media is not loudly proclaiming what a demented monster the thing inhabiting the Oval Office is? the idea that the mainstream media is somehow "liberal" and biased against the GOP is idiotic on its face. This was from a speech Friday May 1.
Tell me if you notice anything odd in the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint against Cole Allen.
Wow, this picture from the tyrannical nation of Iran sure does look familiar, doesn't it?
SNL's Colin Jost on Iran: "This attack might be a bad idea, I don't know. I'm not really an expert on Iran. So let's hear from someone who can explain why we might have done it."
Epstein Fury is what everyone should be calling this illegal unprovoked attack.
The family’s water was undrinkable: It corroded taps. It withered plants. Their ice maker expelled clumps of salt. But why was this happening? For two years, Oklahoma delayed basic tests that could help them find out. With @readfrontier.bsky.social
Salty, Oily Drinking Water Left Sores in Their Mouths. Oklahoma Refused to Find Out Why.
State regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to fin...
propublica.org
It's the only game that matters. My SKETCH of British politicians playing the Trump Game.
At least 80 people who posed no threat to the US whatsoever were murdered in Trump's kidnapping operation. The US has become a complete rogue state with a terrorist in charge.
Video rolling in of pretty massive airstrikes across Venezuela, plus low-flying helicopters which *appear* to be American.
