If legacy media wants to know why independent pro-democracy media is succeeding, they should just compare their websites to the front page of Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com
Robin Jay Finch
@rjrjfp.bsky.social
#Goodbye #Twitter #X After 12 years hello Buesky
Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics in 1968. What she started as a backyard project grew into a global phenomenon. The first Special Olympics hosted 1,000 athletes in Chicago. Today, it supports millions of athletes across >170 countries She died #OTD in 2009. #SpecialOlympics
This has been a period of tragedy and deep disappointment as the hateful reality of so many Americans and the cowardice of so many elected officials has been exposed. But it also clarifies the collective work we must pursue to build an inclusive democracy based on equality and justice. LFG.
Newsom: "That $400m Qatari plane? That's not a $400m gift. It cost you $936m. That was what was appropriated as he's cutting food stamps and cutting your Medicaid. He put a billion dollars in the Pentagon budget to retrofit his private plane because that's going with him after the presidency ... "
The President of the United States does not have the Constitutional authority to suspend elections.
Trump's DHS has spent $2.2B buying immigrant detention centers from private prison giants CoreCivic and GEO. Remember: both were among Trump's biggest donors in 2024 and have secured millions in lucrative federal contracts since his return to power. Never forget who profits from Trump's cruelty.
School meals should be free for everybody. Charging children to eat somewhere they are legally required to be for the entire day is crazy!
THURSDAY: @katiephang.bsky.social lawsuit seeking release of more Epstein Files returns to court. Federal judge Emmet Sullivan wants Justice Dept to answer for why they have not submitted all records, as ordered by court
He pays more to fight a wealth tax than he pays in taxes. He pays more to fight a wealth tax than any of us would earn in 10 lifetimes.
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d agoThis is how you know we need a wealth tax
#MusicChallenge #HappyMusic Day 10 Blondie- Rapture The infectious disco funk groove of this track, tubular bells and Debbie's dreamy delivery are simultaneously feverish yet soothing. The rapping was inspired by the early hip-hop scene in the Bronx, New York. youtu.be/pHCdS7O248g?...
Blondie - Rapture (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BlondieVEVO
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Hi, my name is George, and it’s been 670 days since my last purchase from Amazon.
“America Will Never Be the Same”? Neither will my definition of shitshow. Y’all gotta see this video. Priceless. ☠️ 😂
Tr*mp is losing again. China is claiming Cuba as a business partner warning Tr*mp to stay away. And installing solar panels to help the Cubans. www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Cuba Is Low on Oil. Now, It’s Counting on Solar, With China’s Help.
The turn toward renewable energy has helped the island weather increased pressure from the U.S.
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FRED ARMISEN gives a brilliant impression of Diana Ross’ drummer performing the intro of “I’m Coming Out” like it’s the first time he’s ever heard it. Love it.
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Look at this graph. The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened. This is why we must build back union power.
Private equity is price gouging firefighters now. Yes, you read that right. Firefighters. Is this the most evil thing they've done yet?