Americans are relearning the lesson we learned during the Gilded Age of the late 1890s, when robber barons ran the government and the economy for their own benefit: Oligarchy is incompatible with the common good. I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.

The current SCOTUS is radically authoritarian and is instituting a huge power grab for itself at the expense of the constitution, congress & other courts. Every American, despite party affiliation, should be alarmed. Term limits must be imposed & more justices added. www.ms.now/opinion/supr...

Opinion | The authoritarian power play is happening at the Supreme Court

J. Maria Glover: The Supreme Court has been seizing power for itself — from the lower courts, from Congress and from the voters. These are not scattered rulings; they are one move, made over and over.

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Moment of Zen… We are in the high Sierras right now. Hope everyone has a great start to the week! 🤗🤗

So, MAGA sold their souls for lower prices. Now that inflation and the general economy (for everyone but the one percent) is getting worse. What is their justification now? And will the rest of American voters facilitate a blue wave in the midterms to counterbalance MAGA? bsky.app/profile/thin...

Thinking & Thankful 💪💙🤗🏳️‍🌈@thinking-thankful.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Not only is Trump and the enabling Republican Party destroying the environment, democracy, free speech, international relations, common decency, healthcare, etc., but the Trump economy keeps getting worse: high inflation, low growth and increasing unemployment. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/i...

France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?

Mullin's confirmation doesn't change the fact that Trump's agents executed two Americans in broad daylight—or fix the issues at Trump's DHS. And a pinky promise that ICE and CBP will stop terrorizing our neighborhoods isn't good enough. We need serious reforms passed into law.

Trump has shown us over and over what a disgusting, morally corrupt scumbag he is. But the real issue is that many Americans still support him. What can we do about that? How do we move forward as a country after Trump and the Republicans destroy democracy, the environment, the economy, etc.?

Many Trump voters sold their soul to the devil in expectation of riches. Not only is Trump destroying democracy, the environment, healthcare, common decency, etc. but he’s also destroying the economy: Inflation up, growth down & stagflation coming. www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/f...

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%

The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

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Trying to use less plastic? Big Oil and the plastics industry are spending billions to make sure everyone else uses more. “I think what stood out most is the deliberateness and intentionality over the years of pushing plastic into our lives,” said @bethgardiner.bsky.social. “It was such a shock."

‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

Plastic production has doubled over the last 20 years – and will likely double again. For author Beth Gardiner, metal water bottles and canvas tote bags are not the solution. So what is?

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Timeline cleanse: wildflowers blooming in the California desert right now 🤗🤗

Why has Trump started this illegal war with Iran? It’s because Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar want a regime change in Iran and have bribed Trump with billions of dollars to make it happen. Oh, and the oil of course. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Who benefits from Trump’s war in Iran? The answer is disturbingly clear

There's no four-dimensional chess here. There's just the president, and what we know he's like.

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Exactly! Bottom line, the oligarchs do not care about democracy, civil rights, the environment, income equality or the rest of us; Just as long as they can operate above the law, continue to consume all our resources and make billions more.

And it’s time for blue regions of the country to seriously consider secession and/or looking into a different federal system of government like a more loosely affiliated state system similar to the EU. This rot runs deep in the entire Republican Party and their supporters. We are two countries.

The fascist, corruption going on in this country is being supported by the entire Republican Party and their supporters. The only solution at this point is to split the country and implement a loosely affiliated state system similar to the EU. bsky.app/profile/thin...

Thinking & Thankful 💪💙🤗🏳️‍🌈@thinking-thankful.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Trump has declared war on blue states: withholding federal funds illegally, attacking our self-determination & occupying our cities with military force. Democratic governors need to fight back more: withhold federal taxes, local law enforcement defend citizens, etc. democraticgovernors.org

I can't put into words the feeling of watching our government, a hive of evil antisocial filth, the absolute worst humanity has to offer, colliding with the best. Ordinary people trying to help each other, risking everything to stand up for what's plainly, unambiguously fair and right. It's unreal

All local law-enforcement in blue states need to be trained on how to counter the fascist, lawless federal governments invasion and protect their citizens. Yes, we are at that point… and blue State governors and local officials in cities need to prepare for the front line. bsky.app/profile/thin...

Thinking & Thankful 💪💙🤗🏳️‍🌈@thinking-thankful.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Trump has declared war on blue states: withholding federal funds illegally, attacking our self-determination & occupying our cities with military force. Democratic governors need to fight back more: withhold federal taxes, local law enforcement defend citizens, etc. democraticgovernors.org

Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."

Palm Springs continues to show up to resist this fascist federal regime. Kyle and I have been to countless protests this past year and more to come. We will never bend! 💪💪

Brandon Riker, Congressional Candidate (D) CA-48@rikerforcongress.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I stood with my neighbors in Palm Springs today because this moment demands presence, not indifference. A masked federal agent killed an American citizen without accountability. This isn’t politics, it’s about transparency and a government that answers to us. Proud to stand with this community

The small fraction of voters that swing elections votes in a Republican who destroys our reputation & economy. Then they vote in a Democrat to fix things. Then vote a republican who appeals to their worst instincts. Repeat. Blue state soft secession is the only answer. bsky.app/profile/thin...

Thinking & Thankful 💪💙🤗🏳️‍🌈@thinking-thankful.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Trump has declared war on blue states: withholding federal funds illegally, attacking our self-determination & occupying our cities with military force. Democratic governors need to fight back more: withhold federal taxes, local law enforcement defend citizens, etc. democraticgovernors.org

Trump wants to start World War III over Greenland because Norway did not give him the noble peace prize. The irony writes itself!

Trump has declared war on blue states: withholding federal funds illegally, attacking our self-determination & occupying our cities with military force. Democratic governors need to fight back more: withhold federal taxes, local law enforcement defend citizens, etc. democraticgovernors.org

Democratic Governors Assocation

Chaired by Gov. Laura Kelly, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is dedicated to electing Democratic governors across the country

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The attacks to weaken our Democratic institutions by this fascist regime continues. Legal protections for journalists have been rolled back by the corrupt FBI and “Justice” Department. Now a reporter has been personally targeted with a search warrant at their home. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...

F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist in a Leak Investigation

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Palm Springs continues to show up to resist this fascist federal regime. Kyle and I have been to countless protests this past year and more to come. We will never bend! 💪💪

Brandon Riker, Congressional Candidate (D) CA-48@rikerforcongress.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I stood with my neighbors in Palm Springs today because this moment demands presence, not indifference. A masked federal agent killed an American citizen without accountability. This isn’t politics, it’s about transparency and a government that answers to us. Proud to stand with this community

Find your local protest against ICE (the Gestapo arm of the current fascist regime) this weekend: bsky.app/profile/indi...

Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org · 9mo ago

We’re mobilizing across the country this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good, demand accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s terror: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Happy weekend fellow progressives 🤗🤗. Here is a gift article link to a fascinating interview on consciousness, being a better person, empathy, the writing process, kindness, etc.. “You’re not permanent, you’re not the most important thing and you’re not separate.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/m...

George Saunders Says Ditching These Three Delusions Can Save You

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ICE out for good protest: This Sunday, January 11 from 10 AM to noon. Superior Court offices near Palm Springs City Hall on Tahquitz. Link below for more details. #iceout #resist www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

ICE Out For Good, Palm Springs · Mobilize

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...

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Democracy will prevail and the pendulum is going to swing to progressives in 2026 and 2028. Most of the American people are fed up with this regime - but still want big changes in this country to make it more equitable. There will be a tsunami of blue waves coming 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

We are closing the chapter on a challenging year, but here’s to all the incredible progressives who will be fighting to make the world a more equitable, environmentally sustainable, creative and peaceful place in 2026. Love, fulfillment, good health, strength and happiness to you in the new year 🙏🤗

Millions of Americans remain at jobs they hate for one reason: the health insurance they receive. That’s absurd. Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage. Another reason for Medicare for All.