Now that Trump has shut down the government, Democrats need to be loud and confident in our argument.

No 75% premium increases. No lawlessness.

That’s what we are fighting for. The people will be with us. But only if we show strength.

Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’

One of Ben & Jerry’s founders, Jerry Greenfield, has resigned saying that its independence had been lost and its social activism “silenced” under the control of its parent company, Unilever.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/b...

Hillary Clinton reacts to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension | CNN Politics CNN’s Fareed Zakaria asks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about Jimmy Kimmel’s show being pulled from ABC’s air. Watch Fareed Zakaria GPS on Sunday at 10aET/PT.

In America, we defend free speech in terrible times.

We defend free speech even when it’s offensive.

We defend free speech.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/18/p...

How awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Is anybody out there? So this is our new social media platform?

On one hand, Republican officials call themselves "warfighters."

On the other, they become whiny crybabies at the thought of setting foot in DC streets and New York City subways that literal schoolchildren navigate every day without incident.

Real macho stuff.

This is lovely!

Okay where are all my peeps on Bluesky?? I’m here! Drop a hello!

Upending norms, the Senate votes to undo California's EV rules The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

UPDATE: The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

International student visas are being revoked & their legal status terminated, exposing them to risk of arrest. Government is quietly deleting foreigners’ student records (instead of going through colleges, as has always been done).

Students are being ordered to leave the country

A tweet by @ennui365 , labeled "Thursday," features an image with a green leafy background and white text that reads, "IF YOU VOTED FOR TRUMP BECAUSE 'HE'S NOT A POLITICIAN', THEN I HOPE YOUR NEXT COLONOSCOPY IS DONE BY A PLUMBER." The text uses a sarcastic analogy to criticize the logic of voting for Donald Trump based on his lack of political experience, comparing it to choosing an unqualified person for a medical procedure.

And if you want a business man, why choose a multiply-bankrupted one?!

they are eating the checks they are eating the balances protest sign

Mine too!!!

Federal staffing shakeup casts doubt on future of historic Eugene museum The Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House relies on funding from Institute of Museum and Library Services for an important position. Now, with the entire staff at the federal agency on leave, the museum’s leadership is worried about what it means for their funding.

The Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene relies on funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or IMLS, for an education coordinator position. With IMLS staff on leave, the museum fears a funding disruption.

Trump’s domestic policy agenda 'in doubt' after Saturday House GOP rebellion: report House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is once again under the gun after multiple members of his caucus put him on notice they have no plans to go along with a budget plan a budget plan approved by their G...

Republican fiscal hawks quickly made it known that what they have seen is a non-starter for them.

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Happy Birthday!! Enjoy!

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This is what we’ve come to, and so quickly.

As a Canadian and American citizen. I couldn’t love this more. #Never51 #elbowsup

Support these businesses, please.

Canadian 'American Pie' Star Speaks Out After She Was Detained By ICE For 12 Days This is very alarming.

This is incredibly alarming.

Son: Are we better off now?

Dad: Well son, mom & dad have both lost their jobs. Our savings are gone, gas & grocery prices are up. We did, however, save you from drag queen story time.

Son: What's that?

Dad: A mythical thing they said was happening in your school, which we can't afford anymore.

Anyone that won’t cajole the orange baboon.

Oh trust, I understand! I had to buy my own portable oxygen concentrator because at that time, they only approved O2tanks. Well great, but I’m supposed to be in New York next week and I can’t fly with tanks!
Sheesh. I finally just bit the bullet and charged it.

Is anybody out there? Howdy!

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

Strategery: Did the Trump Team Think This Through? Trump’s blitzkrieg assault on our federal government has revealed big vulnerabilities

Donald Trump’s nonstop barrage of unlawful orders is designed to confuse and overwhelm us. But that doesn’t mean the administration has a clear plan for how to actually get things done. Jay Kuo broke down the administration's cat-and-mouse game for The Big Picture.

This!!!