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YouTube video by David Pakman Show When the fascism experts are scared, you know it's bad

Measured insightful interview with @davidpakman.bsky.social @thedavidpakmanshow.bsky.social and @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social discussing how Trump’s escalating rhetoric, institutional pressure, and personality cult dynamics fit into historical patterns of authoritarianism. Helpful.
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Strongmen, like Trump, live in constant fear of being held accountable — which is why all of us should be concerned about what they might do to the upcoming midterms.

The best thing we can all do is pay attention, call them out for what they’re doing, & turn out in huge numbers in November.

(between images of a map showing the nearly 2,000 No Kings Day events planned for March 28) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

There are nearly 2,000 events on the No Kings Day map in all 50 states (and 10 countries). March 28 will be the largest protest in American history. Find your local event or plan a protest in your area: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

NEW! From the same clueless Republicans who brought you doubling premiums: $31,000 deductibles.

Only an out of touch billionaire would think that counts as affordable.

"Just like the Forever Wars, this fiasco is also birthing its own captive constituencies... from contractors supplying it to MAGA-adjacent young (and not so young) men signing up for ICE, which Ganz describes as 'an employment program for the Trumpenproletarian mob."

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US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone.

Resign.
Resign.
Resign.

Have some basic decency: resign.

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This is amazing.

www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

YouTube video by MS NOW 'Follow the money': Maddow’s INSTANT REACTION to U.S. striking Iran

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JD Vance: "Our social safety net will disappear unless we take fraud more seriously. So what I'm most worried about is that unless we preserve these programs for the next generation, they will disappear."

“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating v...

If you're concerned about blowback from this misbegotten adventure in the Middle East, not to worry. Be content that this valiant leader is heading our terrorism prevention task force.

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."

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Connor Storrie Monologue - SNL

Connor’s opening monologue!

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School board supports naming merged school in honor of Salem abolitionist SALEM — The School Committee has shown unanimous support for naming the merged Carlton and Saltonstall schools as the Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School, in honor of the Salem-born activist

At our next meeting the #SalemMA School Committee will vote to name our newly configured elementary school the Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School.

It will be the first school in Salem named for a woman and the first for a person of color.

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Seems relevant

CNN's @natashabertrand.bsky.social reporting rumored rationale that Iran was about to strike us first, preemptively, is not accurate to US sources she's spoken with.

VERY important because that would be a reason to not go to Congress first - imminent threat to US forces.

The Law of War I am not a law of war expert.

What does it mean if the administration's strike on Iran wasn't lawful? It's not an abstract debate. First principles, like the rule of law, determine whether we live in a country governed by laws or by impulse. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

I served in the military for 20 years. Afterwards, I devoted another 25 years directly supporting the military, as contractor and civilian.

For those serving now, you are either participating in or supporting an illegal war. The orders to commit were illegal. You have an obligation to resist.

Two dogs lying stretched out in a living room side by side

Let sleeping dogs lie!

Trudy, a blond cavadoodle sitting on a rainbow colored throw blanket. She looks tired.

Mabel the red and white cavapoo looking very tired.

Dogs are tired of the news. They want to see more great dogs. The more tired, the better.

I would like to say Midterms may help us but unfortunately despite the people telling me he can't openly interfere in an election I feel he is going to try his best to do just that. And Congress will allow it.

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“sorry about the fascism you’re dealing with; here’s a $10 coupon that expires next week.” via @marisakabas.bsky.social

Post from Reese Waters - YouTube Yes, Congress has the SOLE power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution, specifically in Article I, Section 8. 👀 This means that any FORMAL declar...

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As it relates to current news,

I don’t know what to say.

Keep screaming. Keep fighting.

Protect your loved ones. Protect humanity.

Vote. Vote. Vote.

Refuse to roll over. Refuse to give up.

They cannot win. They simply cannot.

When Elaine Chao joined the Board of Kroger Foods immediately leaving rump's first term, I told hubz that access to affordable groceries will be under attack. I hoped I was wrong.

National grocery store chain to shutter 60 stores after reporting sales decline The national chain is shuttering 60 "underperforming" stores across 13 states.

making life harder

National grocery store chain Kroger is in the midst of shuttering dozens of locations.

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