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What do you think made America great?

I’ve traveled the world, and every time I come home, I’m reminded of what makes this place special: the culture, the mix of people, the constant diversity. I love this country.

And I also know who truly hates America:

• The KKK
• 3 Percenters
• Proud Boys
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Ronald Reagan said it. #NoKings tomorrow 10/18

From Fall 2023, my first view of Bryce Canyon's surreal hoodoos combined with a forest of Bristlecone Pines, Ponderosa Pines, and Douglas Firs at Rainbow Point.

#Scape #ForestFriday #Landscape #Nature #NationalParks #Utah

There is a stink emanating from the House of Reps created by the refusal of Johnson to swear in Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva. Very reminiscent of the stench that rose from the Senate in 2016 when McConnell refused to hold a hearing re Obama’s nominee for Supreme Court.Someone please file a law suit.

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When Pam Bondi was appointed, Democracy Docket immediately called her out while legacy news outlets like the Washington Post wanted to seem "fair" and gave her a thumbs up.

Reject both sides journalism by subscribing to Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

www.cnn.com/2025/10/17/p...

TikTok video by Graham Platner for Senate

Platner apology video, in which he speaks about his post war trajectory, is compelling. Be interesting to see how/if people digest www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM5TrdBN/

Utah GOP attempts end-run around voters to kill redistricting reform Utah GOP employs rarely-used indirect initiative process to repeal voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms. Legal expert says the maneuver may violate Utah's Constitution.

Utah GOP: "Let's ask voters to tell us to ignore voters."

They're using an obscure loophole to kill anti-gerrymandering reforms—but there's one problem: the "loophole" might not exist.

Constitutional law professor says it's bogus.

Story at the link:

www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-peoples-...

Eli McCann: Remembering my first Halloween as a ‘holy drag queen’ with my fellow LDS friend Tribune guest columnist Eli McCann remembers when he and his childhood buddy, enamored with "The Sound of Music," dressed up as nuns for Halloween.

My column this morning for @sltrib about Halloween memories as a very gay little boy.

www.sltrib.com/religion/202...

The most interesting about Trump springing George Santos from prison is that Trump is still in the Epstein Files.

“When he is out of custody, Mr. Santos will have served fewer than three months of an 87-month sentence.”

Keep a record of all crimes against humanity committed by ICE and Trump, it'll be submitted to the ICC. If the US is serious about accountability it is time to make becoming an ICC signatory a priority electoral demand. #3E #EndImpunity

This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton.

I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.

If you’re planning to protest tomorrow:

1. Thank you! Make it big. Stay peaceful.

2. Be careful. There will be people trying to agitate and stir shit up.

3. Take a buddy if you can. If not, video is your friend.

4. Have a plan to get the fuck out if it goes sideways.

FYI: gonna do the normal Friday AMA tomorrow. I think it makes sense to see how the protests turn out first!

Now say something about Trump.

🇺🇸 “A federal prosecutor who resisted Trump’s demands to bring charges against Letitia James was fired along with her deputy Friday evening…”

As @saletan.bsky.social says: Authoritarianism is here.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

It’s crazy that there’s such a base level of criminality now things like this didn’t even merit much outrage at all.

lol. this is our world now. The oligarchs rule, sorta. But the politics itself is unstable. And they’re casting around for the sweet spot of safety.

In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.

On the eve of #NoKings

The effect of Trump’s policies on health insurance have been revealed

A 60 year couple in Kentucky making $85,000 might pay $23,700 more

In Nevada-$18,100 more

In Minnesota-$15,500

In Maryland-$13,700

It’s absolutely unsustainable

THIS is why there is a Trump shutdown

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I just watched Paul McCartney play 2.5 hours of time capsule-worthy classics. My verdict is that he’s the greatest songwriter in the history of rock n roll.

个 192 Posted by 18 hours ago Did anyone else turn into a hippie after getting out? Question I 90 Comments A Share F Save ® Hide [ Report SORT BY BEST View all comments 0331 17 hours ago Absolutely. I'm a vegetable growing, psychedelics taking socialist these days. After the war, I've pretty much stopped believing in any of the patriotic nonsense that got me there in the first place, and am a firm believer that the best thing a person can do is help their neighbors and live a loving life. Still got the guns though, I don't trust the fascists to act politely. 1 185 • Reply Share Report Save

Everyone trying to dunk on Graham Platner from this Reddit post are focusing on the parts highlighted in red, all while ignoring the part in green.

IMO that’s the core of who he has become and that’s worth recognizing and valuing.

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Amazing new technologies in medicine. The government may be going backward, but the science keeps advancing.