@melissa-baker.bsky.social

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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

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Any insight onto why this isn't being treated as the biggest scandal in the history of the presidency? Shouldn't this be the ONLY story right now?

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2 weeks ago
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LIVE: PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION as Dems BOYCOTT TRUMP YouTube video by MeidasTouch

If you’re not watching the People’s State of the Union, please do! Don’t watch Trump!

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4 months ago
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No Kings protest today in CT!

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4 months ago
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No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…

Today, veterans, public servants, and other patriots who love America will gather to show their love for democracy.

You can find here a No Kings rally near you:
www.nokings.org

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4 months ago
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The Republicans attacks on the No Kings protests are sickening.

To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you "hate America" or you're a "terrorist".

What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win.

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5 months ago
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Sen. Chris Murphy sends funds to anti-Trump organizing groups The Connecticut Democrat has distributed nearly $1 million this year to groups organizing against the Trump administration.

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is donating $100,000 from his political fund to the progressive organizing group Indivisible — the latest in a series of donations he says total nearly $1 million to grassroots groups across the country taking on the Trump admin. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

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5 months ago
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On Tuesday, hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals are scheduled to attend an emergency meeting called by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Our own @alexandrachandler.bsky.social, a former intelligence analyst, outlines the stakes. Read her full take here: https://protdem.org/42SBgzU

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5 months ago
These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.

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8 months ago
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Tell Your Senators: No War With Iran Trump’s decision to bomb Iran risks escalating an already volatile situation into all-out regional conflict. It’s time for Congress to step in and exercise their constitutional authority over war and ...

Contact your senators and urge them to reclaim their constitutional authority by supporting Sen. Kaine’s war powers resolution: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...

Then urge your representative to support the war powers resolution from Reps. Khanna and Massie: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...

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8 months ago
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As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention.

22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.

Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.

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8 months ago

It is imperative that Congress convene as soon as possible to address this crisis, to vote on the bipartisan War Powers Act introduced last week, and to make clear to the President that the United States must not be dragged into another war in the Middle East. (2/2)

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8 months ago

The United States should not wage war against Iran.

Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.

This is a horrific war of choice.

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8 months ago

I know this can sound kind of silly at a time like this, but doing a war without congressional authorization is ample grounds for impeachment

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8 months ago
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors There is not another military in the World that could have done this.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Jun 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Trump has effectively launched the U.S. into war without congressional approval, without a declaration, and entirely on impulse.

Call your Congressperson and demand Congress to speak out and to take immediate action to stop the U.S. from entering a full-scale war.

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8 months ago
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US Army swore in tech executives as lieutenant colonels The Silicon Valley executives will serve as senior advisers as part of the U.S. Army Reserve, according to a news release.

The U.S. Army swore in four Big Tech executives as Lieutenant Colonels:
- Palantir’s CTO
- Meta’s CTO
- OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer
- OpenAI’s former Chief Research Officer

All of these people are surely connected to fascist Peter Thiel, as Zuckerberg (Meta) and Altman (OpenAI) are his protégés.

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8 months ago

Trump's idiot followers (ie every Republican Senator) want to sell off FORTY PERCENT of public land? That is 40% of OUR land.

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8 months ago
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“ICE” as snatching people from churches now. Never forget they said this👇🏾

MAN AT CHURCH: “We don’t want this in our property.”

ICE: “The whole country is our property.”

No IDs shown, non-government out of state plates, basic tactical vests that just say police. Who are these men?

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8 months ago

Update: We've removed the paywall for all ye who enter.

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9 months ago

We can't afford cancer care for veterans, school lunches for kids or Meals on Wheels for seniors because Trump is spending:

• $1 billion to retrofit a hand-me-down Qatari plane
• $330,000,000 to play golf
• $100,000,000 to build a new ballroom
• $92,000,000 for a birthday parade

But DOGE

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9 months ago

WHAT HAVE WE BECOME?

ICE raiding elementary school graduations??
Protestors run over??
People kidnapped/disappeared??

@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Daily pressers - NOW!

Masks, no warrants/badges. 😡

Call Your Reps and Senators: (202) 224-3121

DEMAND THEY INVESTIGATE ICE!

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9 months ago

Undocumented immigrants pay almost $100 billion in taxes each year.

The top 1% evade $163 billion in taxes each year.

Stop pretending that immigrants are the ones taking advantage of taxpayers.

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9 months ago
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ICE escalates against protestors- CA Protests 6/7/25 YouTube video by FiftyFiftyOneMovement

WATCH NOW: Live stream of ICE’s escalation towards protesters in LA. www.youtube.com/live/60OZrft...

#50501Movement #ICE #LosAngeles

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10 months ago
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“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.” - Dr. Carla Hayden

This is a Dr. Hayden appreciation post.

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10 months ago

Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.

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10 months ago
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May 8, 2025 A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

START HERE 👇👇
Historian compares/contrasts how the right-wing 'Catholics' bastardize the teachings of Christ and the new Pope Leo's stance amazingly detailed in under 10 min.
Written & read by @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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10 months ago
Colleen Shogan was the first woman confirmed as archivist of the United States; she was fired in 2025 by Donald Trump. Carla Hayden is the first woman to be confirmed as librarian of Congress; she was fired by Donald Trump in 2025. Post image

At the start of this year, three of the institutions most important to American cultural preservation—the National Archives, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History—were run by women for the first time.

As of today, Trump has fired two of those three.

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10 months ago
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President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

I feel sick.

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10 months ago
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250th Anniversary Lantern Service | The Old North Church The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve ...

250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride

Live Stream 7pm @hcrichardson.bsky.social gives the keynote address

www.oldnorth.com/lanternservi...

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10 months ago
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The Reality of Project 2025 - Red Wine and Blue With many of its authors in top level positions, Project 2025 is being implemented. Keep track and find recommended actions to fight back!

We revealed our Project 2025 tracker on last night’s Zoom, breaking down how this plan is already being put into action. This tracker is a great resource for understanding what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do to stop it!

Check it out: go.redwine.blue/P25TRACK-BS

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10 months ago

Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.

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