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As a European, I love soccer and I love California, but I will be boycotting (as in not watching any of the games) the 2026 World Cup in protest against the fascist Trump regime and the despicable, Trump fawning Fantino led FIFA.

Why Markwayne Mullin will likely get confirmed and no it's not the reason the Democrat hating self appointed expert that didn't watch the video just posted in the comments. Here is your inside baseball.

Like clockwork.

CNN put together a video illustrating that while Trump regime officials keep describing the Iran strikes as a "war," Republican members of Congress are using all sorts of euphemisms

Trump’s blatant lawlessness will haunt America and the world — and civilization — for years to come. It is our sacred duty, to ourselves and future generations, to peacefully and legally put an end to it. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-moral-basis-of-civilization

Think how much health care deserving American citizens could be enjoying.

State and local officials are right to stand against expanding ICE detention centers | Editorial

OPINION: "Leaders should push back against detention facilities proposed by a Trump administration that has shown open contempt for the law and human rights." — The Inquirer Editorial Board

Donald Trump campaigned saying he would be a president to stop wars, not start them.

That was obviously a big lie.

Trump is dragging us into yet another reckless war in the Middle East that is costing brave American lives.

IOW, their usual victim blaming shtick.

@markjacob.bsky.social on the role media plays in not just telling the story but explaining it, too.

"The rule of law needs to be explained to the public. People don’t have the Constitution memorized. Journalists need to explain that the Trump regime is repeatedly violating the law."

The Texas Senate primary is a battle for the Democratic Party's soul. James Talarico is a "choir boy." Jasmine Crockett is a "street fighter." Their race will set the tone for the midterms clash to come.

Always read @timothypmurphy.bsky.social, but especially on Texas politics: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it' The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

Yeah you did, and the whole world knows you did. That lie isn't gonna fly, so better get a new one, fast, but it still won't save you, no lie will.

https://sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/epstein-and-the-shadow-world

On Bill Barr, from my latest Q & A. Iran-Contra never really ended. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/epstein-an...

Why? Simple, methinks. Follow the money.

Trump seems too comfortable with US deaths in his futile Iran war | Opinion Announcing the deaths of three U.S. soldiers following his attack on Iran, President Donald Trump said 'that’s the way it is.' Good lord.

Trump dragged us into war with Iran. And already, our self-absorbed leader is speaking about the loss of American lives with the nonchalance one expects from a small man never held accountable for the consequences of his actions.

My volcanically angry column:

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

#MatriarchyNow

Yup!

He is Not Worth This, America America, he is not worth this.

We could be immediately released from this death spiral if he were simply removed as our Constitution and the consciences of good people demand.

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Can someone explain to me why a giant picture of Charlie Kirk is on the Department of Education?

What to know about federal grand juries Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States.

⚖️ Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States. Here are answers to some common questions about federal grand juries:

Generations of Americans have fought and died for the right to vote.

We’re not going to let some thin-skinned, wannabe dictator come along and take that all away.

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.

Trump Administration's New Healthcare Plans Could Slap Families With $31,000 Deductibles | Common Dreams New Trump healthcare plans offer lower premiums but come with high deductibles, risking financial burden on patients. Ex

Trump’s grand plan to lower health care costs is to make changes to the Affordable Care Act that could increase a family’s yearly deductible to $31,000.

That’s after he let ACA subsidies expire in his big, ugly bill.

Remember: he doesn’t actually care about making your life better.

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How to say "I absolutely do not understand how anything, that isn't 100% about me, works", without saying it.

“I understand why the male hockey players wanted to go … but there should have been comments the next day.”

Curler Rich Ruohonen made headlines for speaking out about ICE. He talked with Slate about his statements and the men’s hockey team at the SOTU. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlV...

CNN will soon be controlled by David Ellison. If democracy is to survive, a vibrant independent media ecosystem is critical.

My ask: cancel your Paramount/Warner subscriptions and sign up for as many pro-democracy outlets as you are able.

You can start with Democracy Docket: bit.ly/4qmEiFz

Trump is withholding tens of millions in disaster relief because he had Noem institute a reg at DHS that says she must approve major expenditures. And right now all she's approving is massive weapons purchases and a fuck plane for her and Corey. Where do YOU think this is headed?

Comprende? 😳👇