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So Johnson conveniently sent the House home until after the new year knowing the Epstein files would never be released in time. The DOJ officials can't be charged with Contempt of Congress if the House isn't in session.

we need a new way to be. how do we get there? get a bit more ridiculous.

Silent Middle Child nails it. Again:

Everything he says is a projection of himself, so it makes sense.

Thou shalt not forgive or forget all the evil things Marjorie Taylor Greene said and did. The main reason she is talking more ‘sane’ these days is because she wants to inherit the MAGA cult.

Is this just an attempt to block the file release by declaring it a current investigation?

I can't decide which is worse: Chuck Schumer allowing specific members to vote in favor of the CR or Chuck Schumer having lost control of his caucus. Either way, he should no longer be in leadership since both options are the result of him being weak.

Big Republican Lie in 2024: "The policies of the Trump administration will NOT be based on Project 2025."

Big Republican Lie in 2025: "If you join us to end your only leverage over us, the shutdown, we *promise* [wink, wink] to bring ACA subsidies up for a vote."

Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down a request from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, to reconsider its 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex […]

What a relief

Dems. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

At some point in the future, could we start an honest debate about Congress' choice to conduct major business overnight to prevent constituents from voicing their opinions in real time?

We need strong leaders in the Democratic party to stand up for what is right in our beautiful country. Do not capitulate to their false promises. If you are incapable of meeting the moment, then please step down from leadership.

If Chuck Schumer entertains a deal that consists of a "promise to vote on ACA tax credits in December," he needs to be removed from leadership. A true leader would never accept anything less than a firm commitment. Schumer always plays the role of Charlie Brown with the football and never learns.

Holocaust Researcher Says Up to 1/3 of Imprisoned LGBTQ+ People Reported by Friends and Family A new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center aims to shed light on the diversity of LGBTQ+ Holocaust stories.

Someday I'll have more to say, but for now it suffices that no queer person alive will be surprised by this.
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I’m good with my taxes subsidizing social welfare for people who can’t afford food.

I’m enraged with my taxes subsidizing corporate welfare to businesses that won’t pay a living wage.

For every fascist authoritarian, there was a Chamberlain who tried appeasement, or a Schumer who opted for stern letters over dogged resistance.

Fascism thrives in the face of timid opposition.

This is why voters are desperate for candidates who will truly challenge Trump and the oligarchs.

Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.

This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.

My new favorite sign. @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

#TwentyfiveFortyseven

Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

Here is my best guidance, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons nearly nine years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
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I went to war to defend the rights of people to say things I may disagree with.

What is more American than the ability to question authority?

Questioning authority is, in fact, our foundation and how we came about as a nation.

Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country WASHINGTON — A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.

Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:

Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.

Why is the right so angry? They control the entire government and they’re still miserable f*cks.

Joy Reid nailed it.

US cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine The Trump administration has canceled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, the drugmaker announced on Wednesday.

70 confirmed cases in humans in the US and 1 death from a mutatable disease with the potential to develop the ability to transmit between humans, but let's cancel this late-stage contract anyway.

Overheard: “William Henry Harrison had a better first 100 days, and he spent 70 of them dead.”

Why aren't we calling the SAVE Act what it really is?

A modern-day poll tax

Until the required documents are free of charge, only those with financial means/time can attain them.

April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) Just five months ago, on October 19, 2024, The Economist ran a special report on America’s economy.

April 2, 2025

YouTube video by PoliticsGirl 20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow

This is incredible! John Lithgow shares 20 lessons on tyranny by @timothysnyder.bsky.social. Please take a moment, and share this widely. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXR5...