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What is Jake Epping up to?

Is there a way the surrounding neighborhood can help? Lots of people have extra room - can the college help coordinate community reach out for people who may need a place to stay?

And just like that, a new major was discovered

Yes. It’s almost as if his soul has been removed and replaced with….i don’t know what, but Rubio’s not in there anymore.

RFK Jr’s medical advisor:

Don’t Let Trump’s Cuts Destroy the Government That Works For You Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams · Episode

Great discussion and actions we can all take to support public service workers and the people (us!) that benefit and rely on their service!

The Breaking of the Constitutional Order

Excellent conversation on the role of Congress and constitutional order -

“He wants to rule like a king because he’s too weak to lead as a President”

This is a national emergency:

Muntean criticizes Trump’s ‘unhinged’ remarks after deadly jet collision | CNN Politics President Donald Trump, without evidence, blamed President Obama, President Biden, and DEI policies the deadly mid-air collision over the Potomac River. CNN Correspondent Pete Muntean discusses Trump’...

OK, we all know about cable figures who "both-sides" any difficult issues.

Thus ENDLESS RESPECT to (experienced pilot) Pete Muntean, of CNN, for laying out now, in merciless no-BS form, the complete, irresponsible, bigoted, nonsense that Trump and team are spewing.

www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/p...

A Guide for the Perplexed: Democrats in Distress Discipline and amplification are key

“Being an engaged citizen in Trump’s America means living in a state of cognitive tension.
Reality bifurcates - whats actually going on and what Trump says is going on — and there’s no bridge between the two.”
- Masha Gessen, Surviving Autocracy

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Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

"History doesn't repeat itself, but It often rhymes.”

Service of Prayer for the Nation Archives - emptywheel

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Canada's Revenge: Hitting Trump Where It Hurts - His Red State Base A Smart Plan to Counter Trump’s Bullish Tariffs

Canada has prepared a retaliatory strategy that hits Trump and his allies where it hurts the most: their political base.

www.newsletter.samuel-warde.com/p/canadas-re...

Anybody else think DT (or whoever is manning the puppet) just gave him the AG nomination nod to give him quick exit from Congress without consequences? Not with any real intention of him becoming AG.

Same. They lost me at the DT “town hall” last year (2 years ago?) Whenever.

That’s disturbing