Dorothy Benson

The rescission bill has passed the Senate. Once it passes the House, as expected, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's budget will be zeroed out for the first time since 1967, back when TV stations still broadcast in black and white.

We’ve shifted money from saving people’s lives to killing them

A Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington

I wouldnt be too quick to buy this. Musk got what he came for all along—our personal information. The world’s richest guy doesn’t walk away from a $250 mil investment empty handed. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...

People want institutions to stand up

www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.

He fired the black chairman of the joint chiefs for being woke and hired his brother.

I'm not saying anything novel here but it really is just truly despicable to watch them use THEIR OWN COLOSSAL SCREW UP to slander the reporter THEY INCLUDED ON THEIR CLASSIFIED GROUP CHAT

the people who told you to calm down about Roe are the same people telling you to calm down about Social Security, in case you hadn't noticed

You don’t know who we just disappeared to El Salvador. Think about that.

Everything we have stood around the world going back 80 years - collective security, honoring alliances, helping friends & allies, feeding the hungry, treating & curing diseases, humanitarian aid, the rule of law, broadcasting truthful news to people who can’t get it - all gone.

Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”

🔥🔥🔥 I’m 80 years old. I decided to call #SocialSecurity

“If you are calling about a disability application due to staffing reductions, our average processing time for disability applications is 200 to 230 days.

The estimated hold time is greater than 120 minutes”

If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.

I love this

This says it all

Here it is in a nutshell:

1. Trump is an authoritarian.
2. With the GOP controlling Congress, courts are key to protecting democracy.
3. So far, courts are doing a good job on #2.
4. GOP will next attack election rules like they did in 2021.

Don't let the cynics convince you not to fight. FIGHT!

I wonder how one possibly justifies any of these actions

It’s kind of like when the radio stars couldn’t make the transition to television and film. We need them to step up their game.

That’s unfortunate. I’ve been watching Jim in the morning. Hate that he’s leaving.

Pretty cute. I just saw it and it made me think of George.

Kristi Noem confirmed as secretary of homeland security During her confirmation hearing, Noem said the southern border is "not secure" and that she will help to fix it. "President Trump needs to achieve this mission because two-thirds of Americans support...

Despite the fact that every dog and goat in America voted against her

www.aol.com/kristi-noem-...

Defending Democracy Without Fear Why We Must Stay in the Fight Against Extremism and Intimidation

“We will stand tall. We will remain ready, willing, and able to defend this nation for as long as it takes.” My latest:

adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...

Chip Roy cuts a promo on his fellow House Republicans

I have to admit I’ve been a bit off since the election… maybe a little stunned into silence that so many couldn’t vote for a woman or didn’t bother to vote at all… or that so many want the chaos they know will come with their choice. I’ll have to speak out so my silence doesn’t feel like compliance.

Why I Just Resigned From The Los Angeles Times By Harry Litman

Read this powerful statement by Harry Litman, explaining his resignation as the senior legal analyst for the Los Angeles Times. I have watched the Times sink to second rate status. Harry’s departure suggest it is quickly becoming a red rag in a blue state.

harrylitman.substack.com/p/why-i-just...

Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉

We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:

Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says The discounter's comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.

Of course.

www.cnbc.com/2024/11/19/w...

This good boy retrieved a bakers dozen today. A personal best! #Carter