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Should this be what we value? I don't think so. They are going after individuals who are valued members of their communities. Why?

All of this ⬇️

We need to place ownership for what's going on where it belongs. And we need to go out and win more seats. We can do it.

Our service members are not political props. They signed up to defend the country 🇺🇸, its people, and our constitution. They are not partisan, they are all of us and the should not be used for partisan purposes.

Aid groups say USAID cuts are already having deadly consequences Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a hearing last week that no one has died from USAID cuts. But aid groups say abruptly shutting down those programs is having deadly consequences.

The administration's ongoing comment that no one has died because of the USAID cuts is just wrong. Good for @npr.org for trying to looking into it. A harrowing, but important listen.

www.npr.org/2025/05/28/n...

Rally With America’s Veterans | Unite for Veterans Coalition Join veterans and allies in Washington, D.C. on June 6 to defend the VA, protect our benefits, and carry forward the legacy of the Bonus Army.

I’m showing up on June 6th because I care about protecting jobs, benefits, and healthcare for veterans and military families.

Our voices matter. Our stories matter. Join us at the #Unite4Veterans rally in DC.

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Want to know what habeas corpus is? Here's a great description.

I also have an issue with a head of DHS who doesn't know what it means. Those enforcing our immigration laws need to be know and follow our laws. Period.

I couldn't agree more. With this point and the points in this article. Support indep. media.

"The danger of making corporate media the Democrats’ message distribution system is that they aren’t on the Democrats’ side. Corporate media exists to serve its shareholders, its bottom line, and" itself.

Trump White House Sharpens Its Knives for Politico’s Owner An article about Donald Trump Jr. has sent MAGA world into a tizzy.

The Constitution is clear, Freedom of the Press is the law of the U.S. This means that media companies cannot be targeted for publishing articles that any administration disagrees with, just because they disagree with them. @thebulwark.com @willsommer.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-whit...

White South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US | CNN Politics A flight carrying a group of 59 White South Africans granted refugee status in the United States by the Trump administration arrived at Washington Dulles airport in Virginia on Monday, a State Departm...

Refugee status is an internationally recognized status. The US may call someone a refugee but that doesn't make them a refugee. A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. None apply here. www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/p...

DHS terminates temporary protected status program for Afghans The move follows the Trump administration’s decision last month to not renew such protections for Afghans residing in the U.S.

The revocation of TPS status for Afghans is outrageous. It's not safe for people to return, particularly women and girls. Many others helped the Americans while we were there and are in danger if they return.

www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

An excellent read and points yet again to people who proclaim their christianity yet purposefully harm the poor and displaced. I'm thrilled that the Catholic church will continue to be a voice for the poor and displaced who don't have a voice.

Great to see this news. Congratulations Justice Riggs!!

This Wednesday, April 30th, there will be a spotlight hearing focused on the pardons issued for those who attacked the Capitol on January 6th.

The hearing will feature law enforcement officers attacked that day, and prosecutors and who have been retaliated against.

Links to live streams below:

It’s just heartbreaking to watch this. The US used to be the first to help. And it made a difference. Now we’re totally absent. My heart is breaking.

Trump’s USAID cuts cripple American response to Myanmar earthquake

100% agree with @jenrubin.bsky.social that the administration is losing in court, so it's important that companies, organizations, and others continue to battle these illegal executive orders and actions in the courts. Obeying in advance is the worst thing to do.

I didn't think we could pay for people's votes? What!!!

While this wouldn't remove big money from our elections (which we desperately need to do), reducing coordination with campaigns would be helpful.

I've always been proud to be an American because I live in a country that protects each person's freedom to speak out about what they care about. We've always extended that right to everyone who is here. All of our freedoms are threatened when someone is punished for speaking out.

Listening to the WH press briefing today, I'm struck by their ongoing messaging attacking the previous administration. While they can certainly point out differences between this administration and the previous one, it's so partisan to keep blaming the prior administration. Why not be FOR things?

What is happening to Social Security is terrifying. Americans pay into this system throughout their careers so it can be there for them when they can no longer work. My elderly parent is now becoming afraid of losing part of her income. She is 96. Why are we doing this to the elderly?

Late yesterday, the president signed an executive order imposing mandates on federal elections. This EO isn't getting enough attention. It will make it much harder for many Americans to vote. We need more Americans to speak out against this EO to protect the rights of all Americans to vote.

The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis The Atlantic has released the entire Signal chat among Trump senior national security officials. It shows that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact times of warplane launches and when bom...

SecDef Pete Hegseth provided the exact times of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen’s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne. apnews.com/article/hegs...

There are so many reasons why today’s Executive Order on voting is a problem. @itsapurdy.bsky.social outlines many of them. Our democracy works best when everyone participates in it. Voting is a key way we participate. We must protect our right to vote.

An excellent primer on our constitutional democracy and the role of the judiciary in it. Also a reminder that our system is based on English law. “The Trump administration’s attempt to upend 800 years of settled law is staggering…” A must read.

The Right’s Newest Trojan Horse: Meet MABA, the “Nature” Group That’s Anything But Green They did it with education. They did it with health. Now, they’re coming for the environment.

I just heard about a new group, Make American Beautiful Again (MABA). This article by @emilyinyourphone.bsky.social explains what this organization is truly about. As a comms person, it's also instructive about creative branding. A must read! emilyinyourphone.substack.com/p/the-rights...

Trump Administration Revives Detention of Immigrant Families Two facilities in South Texas are being readied for undocumented parents and their children. One site began receiving them earlier this month.

This was heartless the last time it was used. It will be heartless again. Numbers are down at the border, why do this now? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...

This administration's activities this weekend and today -- invoking the Alien Enemies Act, sending Venezuelan citizens to be incarcerated in El Salvador against a judge's order, saying Biden's pardons aren't valid, to name some -- show their total disrespect for the rule of law. We need to push back

We knew this was true but to see it laid out like this is really dramatic. One of the things we really need to do is figure out how to navigate the current media ecosystem. I see a lot of people saying we need a new Joe Rogan on the left. I don't think that's it. How can we engage with what's there?

What impact is the dismantling of USAID having? This terrific new tool from @fp4america.bsky.social is a great way to tangibly see the harm this is causing throughout the world.

www.foreignaidfreeze.org

What rights do green card holders have? Immigration experts answer questions around Mahmoud Khalil's case The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil​, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protester, is raising questions about the rights of green card holders.

Everyone in the United States is protected by the U.S. Constitution. This includes green card holders, visa holders and undocumented immigrants. www.cbsnews.com/news/green-c...