Trump Demands a Fed Governor Resign, Escalating Campaign to Remake Central Bank

I know this president hates the Federal Reserve, but I wonder if this recent attack is more motivated by the fact that she is a black woman? I guess that's not really a question, is it! More like a fact...

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Video: How Democrats Lost Working-Class Voters Interviews with nearly 30 working-class Americans who until recently voted Democratic laid bare the party’s deep challenges — and its pockets of opportunity.

Hopefully @democrats.org are paying attention to this type of reporting. People vote with their wallets. They care about jobs, healthcare, and putting food on the table. The message is clear you just need to listen.

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RFK Jr. cancels at least $500M in mRNA vaccine funding. What are the implications? HHS canceled federal funding for mRNA vaccine development. Experts said this could affect our preparedness for future pandemics and innovations like cancer vaccines.

My father died of COVID on May 5, 2020. This news is a blow to anyone who lost a loved one during the pandemic. We are less safe without these drugs, that's a fact! But given that this administration doesn't care about people, it's unsurprising. 😡

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I applaud all of you for standing up to this corrupt government. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Trump Smashed a Obama Legacy Item—Harming Many and Pleasing Few Not even industry lobbyists are rushing to praise it.

Believe what you want about climate change, but don't be blind and turn your back on the Americans who depend on decent-paying jobs that allow them to support their families. #cleanenergy isn't going away; the #manufacturing jobs will, hurting rural states.
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It’s 1984 Friday, Donald Trump did what every good (bad?) dictator does: He shot the messenger.

Anyone who owns a business will tell you these numbers are not a mistake. We're all a little cautious about hiring, whether large or small. With so much economic uncertainty, it's wise to be prudent. Thank you, @joycewhitevance.bsky.social, for sharing.
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Hummingbird

What a treat to have this beautiful visitor today.

#hummingbird #nature

Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone.

Everywhere you look our country is under attack. These cuts to the Education Department will have long lasting consequences that will affect our most vulnerable children and families. And for what? Because they don’t like that it stands for equality and inclusion? Gross

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Live Updates: After a Weak Jobs Report, Trump Says He’s Firing That Agency’s Commissioner

Of course, it's a big conspiracy. A slumping job market is finally catching up with him. It has nothing to do with what an awful leader this small orange man is! Bad jobs data+high inflation+soaring grocery prices...it's time to wake up MAGA, Donnie is failing you.

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FEMA to send states $608 million to build migrant detention centers FEMA is starting a “detention support grant program” to cover the cost of states building temporary facilities, according to an agency announcement.

In the first half of 2025, $12 billion in flood disasters have occurred. 😢 Texas (136 people died), New Mexico, Missouri, West Virginia, Kansas, Indiana, and Oregon have all had major catastrophes. BUT sure, let's defund FEMA and develop a grant program for this:
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My mother-in-law, who served her country almost her entire adult life, will be rolling over in her grave at this atrocity. Such a shame this weak-minded man has such a hard time with strong women. I guess we shouldn't expect more from someone with several sexual misconduct claims against him. 😡

VIDEO BRIEFING: How to Reach Working Class Voters Through the Platforms and Media They Use Most Watch now | We're sharing the findings of our massive survey of how thousands of working class voters consume media and information, and where, how, and when to reach them.

Another installment of the media landscape of working-class voters. The trust factor in what people hear from news sources other than local news and newspapers is primarily negative, which is interesting since so many #voters believe the lies planted in their minds.
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Sunset in New England

There is a lot of ugliness in the world right now. A beautiful #summer #sunset always makes me feel better. Enjoy!

White House eyeing five-seat GOP pickup in Texas in midterms as part of redistricting push | CNN Politics President Donald Trump pitched a key group of Texas Republicans Tuesday on his strategy for his party to hold onto power in the midterms: Redrawing those members’ districts to allow for even more GOP ...

What is happening in Texas should have all Americans up in arms. This is another instance of the president trying to cheat the American people out of living in a democracy.
If you live in #Texas, you should light up the phone lines of elected officials and push back.

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How Trump Killed Cancer Research Attempting to eliminate funding for certain kinds of “woke” studies, the Trump administration erased hundreds of millions of dollars being used for cancer research.

I often forget I'm part of this administration's war against wokeness. I don't feel threatening, but I guess I am to a weak man afraid of us "others." Remember: Cancer doesn't discriminate; it doesn't care if you're white, rich, and a man. It will get you if it wants.

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Joe Rogan’s Latest Guest Might Turn Texas Blue State Rep. James Talarico opens up about what it’s like to go on the most coveted podcast in politics, his potential run for Senate and how his party needs to change.

It’s young people like @jamestalarico.bsky.social who should be giving us hope. I am not a very religious person but I have a lot of faith that we can win back humanity and decency in our country. 🤞🏻

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A Congress That Votes Yes and Hopes No Congressional Republicans keep wringing their hands over the White House’s legislative priorities … and then voting for them.

This is an article about cowardice. Men and women who were sent to Washington by their neighbors to do the right thing for their communities, but who instead have put aside that trust to follow one man off a bridge.

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What Platforms Do Working Class Voters Use to Get News and Information – And Do They Trust Any of It? In a massive survey of thousands of voters, we found the working class trusts mainstream news sources less than the overall population – and they use YouTube and TikTok more.

There is more interesting data regarding working-class voters. I really hope that some competent, young, progressive candidate (@petebuttigieg.bsky.social) is tapping into this project and learning how to find and speak to this audience.

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And yet, nobody calls for him to be removed from office because of memory issues???

The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are There are good reasons you always feel 20 percent younger than your actual age.

I'm 45...and you?

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Deep Dive: Where Working Class Voters Get Information, and How and When to Reach Them In a massive survey of thousands of voters, we wanted to learn more about how voters consume information, and what sources of information working class voters utilize more than the general public.

If you're not following the Working Class Project, you should be. The data is fascinating.

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Simple but powerful message. There is no joy.

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An Ignominious Bill Passed By an Inglorious Body Millions will lose health insurance, but at least all those struggling Americans in the top 1 percent will get a big tax break.

Make no mistake—this bill is set up to benefit the wealthiest among us. That's not fake news or overreaction, but the truth if you're willing to think for yourself and read rather than listening to media outlets that curate their content to sway their audience.

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I’m not sure Israel and Iran are the only ones that don’t know what F they are doing…

Am I just getting old or it absolutely bonkers that this so called President is negotiating war and peace over social media?
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Why isn’t anyone calling for this so called President to be impeached? Over and over he bypasses congress and now he uses the US military to do Israel’s dirty work. What will be a line that goes to far for the Democratic leadership? I am so disappointed in this party.

The Conversation Democrats Need to Have The party should stop talking to itself and start hearing what voters have to say.

Let my first post be a good one...

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