I think it works exactly how those in power, and those who own them, want it to work. Gerrymandering is atrocious even for those who ostensibly support the majority party. It makes the representatives less accountable to the voters. Correct in that it doesn't work for the people.

Here’s the audio of Trump’s billionaire private equity donor saying his “dream” is letting private equity tap the $8 trillion in Americans’ 401k accounts.

Trump signed an executive order today making that dream a reality.

More at www.levernews.com/your-401-k-i...

Israel’s support for clans in Gaza puts tribal strongman in spotlight Israeli officials say arming clans can create a counterweight to Hamas. Some critics of the initiative say it aims to undermine Palestinian nationalism.

The Washington Post continues to do real reporting on the genocide, a stark contrast to the blood-soaked NY Times.

Rare Western coverage of how Israel is funding a militia led by Yasser Abu Shabab, which then steals aid so they can blame it on Hamas ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

Oh look, imma tikkin and a tokkin with some help from @aclusocal.bsky.social

That lady just cut a promo on his ass. I was gettin' hyped.

MUST WATCH: ICE kidnapped a disabled American citizen.

Her name is Alma Bowman. Born in the Philippines while her dad served in the U.S. Navy.

She’s lived here 48 years.
They crashed her wheelchair, denied meds, cut her off from her lawyer—and jailed her.

She. Is. A. Citizen.

DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Seen Stopping Latino Men at Home Depot to Ask for IDs, We Catch Up With Adrian Andrew Martinez, and More

@eltragon.bsky.social

And the "opposition party" is hemming and hawing about gerrymandering California because they want to take the high road...vs. fascistic pedophiles. Taking the high road vs. those who will do all they can to maintain power just means you get put against the wall a few weeks later...

There were 21 people aboard The Handala. All were arrested and sent to Israel before being deported, except Chris Smalls and Tunisian activist Hatem Aouini, both of whom are still imprisoned.

Chris, the only Black person on the ship, was also the only person beaten and choked by Israeli forces.

If you were alive in the 1980s, this is among the most wonderful & truly incredible things you have ever witnessed in your lifetime.

What do we do with the architects of the Fourth Reich?

o me, folks like Newsom represent a turn to the left on the "Dial of Normalized Cruelty" that is our economic and political system. He only looks good because the GOP went full Spinal Tap on that dial. Any agents seeking to preserve the sytem of normalized cruelty won't find support from me.

A convicted trafficker’s words should never be taken as fact. They shouldn’t even be humoured. We should only listen to them for the purposes of education, to better protect humanity against their manipulation. I’m continuously confused at where this world is heading

Something about "hand baskets" and "hell".

Elsewhere in the interview, Dr Maynard claimed Israeli soldiers are shooting civilians at aid points "almost like a game of target practice". The IDF said it "categorically rejected" claims of "intentional harm to civilians, particularly in the manner described". Dr Maynard claimed he has operated on boys as young as 11 who had been "shot at food distribution points" run by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. "They had gone to get food for their starving families and they were shot," he said. "I operated on one 12-year-old boy who died on the operating table because his injuries were so severe."

A British surgeon returned from Gaza says Israeli soldiers were shooting at aid-seekers “almost like a game of target practice".

He also said formula doctors had packed to bring with them was the only item confiscated by Israeli authorities before entry.

Formula.

news.sky.com/story/almost...

Image of people raising their fists in triumph on a mountain top with the words “Too late to make a difference but right on time for empty righteous optics. White liberals unite!”

Home Insurance Executives Are Raking It In—at Your Expense Performance-based pay packages incentivize claim denials and other harmful practices.

With record profits, soaring premiums, and denied claims, home insurance execs are getting rich off climate disasters, and you’re footing the bill. From Dan Wagner & Kenny Stancil:
https://trib.al/bOlbHLq

Legalized corruption is one of the two central problems connected to all the other problems in American society.

The other central problem is elite impunity — the idea that no matter how much damage elites do, they will never face social, political, legal or financial consequences.

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Opinion | Mike Johnson Would Like You to Know About His Subservience

it is very good timing that i wrote "mike johnson has no dick" just days before he demonstrated the fact for all to see www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/o...

There’s No Safe Place for Legal Immigrants in Trump’s America As Trump’s deportation gangs continue snatching people after scheduled court hearings, more are opting to stay home. But that comes with its own dangers.

They come masked and armed, waiting outside courtrooms and workplaces. One thing is clear in Trump’s ICE-ruled America: there is no safe place for legal immigrants. @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports:
https://trib.al/Pq7cuG2

Shit man, they've rounded up and imprisoned citizens as well. They've deported citizens. If you can be rounded up by secret police, imprisoned for 3 days, denied communications with council, family, or employer; then released 3 days later with no charges; then you don't live in a free country.

Trump DOJ seeking one day in prison for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case is 'insulting': Ben Crump The Justice Department is seeking no prison time for a former officer who blindly shot into Breonna Taylor’s home during a botched 2020 raid that sparked a federal inquiry into policing in Louisville,...

The Trump administration thinks the cop who recklessly fired his gun into two homes during the Breonna Taylor raid should spend 1 day in prison.

For perspective, the administration incarcerated Rümeysa Öztürk for 45 days for writing an op-ed -- and only released her after a court order.

This is the dude the Chauvin apologists tout as having "proven" that Chauvin didn't kill George Floyd.

L.A. Police Cite ‘Anti-Homeless’ Law To Sweep Anti-ICE Camp Outside Federal Building

- A 24-hour protest encampment eventually came to an end after LAPD swept the site multiple times.

@shoton35mm.bsky.social

This is hilarious if you know the crew of folks who insist that Polymarket can never be wrong.

"Why do you have to play purity politics?!"

warning lights flashing like the control board at chernobyl at this point

It’s hard to stomach housing talk from Obama, who bailed out banks as they foreclosed on millions & then America saw a big decline in housing.

But it’s worse to see him pretend NIMBY laws are the big problem. NIMBY laws are bad & should be eliminated, yes. But theyre not the driver of the crisis.
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Hey, remember when the Panama Papers were released and they showed how basically every wealthy person on the planet was avoiding taxes by offshoring their money and nothing was done about it except the reporter who broke the story was murdered with a car bomb?