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Alex Padilla confrontation in LA shocks senators Several Democrats referred to the incident as "fascism."

Senators were stunned by the video of their colleague Alex Padilla getting manhandled and handcuffed in LA.

“It’s looking more and more like a fascist state out there every day,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

BREAKING: Marine and Democratic congressional candidate Maura Sullivan just completely destroyed Trump for deploying military in LA. This is incredible.

While Trump has tanks rolling through DC for his authoritarian parade on Saturday, we’re taking to the streets everywhere else for No Kings Day. With nearly 2,000 events planned nationwide, this will be the single largest protest of this Trump administration. Join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation.

On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.

Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

In his prime-time address yesterday, Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump for sending in the military to handle the LA protests.

In the speech, Jack Blanchard argues, the governor positioned himself as “the leader of the opposition.”

Listen to our full analysis on #playbookpod: ow.ly/sOb050W7AaZ

No Kings On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A sp

Donald Trump is NOT our king — and on June 14th, it's up to us to prove it.

'This Is What Fascism Looks Like': Beloved Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested | Common Dreams "This is about something much bigger," said the president of SEIU California, still in detention. "This is about how we

Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/david-huerta-arrested

“.. Federalizing Guard troops in this situation — and raising the specter of also sending in active duty military personnel — is a political stunt, and a dangerous one.”

@politico.com
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WATCH: Los Angeles police officer in riot gear shoots Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi with a rubber bullet for no apparent reason.

It’s Always Darkest Before It Goes Pitch Black We’re not alarmed enough by what Trump’s doing in Los Angeles.

"Note that neither Los Angeles nor the state of California is mentioned in the memorandum. Trump’s mobilization order is in no way limited as to time or place." We are not alarmed enough.

Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social:

Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.

Video: Explainer, LA and Troop Activation All About Guard, Active Duty, Insurrection Act, and what the terms mean.

A video explaining the terms about federalization of the Guard, the difference between the Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty, and when the guard or active duty can engage in law enforcement. Hint: the guard as activated in Calif cannot.

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The Most Dangerous Week in American History (So Far) Emergency Triad: It’s happening here.

"There does not seem to be a limiting principle on Trump’s mobilization of the guard, either morally, practically, or legally....First Trump normalized the use of masked, unidentified secret police. Now he has normalized the mobilization of the military against civilians."

LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social

BREAKING: The United States joined Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, Niger and Sudan in voting against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The resolution, initiated by Luxembourg and Lithuania, was backed by 105 countries.

Truth.

Great news folks. Marco Rubio will not stand for the federal government or its agencies targeting institutions or organizations because of their political beliefs. That’s third-world stuff that can’t be allowed to happen here. You still believe all this, Marco, right? Right?

I'm so tired, friends.

The Trump Administration threatening Harvard’s tax-exempt status isn’t policy—it’s punishment. A direct attack on academic freedom and a dangerous precedent for every institution that dares to push back on executive overreach.

Sheriff Concerned About Homeless Bill Sheriff Robinson says the measure to criminalize homelessness will exacerbate problems

Unfortunately, Evansville representatives are in favor of this. Find out how they voted here —> legiscan.com/IN/rollcall/...

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Senate legislation would force school board elections to become partisan Indiana school board races would become partisan under a bill advanced by a Senate committee Monday stoking fears of politicizing school board elections.

This would be a disaster. No reason for board candidates to declare a party other than to sew division in a community.

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A teen with autism and his mom were getting help planning for college. Then came DOGE. A federally funded research program helped students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. DOGE’s sweeping Education Department cuts brought this and dozens of other studies to an abrup...

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Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.

YouTube video by The Problem With Jon Stewart Interview with Oklahoma State Sen. Nathan Dahm | The Problem with Jon Stewart

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Jon Stewart interview with Oklahoma State Sen. Nathan Dam: protecting children, infringing free speech, gun reform.

Here's what you need to know about the Department of Education (ED).

ED oversees all programs for students with disabilities and special needs. With over 7.5 million students receiving special ed services, the dismantling of ED would have disastrous consequences for that specific population.