George Linzer

Hydrogen Power in OH, Immigrant Protection in CO, Tariffs on Data Centers in MI - The American Leader Americans continue to battle climate change, seek protection for immigrant neighbors, and protect consumers.

While media attention focused on the recent elections, beyond the spotlight Americans continue to press for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect their immigrant neighbors, and make businesses, not consumers, bear the cost of new infrastructure investments to support growth bit.ly/4oBtN1b

Observations of a Poll Watcher - The American Leader No incidents to report on the day when first-time voters are cheered and our election system again proves it is safe and secure.

As a poll observer on Election Day, I'm there to report on any incidents that fall outside established procedures, but I also get to see how much voting means to so many Americans. The best part of the day is getting to hear one of the election workers call out, "First time voter!". bit.ly/4qTF5PR

We can no longer take for granted an elected official's pledge for a smooth transition when being replaced by a person from the opposite party. Thank you, Governor Youngkin.

Democracy Shines on No Kings Day - The American Leader Democracy burned bright as millions of Americans marched, rallied, and sang to protest the Trump regime’s grasp for power.

"Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it."
—Judge Billings Learned Hand, 1944

NO KINGS ARLINGTON, VA to DC · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS ARLINGTON, VA to DC” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

YouTube video by JonBatisteVEVO Jon Batiste - PETRICHOR (Audio)

Petrichor = a distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant odor that is associated with rainfall especially when following a warm, dry period (Merriam-Webster) youtu.be/Ma569yZnsrM?...

National Guard troops deployed in D.C. add sanitation, landscaping duties Service members say they’re glad to help the National Park Service. But some question if trash removal and groundskeeping are an appropriate use of the military.

I guess there’s not enough crime in DC to keep the troops busy. wapo.st/3HVJNLh

Image reads, "'Unitary Executive' is just a smart way to say 'Autocrat'".

Troops at McPherson Metro in DC this morning. Don’t think there’s typically much crime here, so not sure what their job is. BTW - these unis include the soldier’s name on back of their cap (resolution not good enough to read theirs), in case ID is needed.

Opinion | The truth hurts Michael Ramirez cartoon on firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Fair Elections at Risk - The American Leader Republicans are issuing orders and passing legislation that attacks the right to vote and undermines election integrity.

Republican actions are limiting Americans' ability to vote and have their voices heard. With the White House "flooding the zone", some are concerned that the defense against such authoritarian actions may be stretched too thin. Waiting for the midterms may not be the right strategy.

Doug Oplinger: Journalism for the People - The American Leader Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Doug Oplinger predicted Donald Trump’s election in November and his authoritarian second term.

Celebrating Independence: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Doug Oplinger relied on his own research to see beyond what the newsmakers in business and politics wanted him and his audience to see. In this way, he was able to bring greater context and truth to the stories he covered.

MAGA voters failed. If they thought they were voting for the destruction of the old system and anarchy, what they're getting instead is a new system that serves one man – Donald Trump – and his family and anyone else willing to pay tribute to him.

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People with signs and flags lined up along a section of road

A link in the No Kings chain - 5 miles across Arlington.

CRFB Reaction to House Reconciliation Passage | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget The House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget reconciliation bill, which now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

"This plan is nothing short of a fiscal failure." So writes Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the budget bill passed by Republicans in the House in the wee hours this morning. www.crfb.org/press-releas...

This email came from buildingourmovement.com (identified as a Republican operation by the Archive of Political Emails. Incredible shilling for support that is one more indication that money is what moves and motivates this party. This seems a small step away from buying votes.

Confronting the Single Biggest Obstacle to Progress - The American Leader The Republican government led by Trump is the problem, focusing on accumulating power and wealth for themselves.

We can't expect help from the government when the Trump White House has shown its readiness to ignore the Constitution, rulings by the courts, long-standing military alliances and commitments, and common sense security and economic policies. bit.ly/4330uuH

Thanks!

I'm someone who believes bias is an unproductive red herring in political debates, but it's still nice to see The American Leader recognized on the May list as one of the more reliable and trustworthy sources by folks at the Media Bias Chart.

There are a lot of Americans, including Trump voters, rising up to make sure it doesn’t happen.

The Tea Party: A Rising Tide - The American Leader In 2010, a tidal wave of Republican candidates, running under the Tea Party banner, moved the party further to the extreme right.

I have only passing familiarity with Alinsky’s work, but am not surprised that his tactics were adopted by the Tea Party. However, the Tea Party was not the grassroots organization it appeared to be but was part of a decades long transformation of the GOP. theamericanleader.org/timeline-eve...

YouTube video by Boston 25 News Video shows moment Tufts student was swarmed by federal agents and taken into custody

Masked agents of the government abducting – yes, abducting – people off the street. This was no arrest. No badges no identification. No granting rights. All fear and intimidation, 6 agents swarm one young woman. When government is trusted, there is no need for masks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_-g...

Fascinating perspective that rings some bells.

Trump narrowly won the popular vote by lying about Project 2025, claiming not to know about it. But he hired its authors and is following its blueprint. His voters should be mad as hell and understand why his opponents don’t trust him to lead this country.

Sen. Murphy Calls Out Trump Corruption - The American Leader Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut pulled no punches in accusing the Trump administration of 24 instances of corruption.

Sen. Murphy breaks through all the noise to zero in on something that all Americans should oppose. theamericanleader.org/progress-upd...

The leaders were out in force for the March on Washington today.

When is a day not a day? When Republicans in Congress don’t want the responsibility of terminating Trump’s declaration of national emergency, which gave him the right to impose tariffs. This was inserted into a House Resolution:

YouTube video by Donald the Fascist Ronny Chieng Blazes America- Learn Math for Your Country

Too good not to share. He riffs fast but eloquently. youtube.com/shorts/b2wpm...