Doug Jones

It’s a wrap: TV station cancels longtime Birmingham talk show Host Tommy Spina was told on the same day that his community affairs program would end immediately, with his final guest being former Senator Doug Jones.

Not surprisingly, the cancel culture of Sinclair Broadcasting has hit locally. Kudos to my buddy Tommy Spina for speaking out. He’s had a great run speaking truth to power but I guess my appearance w/him was just too much for them. On to his new podcast “The Real Truth”

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Today is the 62nd anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. As we honor the memory of the four young girls who died we should also remember that their deaths were fueled by the hateful rhetoric of political leaders. I talked about it live on X

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Trump adviser defends labor official’s firing, deflects on how data was ‘rigged’ Kevin Hassett pointed to the scale of hiring data revisions when asked for evidence to support Trump’s claims that a jobs report was rigged to make him look bad.

It is a shame that someone who once enjoyed bipartisan support has lost all credibility by defending Trump’s “shoot the messenger” way of governing.

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I love it when I get the chance to meet a hero in person. For those who don’t follow Susan Perri you should. She has had such health challenges over the last few years but she perseveres, she advocates and she inspires. It was awesome to finally meet her.

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Obituary information for Annette Shelby View Annette Shelby's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Louise and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Annette Shelby, the wife of my former colleague Senator. Richard Shelby. She was truly a remarkable lady and we send our sincere condolences and prayers to Richard and the entire Shelby family.

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OMG folks! Espstein fever has gripped DC!

This is an empty gesture that means nothing. Don’t fall for it. None of the Rule 6e exceptions for disclosure apply and besides, transcripts are just oral testimony - not docs, client lists or bank records. And giving Bondi the discretion to disclose “pertinent” transcripts, not all, is laughable.

Remarkable harmony in the data in new polls. All bad for Epstein's buddy Trump. Job approval:

41% - 54% (-13) Quinnipiac
42% -55% (-13) Civiqs
41% - 55% (-14) Econ/YouGov
42%- 58% (-16) CNN

Even w/their clear info superiority & bully pulpit Trump just can't get it up. His approval that is.

The votes of Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are simply shameful. While a President should be given some measure of deference in their appointments-even life time appointments-advice and consent does not mean rubber stamp. This man has no business being anywhere near the federal bench

Get well soon my old friend and 2018 Senate classmate. Your voice is always needed!

PPI Announces Group to Strengthen American Identity - Progressive Policy Institute WASHINGTON — In advance of Independence Day, a group of prominent Americans, led by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and New York Times columnist David Brooks, is coming together to ...

Happy 4th folks! The American Identity Project seeks to re-ignite a sense of patriotism- real patriotism -that so many have lost or at least lost faith in. I am honored to be on the advisory board w/such a stellar group of American leaders. Check us out.

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Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Hey folks, take a look at this brilliant idea by my friend Andrew Aydin - telling the stories of Hurricane Helene vivitms with COMICS. This can reach so many people. Please consider supporting however you feel comfortable. Folks in W NC still need our help

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Once again @thetraecrowder.bsky.social nails it! Republicans from Alabama and other red states have no political ideology anymore. They are not conservative anymore. Their only guide is Donald Trump - not the well being of their constituents

Honored to moderate this extraordonary panel. If you are in or around DC tomorrow please join us at the CAP offices

Join virtually or come if you can if you’re in the DC area

Democracy on the Line: Standing Up to the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Free Speech Civil society is standing up to threats from the Trump administration.

Hey folks, tune in tomorrow for the 2nd installment of The Center for American Progress program “Democracy on the Line” where I’ll be joined by a great line up of panelists: Jim Acosta, Abbe Lowell and Dean William Treanor. Check it out below

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What happened today to a united States Senator is outrageous. And the so-called justifications from the Administration are total BS. Here’s why

Democracy on the Line: How We Got Here and How To Stop an Authoritarian Takeover Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on the significance of what is happening to American democracy and how we can prevent authoritarianism from taking root.

Those who truly care about democracy should pay close attention to the unfolding events in LA. Are we sleepwalkig toward authoritarianism? Are we already there? Join me tomorrow for a special CAP event discussing these issues with experts Heather Cox Richardson and Steve Levitsky.

Key House Democrat presses for more details on Trump's pardons, alleging "favors" to supporters Rep. Jamie Raskin — the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee — is asking for more information on a spate of pardons given out by President Trump.

NEWS: Ranking Member Jamie Raskin launches an investigation into Pardon Attorney Ed Martin’s role in Trump’s corrupt pardon spree after more than two dozen MAGA loyalists and wealthy criminals are pardoned during Martin's first two weeks in office.

RIP Hotlips. We will miss you

The Noosphere Is Here — and the Fight for Its Soul Runs Through Musk, Putin, and Trump “No one gets to vote on whether technology is going to change our lives.”— Bill Gates

My latest on Trump, Putin, Musk and the cognitive war they are waging on democracy open.substack.com/pub/joetripp...

Trump Tariffs Face Threat at Supreme Court — Over Rulings That Blocked Biden A legal argument that the US Supreme Court used to foil Joe Biden on climate change and student debt now looms as a threat to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

A legal argument the US Supreme Court used to foil Joe Biden on climate change and student debt now looms as a threat to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Trump’s Flurry of Pardons Signals a Wholesale Effort to Redefine Crime

With his pardons, which are more self serving for himself than the criminals he has pardoned, and his decison to ignore white collar crime, Trump has essential “de-funded the federal police.”

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If there is one thing that I know about @JoeBiden from our many years of friendship, it that he is a fighter. Louise and I will continue to lift up Joe and Jill in our prayers as they face the challenges ahead as we wish him the speediest of recoveries.

Trump invited himself to the U of Alabama - now I am inviting you to Tuscaloosa to show the world that Alabama and the rest of America have had enough.

My friend Beto O’ Rourke and I will be in Snow Hinton Park tomorrow so if you are anywhere in the vicinity please come by.

Don’t be fooled that Trump’s tariffs are just incompetence. It’s about power, just like the Exec orders issued to law firms and higher ed. He is counting on corporate America to come to him on bended knee asking for exceptions & giving loyalty in return. He doesn’t give a damn about the economy.

Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down A flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos as a new commissioner prepares to take charge.

While everyone rightly has their haor on fire about the Signal chat, Trump and Musk are destroying Social Security from within. Break it, claim it is broken and only thir rich, billionaire buddies can fix it. Will anyone besides Democrats stand up to this BS? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Doug Jones on X: "Oval Office conversation: Musk: For God’s sake Donald, you can’t go out there and talk about a recession! I have already lost billions since you were elected. Trump: But you said people might have to feel some pain. I was trying to follow your lead like I always do. Musk:" / X Oval Office conversation: Musk: For God’s sake Donald, you can’t go out there and talk about a recession! I have already lost billions since you were elected. Trump: But you said people might have to feel some pain. I was trying to follow your lead like I always do. Musk:

Check out what must have happened in the Oval Office before Trump went out to hawk Teslas.

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Great piece by former Congressman and Presidential candidate Dick Gephardt. Hope folks in Congress pay attention

To be clear about this, I’m calling for hearings w/testimony from folks affected by the Trump/Musk cuts. Town halls are great & we need to do them. But the emphasis at a hearing is on witnesses & their stories, not the member of Congress. We need local media to run local stories. That has impact