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The headline says “Only 1361 days to go” The picture in black and white with a cream background is of a badly injured bald eagle. Its legs are in bandages with strapping around its neck and on its head. Some of its feathers are lying on the ground, detached painfully from its body.

The cover of this week’s Economist.

On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is

The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.

But— but— John Roberts himself said in his immunity ruling that presidents need to be able to act “unhesitatingly.”

Is he now saying Trump has to literally hesitate?

So… maybe that immunity ruling was stupid, dangerous, and wrong?

And he’s a f***ing idiot?

Trump is breaking the law. How is that not in the headline?

144. The Supreme Court's Late-Night Alien Enemy Act Intervention Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.

An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning:

“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”

How a Judge Tells a President to F**k Off I read a lot of court documents, and I like to highlight some from time to time that really encapsulate the moment we find ourselves in. The latest from the 4th Circuit does it perfectly.

“The Executive may succeed for a time in weakening the courts, but over time history will script the tragic gap between what was and all that might have been, and law in time will sign its epitaph.” - Judge Wilkinson www.muellershewrote.com/p/how-a-judg...

Secretary Hegseth must resign. He lied.

Now, we have new reporting about Hegseth’s wife. If the White House doesn't provide more facts, then this raises all sorts of red flags.

Trump’s Crackdown on Protests is Spreading to Local Law Enforcement Opinion | Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he has led a high-profile campaign to crack down on lawful protests.

"Local law enforcement agencies are extremely likely to increase the violent and disproportionate policing of anti-MAGA protests, as well as the mass arrests of protesters." -- @jesspish.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

Are we “Great” yet?

When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public

‘The Right to Vote Is Not Absolute’: GOP Bid to Steal North Carolina Supreme Court Election Heard by Court of Appeals Read more here.

A North Carolina appeals court heard state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin's (R) bid to throw out 65k ballots and overturn the results of his losing election.

“Now the right to vote is not absolute,” Griffin's lawyer said in court.

Elbows up, Canada.

Something special is happening, people. Ignore it or downplay it at your own peril…

it's incredible how many stages of fascism you can avoid succumbing to as a voter by simply asking not who this plan hurts but how it helps you

Image of the black cat from Flow next to a photo of an adorable black cat tilting its head curiously at the camera. Text reads, "The global success of Academy Award-winning animation Flow has helped to increase the adoption rate of black cats." Not attributed but I fact checked it.

The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈‍⬛

The latest news from Burlington, Vermont. 😄🇺🇦

Posted by @vatniksoup.bsky.social on another platform.

Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.

We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.

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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Making America Great Again!

We Need Americans Who Love More Than Just Americans These are days that test our belief systems.

The cruel religion, fierce Nationalism, and rising hostility toward marginalized communities on display in America right now, is the fruit of a toxic selfishness that needs to horde resources, opportunity, and benefit for fear it will be left without.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-need-am...

4th Circuit To Weigh Whether NC Supreme Court Election Challenge Should Proceed in State or Federal Court Read more here.

Please pay attention to this case being argued in the 4th Circuit tomorrow. It could determine whether the GOP succeeds in stealing a NC Supreme Court seat by disenfranchising 60,000 voters.

Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.

YouTube video by The Lincoln Project THE OLIGARCHY INAUGURATION | THE BREAKDOWN

Today at 2 PM EST: Trump’s inauguration is the first of many dark days ahead, but we’ll never quit the fight. Join @therickwilson.bsky.social and @mayaonstage.bsky.social as they discuss the inauguration and what’s to come on this special episode of The Breakdown

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Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody

You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability

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And what do we think removing $7 billion from our economy is going to cause?

Hint: it’s not going to be cheaper eggs.

Canadian MP Charlie Angus: CNN stated, "Oh, he's just teasing." Teasing about taking over other countries? There's no such thing as "teasing" when you're threatening the sovereignty of independent nations.