Trump has explicitly stated that he is terminating federal employees based on political affiliation. Data is currently being collected, but layoff notices have already gone out to employees at the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy,

I know Trump and his minions all have sneering contempt for kids with special needs, but trust me when I say that their parents will absolutely fucking destroy anyone who messes with the special education supports to which they are entitled by law.

Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early The government has declared a nationwide flu epidemic, prompting calls for vaccinations and heightened vigilance.

Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus

Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.

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20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.

$20 BILLION.

Remember that we’re being lied to whenever we’re told that we can’t afford something that helps American families.

DOJ removes study showing right wing attacks ‘outpace’ those by left The move comes as the GOP seeks to back claims from President Trump that the “radical left” poses a greater danger than the right wing.

The study was still available on the Justice Department website last week, but a researcher on extremism posted on social media that it had been removed.

Good one.

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the awful events in Texas. 💔❤️‍🩹🇺🇦🇺🇸

🌻🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦🌻
❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️

Thanks to Senate Republicans, 17 million people will lose their health care.

Thanks to Senate Republicans, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance.

Thanks to Senate Republicans, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year.

Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Trump's Hypocrisy By Pointing Out How Melania Got Her Visa That part!

Exactly!

Three Things in Trump’s Budget That Aren’t Getting Enough Attention They might affect the bill’s fate… if more people learn about them and speak up.

In addition to kicking millions of Americans off their health insurance, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and adding trillions to the deficit, other parts of Trump’s Budget are also harmful and unpopular.

We need to make sure more people learn about them.

BREAKING: ICE is asking people to stop clogging their hotline by calling in and reporting an undocumented girl named “Anne Frank” hiding in the top floor of various Republican lawmakers’ houses.

🚨TX‼️ TACO’s drive for TX mid-decade gerrymandering would oust Jasmine & flip other blue seats too!

Fight it!

While being driven to an undisclosed location last weekend, Jasmine used the opportunity to connect with followers on current events

Florida is building a new migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” converting an airfield deep in the Everglades into one of the Trump administration’s most ominous additions to its immigration crackdown. FDT!

The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.

We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.

Well...

Trump administration to shut down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer utilize its LGBTQ youth service line starting July 17. The Trump administration says the move will "focus on serving all help seekers."

In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people.

When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.

But this is the party of “family values,” right?

😕 🇺🇸

That extra fee at the grocery store for a plastic shopping bag isn’t just an inconvenience –– it is actually making a difference for marine ecosystems, according to a new study. cnn.it/4le6Y1q

Senior Voters Are Turning Out In Force To Protest Trump—And Could Be Democrats' Secret Weapon Think voters get more conservative with age? Think again.

“OK, Boomer” just got flipped on its head. At protests across the country this past weekend, older Americans turned out in force, leading chants, waving signs and showing that resistance has no age limit. And their passion isn’t just inspiring. It might be what helps save democracy.

Dear Congress,

We don’t want a king.

So do your jobs or resign.

Sincerely,
Americans who believe in the Constitution

#RemoveTrump #NoKings

See you this afternoon.

finally a worthy Alien vs. Predator installment

This just keeps getting more upside down.

Steve Bannon says he’s advising Trump to cancel all of Elon’s federal contracts and launch multiple investigations into the world’s richest man.