People who think the IRS won't come after them because of the DOGE cuts misunderstand the role of tax admin in authoritarian regimes. It's not only (or even mostly) about an efficient collection of revenue. It's a weapon against the opposition. This is not going to be affected by the cuts.

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I am just gonna start asking Trump supporters which they are: white nationalist/Nazi, christian nationalist, pro-technocracy or just straight up fascist.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to the Far Right: Part II How a movement that poses the single biggest threat to open, liberal societies took control of the discourse and politics in America and abroad

This guide to the far right is definite clip 'n' save material. Lots of insight into what's unfolding here and in Europe. So much is known; why were we so unready? From The UnPopulist open.substack.com/pub/theunpop...

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“Maine may be one of the first states to undergo an investigation by his Administration, but we won’t be the last. Today, the President of the United States has targeted one particular group on one particular issue which Maine law has addressed. But you must ask yourself: who and what will he target next, and what will he do? Will it be you? Will it be because of your race or your religion? Will it be because you look different or think differently? Where does it end? In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so."

Gov. Mills showed precisely the sort of integrity in the face of political pressure that the majority of the party currently lacks. More importantly, she did so extemporaneously and without hesitation from a purple state where this isn't a universally popular position.
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...

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If you are at an event where someone on stage gives a Hitler salute and that person is not dragged off by security and kicked out, you are at a Nazi rally.

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Three things that make the U.S. the envy of the world:

1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control

2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research

3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest”

All three are under threat.

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Tell Congress: Resist Trump and MAGA's Project 2025 every step of the way We will resist Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans every day, starting now. We know what we’re up against. Trump and MAGA Republicans have already shown us their playbook. And Project 2025—their “180-d...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

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Hi! Trying to make this my new go to for social media scrolling. Haven’t interacted a lot yet. But have found the posts of others informative.

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