Maureen Higgins

Best read to the tune of “Real Men of Genius” Bud Lite theme😅

Newsom: They did not expect California. They did not expect all of you. They thought we were going to write an op-ed, have a candlelight vigil, maybe do a rally. They poked the bear and the bear is poking back

How to Opt-Out of Airlines Selling Your Travel Data to the Government The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), owned by major U.S. airlines, collects billions of ticketing records and sells them to the government to be searched without a warrant. I managed to opt-out…

When you book a flight through major travel sites, a data broker owned by U.S. airlines will sell details about your flight—your name, credit card used, and where you’re flying to the government.

We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide:
www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...

The Corruption Behind Drug Smuggling and Christian Nationalism in Latin America U.S.-backed drug smuggling and corruption transcend borders in Latin America, all in the name of colonialist Christian nationalism, not unlike what’s happening in the United States

From Cuba and Venezuela to Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador, many in Latin America believe the U.S. targeting of cartels isn’t to stop drug smuggling, but to ensure who controls the production and distribution networks. This may seem outlandish ... but it’s not unheard of.

My latest.

How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood Here’s a step-by-step guide.

A step by step guide to keep tabs on the Gestapo who may be surveilling your neighborhood.

‘This Is Voter Intimidation’: Outrage Erupts as Trump Admin Sends ICE to Polling Locations With millions geared up to vote in a key off-year election, including a hotly watched redistricting measure in California, the Donald Trump administration has ignited fierce backlash by deploying fede...

Outrage Erupts as Trump Sends ICE to Polling Locations

With millions geared up to vote in a key off-year election, including a hotly watched redistricting measure in CA, Trump has ignited fierce backlash by deploying federal election monitors—sparking accusations of “blatant voter intimidation."

The “what should poor people be allowed to eat” debate is infuriating.

The answer is simple.

They should be allowed to eat anything.

It’s no one’s business.

Ideally we would agree that food is a basic human right & it would be plentiful for all.

Until then, stop judging. Fed is best.

We’re getting multiple reports that independents in Chester County, Pennsylvania (a Democratic-leaning area) have been left off the voter rolls. They’re being told to fill out provisional ballots, the same ones MAGA often tries to claim shouldn’t be counted.

What he said 👇👇👇👇

With Fewer National Special Education Protections, Local Advocates Step Up Parents can turn to special education advocates to help during the individualized education program process

A goal of the Trump administration is dismantling the Department of Education. Now, with fewer special education protections, parents are turning to special education advocates.

Really worth reading the entire 60 minutes interview transcript but admit this part got me laughing out loud.

Well, if a lunatic tweeted it, then it must be true!

Love this idea! Get it in the Congressional Record!

A.I. isn't just for Trump's deranged late-night Truth Social posts, it's actually a little scarier than that. Nate Soares joins the LP Podcast to discuss how humans might code themselves into extinction. Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3df6rcsd2eY

Trump would have deported baby Jesus and his family

Mapped: Trump's Deployment of National Guard Troops Read more here.

🤔How many times has Trump deployed the National Guard to a city? How many state Guard troops have been activated by the president? We’re staying on top of those numbers so you don’t have to.

🗺️Check out our map of all the deployments across the nation.
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American Gestapo

People are left with a horrible choice that is no choice at all. People are going to be abandoning their pets left and right in favor of feeding their family. Consider adopting or temporarily fostering some dogs and cats. This would be a great place to drop a comment with information on this.

“The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.”
R/FoodStamps

This Administration is An Abomination.

Mike Johnson's lies keep getting lost in the facts The shutdown is exposing the speaker's slimy disingenuousness.

New in PN: Mike Johnson's lies keep getting lost in the facts

"Nearly every time he appears before cameras to sell the GOP’s lies, he manages to unintentionally tell the truth. These admissions have advertised the fact the regime is intent on using the shutdown to torment vulnerable Americans."

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🌊💙 ☮️ #PamelasTuesdayThoughts

Define homophobia.

Male maga republican conservative fear that males will treat maga republican conservative males the way maga republican conservative males treat females.

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It's Day 35 of the Republican Shutdown — now tied with the shutdown of 2018-2019 as the longest in U.S. history.

Mike Johnson Mocked for Repeatedly Insisting He Doesn’t Know Anything House Speaker Mike Johnson keeps claiming ignorance when quizzed about the president’s actions.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is fast gaining a reputation for feigning ignorance whenever he’s asked a difficult question.

Chicago's children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas.

"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'"

apnews.com/article/chic...

Several outlets this morning confirming that 50% snap benefits are being released. BUT they will take weeks to months to receive that 50%. THIS IS NOT A FIX. ITS STILL BROKEN

The Republican playbook has been clear this entire time America. Wake up‼️