Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.

New from me:
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More leadership from @govpritzker.illinois.gov . Thank you for standing up to these bullies!

Every day, a new attack on democracy from this administration. We must stand up and fight back!

Virtual Rally Oct. 12 DC Resister Zoom rallies, every alternate Sunday at 1pm, discuss ways to resist. Registration required. October 12 will feature Jey Young, influential social media commentator dedicated to Democratic ...

This Sunday, October 12!! Join us for a bi-weekly discussion of current events and local actions that we can take to shore up democracy in #delawarecountyny #proudruraldemocrats #resist #fightthefascists dcnydems.org/virtual-rall...

Watch this space...

Yes, very weird. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hunkering down for the long term. October 6, 2025

A really great argument for joining the next #nokings rally, and for getting through this dismal chapter in American history: roberthubbell.substack.com/p/hunkering-... #standstrong #dontgiveup #saveamerica

Republicans like to claim they aren't actually cutting Medicaid.

Which is an easily disproven lie.

Hey Delaware County! Our congressman is coming to Sullivan County for a rural healthcare town hall next week. Here's how to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/rural-heal... #healthcare #proudruraldemocrats #governmentshutdown #ruralhealthcare

Yes!

Hey Delaware County! Our congressman is coming to Sullivan County for a rural healthcare town hall next week. Here's how to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/rural-heal... #healthcare #proudruraldemocrats #governmentshutdown #ruralhealthcare

It absolutely IS shameful.

If you click the link, www.hud.gov you will get a disgusting message blaming the democrats for the shutdown. Try it, if you want to be infuriated.

Someday, we're gonna find out that the decisionmaking went like this:

Mamdani proposes city-run grocery stores. Conservatives say it'll never work. Mamdani supporters point out that DOD runs a bunch of grocery stores. Hegseth decides to close them to own the libs.

Nice!

Live on WIOX radio this Tuesday!! John host Arnie Schwartz at 6:00 p.m. for a conversation with Amanda Gulla and Bernard Cohen of Western Catskills Indivisible. Tune in live on WIOX or stream anywhere at wioxradio.org. #westerncatskills #localvoices #talkofthetown #proudruraldemocrats

Pro tip: If you don’t want to be compared with Nazis don’t behave like Nazis.

Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.

More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Rooting for you!

Thanks for sharing. I'm reading it now, and it's SO interesting!

Our 2025 candidates! The general election is November 4th. #electionsmatter #proudruraldemocrats #voteblue

Thank you, #AZ07. We made history — juntos. Now, let’s get to work!

Virtual Rally Sept. 28 DC Resister Zoom rallies, every alternate Sunday at 1pm, discuss ways to resist. Registration required. September 28 will be an open community dialog of events and issues.

This Sunday, join us for another Delaware County Resisters call. It's a one hour conversation about local, state and national issues that matter most to us! dcnydems.org/virtual-rall... #delawarecountyny #proudruraldemocrats #fasciscmsucks #delcodems

Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian parties

Delhi Harvest Festival 2025 The local shops and businesses will be open on Main Street, and over 60 vendors and farmers will sell their produce, products and locally made goods at Courthouse Square. Enjoy live music while you ea...

The Delhi Harvest festival is this Saturday, September 27th from 10-4. There will be all manner of fun on the square, plus a chance to meet our democratic candidates, Dan Gashler and Simon Purdy. Good stuff! greatwesterncatskills.com/delhi-harves... #proudruraldemocrats #delawarecountyny

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Something inspiring is coming soon...Kathleen Hayek, chair of our local democratic committee, joins @amymaccc.bsky.social on the Foolish Optimist podcast for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, hope and the future of our communities. Available wherever you get your podcasts on October 6th!

A wee reminder about Sunday's Zoom call for Delaware County Resisters. Please join us!!💙 #proudruraldemocrats

Trump Says “Smart People Don’t Like Me,” Buttigieg Shreds His Oval Office Rant, and Protesters March 160 Miles To DC We take a sledgehammer to maga propaganda here

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Everyone Got the Story of the Murder of Charlie Kirk Wrong It Was a Dangerous Week for America, But Not for the Reasons People Cited

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