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Why are Republicans spending money on vacations, ballrooms, and private jets when kids are about to go hungry without SNAP benefits?

Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

We must overturn Citizens United.

If Zohran Mamdani wins, his success should be a lesson for all progressives and all Democrats across America. Some thoughts...

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-five-ingredients-of-zorhans-secret

This is how our government has been corrupted:

1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat

We must get big money out of politics.

It is the root of our dysfunction.

Pass it around.

Thou Shalt Not Starve Children While Giving Yourself A Golden Ballroom “They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.” - Tupac Shakur

“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.”

Tweet by Michael A. Cohen that says Trump denied disaster relief for blue states and approved it for red states, accusing him of rewarding supporters. He adds that in a democracy, Trump would be impeached for it. Below is a WGN News link titled “Trump denies disaster declaration for Illinois.”

Our presidents should serve all the states, not just the ones that voted for them.

“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”

www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...

Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising' As the 2026 midterm elections fast approach, and with assessments suggesting a potentially strong performance from Democrats, a number of top Trump administration officials may resign in an effort to ...

If they can't rig the mid-terms, odds are they flee

Analyst says Trump officials may flee if Democrats win midterms: 'Would not be surprising'

www.rawstory.com/midterm-2674...

"Identifying Far-Right Fashion" with Bellingcat Researchers | Podcast Episode on RSS.com This week, we were discussing what role fashion plays for far-right movements. We spoke to Bellingcat's resident experts on the subject. Michael Colborne has been investigating far-right networks for ...

What role does fashion play in far-right movements?
Bellingcat researchers joined our Stage Talk series this week to explore how far-right movements utilise style and symbols to convey their message.
Listen back by searching "Stage Talks with Bellingcat" rss.com/podcasts/bel...

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Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.

Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.

From Texas to Tennessee, even Trump country is marching against Trump A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.

A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.

Yes, things are pretty bad right now. A frank assessment of the state of the country.

One of Tangle’s promises is that when we offer our opinions, we’ll always be honest — sharing our views as fairly and straightforwardly as we can.

Today, Executive Editor Isaac Saul shared his frank assessment of the state of the country:
www.readtangle.com/yes-things-a...

From Texas to Tennessee, even Trump country is marching against Trump A new Harvard study shows that 2025 protests are likely the most geographically widespread in US history.

The “No Kings” protests have gone national—and they’re rewriting the map of dissent.
A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.

The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?

Quick question: why is Trump building a ballroom and using his own money to fortify the underground bunker when it’s not even expected to be completed until 2029? And what can we do about it?

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Quick question: why is Trump building a ballroom and using with his own money to fortify the underground bunker when it’s not even expected to be completed until 2029?

Fall scene with bison on a river bank and an old cottonwood in it's fall glory.

My old friend Tree.

🎼 This is how you do it 🎶

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Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a member of Congress."

New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a member of Congress." n.pr/4qrsgw6

Tulsa, OK No Kings! #oklahoma #nokings

A tweet from Conor Rogers reads: “I mean this nicely: 75% of people have no idea what this says.” Below it, a retweeted post from Mark D. Levine says: “Every person in American politics should be forced to look at this map.” The image shows a U.S. map titled “The US Economy Split In Two.” Most of the country is shaded red, with small blue areas around major cities, and a circular key showing GDP split 50/50 between the red and blue regions, illustrating that half of the U.S. economy comes from a few dense metro areas.

I fear he’s correct.

Finally came across video of an arrest at a #NoKings event yesterday. 🙄

The MAGA crowd seems very triggered that yesterday’s protest was historic, their comments are everywhere. In total, 22 MAGA individuals were arrested for attempting to attack peaceful protesters. Arrests were made in OH, KY, CA, SC, NC, MI, OR, FL, VA, TX, and PA.

'Liars and smear artists': Major NYPD announcement leads to mockery of Republicans Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, and other top Republicans were told they should eat crow on Saturday after the New York Police Department contradicted a popular right-wing narrative.More than 100,000 peop...

NYPD made liars out of Trump and the GOP when they confirmed over 100,000 protesters participate in the “No Kings” Protest and there were zero arrests.
The GOP have been referring to the protesters as terrorists.
We are patriots.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.rawstory.com/liars-nypd-g...

Let me say to every Republican and conservative watching:

Aren't you the ones who said no more big government, no tyranny in America?

Come over to our side — the side of no crowns, no thrones, no kings. - @mehdirhasan.bsky.social

#NoKings

The reason gullible people believe all protesters are paid is because they can't conceive of anyone giving a shit about anyone other than themselves.