Joshua Merrill

"Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings." ~ Nelson Mandela

Fund SNAP. Reverse the Medicaid cuts. Restore USAID.

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Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia) BREAKING: In an incredible speech, Mallory McMorrow just revealed how Trump is illegally cutting SNAP. Every American needs to see this.

State Senator Mallory McMorrow, “The Trump administration is using food as a political weapon."
Taxpayers have already paid into SNAP and there is contingency wording to cover this program. Republicans deleted that wording from the web page this morning.🤬🤬🤬

I grew up thinking to myself - often wondering why half of the population believed in lies. Somewhere along the way I realized it was the Republican half.

MASS CALL- Healthcare Not Authoritarianism: Shutdown Showdown · Healthcare Not Authoritarianism Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have spent the past nine months selling out working families in order to give tax breaks to their billionaire friends. Now they’re taking us into a governmen...

I'm attending Healthcare Not Authoritarianism's event, “MASS CALL- Healthcare Not Authoritarianism: Shutdown Showdown” - sign up n www.mobilize.us/healthcareno...

It's becoming difficult to hide that a major purpose of the Trump administration is siphoning tax revenues from Blue states and redirecting them into subsidies for Red states. At what point does this become intolerable?

Supreme Court Justice John Roberts Is Named In The Epstein Files, He Has A Fetish For Little Boys
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The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.

The only reason why the GOP is pro-Christianity is because it’s a useful tool for controlling the masses.

I stand with PBS.

I stand with NPR.

I stand with Stephen Colbert.

I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.

I stand with the First Amendment.

PERIOD.*

*Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files

Something people aren't talking about enough is how often Charlie Kirk invoked the Fifth Amendment when testifying before Congress about the domestic terrorists he provided buses to get to Washington on January 6, 2021.

“If you can’t honor a man by quoting him directly because his own words seem disparaging to his legacy, then perhaps you shouldn’t try to honor him at all.” Watch my latest here: www.youtube.com/live/2Mv50KZ...

there's a weird feedback loop where the media's reaction to kirk's death pushes you to speak more ill of the dead than you otherwise would because it's the only reasonable response to the simpering praise they're heaping on him

History provides a roadmap of warning signs. The term "fascism" is not a casual insult; it's a specific political ideology with a recognizable pattern of behavior.
#WarningSigns #ProtectDemocracy #SaveDemocracy #History #NeverAgain #Authoritarianism #Politics #CivicEducation #KnowYourHistory #Vote

Thank you Mehdi for putting Piers in his place.

One of the most powerful tools in politics is a short memory. For decades, we've heard the same talking points about "fiscal responsibility," but do the facts back it up?
Welcome to The Long Memory Project, a new series dedicated to fighting political amnesia with data and context.
#CriticalThinking

A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It contrasts two mindsets: "The Pragmatic Builder," who believes progress is possible despite flaws, and "The Grievance Purist," who believes the system is universally corrupt. The graphic concludes that recognizing the difference between these two mindsets is critical to saving democracy.

A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign showing two trajectories. "The Builder's Trajectory" is a slow, difficult, uphill climb leading to incremental progress. "The Purist's Trajectory" is a steep, downhill slide leading to decay and collapse. The graphic concludes that apathy is a vote for the downhill slide.

A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It contrasts "The Comfort of Cynicism" (it feels smart, requires nothing, protects you) with "The Burden of Hope" (it feels vulnerable, demands everything, guarantees disappointment). The graphic concludes that hope is the necessary choice for creating a better world.

A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It states that perfection is not on the ballot and the real choice is between a flawed group trying to move forward and a destructive force. It warns that apathy is a weapon used against you and ends with a call to action: "CHOOSE PROGRESS. CHOOSE DEMOCRACY. VOTE FOR THE BUILDERS."

It's easy to feel cynical about politics right now. To feel like all options are flawed and nothing makes a difference. But that feeling—that apathy—is the most dangerous political force in our country. #ProtectDemocracy #SaveDemocracy #CivicEngagement #Progress #PoliticalDiscourse #Vote #Democracy

That totally tracks.

This is an important thread. Make no mistake the cruelty is the point. Republicans are evil and must be stopped.

It’s the gaslighting. Donald Trump is exhausting because of the gaslighting. He’s exhausting the world the way narcissists do. Even exposure to them for a few minutes researchers have found changes people. When someone is that bad faith, it covers everything & everyone like a filth.

But the DOJ is a separate branch. Let's not normalize what Trump is doing. We are supposed to expect our 3 branches of government to remain independent of one another.

I always vote against the Nazi party.

Oralè Resisters
Diapers Beans Rice Needed
For impacted families Oxnard Ca
30 Oxnard Community members
Were were taken today,
Please help if you can, please
Repost We are their last hope.
#BeHope
#HelpOxnard #Immigrants #Resist #50501SoCal #GoodTrouble #Farmworkers #USDemocracy

This is beautiful. Elegant with perceptually effortless flow. Definitely a master's touch!

Basic guide on principles and morality

When we say good vs evil, this is what we mean.

A satirical graphic designed to look like a vintage, red-and-black public service announcement with a black background. At the top, a large, red "WARNING" sign with an anarchy symbol sits to the right of the headline, which reads: "Is Your Child a Far-Left Extremist?" The subheadline says, "Look for these Telltale Signs!" Below is a list of bullet points: Expresses sympathy for poor and working people. Expresses concern over the treatment of marginalized groups. Expresses concerns with fascism and the current political climate. Accepting of all sexualities, religions, genders, races, etc. Wishes for a world where all people are treated equally. Takes an interest in history and philosophy. Talks about solving various injustices in society. The footer at the bottom has a punchline in red, capital letters: "If you see these signs, your child may be developing... Empathy." Below that, in smaller text, it says, "This message is a satire of bad-faith political arguments."

#PoliticalSatire #Empathy #WarningSigns #Sarcasm #SocialJustice #PoliticalHumor #CriticalThinking #NotTheOnion #Vote

How MAGA Turned Faith Into a Weapon Against Reality
The antidote?
Question leaders who claim divine authority.
Resist anyone who equates dissent with sin.
‘A country that fears truth is a dictatorship wearing a cross.’
#mindvirusalert #resistthecult #faithoverfascism

Typical MAGA logic

A satirical graphic designed to look like an official document, titled "Product Performance Bulletin" regarding "Model: TRUMP-47 Administration." The text states that some users are reporting the product is not performing as expected, quoting them as saying, "This is not what I voted for." It then lists "Pre-existing features & known issues," including: 34 felony convictions, adjudicated sexual abuse liability, multiple bankruptcies, over 30,000 false statements, a "Stop the Steal" protocol, and a general history of chaos and failure. The "Assessment" section concludes that the administration is "functioning exactly as designed," and that the reported "shit show" is not a bug but a core feature. The footer reads: "No refunds will be issued for buyer's remorse. Your subscription to the consequences has been confirmed."

#PoliticalHumor #Satire #NotTheOnion #PoliticalSatire #DarkHumor #ReadTheFinePrint #BuyersRemorse #ThisIsNotWhatIVotedFor #Consequences #NoRefunds #ProductWarning #Trump #Trump47 #MAGA #Politics #Democracy #Vote #CharacterMatters

Been saying this since his first term 🙌