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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.

The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”

It’s about control.

YouTube video by MeidasTouch Gov Pritzker STRIKES BACK at Trump RIGHT BEFORE INVASION

Full interview and more from MeidasTouch here:

youtu.be/jtYEXHuc1AA

Pritzker: Trump seems a little obsessed with me and with Chicago — maybe he’s got Pritzker derangement syndrome.

YouTube video by MeidasTouch Gov Pritzker STRIKES BACK at Trump RIGHT BEFORE INVASION

Full interview and more from MeidasTouch here:

youtu.be/jtYEXHuc1AA

Pritzker: It appears they are amassing ICE officers… It’s been reported that about 300 officers are planning to come in and do what they did in LA — terrorize neighborhoods and cause mayhem. Their plan is to create enough chaos on the ground that troops will have to be called in

Once again, this is a massive public jobs program for fascists.

This bill was never just about tax cuts and gutting social services. It's about investing our collective resources in violence and using state power to spread fear and destroy solidarity. We need to resist this with all we've got.

Statement from Chairman Ken Martin

The United States should not wage war against Iran.

Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.

This is a horrific war of choice.

It’s still hard for me to believe that after so many years of deranged posts like this, we’ve still never had a serious national conversation about this man’s mental health.

Bars.

This is what the start of an economic collapse looks like.

#BlameTrump

Cartoon by @davewhamond.bsky.social.

A list of all agencies and programs the Trump administration is seeking to eliminate. An accessible PDF is available from altCDC. Email altcdc1@pm.me.

HHS Eliminated Programs - Updated

Here is an updated list of all programs eliminated in the 2026 HHS Budget. Reach out if you have information or clarity on the cuts.

These cuts will impact Every Single American.

Email altcdc1@pm.me for PDF and xlsx.

They will not stop trying to do this. We have to continue to stand in the breach. We have no choice.

Casar: You can quickly explain Doge with just two numbers.

First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.

Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…

Important. Either Trump is so far gone mentally he doesn’t know what he’s doing, or people are acting in his name without his knowledge. This was an order with enormous implications, and the President of the United States says he didn’t do it.

You Are Going to Have to Tell Them the Truth Speaking in the Heartland

Case in point: Social Security.

I know that Musk and Trump can’t just rip money away from people, but I knew the move they would use to get at it — destroy the system from the inside. Just like what Missouri Republicans did to Medicaid: Don’t answer the phones…

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Fridays in Trumpland: 3.13.2025 Feckless, Foolish F*ckers, or WE FIGHT BACK

I had something else written for tomorrow's Fridays in Trumpland, but a feckless, foolish fucker got in the way of that.

All Senate phone numbers are in this post, and so is a script to demand a no vote on cloture & a no vote on the budget resolution.

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Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine Haltbakk Bunkers will cease supplying fuel to U.S. forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.

A major Norwegian fuel company is refusing to provide fuel to U.S. warships after the “shitshow” in the White House yesterday over Ukraine. This is the way. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fu...

"What Can I Do?" Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 2.6.c

"What can I do?"

That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.

Below is a video with my answer:

Week Six: Heroes And Villains Behind BTH Vol, 2.6.b

President Zelensky — a symbol of courage in defending democracy and the international rule of law — was met with boorish taunts and political gamesmanship in the Oval.

"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

She's on of the few who are legitimately pushing back.

Only an idiot would think we should eliminate:

- Emergency response in natural disasters
- Education and healthcare for disabled children
- Clean air and water programs
- Gang crime investigations
- Monitoring of nursing home abuse
- Nuclear reactor regulation
- Cancer research

Showing Up & Walking Out Two Ways to Make your Point

“Every American can do something—show up, walk out, call, sign up, demonstrate engagement.”

The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.

IT IS A COUP This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.

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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

I hear people say Trump is dismantling our democracy and no one is stopping him. Not so! Lawyers are the super heroes, with lawsuits and judges standing up for the rule of law. Check out the litigation tracker in justsecurity.org.

With all due respect to armed security guards (they are extremely important and valuable to securing buildings) I don't see them having ANY AUTHORITY to impede a member of congress. They don't even have arrest authority.

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