National security expert says second Lavender Scare is here as gov't purges LGBTQ+ workers - LGBTQ Nation Is Laura Loomer the new Joseph McCarthy?

National security expert says second Lavender Scare is here as gov’t purges LGBTQ+ workers www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/nati...

Labor Day, Chicago, and Presidential Despotism Then and Now | Common Dreams Trump is poised to commemorate Labor Day this week by reenacting on the streets of Chicago one of the most dictatorial and violent acts of federal repression in U.S. history.

Labor Day, Chicago, and Presidential Despotism Then and Now www.commondreams.org/opinion/labo...

Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...

The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]

ICE Agents in Despair Under Stephen Miller’s Impossible Orders newrepublic.com/post/197814/... via @newrepublic.com

But he did in Los Angeles during PEACEFUL immigration protests..🤔

I personally have seen nothing but solidarity and acceptance for everyone doing what they can.

And there are plenty of cis-gender women who don't do those things. Those things are not inevitably linked to one particular sex.

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YouTube video by MSNBC BREAKING: Senator Cory Booker reflects on his historic, record-setting speech

NEW: Here is Rachel Maddow's interview with Senator Cory Booker, fresh from his historic speech in the Senate:

Watch: youtu.be/6G4mxBiEKQA?...

This Week in Democracy – Week 10: Trump Brags About Institutions 'Bending' to His Will The Trump-Musk-Vance administration's relentless attacks on democracy show no sign of slowing down.

"This Week in Democracy – Week 10: Trump Brags About Institutions 'Bending' to His Will"

The Trump-Musk-Vance administration's relentless attacks on democracy show no sign of slowing down.

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10 Ways States Can Preserve Health Care Affordability and Access During the Trump Administration As federal policies erode access and erect greater barriers to health care, states can take meaningful action to safeguard affordability, strengthen consumer protections, and counteract industry pract...

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SCOOP: ICE Revoking Students’ Immigration Statuses Without Their or the University’s Knowledge “Never seen something like this,” say university officials about the secret targeting of Middle Eastern students.

"SCOOP: ICE Revoking Students’ Immigration Statuses Without Their or the University’s Knowledge"

“Never seen something like this,” say university officials about the secret targeting of Middle Eastern students.

@premthakker.bsky.social latest shocking exclusive for Zeteo:

How worried should visa and green card holders be about Trump’s deportations? Here’s advice from immigration lawyers on international travel, registration requirements, social media, and more.

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Georgia Senate approves investigation of Democrat Stacey Abrams as Trump targets her Georgia’s Republican-dominated state Senate is moving ahead with an investigation of Stacey Abrams. The move comes as President Donald Trump has made a target of the two-time Democratic nominee for Ge...

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YouTube video by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Full Remarks: AOC in Tempe, Arizona | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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It's up to everyone of us.

Pentagon removes web pages about Holocaust remembrance, 9/11 to comply with Trump DEI order - NewsBreak The Defense Department has taken down or plans to delete thousands of websites to comply with Donald Trump ’s order eliminating diversity, equity, and inc

Just disgusts me!!!

What exactly did they fear more than the complete destruction of their standing, reputation, integrity? Losing federal contracts and the related security clearances was worse than that?

Trump rescinds executive order after law firm agrees to provide $40m in free services US president reverses threat to suspend security clearances and cancel federal contracts after meeting with chair of Paul, Weiss

This is freakishly wrong. Extortion, corruption, submission. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Authoritarianism is Built on Collaboration: How Supporters Enabled and Normalized the Fascist Consolidation of Power - Democracy Seminar The last few weeks have born numerous demonstrations and statements across Europe against the threat of (neo)fascism. In January, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sànchez warned of the rise of authoritari...

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The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.

“Our Company Could Not Coexist” with Trump as a Partner Will the Republican party ever learn the lesson that people in the business world learned long ago?

Trump’s skills at selling and marketing himself have worked very well for a long time. But it's been more sizzle than steak for, well, just as long.

New Yorkers: Call Sen. Gillibrand’s office to vote NO on cloture and NO on the Republican Spending Bill.

They vote in the morning.
☎️: (202) 224-4451

DO NOT VOTE FOR CLOTURE!!!

DO NOT VOTE FOR CLOTURE!!

This is the most chilling article I've read, well, ever. Within 90 days, for example (or sooner) Social Security recipients will likely see delays receiving their monthly checks. It will affect over 70 million Americans, more than half of which need this to survive. That's just part of it:

The mass firing of federal tech workers at 18F is one of DOGE's most extreme political acts yet The federal digital services team 18F had a diverse workforce and openly inclusive policies. That's why DOGE killed it.

The mass firing of the federal tech workers at 18F is already being subsumed by fresh hells. But it's important that we take a beat to understand what just happened—that elimination of 18F is one of DOGE's most extreme political acts yet.

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Conan O'Brien: “You know ‘Anora’ is having a good night. That’s great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian." #Oscars

How Trump and the GOP Fixed the 2026 Election — Yes, 2026 Here’s how they are already stealing it…

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Reinstate Target's DEI Programs NOW! When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI prog...

When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI programs? sign.moveon.org/petitions/ta...