When the Klan Got Kicked Out of Town The Lumbee people are a Native American tribe based in southeastern North Carolina, primarily around Robeson County. (Here’s a map.) Today, they are the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, with more than 55,000 enrolled members. But for much of the 20th century — and still today, in some re

When the Klan Got Kicked Out of Town. “More than 500 Lumbee men and women showed up, many of whom were war veterans. Some came with shotguns. Some came with baseball bats.” [nowiknow.com]

I’m going to say something historians rarely say.

We haven’t been here before.

We haven’t had a near-authoritarian takeover of our government.

Admittedly, we don’t know what comes next.

There’s a wide array of options.

But know that in the US, this is new ground. And none of this is normal.

I joined Twitter in 2007. Back then, it was fun and cool. People connected, shared ideas, experiences and news. It was a positive experience. As most of you know, that changed & has only gotten worse. Bluesky feels a lot like Twitter in 2007 & I kinda love it. Please let it remain this way. ❤️

Yes, indeed.

Trump warned by GOP senator that Tulsi Gabbard faces a hard road to confirmation Now that scandal-plagued ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has stepped aside as Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, Republicans are sending out signals that his other cabinet nominees will be recei...

In a report from the Wall Street Journal, there is evidence that, after #MattGaetz, GOP Senators are moving on to #PeteHegseth, #RobertKennedyJr and, particularly #TulsiGabbard who was chosen to be Trump’s director of national intelligence
www.rawstory.com/gabbard-trum...

Can confirm at least one office building in downtown Ottawa near the site of these arrests went into “secure mode” after “information was received” earlier in the day about “planned demonstrations”

Not aware of this happening with previous demonstrations. I’ve asked Ottawa Police for an explanation

Honoured to be recognized for my journalism covering right-wing politics and far-right extremism by being named the recipient of CJFE’s 2024 Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism

Appreciated everyone’s kind words and support

.@pressprogress.ca Editor @llebrun.bsky.social explains in today's @torontostar.bsky.social why Canada must choose the right side in the battle between democratic and autocratic forces during a second Trump presidency.

Full article: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

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Mitch McConnell had polio. Mitch needs to be absolutely spiking RFKs nomination, but…. Nah

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