Are Democrats taking Trump's bait on immigration? Some think we must avoid a trap. I'm not convinced.

"This is a pattern. If one law firm capitulates, Trump goes after more. If one university, tech billionaire, media company capitulates, he goes after more. If we don't fight him now, when he’s only gone after one legal resident, then we can't act surprised when he ultimately goes after Americans."

Higher education under attack President Donald Trump has declared war on America’s colleges and universities, demanding they bow to his demands on what they can teach and whom they can admit or hire. Trump’s illegal and autocratic...

We need to address antisemitism and ensure all students feel safe. But Trump is weaponizing antisemitism investigations to attack disfavored speech and stoke culture wars and division, and to undermine higher ed as a bulwark of democracy and an engine of our economy.
www.aft.org/column/highe...

Donald Trump has a long history of market manipulation. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

This isn't The Art of the Deal.
It's insider trading with a bad comb-over.

Step 1: Tank the Market, Scare the Non-Millionaires
Step 2: Let the Aristocrats Feast
Step 3: Flip, but say ‘Winning’
Step 4: Pretend None of This Ever Happened & Get Your Media Dregs To Do The Same

Rinse, Enrich, Repeat.

JFC. WE ARE STILL WORSE OFF. We still have *at least* 10% global tariffs. Businesses can’t make decisions, as they don’t know what tariffs will be 90 days from now
I usually say Trump is great at repackaging the status quo as victory but this is significantly worse than pre-Liberation Day status quo

In America last year, nearly 40 million workers made less than $17 an hour. Unacceptable.

Nobody in America can make it on $7.25 an hour, $9 an hour or $12 an hour.

We need an economy in which all of our workers earn a living wage.

US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE's work with federal agencies.

NEW: WIRED has obtained a service agreement between DOGE and the Department of Labor.

The agreement calls for the DOL to pay DOGE up to $1.3 million for work done by four DOGE operatives. That's around $217,000 per person as annualized salaries.

www.wired.com/story/depart...

Minnesota rolls out dashboard tracking federal funding cuts in the state As of Wednesday, the site reported roughly $296 million in federal grants to Minnesota had been cut and millions more expected to be cancelled.

Decisions made by billionaires in Washington are cutting real programs that save Minnesotans money, monitor disease outbreaks, and keep us safe.
 
And they're just getting started on their promised cuts to Social Security and Medicaid.

www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

It’s a month since the administration detained and disappeared a green card holder, a lawful permanent resident.

We cannot allow this to be normalized or forgotten.

in case you're wondering, "what's the harm in claiming an extinct species has been brought back from the dead" when it most certainly has not, our interior secretary is already using it to justify taking animals off the endangered species list

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 (𝟮𝟬𝟮-𝟮𝟮𝟰-𝟯𝟭𝟮𝟭) 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧.

The GOP Tax Scam takes food out of the mouths of children to reward their billionaire donors like Elon Musk.

Democrats will strongly oppose this reckless budget.

And we can defeat it tomorrow on the House floor if just four Republicans join us.

For 50 years, Voyageurs National Park has brought millions of people from around the world to see all that the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer - remote island camping, paddling, world-class fishing, and abundant winter activities.

Happy birthday, Voyageurs!

The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025 Fast Company's 2025 list of the 10 most innovative companies in economic development includes Michigan Central, NCBiotech, and more.

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park has been named one of the most innovative companies in economic development.

We're making Illinois the undisputed leader in quantum — and bringing the discoveries made right here to the world.

#HandsOffProtests

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. Experts say disaster preparation and good planning can help protect lives and property.

Our coalition is everywhere and nowhere—and that’s exactly how it must stay. But America, we are so proud of you. You did it. You’re amazing, and we are honored to serve you.

Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.

My kind of town!

Haley Britzky @halbritz AFRICOM commander Gen. Langley tells senators that China is "trying to replicate" USAID programs in Africa as the US scales back USAID. "They're trying to use that as an extension of the Belt and Road Initiative to gain favor by the African countries," Langley said.

Wow who could’ve guessed that this would happen

It’s almost as if USAID was a pillar of American soft power and influence in the world

It’s almost as if it was entirely predictable that America’s adversaries would work to fill the void left by USAID’s destruction

Here’s the thing about the tariffs: there will be no “short term pain”. Only long term. Every time a company realizes they can get away with charging you extra they don’t ever lower the price again. They just gouge. Whatever price hikes there are will be here for good.

Elon Musk's brother, board members, CFO sell Tesla shares, sparking questions about company's financial health

Musk’s own brother is selling his Tesla stock 🤣 BANKRUPTCY soon

www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/bu...

It’s GET OUT & VOTE time in Wisconsin!

Early voting is open all week.

As of now, it’s best to walk in your vote by mail ballot.

Make sure to be heard by April 1. Let Felon47 & his owner know WI is not for sale!

#DemVoice1
Even the Wisconsin State Journal is tired of Schimel & Republican chaos!

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous fiction novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was written in response to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, exposing the harsh reality of slavery. She used proceeds from her fame to support anti-slavery causes. 151 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Americans want educational opportunities, & students want the opportunity to expand their horizons and learn new skills. Instead, Trump dismantled the Department of Education & used OCR to attack colleges & universities to further erode democracy. thehill.com/homenews/edu... (1/2)

One of my favorite Chicago traditions.

And one that wouldn’t be possible without Plumbers Local 130 as we dye the Chicago River green. Sláinte!

It's not hard. This is unacceptable. They won't stop at him.

Thank you Senator Warren! May you serve as a role model for other Dems.

Please like this post if you're as tired of "winning" as I am.

#IncompetentKrasnov