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We will not forget the names of these weak-kneed senators.

Angus King of Maine, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Dick Durbin of Illinois; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania; Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, both of New Hampshire; and Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both of Nevada.

@migold.bsky.social Remember what happens when the House reconvenes.

@aviewfrommyseat.com Looking forward to adding shots for the newly renovated Lansdowne Theater outside Philadelphia! Beautiful old theater brought to life! #LansdowneTheater

The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email

Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits More than two dozen Democratic states are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Sue the bastards! Breach of public trust!

Democrats sue after Trump administration says it won’t pay November #SNAP benefits

www.npr.org/2025/10/27/n...

How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught

History is not progressive or conservative. It is nonpartisan, and it is real. But denying or hiding history is clearly the goal of radical conservatives...Period.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u...

Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms

Time to open our wallets and our hearts for those taking the Republican shutdown in the teeth.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...

What's in Reagan advert that caused US-Canada trade talks to collapse? Comparing the controversial advert quoting Ronald Reagan on tariffs with his original address.

Just a follow up on this #Reagan #tariff video. While statements may have been taken out of order, the ad is not misleading. Too bad the #BBC didn't at least state this, but I will.

What's in Reagan advert that caused US-Canada trade talks to collapse? - BBC News share.google/PJbahLdRM8NS...

Because Congressional Republicans refuse to act, we can all just keep pointing these infractions to the rest of the power structure (see OperationSunshine.info) and to continue to make fun of the corrupt incompetence demonstrated every day.

A Jan. 6 insurrectionist pardoned by Trump was charged with allegedly threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries.

It's just another addition to at least 10 other pardoned insurrectionists who face criminal charges—reinforcing the public safety threats they pose.

US cybersecurity is 'slipping' under Trump, says congressional commission Cuts to agencies and the politicization of disinfo-tracking work have slowed or reversed progress toward goals set five years ago by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0.

This news should be a reminder that any digital communications could be subject to infiltration by cybersecurity threats.

This administration has weakened our nation in ways we can’t see. We must continue to demand that Congress do its job to protect our nation.

www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

This is insane, but also worth a reminder that this is "walking around money" for Elon Musk and his cronies.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...

How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Foods (Gift Article) They promised convenience and cheap nutrition. But they became one of the greatest health threats of our time.

Maybe we can snack better?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

I'm a big fan of our Marine Corps, but this was a dumb idea.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

Then they fight you: How the ‘No Kings’ protests are winning America | Will Bunch A massive turnout of 7 million and a panicked White House showed Saturday why the No Kings protests matter, a lot.

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Thanks for the reminder, Will Bunch.

www.inquirer.com/opinion/no-k...

He makes horror films as a hobby, lives locally. I can connect, if interested. No pressure. Just noticed your bio. All the best.

He's literally admitting that he has no cause for arrest.

"This is a family town, and I'm not going to have somebody dressed like this."

Anywhere sane, he's toast. But will they dismiss him? Nah.

She's going to nail them, though.

Shameful.

#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.

They can't stand seeing ones so large that they feel insecure.

@nicolemwolverton.bsky.social Do you do screenplays and, if so, have you met Dave Wascavage?

#NoKings across Baltimore Pike Springfield Delco

#NoKings #NoKingsDelco #NoKingsSpringfield

#NoKings

#NoKingsSpringfield #NoKingsDelco

#NoKingsDelco

ICYMI — They lied about why they assaulted the WGN producer (then rammed a car for no reason)

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Agree That Democrats Should Only Vote for a Funding Bill if It Reverses Republican Health Care Cuts. Description: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Republicans' health care cuts will kick millions off their plans and hike health care premiums by an average of 75% for those who can stay insured. Democrats in Congress should only vote for a government funding bill that reverses Republican health care cuts, even if that means the government shutdown continues. All likely voters — Agree: 54%, Disagree: 34% Democrat — Agree: 79%, Disagree: 10% Independent / Third party — Agree: 50%, Disagree: 34% Republican — Agree: 30%, Disagree: 58% October 3–6, 2025 survey of 1,232 U.S. likely voters.

By a +19-point margin, voters say that Democrats should only vote for a government funding bill that reverses Republican health care cuts.

www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/oct...

Defense One Radio: “Primal Intelligence” with Angus Fletcher A researcher uses his work with U.S. special operations forces to explain a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense. Guest: , Professor of Story Science at ...

@shankarvedantam.bsky.social

I think this may be of interest.

Defense One Radio: “Primal Intelligence” with Angus Fletcher

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Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown President Donald Trump said Chicago is his next likely target to crack down on urban crime. Military planning has been ongoing for weeks, officials say.

The Pentagon is reportedly planning to mobilize thousands of National Guard forces and deploy them in Chicago for the purpose of crime control. Trump is on even thinner legal ice with this plan than he is in Los Angeles and D.C. 1/12 www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Democrats Clash on Senate Floor Over Policing Bills and How to Take On Trump

@corybooker.com You are absolutely right to hold every piece of legislation hostage in opposition to the Trump administration. There is no middle ground. Authoritarianism must be opposed at every opportunity.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...