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Just heard from over 200 veterans and military family members at our town hall in Raleigh with NC Attorney General @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social. They’re fired up because Trump is cutting the services they depend on here and across the country, and we’re going to keep fighting to stop him.
This is NOT NEW to America!!! This has been going on for many, many years!!! Remember Emmett Till? I do and I will never forget...
I tried to get a shingles vaccine at the health dept and it would be over $200 without insurance so I think yes. For children, the ones recommended by CDC-flu, polio, measles etc would be free at the county health depts. Adults have to pay. Insurance typically covers the ones the govt recommends
All of this...
Both dementia and CHF hit a cliff where any semblance of normality-such as it is/was- is no longer possible. Seems like that is where he is. I'm leaning toward dementia bc the one pic he was holding a coat hanger and the other had the odd hat on. Seems very on brand for severe dementia
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Mine too. It is very odd
I have experienced this reaction also. With people I know to be liberals/democrats/against him. Like wtf? It sucks but ignoring it won't make it go away. It is very weird
“You cannot argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience” -Mark Twain This is why the medical experts are leaving the CDC.
🐥 need a political break ? 🐥 #Catsky #Dogsky #Kittens ♥️
Image in the original post is a screen shot of a tweet from @SamStein about one of the people who resigned from the CDC. Now with #AltText
70 years ago today, Emmett Till was lynched by white supremacists. Here in Illinois, we promise to never hide from our history — no matter how painful the chapter. We honor his memory and his brave mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, by continuing the fight for civil rights and justice.
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This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
The first week is rough. I read this Fb post from Jen Hatmaker many years ago. She rehashes it every year. Best advice ever www.facebook.com/reel/1316471...
$200
Texas voters, Texas removed 100k voters from the voter rolls. Please spread the word and check your registration and re-register if necessary. thehill.com/homenews/484...
ELECTION RESULT from Alabama: Paul Prine, the former police chief of Mobile who was fired last year while facing a damning report about his department’s use of force against Black residents, has lost the mayoral race. He came in third, and will not move forward to the September runoff.
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING Democrat Catelin Drey FLIPS Iowa SD-1 — a district Trump won by 11.5 points in 2024 — defeating Republican Christopher Prosch in a landslide special election and breaking the GOP supermajority.
All the generics are not the same. That is for sure! Im like you tho, have to settle for whatever u can get. It is so frustrating
Creating a variety of shapes using steamed buns: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatis...
Someone should ask him what year it is lol
Putting the military on the street will lower crime. It does in North Korea, did in Nazi Germany, and in the book 1984. The question isn’t will it lower crime. The question is do we want to be a nation governed like this. Until 6 minutes ago the GOP believed in LOCAL control.
On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, officially creating the National Park Service to protect and preserve America’s natural wonders and historic treasures “for the enjoyment of this and future generations.”
The facts matter here.
Look around. Fascism everwhere.
This is 100% correct.
I am sounding the alarm on the real crisis we face today. Donald Trump’s overreach is what our founders warned against – it is unprecedented, unwarranted, and un-American. There’s no emergency here that calls for military intervention.
“Jimenez Rosa, a legal permanent resident and mother of four U.S. citizens, was detained over what her lawyer believes was a decades-old, personal-use marijuana charge, which is no longer a crime in Massachusetts today… “I was just like, ‘Girls, we might never see your mother again in this country’”
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA. I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe. What's going on right now is not normal.
Donald Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he's causing families. We'll continue to follow the law, stand up for the sovereignty of our state, and protect Illinoisans.
The safety of the people of Illinois is always my top priority. There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
In July, Judge Xinis tried to get info about the government’s plans to deport Abrego after his release from criminal custody. DOJ insisted that nothing would be decided until he’s in ICE custody and assigned a desk officer. He’s not in ICE custody but suddenly they know exactly what the plan is.
They must be at the fire everyone that says we cant do that bc its illlegal. Which I bet means something bigger is coming soon. They were in the gray I think I can squeeze through this loophole already. Firing the white dudes today makes me think they are escalating imminently and these guys said no
It completely ignores a century of military law, which says the exact opposite. It is in fact an officer's duty to confront, and indeed to contradict, at the cost of one's career even, orders of an illegal or ill informed nature. "I was just following orders" is not a defense for dereliction of duty
The thing about Mamdani in this moment is that he is telling people that they do not have to simply accept what's on offer [and you see how much powerful interests HATE that]. He is doing this in just a couple of areas. Others could do the same focusing on the areas of life that most speak to them.
the people of America cried out "IKEA is too cheap Mr. President! It is too easy for me to find affordable and utilitarian home furniture!" and the President lept into action
Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of lewd acts with a child. share.google/wybaGmyXovpE...
🚨🚨🚨How to address ICE — by a patriot in D.C.
Chairman Mao touts his state-run economy
Otherwise known as communism.
In high school?college? they had someone-FBI I think actually- tell us how to avoid being kidnapped/car jacked. Part of never get in a car with someone holding a gun on you. Let them shoot u in public bc people will help u but if no help once out of sight
Groomers and kidnappers. This is a tactic they use for compliance. They threaten to harm your family if you tell, scream, etc. I even taught my child if someone ever says that to not believe them and that it is a coercion tactic
Have you heard about the mom who can break a veto-proof supermajority in the Iowa Senate? Share this video with every Iowan you know! Let's get Catelin Drey a set in the Iowa Senate!
It’s never good news when Missouri is Trump’s focus…
Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
As Trump continues to target members of the press, Illinois will protect and empower our journalists to keep the public informed. Today, I'm signing SB 1181 into law to strengthen anti-SLAPP legislation — the press don't have to fear retaliation for reporting the truth here.
🎧 Every Single Word of This! Please share. "Democracy doesn't collapse like a bomb. It erodes like a shoreline - quietly, and THEN, all at once." Don't be a silent witness. Document everything and speak always. 🎥 @mdbglobalmom (Insta)
Younger generations, you need to dust off this Bob Dylan song from 1964 because it's just as applicable now as it was then. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS7a...
I wish I could read it. Im sure its funny
Lol. My mom used to sing this at me when I was driving her nuts when I was a teenager
Governor Abbott just said he’s got “bullets in his belt” that he’s ready to use against Texas Democrats. As a prosecutor, I’ve had criminals threaten my life. I never thought I’d see the day that the Governor of Texas threatens my life. Governor Abbott, retract your statement.
Texas Republicans are forcing a vote on their rigged election maps. If they knew they could win the election — they wouldn’t be stealing 5 congressional seats. This is a blatant, racist power grab.
NEW: Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. is costing taxpayers up to and over $1 million per day, IPS @nationalpriorities.bsky.social researcher @hannahomestead.bsky.social calculated in newly released findings. “It’s unconscionable." @nickturse.bsky.social in @theintercept.com:
“The daily cost of the D.C. troop deployment is more than six times what it would cost to operate affordable housing for D.C.’s entire unhoused population. The government’s priorities could not be more clear," said @hannahomestead.bsky.social of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social
1/2 It is *maddening* to be told at every all-hands there are “no active threats to CDC employees” when the DEI watchlists - with names, photos, and personal info of our colleagues - are still up. A key demand in the HHS staff letter is for Sec Kennedy to take down those lists.
Private equity looted 3 Connecticut hospitals. Services cut, nurses buying their own supplies etc. They will do it to your hospital if we don't stop this trend right now. 1/ Today I'm releasing a report on the truth about private equity in health care. tinyurl.com/adangerousprospect
Obey and you get access. Stay silent and you’re punished. Resist and you’re ruined. Miles Taylor shows the receipts.🔥👇 (Remember, any article I post a link to on social media has NO paywall.) www.jackhopkinsnow.com
BREAKING: Texas House votes 88-52 to pass new gerrymandered map.
Salvadoran Man Dies in ICE Custody migrantinsider.com/p/salvadoran...
Looking for #BannedBooksWeek resources? Unite Against Book Bans has you covered! @penamerica.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social #Freadom 📚🇺🇸
Two sailors were treated for minor injuries after a fire on the USS New Orleans, anchored off southeastern Okinawa, was finally extinguished early Thursday morning after burning for 12 hours.
Yep
This guy would like a word. You've likely seen this photograph. It's one of the most influential of the early days of the medium. He walked out of slavery in 1863 when the Union army freed St. Landry Parish, Louisiana where he was enslaved. His name was Peter. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_(...
Right? She never uses alt text and it really turns me off from sharing her stuff, if I can even read the tiny print.
NEWS: DNC Chair Ken Martin says TX State Rep. Nicole Collier was threatened with a FELONY charge for speaking on a press call with him, Cory Booker, and Gavin Newsom.
Authoritarianism in plain sight. Texas Rep. Nicole Collier was forced by police to hang up on a press call after being threatened with a felony arrest—for daring to speak. She can’t be in the bathroom, can’t be on the floor, can’t even talk to the press without GOP cops breathing down her neck.
Watch this. Apparently, police followed Rep Collier into the bathroom and threatened her with a FELONY for being on a press call with Senator Corey Booker and Governor Newsom.
Newsom: I mean, even poor Kid Rock — these guys, they’ve gotten a little precious, haven’t they? The folks at Fox are like, “Oh, this is so unbecoming of a governor. Oh, oh.” And meanwhile, they sit there reading his tweets every single day. Are they really that out of touch?
In case you missed the GAP/Katseye response to the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney ad 🔥🔥🔥
I’ve been imagining the next big protest (Hands Off/No Kings) as a massive sing-a-long to patriotic songs: God Bless America, This Land Is My Land, I Am a Patriot, Philadelphia Freedom, etc. There are so dozens at least. We’d need a printable with lyrics.
I am America! *WE* are America! WE THE PEOPLE! youtu.be/t1Zn6LWu_eY?...
An idea:
Exclusive video from Texas Rep. Nicole Collier on the House floor.
ICYMI 📣 CDC's Division of Violence Prevention staff, the people researching gun violence, were fired 1 week after the CDC shooting. The narrowing of the injunction against HHS firings means that this division is no longer protected. So RFKJ went ahead and fired them mailchi.mp/afge2883ga.o...
It doesnt matter if crime was 75%. It is not their job. If crime is the issue in DC, then congress should reinstate the city's full budget so they can fund their police etc
A crowd of protestors has gathered inside the Texas Capitol building, demanding the release of Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier from the floor.
That is beautiful. I wish we had that world too. He did a wonderful job. Very neat handwriting. I have a son with dysgraphia also so I am impressed with the nice handwriting
Here outside the House chamber with folks chanting “LET HER OUT!”
Today should have been Arman Momand’s first day back at school. Instead, he’s detained at the Farmville Detention Center by ICE and faces deportation back to the Taliban-led country his family had to flee after his father assisted the U.S. military in Afghanistan.
"In Texas, kidnapping under Texas Penal Code Section 20.03, requires the prosecution to prove that a person intentionally or knowingly abducted another person. "Abduct" means to restrain a person with the intent to prevent their liberation"
As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous. Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
OMG. It fits with a whiny little bitch voice.
Collier: I refused to sign and so I was told that I was gonna have to stay here on the floor. They have locked the doors. The sergeants have been instructed not to allow me to leave until I have a permission slip.
Jackson, Mississippi, has the nation's highest homicide rate, more than 3 times the rate in DC
🚨 Happening NOW 🚨 Black woman TX legislator being held hostage. Not ok!
“I researched every Democratic attempt to stop fascism in history. the success rate after fascists were elected was 0%.” medium.com/@carmitage/i...
Please watch and share. Ukraine is winning Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know youtu.be/JThTysIZfFc
Thank you @kamlager-dove.house.gov for speaking powerfully while delivering facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Take a listen and let this be an example of how to use your voice and standing. Also note the reactions in the background 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"I am the commander-in-chief of the Maryland National Guard. Period and full stop." @govwesmoore.bsky.social Watch the interview with April Ryan here: youtu.be/_zRI94Al2P8
“The right wing continues to push an economic system that has moved as much as $50 trillion from the bottom 90% to the top 10% since 1981 while exploding the annual budget deficit and the national debt.” -Heather Cox Richardson time.com/5888024/50-t...
DAILY MEMO: ICE Brutalizes and Sends High-Profile Female TikToker Who Documents Raids to Hospital @eltragon.bsky.social
Some powerful art spotted on the streets of Seattle
The more I see this pic, the more I think they are making a point. This looks like malicious compliance to me
Gasp Sending Crow 