Beneficiary of living in a stable democracy - flaws and all. Hoping to protect, and dare I say enhance, it for this generation and those to come. "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity". The Great Experiment Tax the rich, DEI
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There is still beauty in the world.
Tapper is a chump and a bad journalist
Reminder: Ruby Bridges is only 70 years old.
Yes, call out Trump voters for voting for the conman and convicted felon, and his band of idiots, who are destroying our democracy in real time.
#UnionStrong
Man, I feel this. 🙏🏽😭
Long day, late to post this #OceanDevotion, but here are your 3 minutes of peace & calm. Yes, there’s a 10-min version, but I won’t get it onto YouTube until tomorrow. But… 1/2
Feel "FREE" to RE-Post. These dirt bags are trying to destroy our country through Propaganda and ushering in Fascism.
This is an insult to all who deserved the honor…
Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍 #janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
Karen McDonald @karenmcdonaldmi.bsky.social "Strong labor unions = strong democracy. This Labor Day, I’m honoring all those who keep our democracy strong by standing together. That’s what unions do. And that’s why I’ll always stand with them. Happy Labor Day!"
Today we get to enjoy Labor Day, because of the generations of workers who came before us to fight for fair wages, benefits, and basic decency.
#art #political
I love that this annoys the magats. 😏 #gavinnewsom
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Austin Labor Day: really catchy music and great energy! Really love the vibe!
Way to rise up San Diego Labor Day ✊
We must take our country back no matter by what means!👊😡👊😡👊
My wish for the day...
This people. This!
Defund Fox.
It’s still early, but pretty good turnout so far for Bernie Sanders and Graham Platner’s (running against Susan Collins) rally here in Maine today.
Wake up America! So called "Christian" Nationalism is infiltrating our government.
Read this, read it again, breath the words into your lungs, and then go live them. This is our mission. www.thenation.com/article/acti...
This Labor Day, we celebrate the power of working people – and the courtroom wins we’ve secured on their behalf. We’re committed to fighting back against the Trump-Vance admin’s efforts to roll back job protections, undermine decades of anti-discrimination policy & silence workers.
When we get through this unfortunate chapter in American history it will be because of heroes like @robertreich.substack.com.web.brid.gy, Gavin Newsom, @marcelias.bsky.social, @hcrichardson.bsky.social and regular folk who didn't want to see the Great Experiment in self-governance die!
Fatality.
“Get it all on record now. Get the films. Get the witnesses. Because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
priceless...... cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Donald Trump has assumed full federal control of Washington DC's Union Station and has taken it over from Amtrak. Trump isn't "fixing" anything - he's consolidating POWER in the nation's capital, one takeover at a time.
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Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts. But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy. In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states. This is why unions are vital.
Something MAGA can't handle: FACTS. ✅
California stepping up.
Why has Trump been attacking unions and workers’ rights? He wants working people to feel helpless and divided. Trump and his billionaire backers realize that the collective power of a unified labor movement outweighs their own power. Know this: Workers outnumber the oligarchs.
This!!!
You do realise that folks behind Trump knew he would do absolutely zilch. Sign documents, play golf, make noise. In the background others are doing what they always planned to do. He is a figurehead. The linger they can keep him alive the happier they are. JD will not be easy to manage. Wake up.....
Such an evil little creep!
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare. Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed. Getting big money out of politics. Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages. If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
For decades, Republicans in Washington have told us that tax cuts would trickle down to workers. Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us. Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work. It was a hoax.
Notes from an old broad.. for facts sake
Now that DJT has removed the Secret Service Security team just 2 days before her book tour begins, Kamala Harris life could be at risk. His hatred of her is obvious. Every statement that she made warning voters about him has come to pass. He cheated, and we know it!!! Math doesn't lie.
This is never going away, is it?
Why do you appreciate unions? I’ll start: Weekends off Paid vacations Work breaks Sick leave Paid holidays No child labor Safer working conditions Health care and retirement benefits
#facts
Pass this on!
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We want to apologize if it feels like we’ve been venting a lot lately. It’s just hard to ignore that nearly every move from this administration seems to be illegal, unlawful, or outright unconstitutional and yet nothing happens.
Where is this evil bitch? This F’er helped to orchestrate the demise of American democracy So where the f is this pos? I know he has one foot in the grave and the other is teetering on the edge but damn he should not be enjoying his final days without the public scorn is so deserves. F Mitch
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Gavin Newsom’s perfect response to Mike Johnson-👇
The damage this man has done is incalculable.
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I wholeheartedly agree with this!
Welch: He claims that he's the law and order president. But we all know that's a lie because he's a convicted felon. He pardons convicted felons, he surrounds himself with obsequious people that kiss his all day, every day
WTF! White Christian Nationalism is taking hold. Resist.
... and Americans could tell RFK Jr. was Bat Shit Crazy as soon as words fell from his mouth.
Sickening!
ICE’s unchecked power has turned into lawless overreach—abductions by masked agents, denial of due process, secret police tactics. Democratic leaders can stop this, but only if we demand it: bit.ly/45Umbi3
Essential reading from @dziblatt.bsky.social. Hitler rose because of other politicians’ belief that “democracy’s protections could be bargained away but democracy itself could still somehow survive.” www.foreignaffairs.com/germany/hitl...
The sheer cruelty with which ICE officers operate on a daily basis—these masked officers have gone out of their way to NOT be IDed as law enforcement—demonstrate it is an organization that cannot be allowed to exist in a democracy.
We fight for democracy and the rule of law with every lawsuit we file. Watch CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social break down our efforts to hold the Trump-Vance administration accountable on behalf of people and communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE5W...
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This is a must watch! #cdnpoli
WHOOPSIE DOODLE
🚨 GET OUTRAGED NOW! YOUR CITY IS ABOUT TO BE OCCUPIED BY THE ARMY! “It is our job to remind people that our oath is to the constitution of the United States and not to a petty dictator.” @malcolmnance.bsky.social START PROTESTING! DO NOT STOP! open.substack.com/pub/malcolmn...
So.... 1)The state of Florida spent >$200 million to build the facility it calls "Alligator Alcatraz" 2) It opened in early July, christened by Trump. 3) Now it is closing, due to a judge's order. 4) It will cost $20 million to dismantle the center, which was used for about 2 months.
Here are my two cents on Trump’s Executive Order targeting flag burning: At the end of the day, it’s important to understand your constitutional rights before making the choice to burn a flag.
Pretty much sums it up.
“When I call Kennedy a ‘dangerous crank,’ I'm not saying that as an insult or as hyperbole, but honestly as the most economical way of describing the man's views,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on RFK Jr.
More of this fight, please! 👇
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country. I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey JUST CALLED FOR a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons. Who’s with him?
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