Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
So much for “America first.”
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. plans to fire all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force calling them too “woke”. The panel sets free coverage rules for cancer screenings & more. A key meeting was quietly canceled.
Jeff Tiedrich (@jefftiedrich.bsky.social) reposted
do I have this right? innocent immigrants are being sent to rot in a slave-labor gulag in El Salvador, because fuck you, that's why, while a convicted child sex trafficker with ties to Dear Leader is being considered for a pardon because she's been "treated so unfairly"? WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick just relaxed export restrictions on AI chip manufacturers AMD and Nvidia. Lutnick's family business empire holds a combined $1.1B stake in both companies. "Conflict of interest" is an understatement.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "This party needs to wake up. These guys aren't screwing around... They're assassins when it comes to the way they weaponize grievance and the way they play politics. Enough! What more goddamn evidence do we need? They have rolled back the last half century in real time!"
Tim Onion (@bencollins.bsky.social) reposted
Holy shit we’re legitimately at “some cancer screenings are too woke.”
Andrea Devon (@andreadevon.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump just landed in Scotland and they’re not rolling out the red carpet. Local paper: “Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland.” Protests already planned at his golf courses. No “Mr. President,” no hero’s welcome. Just facts. Scotland understood the assignment. 👏🏽
Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET (@patti3333.bsky.social) reposted
Bravo Scotland America This 5day jaunt will cost our Country millions And Scotland hates him
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Way to go, Scotland 🏴! ✊
Mr Global 🌎 (@mrglobaltoo.bsky.social) reposted
youtu.be/K1xVBzaiUxM?...
Andrea Junker (@strandjunker.com) reposted
Welcome to America, where the convicted sex offender president is about to pardon the convicted child sex trafficker whose client he was.
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
An initiative launched last year by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has now erased $429 million in medical debt for 352,000 Arizonans. Elections matter. www.abc15.com/news/state/m...
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
"People should know that creating fear to suppress dissent in the name of patriotism or national security is McCarthyism." Georgetown professor Dr. Badar Khan Suri recounts his harrowing experience after he was unjustly detained by ICE for exercising his First Amendment rights.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Trump’s Labor Department is aiming to rewrite or repeal 60+ regulations, including: -Minimum wage for home health care workers -Protections for migrant farm workers -Construction & mine safety -OSHA’s ability to punish employers for unsafe workplaces The "pro-worker” president.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Today’s front page of The National, a Scottish newspaper.
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
We said release the files not the accomplices, idiot.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
'The Justice Department has already accused Maxwell of being a pervasive liar. The prosecutors who brought charges against Maxwell repeatedly told the judge overseeing her 2021 trial that she was willing to “brazenly lie under oath about her conduct.”' www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
After admitting Maxwell could get a reduced sentence, @reptimburchett tells @newschannel5 she wouldn’t commit perjury. As if she’d tell the truth if it implicates Trump? Is #BumblinBurchett this gullible? Saying he only hung with Epstein bc Palm Beach is a “small community” is adorable
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) (@repstansbury.bsky.social) reposted
We’re kicking off our series breaking down what’s happening with gerrymandering and redistricting, its implications for 2026, and how you can protect the vote. Join me and @raskin.house.gov to explain what the GOP’s doing—and how they’re trying to rig the election after passing the Big Ugly Bill.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
🔥 TX STATE REP. @jamestalarico.bsky.social: “The only minority destroying America are the billionaires… we are focused on the wrong 1%.”
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
While the Department of Justice is meeting in secret with Ghislaine Maxwell to coach her on testimony, it is hiding from us three discs containing court-authorized recordings of her phone calls. [Source: ABC News] That is the REAL evidence. And this is a cover-up.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (@jayapal.house.gov) reposted
Trump’s appointees have ZERO IDEA what they are doing or what their jobs are. Breathtaking and staggering incompetence. I truly could not believe what I was hearing.
Ben Meiselas (@meiselasb.bsky.social) reposted
they literally shut the government down in order to avoid the truth about Epstein. an entire branch of government isn’t working for the American people b/c they are terrified of the truth.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
What a dumbass. All she had to do was vote NO on the bill she KNEW was devastating for all. I will say this forever - May she never have a peaceful nights rest ever again.
AmericaWeNeedToTalk (@americaneedstotalk.bsky.social) reposted
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine going after immigrants in the US then declaring you’re renaming an already established revered-named center after *checks notes* an immigrant. One that has had no significant positive impact whatsoever on anything, anywhere, at any time.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
Wait - @MarshaBlackburn refused to back @RonWyden’s subpoena of Epstein’s bank records, which show billions linked to sex trafficking? Has her Epstein crusade been entirely performative? Maybe local media could ask the governor wannabe about this? newrepublic.com/article/1982...
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Can never go wrong with OutKast 🔥
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Russia was never a hoax. The 2020 election wasn’t stolen. Tariffs are a tax on you. Haitians didn’t eat pets. The Epstein files exist. Reality isn’t partisan — it’s just inconvenient.
1diane.bsky.social (@1diane.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew.bsky.social) reposted
“the party being led by jeffrey epsteins best friend wants to repeatedly examine your childs genitals” is a true statement
Canadian (@canadiian.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
These companies are supplying Alligator Auschwitz. Give them a call and let them know your thoughts
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Every single one of them knew it was a brutal bill for their constituents. “An unpopular president governing over an unpopular party passing a very unpopular policy—and if they think those three things are great to run on going into the midterms, they’ve completely fooled themselves…” Matthew Dowd
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Still rings true today
God (@thegodpodcast.com) reposted
Thou shalt not accuse anyone of “antisemitism” if you are someone who uses the term “Shylocks.”
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
💰🇺🇸The richest have the highest % ever. And Trump’s Trillions Transfer will make it much worse. How much longer are y’all gonna let Republicans do this to us? (You can also see when Reagonomics kicked in)
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
The Republican bill also lets drug makers keep prices on more Drugs higher by exempting them from Medicare negotiations — a $5 Billion windfall, at the expense of the people. #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/h...
Anagram Man (@conserveletters.bsky.social) reposted
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025) - Impact on Ordinary Americans Hidden Economic Harms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Cas Ⓜ️udde (@casmudde.bsky.social) reposted
An exceptionally dark 4th of July this year. I am rapidly losing my relative “optimism” about the short-term future of U.S. democracy and society. Perhaps the most depressing part is that it is being dismantled so easily by a rather incompetent force.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope she never has a peaceful nights rest ever again.
Dr Oddman - Fighting Fascism (@droddman.bsky.social) reposted
Shady grandmothers need to be arrested while El Chapo and his family needs to be funded..
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Do they even understand how this song works? 🤣
frankwheller.bsky.social (@frankwheller.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
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Butterfly LaChoi (@butterflylachoi.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
A U.S. citizen who was arrested for filming an ICE raid at Home Depot is suing the federal government for $1 million— and I hope he gets every penny. THIS‼️ When being transported, Garcia heard agents boasting about how many ‘bodies’ they had gotten that day and saw them celebrate with high fives.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Imagine this is you. You’re locked in a cell thousands of miles from home. No one knows where you are. No charges. No trial. No end in sight.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
WATCH: @waltermasterson.bsky.social celebrates the “The Big Beautiful F*ck Everyone But Billionaires Bill” at Trump Tower Until security kicks him out (because they hate 🇺🇸 apparently)
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve said it before and it bears repeating - I hope she NEVER has a peaceful nights rest ever again.
Maca Iglesias🇺🇸Thank You, President Biden🇺🇸 (@rotterdamvvg.bsky.social) reposted
This amazing retired teacher is channeling most of us today. Her rage is our rage. Her tears are our tears. Her pain is our pain. Let's never forget what was done to Americans today and channel our anger into action in ‘26 and ‘28. Don't give up on a better America. #CutMedicaidLoseYourJob
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
While most Dems have focused on the draconian cuts to vital programs for those most in need, I have focused on the epic fiscal irresponsibility of this bill caused by massive tax cuts and huge spending increases in defense and DHS. Both equally important. There’s a lot to hate.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
I can almost guarantee they won’t with how this is going now.
Brad Baumann-Gervais ✌️🇺🇸 ☮️ (@bradbaumann.bsky.social) reposted
Sometimes it’s permissible to hate.
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
This is what I’m so worried about
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Billionaire tax cuts are a policy choice. Cutting healthcare for millions is a policy choice. Cutting food assistance for children is a policy choice. Taking from the poor and giving to the rich is a policy choice. Make no mistake: Trump and the GOP just chose to do this.
Aaron Bady (@zunguzungu.bsky.social) reposted
They're building concentration camps with money they stole from medicare.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
AOC: They’re giving people crumbs and they are taking away the whole loaf.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Jeffries ends his nearly 9 hour speech by quoting MLK and saying, "We're gonna press on until victory is won. I yield back." "John would've been proud," Terri Sewell tells him.
Chris⚖️Justice (@chrisjustice01.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
No Justice, Generations Pay Taj Casino ($10M, Money Laundering) Trump University (Fraud, $25 Million) Trump Foundation (Charity Fraud, $2M) Trump Org (Fraud/18counts, $450M) Trump Org CFO Riker's Prison 2x Proven Rapist 2023 ($88.3M) Convicted 34 Felonies 2024 91 Felonies bsky.app/profile/chri...
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Eye bleach because my heart hurts for our country after the inexcusable votes to pass that piece of shit bill
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) reposted
Derrick Van Orden begging for preemptive relief from the rural Medicaid cuts he is voting for. Maybe don’t vote to cut $1 trillion from BadgerCare and you wouldn’t have to create a rural hospital fund to save yourself from a manufactured disaster.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
WATCH: “If Biden answered any Q like this can you imagine how long @jaketapper’s book would be?” Asked how long detainees will stay at “Alligator Alcatraz”, Trump spent 3 mins on how much time he plans to stay in Florida. The media didn’t even cover it. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DLoIPar...
Rob Cerulo (@rjc1084.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Rob Cerulo (@rjc1084.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Raskin just called him TACO & Republicans’ RAGU (Republicans Always Give Up). Spread the word, it’s obviously getting under Trump’s thin skin!
Rachel Maddow (@maddow.msnbc.com) reposted
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!' He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
REP. @rokhanna.bsky.social calls out @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett @RepOgles and the rest of the GOP for ever having pretended to care about the debt. #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m just hoping this isn’t another tactic to get Dems to clear the floor and then do a dirty vote. @repstansbury.bsky.social What happens now? Is everyone fully adjourning for the evening or are you waiting there just in case?
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) (@repstansbury.bsky.social) reposted
Surprise! Freedom Caucus members are threatening to vote NO on the GOP rule to move the bill (but NOT in the morning? 🤔) This is political theater. The deals are cut & they have long abandoned being true fiscal conservatives. They’ll put up a faux fight tonight, but not for our country tomorrow.
The Get More Smarter Podcast (@getmoresmarter.com) reposted
The preposterously named "Freedom Caucus" is throwing a fit because this horrific shit bill doesn't kick *enough* people off Medicaid or slash spending *more* so they're threatening to sit it out. Here's what happens if they do.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes!! I don’t understand that either! This is such a serious matter and I KNOW a huge number of us here are struggling to find current news on it now.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Such honest, well-spoken representatives calling out the utter abomination of this bill. It truly makes a difference when you have representatives who have lived the life of their constituents as opposed to having a silver spoon and never ending funds available. I wish Sen. Lee and Curtis like this.
kate bush’s husband (@airbagged.bsky.social) reposted
The Nazi Bill.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
I am angry. I am outraged. But I am more committed than ever to standing up against capitulation to Trump. youtube.com/watch?v=pxWz...
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social) reply parent
But the fucking president can drop his own f bombs and use derogatory language to other congressional members and American citizens 🙄 STFU
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (@jayapal.house.gov) reposted
I’m on my way back to Washington, DC, to vote HELL NO on the Big Bad Betrayal Bill. Here are the 10 worst things in this bill that Republicans and Trump are trying to jam through.
AmericaWeNeedToTalk (@americaneedstotalk.bsky.social) reposted
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
Knowing now what happened there is horrifying. Everyone was so “patriotic” back then, that many (including myself), had no idea. I was a young single parent working and going to college at the time. I knew about GITMO and the mistreatment, but I didn’t know the extent. Now it’s happening here.
Beks (@antifaoperative.bsky.social) reposted
There were 31 church leaders & christian school employees who were arrested, pled guilty and/or were sentenced to prison for child sex crimes in the month of June.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Dr. Coni: One patient had been receiving treatment with eye drops, but then I didn’t see her for months.. I wondered what had happened to her. When she finally returned, she told me she had lost her Medicaid coverage and couldn’t afford her drops. As a result, she had gone blind in one eye.
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
He should be impeached just on all of the blatant lies
The Good Kraken (@thekrakensays.bsky.social) reposted
Reminder that Ron DeSantis was so violent and out of control at his station In the JAG at Guantanamo that he was ordered back to Jacksonville to ride a desk to finish his service. He was too “into” torture for Gitmo. And now he’s running a concentration camp in the middle of nowhere.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
ICYMI: “Rep. @brotherjones.bsky.social has filed a bill to ban law enforcement officers in Tennessee, including ICE, from wearing masks while making arrests (and ID themselves) — the “Stop American Gestapo Act” www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
Cat Making Good Trouble (@brinksy.bsky.social)
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Charlize said what we were all thinking—just with better lighting.
Joe McKirdy (@joemckirdy.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Let's call this what it is, Republicans are proposing slave lobour. No one in the right mind would volunteer 20 hours a week (worth $300 at CT minimum wage) to merely have an opportunity to get $42 in SNAP benefits. THIS IS SLAVERY.