The truth is there is no secret plan to defend American democracy. But what gives me hope is when people reject the cool cynicism of despair and choose to act rather than surrender. That is what keeps democracy alive, @marcelias.bsky.social writes.
The truth is there is no secret plan to defend American democracy. But what gives me hope is when people reject the cool cynicism of despair and choose to act rather than surrender. That is what keeps democracy alive, @marcelias.bsky.social writes.
9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American." It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
They aren't getting paid by Russia unlike rightwing "influencers." I don't have a problem with folks on the left finally getting some support so they can fight back. This shit isn't free when you commit to it as more than a full time job.
NEW: A week or so ago, one federal agent kept popping up in videos from Trump's violent DC crackdown—so @jsweetli.bsky.social and I investigated. Turns out he's a 26-year-old US Parks Police officer, a lesser known law enforcement unit currently championed by Interior Sec. Doug Burnum. Our report:
In Democratic areas. They cut the polling places only in Democratic areas. It is my goal to do the same to them. I'm not asking for Republicans to be decent any longer. I am demanding we treat them no better than they treat us. Call your blue state governor and demand reciprocity.
"For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord." -- Psalm 10:3
There are people in public life clearly and accurately stating the danger to America at this bizarre moment. Those people need support from every Conservative and Liberal American who find our Constitution worth preserving.
Where is the money then? In his pockets?!?
MO Gov Mike Kehoe is calling a special session to gerrymander the 5th District which encompasses Kansas City. He is specifically violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which bans any voting practice that denies or weakens the power of a racial minority to elect its preferred candidates.
No one will tell us the truth.
Here in the US, “two weeks” actually means never.
We are suing Texas in two cases -- one voting, one redistricting.
Yep
Elon sucks all over the world
DESCRIPTION: self-described alpha male, wearing body armor, assault rifle, and wraparound sunglasses because he’s “afraid of nothing.”
And this is how Felon47 works…everything is transactional…so you know he is benefiting from this deal.
This is the way
Great point!!
He must be running again. Back to the party line
Perfection.
Netanyahu’s office tried to use Cindy McCain to prop up their false narrative that adequate food is flowing into Gaza. McCain: “I stand by what I said—there’s not enough food getting in. It simply isn’t enough to be able to do the job, stop malnutrition and starvation.” www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/p...
WHERE IS THE MONEY?!?
And they better keep pushing back
Time to shut this down
Fifty-one of the 85 Federalist papers were written by a guy born in Nevis.
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.
Yep
Yeah, sure…🙄
Another unserious person
Wow, great answer…🙄
We’re they going to drop a nuke on it? LA is huge 🙄
WTAF?!?
it shouldn't be easier to get a gun in America than the covid vaccine
Stop trusting the experts @RobertKennedyJr? Who should we trust? Deranged lunatics with a history of drug abuse and a brain eaten by worms? As for you, may you pay a severe price in hell for the damage you are causing to America and those who will die because of you.
How about that?!?🙄
Trump did this
We won’t notice it at first Maybe an outbreak of cholera in southwest Kansas goes undetected Perhaps the number of flu related deaths ticks up just a bit each year But-ultimately, inexorably-the destruction of the CDC will lead to countless deaths All because of two men Trump and RFK, Jr
Agreed, proud boys, oath keepers, three percenters
I stand with Chicago. I stand with Mayor Johnson. 🚨 NEW: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just signed an executive order to resist Trump’s federal invasion and occupation of the city. Details in 🧵
California is getting safer. Homicides down 20% Robberies down 19% All within this year. And we're deploying CHP officers to more regions across the state to keep this momentum going.
These spineless people won’t do damn thing.
I really hope this becomes the black eye it deserves to be www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Bernie Sanders endorsed political newcomer Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid, as Democratic leadership pushes to recruit Gov. Janet Mills to run against Susan Collins. “Graham is a Marine and Army National Guard veteran, an oyster farmer and a proud member of America’s working class,” Sanders said.
“Who. Pays. The. Tariffs!”
Thousands of farm animals & livestock are going unattended. They aren’t being milked. They aren’t being fed. I feel a great deal more for those animals than for the farmers who voted for this shit. They KNEW who their workers were & where they came from. But they voted to hurt them anyway.
Jones: We have a presidential administration that has more outrage about the changing of the cracker barrel logo than they do about changing the policies that allow our children to be gunned down in school…
Brown‑Forman's "net sales in developed international markets dropped eight per cent" due to "geopolitical uncertainty". Sales fell 62% in Canada, 16% in the UK, & 10% in Germany. 🍷 #EconSky www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Masked ICE aren’t about safety; they’re about fear and evading responsibility. Demand transparency and accountability by adding your name to this petition:
Stuart Stevens on National Guard deployment: "The murder rate of Jackson, Mississippi is 3 times that of D.C.... the whole thing is complete fraud"
Tell the damn truth, no whitewashing
And I am the world's foremost astrophysicist ballerina who invented the piano, aspirin, and appetizers.
She was a traitor then, is a traitor now and she will always be in the future.
This regime only honors traitors and insurrectionists. Have you noticed?
CHICAGO…
@nealkatyal.bsky.social: “You’ve got the president who's imposed the largest tax increase on American consumers since 1993 … and he did it without Congress saying one word. That is not our constitutional structure.”
I wonder why Trump imposed secondary tariffs only on India for buying Russian oil while not caring about all the other countries who buy Russian oil?
you’re posting about random BS, i’m checking the apps to find out if i have to go through checkpoints to go home. we are not the same, but one day soon we will be. free dc.
We all know the answer to this. Prositutes you pay to leave. Gold diggers you pay to keep around. It's why Melania keeps renegotiating her prenup.
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This is never going away, is it?
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Fascism-plus.
Read every word of this "And if an 81-year-old woman can beat Donald Trump? Twice? Anybody can. In the larger picture. I think money is the answer. When the [powers that be] get hit in the pocket book by Trump, that’s going to be it. That moment hasn’t come yet." variety.com/2025/film/ne...
If Missouri Republicans mid-cycle redistrict and break the law, they will be sued. That is a promise and I don't bluff. Just ask Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Image caring more about stopping a memorial for people killed in a mass shooting than stopping mass shootings. #Priorities
My reporting uncovered the existence of DoJ training videos instructing FBI personnel on how to flag Trump’s name in the Epstein files. I’m suing to get the videos under FOIA. substack.com/@muellershew...
"She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it. She was not protecting lives at a gate in Iraq; she was forcing her way through windows in the Capitol to stop the peaceful transfer of power." New from @markhertling.bsky.social:
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
I’m absolutely begging reporters to stop suggesting that Lisa Cook stated that she would use both properties as a principal residence on her mortgage APPLICATIONS Mortgage APPLICATIONS and mortgage AGREEMENTS are not the same thing We have no idea what she represented on the APPLICATIONS
🚨Priest uses his body to attempt to stop ICE vehicles in Broadview, Illinois outside of a detention facility that has refused entry to members of Congress.
remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature
In recent public remarks about deploying the National Guard to Chicago, Donald Trump said: “I have the right to do ANYTHING I want to do. I’m the president of the United States.” Not even a King has that right. Certainly no president. Who knew a non-drinker could be so drunk with power?
Trump distracts to deceive. When it comes to the economy, Trump doesn’t want you to know the truth: our failing labor force & rising unemployment is *his* fault. Fmr. Sec. of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social talks Trump’s attacks on the independence of the Fed & the BLS. youtu.be/7WMea-UkakE?...
If you are a wealthy criminal defendant, it makes sense under this administration to hire the AG’s brother to represent you.
Bull💩. Prove it. Johnson is a serial liar
Prove it, Johnson!
Yeah, right…🙄
People are often surprised to learn that Lee was an officer who never made it past colonel. The purported promotion to general was awarded by a treasonous cabal calling itself the "confederate states of america" which was put down by force by the Union army, which also had superior generals.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia seeks gag order against Trump administration, singles out Noem and Bondi’s ‘inflammatory’ attacks
I’m looking forward to watching Lame Duck Ron Desantis’s attempts to gain traction to revive his dead end political career as a private citizen using money he has to raise himself rather than pissing away taxpayer funds and abusing govt power.
She made her choice. No one should benefit from it
"Dangerous, Irrational, Illogical: RFK Jr. Has Put So Many Lives at Risk" The decision by Trump's extremist health secretary to restrict COVID vaccines & oust the CDC chief could be a death sentence for vulnerable Americans, writes John Harwood for Zeteo.
Liars all
RFK Jr was not chosen to preside over US public health and science because he had any qualifications. He had a famous family name and Trump needed his endorsement and supporters. We saw it happen live in this call. That’s why we are here.
This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
Sen Patty Murray (D-WA): “If there are any adults left in the White House, it’s well past time they face reality… We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what’s left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the ground—he must be fired.”
These are unserious people in deadly serious jobs. We are screwed
It’s typical for them
Michael Broadway died from an asthma attack on a scorching day inside an Illinois prison. Witnesses said a nurse didn't want to climb the stairs to his cell. A friend in a nearby cell put it plainly: “staff in these prisons DO NOT see us as human beings.”
As the CDC descends into chaos, this seems like a good moment to re-up this piece about the senator who helped give us RFK Jr. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...