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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.
Labor Day: Fight Oligarchy Rally Portland Maine
Hours after trying to assassinate the EU Commission president, Russia tried to assassinate Germany’s military's inspector general, Carsten Breue, the highest-ranking general in the Bundeswehr. His plane was also jammed once over the Baltic Sea and once over Lithuania.
Portland, Maine crowd as Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner takes the stage today.
NEW: Since corporate media won't call for Trump's resignation, I will. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/trump-must...
🚨🚨🚨 This video is just over an hour old now. The judge’s order to halt of the deportation of 600 children to Guatemala was upheld - for now! The person who made this video was threatened. Details on the following post.
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane was forced to land in Bulgaria and use paper maps after suspected Russian GPS jamming disabled its navigation, the FT reports.
I’ve started playing extremely dramatic classical music like Holst’s Mars, Bringer of War instead of Raffi when feeding my baby and it has made it like 700% funnier. She likes its I like it more than Raffi. 11/10 recommend.
Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay. Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
www.npr.org/2025/08/26/n... if I remember correctly, Russell Vought is overseeing DOGE since Elon Musk’s departure.
The oldest fossil evidence shows that humans originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago and would have had dark pigmented skin to protect them from intense UV rays. So if you're a believer in "God," and believe man was created in his image... then it stands to reason that God is a Black man.
Spineless supplicants! @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @wsj.com @bloomberglp.bsky.social
Ukraine delivered another blow that will echo through Moscow’s walls of power. Ukrainian forces have wiped out over 20% of Russia’s oil refineries. Think about that. 20% of the infrastructure that fuels Putin’s war machine—gone.
Any chance you assholes will report on the abject hypocrisy, corruption and blatant abuse of power? @wsj.com @cnbc.com @bloomberglp.bsky.social
@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.”
If he’s not dead, this will kill him!
Blessing your timeline: Obama getting a huge ovation at Clippers game. This how you welcome a president:
And Newsom “protecting” Harris… smart politics for ‘28.
Congratulations to the White River Junction VA Medical Center staff for receiving a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It's a sign of the lifesaving work they do. Vermonters appreciate having this excellent hospital taking care of our veterans.
If not for Chicago, we might not have Labor Day. Keep your eyes peeled on Monday for a much longer video where I dive into the history of unionization, violent strike suppression, and workers’ victories in Chicago, and how they impacted workers across the country.
Mass shooters since 2018 who were transgender — 4. Mass shooters since 2018 who were not transgender — 4,193. Hope that helps.
I wonder why Bill Pulte didn’t send this case over to DOJ with a criminal referral along with his selective targeting of Adam Schiff and Lisa Cook? apnews.com/article/paxt...
Any thoughts that Putin poisoned him? As long as we are dreaming…
Did Putin poison him? Was the bruised hand an injection bruise? He looked like a piñata after their meeting.
And Judge Tosses D.C. Case From Trump Prosecutor-Calls It Total Garbage, sites inconsistency with Jan 6 releases by DOJ that were far more serious crimes.
And Judge Faruqui noted that Harvey and Pirro’s urge to throw veteran Bryant in jail for such minor infraction was contradictory to the Justice Department’s release of hundreds of January 6 rioters who’d been jailed on charges much more serious than Bryant’s.
The damage this man has done is incalculable.
More judges say Trump tariff taxes illegal: “The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs…or the power to tax…”
Wow holy shit…
@booker.senate.gov
I’m a church, really I am - I swear to God!
substack.com/@kdterry/not... Why isn’t Zuckerberg called out for this school killing? He removed all guards and checks on Facebook. The killer posted to his page - over and over - his intention to do harm. Even minimal controls would have flagged the posts. Zuckerberg has blood on his hands.
In TX, an attorney gets nice nasty in city hall giving a lesson about the 1st Amendment. Let’s get into some good trouble.
Wishing everyone, but especially Lisa Cook, a lovely day www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Multiple CDC leaders have resigned in the wake of layoffs and a shooting at the agency’s headquarters this month.
As someone who served on more than one jury during my days in DC, this should be absolutely fucking hysterical. DC will have none of it. #Pirro, you better strap on your jaguar printed bib and full throat that wine bong, honey! Welcome to DC and Happy Labor Day!
Anyone else think Putin crushed Trump’s hand and or poisoned him?
* ITALY PM MELONI SAYS RUSSIA'S LATEST STRIKE ON KYIV SHOWS IT HAS NO INTENTION OF NEGOTIATING END TO WAR @reuters.com
Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond. Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around. Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
Gavin Newsom: Wake the hell up 🇺🇸!!
It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all
The Battle of DC is underway, brave US troops march on the nation’s Capitol, meeting the enemy head on in a desperate struggle against littering. With steel in their hearts and plastic bags in their hands, the troops brave behind enemy lines.
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
Psaki: I felt a mixture of anger—a lot of anger—and emotional exhaustion about this today, as I’m sure many of you have, because we have been here so many times. And yet again, like clockwork, half the politicians in our country have little more to offer than thoughts and prayers.
Well isn’t this lovely. Opera star sings Habanera (from Carmen) in the airport (?) What a terrific voice. #opera I don’t care if they’re staged, we need more profl free public #music and #art.
This is very bad news. Louisiana won't even defend its own map in SCOTUS. It abandoned its own Black voters. Those of us committed to defending the VRA are now entirely on our own. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Best comment I've seen today: "Cracker Barrel honors its heritage by surrendering."
In honor of sandwich guy getting out of his legal pickle, here is the original video synced with Freedom - George Michael 1990.
Jones responds to Ogles…
Illinois is holding the people of Minnesota closely to our hearts today. The start of the school year should be a time of renewed hope, not gun violence and devastation. We stand with the victims and their families in Minneapolis.
“I just ran under the pew but my friend Victor saved me but he got hit.”
Minnesota is heartbroken. From the officers responding, to the clergy and teachers providing comfort, to the hospital staff saving lives, we will get through this together. Hug your kids close.
A “tariff rebate check” is like setting your kitchen on fire and then mailing yourself a bucket of water. There's an easier way to avoid the burn.
Call Gov Devine’s office and ask him why our troops are picking up trash in DC- there’s plenty of trash in the 85th District in #OH ! 614-644-4357 #jimjordan
As someone who served on more than one jury during my days in DC. this should be absolutely fucking hysterical. DC will have none of it. Pirro will be strapping on her tiger printed bib and full throating the wine bong for Labor Day!
Yay #Ohio and #GovernorDewitt ! Nice use of our troops! Maybe they can catch the #OSU games during their trash breaks! @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social should be all over this abuse.
CORRUPTION
Where are the data scientists/ media analysts- c’mon! First term folks… not tough- when did this public bootlicking occur then?It was the last time @schumer.senate.gov got it - he held a mock Hail Caesar meeting…
“The US people deserve better, you shouldn’t come to DC to get rich, it brings down trust in the system bc I can tell you if any private citizen traded this way, SEC would be knocking on their door. Congress should be making law, not be trading every day.” Scott Bessent w/ a straight face #RickScott
Anyone still reporting that Trump is anything other than a craven pig who is guided by a manifesto of “ because I can” - you are part of his bigoted illegal propaganda machine. Maybe you haven’t figured it out yet but we have. @nytimes.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @bloomberg.com @wsj.com
On Women's Equality Day, we recognize the progress we've made and the work that remains to be done in the pursuit of genuine equality. Know that you'll always have a champion in me as your governor, even as forces in DC work to undo that hard-earned progress.
Senator try this, “A president who lies hourly as in the case of the Intel CEO, has no credibility to accuse a member of the Fed of wrongdoing especially when he himself is a convicted felon.”
Try this Senator, “A depraved draft dodging narcissist has no business exploiting our troops to serve as a prop in order to deflect from his involvement in a pedophile conspiracy especially as he guts our military leadership.“
#OH This is what your Governor has your brave men and women doing- Picking up trash for Schitler. You must be so proud.
I couldn’t find her.
So this was posted two comments below yours… this is ok with republicans… give them no quarter!
The recently departed James Dobson wrote a book that claims that fathers grow distant to their daughters when they through puberty because the fathers become "involuntarily" sexually attracted to them. What is it about right-wing zealots and their lack of boundaries with children?
She doesn’t need to have a court overturn it if it’s illegal. Ignore him.
- Best part of Pritzker’s speech. Might want to try it @democrats.org
Thank you Governor! Could you please teach our cowardly politicians to stand up? @schumer.senate.gov
I know you, Chicago — and I know you’re up to the difficult time we have ahead, thanks to this President.
🚨BREAKING: In a landmark victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the state Legislature’s gerrymandered congressional map and reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
That’s hilarious 😆
If you think the attack on the Fed's Lisa Cook has nothing to do with you, you're wrong — any one of us may be next paulkrugman.substack.com/p/we-are-all...
Blackstone ,The trillion dollar private equity giant owns over 300,000 U.S. homes. The company has hiked rents in its properties by as much as 64 percent over just two years. While Blackstone’s tenants often can’t make rent, CEO Stephen Schwarzman now enjoys a net worth north of $50 billion.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada is suing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for not disclosing public records related to potential collaboration with federal immigration authorities.
Make Sure Everyone Knows 😊💙 HOLY S**T look at this: Florida GOP Senator Rick Scott just quietly disclosed stock trades a year late – worth $26 MILLION – on companies HE LEGISLATED. 😳 This is corrupt to its core, and he's hoping no one will notice. You know what to do.
🚨BREAKING: 3rd Circuit REJECTS RNC motion to pause ruling requiring Pennsylvania counties to count undated/wrongly dated ballots. This means counties cannot reject undated and wrongly dated ballots while the case continues on appeal. Congrats to our clients DSCC and DCCC!
Trump takes the extraordinary step of removing Lisa Cook from the board of governors of the Federal Reserve, a legally dubious maneuver that could undermine the independence of the central bank. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
This is 100% correct.
We are 8 months in and Dem leadership is still on their back foot trying to figure out their messaging. Consultants told you to focus on “kitchen table” issues? How about this one—a Mad King is fortifying his McPalace + sending troops to occupy US cities. It’s not a distraction. It’s tyranny.
Epic clap-back by Wes Moore 🫡
“I’m so scared!”
“ILLEGAL”!!!!! I love this!!!!
> @govwesmoore.bsky.social
House committee to interview Alex Acosta, the #Florida federal prosecutor who cut Epstein such a sweet deal, then was named Labor Secty by President Convicted Felon, not that there's ANY connection between the two. www.politico.com/news/2025/08... via @politico.com
As CDC is unable to confirm if there was a HUMAN case of screwworm in MD. The state vet from …South Dakota…pulled no punches “We found out via other routes,” she said. “The CDC weren’t forthcoming at all.” Drowning white girls doesn’t get them to move but $billions of TX cattle?
Of course the gutting of the CDC will finally be addressed as billions of $ in TEXAS are at risk. And the state vet from …South Dakota is calling Junior out! “We found out via other routes and then had to go to CDC to tell us what was going on,” she said. “They weren’t forthcoming at all.
This is why I can’t quit the internet🤣🤣🤣
THIS is the way 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Everyone should follow her.
@cnbc.com on @scottwapner.bsky.social ‘s show Steve Weiss says, “This appears to have been a hostage ransom- the CEO gets to keep his job and US gets 10%. This is a dictatorship “. #intel
holy shit
Whoopsy
@cnbc.com on @scottwapner.bsky.social ‘s #halftime show Steve Weiss says, “This appears to have been a hostage ransom- the CEO gets to keep his job and US gets 10%. This is a dictatorship “. #intel
@cnbc.com on @scottwapner.bsky.social ‘s show Steve Weiss says, “This appears to have been a hostage ransom- the CEO gets to keep his job and US gets 10%. This is a dictatorship “. #intel