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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

Miners and their advocates are begging the administration to enforce a Biden-era rule meant to protect them.

Black lung keeps killing America's coal miners. Does Donald Trump even care?

Miners and their advocates are begging the administration to enforce a Biden-era rule meant to protect them.

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The Amazing Worlds of Doctor Who @worldsofdrwho.bsky.social · 1d

21st October, 1978:
"Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet" part 4. #DoctorWho

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Travis @coloradotravis.bsky.social · 2d

When I was a kid The American Experiment meant like can we all figure out prosperity and peace together.

Now the experiment is “how many fat Ls can a President take and just keep insisting they’re crushing it and doing whatever they want before someone actually stops them?”

'Trump’s presidency is effectively over': New polling spells disaster for Trump in 2026

New polling data on swing states shows that a plurality of voters now favor President Donald Trump being impeached, a figure that one journalist suspects will reach an outright majority ahead of the 2...

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 1d

He's making America sick again… 👀 👀

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 1d

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The 7th Circuit rejects lies about Chicago

The MAGA Supreme Court must not condone Trump’s lies

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

Also, a Democratic Congresswoman was elected almost 4wks ago. She’s still has not been sworn in. All to keep the Epstein files hidden.👇

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

I joined @leahlitman.bsky.social of the @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to discuss my new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy. We had things to say about the rule of law and the current administration. I hope you'll listen in! crooked.com/podcast/will...

Will the Voting Rights Act Survive SCOTUS? | Crooked Media

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

Both Democracy Docket and the Washington Post published guest opinion pieces today. Subscribing to one or the other is a way of showing what you value. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 1d

The 9th Cir opinion and the Chicago case in the Sup Ct are HUGE--if through principles of deference they green-light Trump, he's off to the autocratic races. Catch my special youtube www.youtube.com/@TalkingFeds & harrylitman.substack.com/Substack live w/ @klasfeldreports.com that lay out the stakes

Talking Feds with Harry Litman

Welcome to Talking Feds! Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the ...

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the "humble" coffee beans she'd grown up with on her parents' farm could lead her to a better life.

For years, men controlled one village's coffee industry — but one woman changed that

Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the "humble" coffee beans she'd grown up with on her parents' farm could lead her to a better life.

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Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com · 1d

The movements of the 1960s built lasting institutions. Today’s movements need more than moral clarity: they need leadership and coordination...

hartmannreport.com/p/when-the-c...

When the Chant Fades, Who Builds the Future?

The movements of the 1960s built lasting institutions. Today’s movements need more than moral clarity: they need leadership and coordination...

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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 1d

Who Really Hates America?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...

Who Really Hates America?

Plus: After "No Kings," What Next?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Four years after GOP lawmakers in Georgia enacted one of the most aggressive anti-voting laws in the country, new evidence filed in federal court shows that Senate Bill 202 has drastically deepened racial inequalities in voting access in the state. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Georgia’s Sweeping Anti-Voting Law Suppressed Black Votes, New Data Shows

Read more here.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

There's an internal GOP fight brewing over legislation banning congressional stock trading.

'We're going to have a vote' on member stock trading, key GOP hard-liner says

Rep. Chip Roy said there's still bipartisan interest in forcing a floor vote on congressional trading.

www.politico.com

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1d

Just over a year ago, the 2024 presidential campaign was in its final stretch and America has seen a big change since then. I recap the "No Kings" protests and the Trump regime's reaction to the growing opposition in America.

Watch here: youtu.be/rb4nICCytSw

"No Kings" Protests Show America Is United Against MAGA

YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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gogomrg.bsky.social @gogomrg.bsky.social · 14h

c. ROY, dip-shit, suffers from "HEAD UP A$$" SYNDROME!

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings…and no theocracy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Chip Roy: "The truth is the marxist, radicals, and Islamists the Democratic Party promoted this weekend, they cannot handle the truth. The truth is that there is a king and that king is Jesus. And the president has been willing to say it, & Charlie Kirk was willing to say it & he got killed for it."

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

Deplorable promotion of antisemitic trope. They get away with this crap with impunity.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Ernst: "I think it is extremely important that we look at who is funding these protests. We have to get to the bottom of this. It could be the usual suspect -- George Soros."

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

"This was a peaceful show of collective power and a release of pent-up energy from many who have felt overwhelmed & powerless, fearful & alone. This was an opportunity to push back against a deeply cynical collection of Republican liars who abuse their power." www.americaamerica.news/p/we-will-no...

We Will Not Be Ruled

Reflecting on the joyful atmosphere at Saturday's No Kings protest—and the gravity of what's at stake for America

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

No. No he can’t. He’s not a king. But those Fox News bootlickers on that couch won’t call him out on it.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

The new immigration dragnet is everywhere, rife with conflicts, and it’s only just begun.

American Gulag

The brutal rollout of Trump's police state.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

“💩 Trump 'Shits' on America”

The 1st edition of Zeteo’s new politics morning newsletter is out. Subscribe to Zeteo to get it in your inbox everyday at 7am ET

The lede from me today is on ‘Poopgate’ & the media’s failure to hold Trump/GOP to account:

💩 Trump 'Shits' on America

Mehdi launches Zeteo's new morning newsletter 'First Draft.' In today's inaugural edition: Trump's crazy video, 'No Kings' fallout, Gaza latest, and the return of George Santos.

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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 1d

Total flurry of pretty big news in last 1/2 hour: The Ninth Circuit reverses Immergut on national guard in Portland, and Comey files both his motions to dismiss the indictment against him. I'll be going LIVE w/ @klasfeldreports.com at 4:30 PM ET to give you the details and from-the-hip analysis!

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Jerry Williams! @greatersapien.bsky.social · 2d

A great march in Portland! #nokings

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