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Normally around now we’d be hearing about the US sending national guard to help Jamaica recover from the mass destruction from the hurricane. Instead they are standing on cushioned pads in DC watching barely anyone on Metro because gov’t workers can’t work.
Literally: Half the country is suing the government, and it’s not just blue states. Red states must let their reps know that reps receiving benefits and a paycheck while their constituents are starving is not ok.
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25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
www.cbsnews.com
You know, Republicans could just show up to work despite Johnson. They’re choosing not to, and still getting benefits and paychecks. Disgraceful.
The Founders knew Congress - especially the House - was the backbone of U.S. democracy. It should be a huge story that Mike Johnson, serving Trump, has all but shut it down

From the Reichstag Fire to Putin's toothless Duma, this is what dictators do. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
It didn’t take a Reichstag Fire to burn down Congress | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, what’s troubling about Maine’s Nazi tattoo flap.
www.inquirer.com
I bet you know someone with a pacemaker. I know at least two.
A woman from the FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health explains how her entire department was gutted

That means there’s no staff to alert you if your pacemaker is recalled

If an implantable device in your body is toxic or broken

This could have catastrophic health impacts & cost lives
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 85th day out of the last 97.

12 days of work in over 3 months.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
Please think about finding ways to help humans in need. There is a ripple effect to the lack of funding SNAP that affects you even if you don’t need SNAP. Be a good human.
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Democrats should hold a press conference and announce that if Mike Johnson has no interest in running the House they'd be happy to do it for him
Mike Johnson has dissolved Congress. Why?
Imagine if enough people are so fed up that new lines don’t matter? A girl can dream….
Hello, Virginia. A great write-up about how VA lawmakers thought ahead, as well as caveats. Big takeaway: voting remains critical and voting for Democrats is how we push this over the line. @bluevirginia.bsky.social
Virginia to the Rescue!
A surprise announcement by Democratic leaders in the state ignites hope.
statuskuo.substack.com
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The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - WHO’S A CHILD RAPIST - IS GOING TO STEAL $230 MILLION FROM US B/C HE THINKS HE’S DUE REPARATIONS FOR HAVING BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF CRIMES HE COMMITTED.

THIS IS WHILE HE SMASHES THE WHITE HOUSE & WEAPONIZES OUR MILITARY AGAINST US.
Call. Your. Reps.
202-224-3121
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Trump’s new ballroom you’re paying for is going to be bigger than the White House itself. Because he believes he is more important than the country.

The symbolism is disgraceful and obvious. Again: Republicans would lose their minds if Obama did this.
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Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/
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Top story when you go to The Guardian this AM. Which it is not when you go to the Washington Post or the NY Times. Apt language here, whereas WaPo describes the day as an airing of grievances as though we are a bunch of whining George Costanzas, not a vast public fearful of losing everything.
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism
www.theguardian.com
Fair Lakes (on of several Fairfax communities) VA showed out with 1k+! 💙💪🏼
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The antifa terrorist marxists are out
Not great that we have to think of these things, but I’m grateful someone has! If the internet goes down, the app Briar could be super helpful and not leave you out of touch.

www.instagram.com/reel/DPkjw3u...
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Who’s a good boy?? Who’s a good boyyyyyy????
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Nearly all the staff in the Office of Special Education have been fired as part of Trump’s sweeping layoffs.

These are the people responsible for protecting the civil rights of students with disabilities and ensuring they receive an equal education.

More needless cruelty on display.