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Advocates are celebrating the Supreme Court's rejection of a case to overturn marriage equality. But amid a historic assault on liberties, they warn against complacency. "We cannot take those protections for granted," said Michigan's attorney general.
Cautious Celebration as Supreme Court Allows Gay Marriage to Remain the Law of the Land
"We cannot take those protections for granted," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who helped to legalize marriage equality a decade ago.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Advocates are celebrating the Supreme Court's rejection of a case to overturn marriage equality. But amid a historic assault on liberties, they warn against complacency. "We cannot take those protections for granted," said Michigan's attorney general.
To assume that all Trump voters are absolutely committed to Trump no matter what the circumstances is a mistaken assumption that only hurts Democrats.
Democrats Can Win Back Trump Voters—If They Don't Blow It
The message from the 2025 election is clear: Some Trump voters will back Democrats if the candidates reach them where they are and talk to them about the issues that they care about most.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
To assume that all Trump voters are absolutely committed to Trump no matter what the circumstances is a mistaken assumption that only hurts Democrats.
America—and Democrats—deserve statesmen and women willing to call out corruption in their own ranks; to reject the blood money of lobbyists; and to stand unflinchingly for universal healthcare, living wages, and democracy itself, says
@hartmannreport.com.
@hartmannreport.com.
Schumer Has Betrayed Us for the Last Time; We Need New Leadership
If Democrats are going to really confront Trump’s authoritarianism and the corporate corruption that fuels it—which is absolutely necessary now to rescue and sustain American democracy—we need a Senate leader with a spine, not a strategist for surrender.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
America—and Democrats—deserve statesmen and women willing to call out corruption in their own ranks; to reject the blood money of lobbyists; and to stand unflinchingly for universal healthcare, living wages, and democracy itself, says
@hartmannreport.com.
@hartmannreport.com.
GOP's Redistricting Power Grab on the Verge of Spectacularly Backfiring
GOP's Redistricting Power Grab on the Verge of Spectacularly Backfiring
The GOP "should evaluate whether Trump’s push to ignite a redistricting arms race may have made it easier for a blue wave to wipe out more Republicans than if they had left their maps alone," wrote one analyst.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
GOP's Redistricting Power Grab on the Verge of Spectacularly Backfiring
It’s not just Donald Trump who’s watching Zohran Mamdani’s New York. We all are, says @lauraflanders.org.
Who's City? Our City!
Zohran Mamdani’s people-first plan challenges state militarization and corporate power in New York City
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s not just Donald Trump who’s watching Zohran Mamdani’s New York. We all are, says @lauraflanders.org.
The penetrating cultural and systematic violence of American militarism and militarization globally has shaped all our lives, even if it’s only the 1% of us who have actually done the dirty work and suffer the most.
Resisting and Healing From Violence on Veterans Day and Beyond
In a country that engaged in so many disastrous wars in this century, the veterans I’ve been interviewing were left in the unavoidable position of having to “swallow” violence alone, intimately, and on a profound scale.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The penetrating cultural and systematic violence of American militarism and militarization globally has shaped all our lives, even if it’s only the 1% of us who have actually done the dirty work and suffer the most.
“Sami’s case shows how quickly our government officials are willing to sacrifice our First Amendment and free press when a journalist uses his platform to dare put America first before Israel."
Advocates Applaud as Pro-Palestinian Commentator Sami Hamdi Released by ICE
CAIR-CA applauds as Trump admin releases British pro-Palestinian commentator Sami Hamdi, acknowledging he's not a threat. But why was he detained in the first place for speaking out against Israel's actions? A chilling message to activists and journalists worldwide. #FreeSpeech #Palestine
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“Sami’s case shows how quickly our government officials are willing to sacrifice our First Amendment and free press when a journalist uses his platform to dare put America first before Israel."
Adaptation is not charity. It is justice and economic common sense.
Climate Adaptation Failure Is the Next Debt Crisis for the Global South
This is the new face of global inequality: Countries that contributed least to the crisis are being made to pay twice—first through climate impacts, and then through debt.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Adaptation is not charity. It is justice and economic common sense.
In our various nations we can use our people’s power to name, shame, isolate, and insist on no new nuclear weapons testing.
Trump’s Nuclear Testing Threat: Playing with More Than Dynamite
We have to hope that there is sufficient wisdom and leverage hidden in the cracks of the Trump administration to convince Trump that he needs to reverse course.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In our various nations we can use our people’s power to name, shame, isolate, and insist on no new nuclear weapons testing.
Amid outrage over Democrats caving in the government shutdown fight, polling shows the nationwide popularity of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's economic agenda.
'Not Just NYC': Poll Shows Mamdani Economic Policies Popular Across US
"His campaign paired moral conviction with concrete plans to lower costs and expand access to services, making it unmistakable what he stood for and whom he was fighting for."
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November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Amid outrage over Democrats caving in the government shutdown fight, polling shows the nationwide popularity of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's economic agenda.
"When guys like Jeffries and Schumer say 'effective' they're talking about effectively flattering large-dollar donors," said one critic.
Jeffries Draws Progressive Ire for Backing Schumer as 'Effective' Leader
"When guys like Jeffries and Schumer say 'effective' they're talking about effectively flattering large-dollar donors," said one critic.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"When guys like Jeffries and Schumer say 'effective' they're talking about effectively flattering large-dollar donors," said one critic.
"The BBC is punished for the wrong things. It loses its leaders over an editing error, while escaping accountability for its editorial failures on Gaza."
Trump Threatens to Sue BBC Over Jan. 6 Video Clip in Latest Attack on Press
President Trump's relentless attack on the BBC for a documentary edit is a distraction from his own incitement of violence. Should a public broadcaster be punished for a minor error while escaping accountability for major editorial failures on Gaza?
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November 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"The BBC is punished for the wrong things. It loses its leaders over an editing error, while escaping accountability for its editorial failures on Gaza."
"The science is clear: We can and must bring temperatures back down to 1.5°C after any temporary overshoot," UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
UN Climate Chief: Refusal to Halt Planetary Destruction Will 'Never, Ever Be Forgiven'
"We must move much, much, faster on both reductions of emissions and strengthening resilience," Simon Stiell said at COP30 in Brazil.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"The science is clear: We can and must bring temperatures back down to 1.5°C after any temporary overshoot," UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
'Reign of Terror' in Chicago as Locals Suffer Under 'Secret Police' Sent by Trump
'Reign of Terror' in Chicago as Locals Suffer Under 'Secret Police' Sent by Trump
Chicago residents resist federal immigration raids, warn of trauma inflicted on communities. Little Village creates whistle network to alert neighbors.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
'Reign of Terror' in Chicago as Locals Suffer Under 'Secret Police' Sent by Trump
"I agree with him that the system is broken": As Trump renews a long-standing GOP proposal to replace health insurance subsidies with direct payments, progressives are using the opportunity to reignite the push for Medicare for All to drive down costs.
Trump Proposal for Healthcare Payment Sparks Fresh Demands for Medicare For All
As Trump renews a long-standing GOP proposal to replace health insurance subsidies with direct payments, progressives are using the opportunity to reignite the push for Medicare for All to drive down costs. "I agree with him that the system is broken," said Rep. Ro Khanna.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"I agree with him that the system is broken": As Trump renews a long-standing GOP proposal to replace health insurance subsidies with direct payments, progressives are using the opportunity to reignite the push for Medicare for All to drive down costs.
At least 76 people have been killed in 19 US attacks on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September.
Hegseth Says 6 More Men Killed in Latest Boat Bombings
At least 76 people have been killed in 19 US attacks on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
At least 76 people have been killed in 19 US attacks on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September.
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, I strongly encourage you to cancel your T-Mobile contract on the weekend of November 14-16 as thousands join me in boycotting T-Mobile.
Defending Democracy Starts With Your Phone Plan: Why I Cut Ties With T-Mobile
The most effective way to resist the authoritarian takeover of our democracy is to make it clear to companies partnering with authoritarians that there will always be consequences for such business relationships.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, I strongly encourage you to cancel your T-Mobile contract on the weekend of November 14-16 as thousands join me in boycotting T-Mobile.
After Backing Platner and El-Sayed, Bernie Sanders Endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota
After Backing Platner and El-Sayed, Bernie Sanders Endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate, highlighting her commitment to working-class issues and progressive priorities.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
After Backing Platner and El-Sayed, Bernie Sanders Endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota
While experts hope the US Supreme Court will reverse an "objectively insane" appellate decision, a ruling in favor of the Republican National Committee could reduce the rights of Americans who vote by mail.
After 'Bonkers' 5th Circuit Ruling, Supreme Court to Hear Mail-In Ballot Case
The US Supreme Court took up the national Republican Party's argument that counting mailed ballots shortly after Election Day violates federal law.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
While experts hope the US Supreme Court will reverse an "objectively insane" appellate decision, a ruling in favor of the Republican National Committee could reduce the rights of Americans who vote by mail.
"After this latest surrender, the next step is primaries and new leadership. We get the party we demand, and we intend to demand one that fights."
'Next Step is Primaries': Calls for Schumer Ouster After Leading Surrender During Heat of Battle
The capitulation of Senate Democrats in ending the government shutdown without healthcare concessions has sparked outrage. Calls for new leadership and primary challenges are growing. The fight for a Democratic Party that truly fights back continues.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"After this latest surrender, the next step is primaries and new leadership. We get the party we demand, and we intend to demand one that fights."
“Starbucks must reverse course from its current posture, resolve its existing labor disputes, and bargain a fair contract in good faith with these employees," say Congressional Labor Caucus members.
Sanders, 80+ Dems Demand Starbucks 'Stop Union Busting and Reach a Contract' With Workers
“Starbucks must reverse course from its current posture, resolve its existing labor disputes, and bargain a fair contract in good faith with these employees.”
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November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Starbucks must reverse course from its current posture, resolve its existing labor disputes, and bargain a fair contract in good faith with these employees," say Congressional Labor Caucus members.
Trump has pardoned over 70 people who tried to help him overturn his 2020 election loss. Some fear it encourages GOP officials to become even bolder with efforts to help Trump subvert future elections, "knowing that if they succeed, they'll be pardoned."
Trump Pardons His Co-Conspirators in 2020 Coup Attempt
One policy expert warned it was "a setup to encourage state-level Republican election officials to take actions to illegally steal the election, knowing that if they succeed, they'll be pardoned."
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November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump has pardoned over 70 people who tried to help him overturn his 2020 election loss. Some fear it encourages GOP officials to become even bolder with efforts to help Trump subvert future elections, "knowing that if they succeed, they'll be pardoned."
Angus King Denounced for Saying 'Standing Up to Trump Didn’t Work'
Angus King Denounced for Saying 'Standing Up to Trump Didn’t Work'
Sen. Angus King faces backlash for saying "standing up to Donald Trump didn't work" in government shutdown deal. Progressives and moderates criticize decision.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Angus King Denounced for Saying 'Standing Up to Trump Didn’t Work'
Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Payments Would Explode the Deficit by Nearly $4 Trillion Over a Decade
Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Payments Would Explode the Deficit by Nearly $4 Trillion Over a Decade
I acknowledge not being a deficit hawk, but I suspect most of the politicians in Washington are, and certainly anyone who thinks we need to be paying down the debt should be screaming bloody murder.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Payments Would Explode the Deficit by Nearly $4 Trillion Over a Decade
The Big Ugly Cave by Senate Democrats | A huge mistake and it's not clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer survives this.
The Big Ugly Cave by Senate Democrats
It's a huge mistake and I'm not sure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer survives this.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Big Ugly Cave by Senate Democrats | A huge mistake and it's not clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer survives this.