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TX flipped a state senate seat & must do the same for the governor. After the grid disaster, Uvalde, gerrymandering, voter suppression, vouchers, underfunding schools, & now going after student protests, Greg Abbott must GO. TX will never be free w him at the helm.
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
Abbott orders investigation of Austin ISD after students walk out in ICE protest
Responding to videos posted online of the Austin ISD protests that showed district police vehicles near the demonstrating students, Abbott called on Texas...
www.dallasnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
To the parents of Alex Pretti: you must be feeling unimaginable pain right now and I’m sorrier than I can say for your loss. Alex dedicated his life to serving others and his last acts were to help people while tending to a sick country. He will not be forgotten. He will be remembered as a hero.
January 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The good people of Minnesota are smashing it right now! My favorite from this clip was the woman at 7:21. I've watched her 3x now and laugh out loud every time. Her mockery of the rightwing idiot is chef's kiss. No notes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=701c...
Trump Flips the Bird & Minnesota Tells ICE to F**k Off with Pickle Rick and Bologna | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Here's a moment of zen as ICE entered a neighborhood in Minneapolis. I love my patriotic fellow Americans standing up for what's right. BTW, the large amount of smoke at the end is because the ICE thugs lobbed a teargas canister at the crowd as they skedaddled away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB9D...
go Lyn Lake!
YouTube video by Tiedrich
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January 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
There's a GoFundMe for the ICE murderer. As of this morning, it'd raised over $300,000. Many of the comments were sickening. Are they watching the same videos I am? Disinformation is key but some people's moral compass is gone. I knew the USA wasn't perfect; I just didn't know it was this bad.
January 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
This is what's happening in Minneapolis now. They're coming for ALL of us. If you're not attending protests, calling your electeds, or getting involved in some major way, what are you waiting for? cmarmitage.substack.com/p/my-first-7...
My First 72 Hours in Minneapolis and How I Got an ICE Agent to Scream “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN”
The activists on the ground are doing the work, that should give you hope.
cmarmitage.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
We are all Renee Good. You'll never convince me the ICE agent (refuse to say his name) wasn't teaching her a lesson for not being afraid of him. The expletive he uttered immediately after murdering her said it all.
katemanne.substack.com/p/renee-good...
Renee Good’s Murder was Misogyny
We cannot ignore the distinctively gendered dynamics of this—and much other—fascist violence
katemanne.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I love karma. The solution to preventing redacted text in Adobe is using the deluxe version. Prior to Trump, the DOJ subscribed but DOGE canceled the premium subscription because having industry-standard document management tools amounted to waste, fraud, or abuse. Hoist by their own petard.
December 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Texas has one of the youngest populations in the country. North Texas Votes is a great 501(c)(3) organization laser focused on getting younger people registered. Wouldn't it be awesome to utilize their power for positive change? www.ntxvotes.org
North Texas Votes | Empower Your Vote Today
North Texas Votes educates and registers voters while providing election resources and reminders in North Texas. Stay informed and participate actively in upcoming elections.
www.ntxvotes.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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LEFT: Mark Kelly, shirt covered with medals.
RIGHT: Pete Hegseth, shirt covered with booze.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.

If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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damn -- Jason Crow demolished Martha MacCallum to the point where she had to get extremely defensive before wrapping up the interview
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Jeffries: "What's extraordinary to me is that Mike Johnson doesn't even have the decency to distance himself from Donald Trump's death threats leveled at patriotic members of Congress. Even John Thune had the decency to distance himself from Trump's remarks. But Mike Johnson couldn't say a thing."
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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It is insane to not regulate AI.

Did a TEDx Talk on how Congress must take a proactive approach to make sure we harness the power of AI safely for the future.

Watch the full talk: bit.ly/tedtalkAI
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Like many NJ towns, Dunellen’s residents rely on trains.

As Mayor Cilento says, public transit and restoring funding for the Gateway Project shouldn’t be a political issue.
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Thank you, Rep. DeSaulnier, for holding the Sacklers & Purdue accountable for the evil they've done. It's cold comfort to those who've been hurt badly but at least they can't continue their damaging behavior as easily in the future. We need more leaders to fight for (not against) regular Americans.
I’m glad to hear the news today that the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma will be forced to pay for the deep harm they have caused countless families and communities (1/3).
youtu.be/QB80kQTXTZk
Congressman DeSaulnier on Purdue Pharma Settlement News
YouTube video by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Orlando City Council District 3! I want you to know that I’m very proud to be supporting Mira Tanna in the runoff election.

She’s ready to champion bold ideas because she knows that business as usual won't solve the challenges we face. Vote Mira Tanna on or before December 9th!
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thanks, Rep. Pappas, for trying to do something to help keep healthcare affordable for so many. I doubt the Trump admin will do this because they don't care about anyone other than themselves but good for you for trying. Keep up the good work!
Open enrollment must be extended to give people the time and flexibility they need to choose their coverage.

I’ve called on the Trump administration to take this simple step, but if they won’t act, Congress must.

➡️ pappas.house.gov/media/press-...
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It's hard to explain to people outside Texas just how terrible the political situation is there. Sometimes it's even hard IN Texas because far too many don't know. This sums it up.

cmarmitage.substack.com/p/texas-elec...
Texas elections are illegitimate according to EU standards, should they be treated as such?
At what point can a state rig elections so aggressively that their results must be nullified?
cmarmitage.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thank you, Rep Mrvan, for listening to your constituents and to your colleagues. We need for more of our representatives to do the same!
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Wesley already serves more uninsured patients than any other federally-funded community health center in AZ.

I was proud to join local leaders and project partners to break ground for the new Mary Rose Wilcox Center which will help even more families access the care they need.
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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NEW: Sen. Ossoff is launching an inquiry into reported plans to reduce services and cut staff at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon.

www.wrdw.com/2025/11/12/f...
Fort Gordon’s Eisenhower Army Medical Center could face near-shutdown
Potential cuts could shut down inpatient, emergency room and operating room services at Fort Gordon's hospital.
www.wrdw.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations Rep. Grijalva! You're going to be a welcome addition to both Congress and to the Democratic Women's Caucus!
¡El fin! After 50 days of Speaker Johnson delaying her swearing in, we can finally welcome our new Democratic colleague to the House, Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thank you, Rep. Figures, for fighting for your constituents & for all Americans. I disagree with your word choice though. The massive failures of your Republican coworkers aren't disappointing, they're disgusting and craven. The Rs don't care about anyone other than themselves. ALL of them must go!
The failure of Republicans to do anything to save health care is truly disappointing.

But House Democrats remain committed—we’ll keep fighting to protect health care.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Thank you, Rep. Lee, for having integrity & fighting for the American people. Unlike your Republican coworkers, you care about more than your bottom line. We need you & more like you in the halls of Congress. ALL Republicans must go. They're standing in the way of progress & decency.
I’m a NO on this bill that does nothing to stop health care costs from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Republicans did not come to the table to stop this — they own the shutdown and they are responsible for jeopardizing health coverage for so many Americans.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM