Meg Jackson
@megjackson.bsky.social
Writer, producer, Cabbage Patch nurse
Every Republican Supreme Court Justice should have to stand there and watch Trump's goons deface this building.
They did this. And we will remember.
They did this. And we will remember.
Wasting no time, the Trump administration begins adding his name to the Kennedy Center building, ignoring the understanding that it would require an act of Congress. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Kennedy Center Adds Trump’s Name to Facade
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December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Every Republican Supreme Court Justice should have to stand there and watch Trump's goons deface this building.
They did this. And we will remember.
They did this. And we will remember.
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Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
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WSJ: The Trump family’s ventures since re-election “generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the family as of December, according to company statements and securities filings.”
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December 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
WSJ: The Trump family’s ventures since re-election “generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the family as of December, according to company statements and securities filings.”
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"Congratulations to President Kennedy...."
God. The soulless, ignorant, self-absorbed shitpieces who have been gathered together to govern a once-serious nation.
God. The soulless, ignorant, self-absorbed shitpieces who have been gathered together to govern a once-serious nation.
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"Congratulations to President Kennedy...."
God. The soulless, ignorant, self-absorbed shitpieces who have been gathered together to govern a once-serious nation.
God. The soulless, ignorant, self-absorbed shitpieces who have been gathered together to govern a once-serious nation.
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Open Enrollment in Idaho ended Monday—our first look at the very real damage caused by Republican health care sabotage.
Twice as many people dropped coverage. New enrollments dropped 24%.
Idaho is the canary in the coal mine.
Twice as many people dropped coverage. New enrollments dropped 24%.
Idaho is the canary in the coal mine.
Thousands of Idahoans cancel health insurance plans on exchange ahead of subsidies ending • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho’s health insurance exchange ended open enrollment with thousands canceling plans ahead of expiring government subsidies.
idahocapitalsun.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Open Enrollment in Idaho ended Monday—our first look at the very real damage caused by Republican health care sabotage.
Twice as many people dropped coverage. New enrollments dropped 24%.
Idaho is the canary in the coal mine.
Twice as many people dropped coverage. New enrollments dropped 24%.
Idaho is the canary in the coal mine.
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1. Wow
2. Shocked not shocked
2. Shocked not shocked
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
1. Wow
2. Shocked not shocked
2. Shocked not shocked
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It was amazing to watch the journalists who built this tool at work. Months and months of painstaking effort, careful reporting behind every decision.
It's the kind of work that ProPublica does best.
It's the kind of work that ProPublica does best.
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It was amazing to watch the journalists who built this tool at work. Months and months of painstaking effort, careful reporting behind every decision.
It's the kind of work that ProPublica does best.
It's the kind of work that ProPublica does best.
Trump installs plaques in the WH colonnade deriding former Presidents with misinformation and outright lies and Lisa Murkowski is the only one who finds this offensive?
I guess George Bush was too busy with his latest painting.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
I guess George Bush was too busy with his latest painting.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
December 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Trump installs plaques in the WH colonnade deriding former Presidents with misinformation and outright lies and Lisa Murkowski is the only one who finds this offensive?
I guess George Bush was too busy with his latest painting.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
I guess George Bush was too busy with his latest painting.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Can't believe I'm saying this -- but Thomas Massie is making a lot of sense these days. Emphasis on "these days" but still...
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Can't believe I'm saying this -- but Thomas Massie is making a lot of sense these days. Emphasis on "these days" but still...
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BREAKING: The Energy Dept's watchdog just agreed to open an investigation into Russ Vought and Secretary Wright’s cancelling of energy grants at my, @padilla.senate.gov and @lofgren.house.gov urging.
Trump's targeting of blue states is unlawful and deserves rigorous oversight.
Trump's targeting of blue states is unlawful and deserves rigorous oversight.
December 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BREAKING: The Energy Dept's watchdog just agreed to open an investigation into Russ Vought and Secretary Wright’s cancelling of energy grants at my, @padilla.senate.gov and @lofgren.house.gov urging.
Trump's targeting of blue states is unlawful and deserves rigorous oversight.
Trump's targeting of blue states is unlawful and deserves rigorous oversight.
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“.. The law will apply to adults who have incurable, irreversible illnesses and six months or less to live, and each patient will need the sign-off of three doctors.”
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December 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“.. The law will apply to adults who have incurable, irreversible illnesses and six months or less to live, and each patient will need the sign-off of three doctors.”
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Somewhere in the Oval there must be a safe containing photos of Mike Johnson screwing farm animals.
I can think of no other explanation why this empty suit continues to kiss Trump's ass with such enthusiasm.
I can think of no other explanation why this empty suit continues to kiss Trump's ass with such enthusiasm.
Mike Johnson: "We're so excited for the exceptional leadership, for the vision of President Trump to do this. I can't wait to tell everybody about Form 45-47. If we could only put an exclamation point at the end of the form number that would be perfect."
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Somewhere in the Oval there must be a safe containing photos of Mike Johnson screwing farm animals.
I can think of no other explanation why this empty suit continues to kiss Trump's ass with such enthusiasm.
I can think of no other explanation why this empty suit continues to kiss Trump's ass with such enthusiasm.
Beautifully said, @billyray5229.bsky.social
He truly was one of the greats, who treated everyone from grips to stars with respect and who left a legacy of kindness and tenacious advocacy for our most vulnerable.
He truly was one of the greats, who treated everyone from grips to stars with respect and who left a legacy of kindness and tenacious advocacy for our most vulnerable.
Billy Ray Remembers Rob Reiner And His Remarkable Movie Win Streak – Guest Column
Rob Reiner's first seven movies were all hits, a remarkable achievement, writer-director Billy Ray writes.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Beautifully said, @billyray5229.bsky.social
He truly was one of the greats, who treated everyone from grips to stars with respect and who left a legacy of kindness and tenacious advocacy for our most vulnerable.
He truly was one of the greats, who treated everyone from grips to stars with respect and who left a legacy of kindness and tenacious advocacy for our most vulnerable.
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No wonder the FBI hasn't found the Brown University shooter yet when so many agents have been shifted to the campaign to make America whiter.
Nearly half of FBI agents in major offices reassigned to immigration enforcement
Data shows stunning shift in law enforcement priorities that has raised public safety concerns
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
No wonder the FBI hasn't found the Brown University shooter yet when so many agents have been shifted to the campaign to make America whiter.
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Justice Sotomayor called it in her dissent: "Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune.... In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law."
NEW: U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
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“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
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U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“If I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.”
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December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Justice Sotomayor called it in her dissent: "Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune.... In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law."
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The House has THREE DAYS left in session this year.
Still, not a single plan from House Republicans to actually lower your health care costs.
Still, not a single plan from House Republicans to actually lower your health care costs.
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The House has THREE DAYS left in session this year.
Still, not a single plan from House Republicans to actually lower your health care costs.
Still, not a single plan from House Republicans to actually lower your health care costs.
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Shameful. Unemployment is now the highest it’s been since 2021.
And Black women's unemployment is at 7.1% compared to 4.6% overall.
This is a five-alarm fire for Black women, Black families, & Black futures—& the broader economy.
The Federal Reserve must address this crisis NOW.
And Black women's unemployment is at 7.1% compared to 4.6% overall.
This is a five-alarm fire for Black women, Black families, & Black futures—& the broader economy.
The Federal Reserve must address this crisis NOW.
The unemployment rate for Black Americans rose to 8.3% in November, the highest level since 2021 and a 2.1 percentage point increase from the start of this year
December 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Shameful. Unemployment is now the highest it’s been since 2021.
And Black women's unemployment is at 7.1% compared to 4.6% overall.
This is a five-alarm fire for Black women, Black families, & Black futures—& the broader economy.
The Federal Reserve must address this crisis NOW.
And Black women's unemployment is at 7.1% compared to 4.6% overall.
This is a five-alarm fire for Black women, Black families, & Black futures—& the broader economy.
The Federal Reserve must address this crisis NOW.
Children who arrive unaccompanied used to have some protections. Now ICE is using data from government shelters to arrest those kids, who have no criminal records and often survived human trafficking, on their 18th birthday in order to boost deportation numbers.
You know, just like Jesus would do.
You know, just like Jesus would do.
Trump’s ICE Has A Troubling New Target
The teens spent time in government-contracted shelters. Now, the feds are putting some of them behind bars.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Children who arrive unaccompanied used to have some protections. Now ICE is using data from government shelters to arrest those kids, who have no criminal records and often survived human trafficking, on their 18th birthday in order to boost deportation numbers.
You know, just like Jesus would do.
You know, just like Jesus would do.
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Three DHS agents manhandled this tiny 75-year-old woman who was peacefully protesting in front of ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The corporate media is refusing to cover the story. Click to watch the video, and please share.
The Hero We Need Now
How a tiny 75-year-old woman stood up to Kristi Noem’s goons.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Three DHS agents manhandled this tiny 75-year-old woman who was peacefully protesting in front of ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The corporate media is refusing to cover the story. Click to watch the video, and please share.
The saddest thing about this? This dead-eyed crew thinks this is good PR.
“Trump, she told me, ‘has an alcoholic’s personality.’ .. When I asked her what she thought of Musk reposting a tweet about public sector workers killing millions under Hitler, Stalin, and Mao, she replied: ‘I think that’s when he’s microdosing.’”
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December 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The saddest thing about this? This dead-eyed crew thinks this is good PR.
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ICYMI: Republicans cut provisions in the defense bill to make IVF affordable for servicemembers.
Why? Because Speaker Johnson doesn’t want our troops to be able to build their families.
Trump talks a big game about IVF—but he won't lift a finger to help people afford it.
Why? Because Speaker Johnson doesn’t want our troops to be able to build their families.
Trump talks a big game about IVF—but he won't lift a finger to help people afford it.
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
ICYMI: Republicans cut provisions in the defense bill to make IVF affordable for servicemembers.
Why? Because Speaker Johnson doesn’t want our troops to be able to build their families.
Trump talks a big game about IVF—but he won't lift a finger to help people afford it.
Why? Because Speaker Johnson doesn’t want our troops to be able to build their families.
Trump talks a big game about IVF—but he won't lift a finger to help people afford it.
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“Just get him, he’s Mexican,” Fed says of US Citizen. These masked clowns are a disgrace to our nation and they will face justice. #KavanaughStop lataco.com/10-damning-t...
Ten Damning Revelations in Congressional Probe Into U.S. Citizens Unlawfully Detained by Federal Immigration Agents ~ L.A. TACO
“At least you’ll have an exciting story to tell when you go back to school,” one federal agent told a detained 15-year-old child with special needs. The report includes three U.S. Citizens from the L....
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December 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“Just get him, he’s Mexican,” Fed says of US Citizen. These masked clowns are a disgrace to our nation and they will face justice. #KavanaughStop lataco.com/10-damning-t...
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So good.
This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
So good.
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No, NPR, you cannot report it with stenography. You must put it in its grotesque context. www.npr.org/2025/12/15/n...
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
No, NPR, you cannot report it with stenography. You must put it in its grotesque context. www.npr.org/2025/12/15/n...