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Chris Hedges In Seattle On Fascism
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Christopher Hedges has yet to be wrong about something. He has been my intellectual North Star for nearly a decade now, and I wholeheartedly recommend this recent speech of his. Incisive and lucid as ever, but never as urgent as now!
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This is a of central importance. Please inform yourself on the ties between Silicone Valley and corporate Democrats, and the dangers therein.
Palantir for California Governor? The Broligarchy Is Buying Democrats!
Palantir is spending millions buying Democratic and Republican politicians as it continues to make billions of dollars by gobbling up our data, helping ICE, and creating a surveillance state.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
Palantir is spending millions buying Democratic and Republican politicians as it continues to make billions of dollars by gobbling up our data, helping ICE, and creating a surveillance state.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
This is a of central importance. Please inform yourself on the ties between Silicone Valley and corporate Democrats, and the dangers therein.
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
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MAGA and ICE don't have the numbers.
Yes, they have power, money, and the government.
But they don't have the people.
Every week, they are hated more and more and radicalizing white folks, veterans, independents, and conservatives.
Yes, they have power, money, and the government.
But they don't have the people.
Every week, they are hated more and more and radicalizing white folks, veterans, independents, and conservatives.
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 AM
MAGA and ICE don't have the numbers.
Yes, they have power, money, and the government.
But they don't have the people.
Every week, they are hated more and more and radicalizing white folks, veterans, independents, and conservatives.
Yes, they have power, money, and the government.
But they don't have the people.
Every week, they are hated more and more and radicalizing white folks, veterans, independents, and conservatives.
My heart keeps breaking 💔
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 11:15 PM
My heart keeps breaking 💔
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Democrat leaders should be in Minnesota right now, standing side by side with Walz and Frey and the community.
They need to show solidarity and a united front.
They must say Abolish ICE.
They won't but they should. Trump is going to unleash hell on that state.
They need to show solidarity and a united front.
They must say Abolish ICE.
They won't but they should. Trump is going to unleash hell on that state.
January 24, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Democrat leaders should be in Minnesota right now, standing side by side with Walz and Frey and the community.
They need to show solidarity and a united front.
They must say Abolish ICE.
They won't but they should. Trump is going to unleash hell on that state.
They need to show solidarity and a united front.
They must say Abolish ICE.
They won't but they should. Trump is going to unleash hell on that state.
If you’re in the area
January 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM
If you’re in the area
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A strong majority of the American people and members of the US Congress stand with the people of Greenland and Denmark against the deranged madman who occasionally wanders into the WH from Palm Beach.
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
A strong majority of the American people and members of the US Congress stand with the people of Greenland and Denmark against the deranged madman who occasionally wanders into the WH from Palm Beach.
I have no printable words
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Trump’s regime just cut over $1 billion from addiction and mental health care. That money supports treatment programs, counselors, and crisis services. Slashing it during a worsening mental health emergency, especially for teens and young adults, literally puts lives at risk.
I’m beyond fury.
Trump’s regime just cut over $1 billion from addiction and mental health care. That money supports treatment programs, counselors, and crisis services. Slashing it during a worsening mental health emergency, especially for teens and young adults, literally puts lives at risk.
I’m beyond fury.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I have no printable words
Some of my favorite commentators
The Resistance To Trump’s Authoritarianism Grows and Must Include Everyone
In the end, fascists come for everyone. We need all hands on deck as ICE is terrorizing our communities. Thankfully, we have the numbers.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-resist...
In the end, fascists come for everyone. We need all hands on deck as ICE is terrorizing our communities. Thankfully, we have the numbers.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-resist...
The Resistance To Trump’s Authoritarianism Grows and Must Include Everyone
In the end, fascists come for everyone. Your color, wealth, privilege & zip code won't protect you. We need all-hands on deck as ICE is terrorizing our communities. Thankfully, we have the numbers.
thelefthook.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Some of my favorite commentators
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Suddenly, the threats to take over Greenland by force seem far more sinister. And what would Europe, what would NATO do then? ... MAGAmerica is in the process of tearing up the entire system of international law.
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Suddenly, the threats to take over Greenland by force seem far more sinister. And what would Europe, what would NATO do then? ... MAGAmerica is in the process of tearing up the entire system of international law.
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The United States carried out a large-scale attack on Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, U.S. President Trump says in a statement.
January 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The United States carried out a large-scale attack on Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, U.S. President Trump says in a statement.
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A desperate dying man with unlimited power unrestrained thanks to an extremist party will gladly burn the world before he exits.
January 3, 2026 at 11:21 AM
A desperate dying man with unlimited power unrestrained thanks to an extremist party will gladly burn the world before he exits.
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The US attack on Venezuela is rampantly and shamelessly illegal.
Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear that the US wants to steal Venezuela's resources.
This gangsterism, trashing anything left of the 'international order', will pave the way for global violent mayhem.
Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear that the US wants to steal Venezuela's resources.
This gangsterism, trashing anything left of the 'international order', will pave the way for global violent mayhem.
January 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The US attack on Venezuela is rampantly and shamelessly illegal.
Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear that the US wants to steal Venezuela's resources.
This gangsterism, trashing anything left of the 'international order', will pave the way for global violent mayhem.
Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear that the US wants to steal Venezuela's resources.
This gangsterism, trashing anything left of the 'international order', will pave the way for global violent mayhem.
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What the fuck. Trump is claiming the U.S. military captured a sitting head of state in his own country, with no extradition process & no legal authority.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
January 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
What the fuck. Trump is claiming the U.S. military captured a sitting head of state in his own country, with no extradition process & no legal authority.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
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Chuck schumer is about to get out there and say "today is the day donald trump became president"
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Chuck schumer is about to get out there and say "today is the day donald trump became president"
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🧊✈️ GlobalX must be so disappointed this 60 Minutes report on CECOT was spiked last night.
No such thing as bad publicity, right guys?
No such thing as bad publicity, right guys?
December 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🧊✈️ GlobalX must be so disappointed this 60 Minutes report on CECOT was spiked last night.
No such thing as bad publicity, right guys?
No such thing as bad publicity, right guys?
Both of them need to be replaced with people who are not beholden to the oligarchs.
From today's new Gallup poll news.gallup.com/poll/700241/...
December 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Both of them need to be replaced with people who are not beholden to the oligarchs.
Gah. Made a donation yesterday. Looks like I won’t be making any more.
MUST READ: As Democratic Senate candidate @jamestalarico.bsky.social is campaigning as a religious progressive, he’s been bankrolled by casino industry donors as he pushes to expand gaming amid a gambling epidemic.
His donors include the right-wing Adelson Empire.
His donors include the right-wing Adelson Empire.
The Bible-Thumper And The Billionaire
James Talarico aims to fuse faith and progressive values in his campaign for U.S. Senate — but will the Democrat’s gambling ties cast him out of the temple?
www.levernews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Gah. Made a donation yesterday. Looks like I won’t be making any more.
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Maine rejected a ballot measure that’d have restricted mail voting and imposed voter ID.
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
Five Ways Tuesday’s Results Will Affect Voting Rules and Democracy - Bolts
From felony disenfranchisement and mail-voting to mid-decade gerrymanders, Tuesday delivered verdicts on election law across these five states.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Maine rejected a ballot measure that’d have restricted mail voting and imposed voter ID.
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
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Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
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ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
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I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.