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Our speaker of the house is not even a good liar. He knows that his BS about voter fraud in blue states is just that!

It's no longer left versus right or even Democrat versus Republican. It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong. People are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up. The sleeping giant of America is roaring.

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In case you missed the performance… this is a summary of what is really going on.

Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers

$170B for ICE and Border Patrol $40B for Argentina $1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet $230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation" $200M for Kristi Noem's jets $98M for Trump's golf outings But no money to lower your healthcare costs.

As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism across the country, it’s important to know your rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=metN4EiDtmQ

Republicans complain about Texas Democrats “fleeing”—yet just days ago, they themselves fled D.C. to avoid voting on the Epstein files. Why? To protect a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office. One side dodges accountability. The other fights for democracy. Repost @djmelodie

Trump wants to cut the National Institutes of Health budget by 40%. But even a 10% cut would prevent an estimated 30 new medications from reaching the market over the next 30 years. “Make America Healthy Again.”

President Trump says he was “surprised” that President Biden appointed Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve — but it was actually Trump who initially appointed Powell as Fed chair during Trump’s first term.

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Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are required to do. sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...

A lot of the worst videos coming out of LA in recent weeks haven't been ICE, they've been Border Patrol, under El Centro Sector Chief Bovino, who responded to Mayor Bass with "The federal government is not leaving L.A ... Better get used to us now, because this is gonna be normal very soon."

The right to peacefully protest is fundamental. It is in the Constitution. No president can nullify it—because in the United States of America, we have no kings. Join @indivisible.org and more this weekend to make your voice heard: www.nokings.org

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The new pope is revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history. He'll be known as Pope Leo XIV. Follow live updates: cnn.it/3RXX7QN

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This is ridiculous!

🚨SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE: TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS 🚨 In his first 100 days, Trump has declared war on science—slashing budgets, censoring facts, and meddling in research. From climate to cancer care, real lives are at risk. Here’s a thread on Trump’s assault on science so far—and why it matters: (🧵)

"Climate change is not a future problem. It is a NOW problem [...] When we defund weather, climate, & environmental research, we blindfold ourselves in the middle of a burning house." #EarthDay op-ed from @irinaclimatemom.bsky.social & @michaelemann.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/philadel...

There's no gaslighting your way out of this.

If Trump can disappear green card holders for protesting war, he can disappear you. If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you. If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you. We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.

Cartoon by Dave Whamond

Sure wish Republicans cheering “hey hey hey good bye” must not be allowed and they should be censured! They think this is a sporting event!

As an artist… this seems to best sum up yesterday quite well!

J.D. Vance is an utter disgrace.

DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

Sickening

813 US billionaires held a record $6.72 trillion in wealth at the end of 2024. The bottom 50% of Americans held roughly $3.9 trillion in wealth. When 813 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general. If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

So true!

Remind you of anyone? [Cartoon by Brendan Loper]

More evidence of Musk’s self dealing

Great summary of Elon’s actions which were made to close in investigations into his own companies! Don’t be fooled by the cute toddler on his head.

Major cuts to programs that millions rely on, all to finance another round of tax cuts that will disproportionately benefit the wealthy and big corporations. Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.

The start of week three:

In 2024, we invited you to take a peek at the terrible future Donald Trump would impose on America. That vision is now becoming a reality for us all, but we refuse to submit to his dark vision for our country.

WTF?

Republicans have introduced a bill to abolish OSHA. As a former labor secretary, I know firsthand how crucial this agency is to protecting workers from bosses who cut corners on safety to pad their own pockets. This is the party of corporate greed, not the party of workers.

Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research. If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.

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Has anyone looked at Whitehouse .gov website since Tuesday? They wiped out all previous information including the recent press releases and made a worship marketing website!

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