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“Voting is a reminder of the strength of our collective voices.” – Unknown VOTE BLUE!

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For Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, taking the oath of office has always been an honor. From the Air Force Reserve to serving under multiple administrations, her commitment has remained the same: serving the American people, the country, and the Constitution. #TheOathProject @americanconstitutionsociety

When Military Leaders Fear Speaking Up, Everyone Is at Risk at www.justsecurity.org/161930/milit...

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When loyalty to one man outweighs honest advice, national security suffers. Henry VIII reshaped institutions to serve his ambitions. America’s institutions are different, but the danger remains: the damage can outlast the person who caused it. Read more from Kenneth Syring here: buff.ly/tuC996c

Yep and if you know anything about Ramaswamy, his use of this should not surprise you. He's a friend of JD Vance, and is a birthright citizen who is against birthright citizenship, anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ+, practices Hinduism but aligns with evangelicals. A walking conundrum of hate.

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Powerful people are seldom called by their true names. An unemployed schizophrenic who murders her child is called “a monster.” A trillionaire who murders 600,000 children is called “Elon.”

A State Department press adviser was forced to resign after she was captured on video chucking a drink at a fan at a Washington Wizards game this week. https://www.washingtonsun.com/administration/state-department-britt-mchenry-resigns-washington-wizards-game

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Because we're not unhinged and delusional. Based on government and independent analyses, right-wing extremist violence has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of fatalities, amounting to approximately 75% to 80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

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Like Joseph Stalin’s Western fans, they use a vicious foreign regime to grind their axe at home. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/23/p...

Donald is looking like a hot mess today. Good.

One thing White America better figure out, and quickly, is that when a regime like Trump’s decides compassion is a liability, it won’t stop at the poor, the brown, the queer, or the broken.

For all the Dumb-Fucks in MAGAstan. bsky.app/profile/stev...

Well, Lindsey is already reaping the "benefits" of being a hate-filled, evil motherfucker. The rest will get what they deserve as well - in this life or the next.

New: White House attorneys are evaluating whether to issue mass pardons to junior staffers. https://www.washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/white-house-weighing-mass-pardons-for-junior-staff

Principles mean little when they only appear under pressure. Bill Piekney examines what happens when leaders wait too long to speak up. Read his latest piece for The Steady State: steadystate1.substack.com/p/when-the-p...

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A jar of Nutella explains the global economy. From Turkish hazelnuts to Malaysian palm oil, global supply chains connect us all. Tariffs and trade with Canada have real consequences for America’s economy and national security.

I'm a healthy person, and I have one dream. And it involves you, Donald.