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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Latest @theguardian.com cartoon #Trump #TIME #TimeMagazine www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

California, and the country, cannot wait for the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required. In a new piece, @clarajeffery.bsky.social argues it's time for soft secession.

Dutch late night TV has its take

If you weren't outraged by attempts to rip up the sea floor in America Samoa yet -- you should be after reading the disdain Impossible Metals holds towards the local people. This is pretty shocking and explains why the oppositionis growing -- total lack of respect. grist.org/indigenous/a...

“A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.”

When you strip away humanity

Let’s be clear: This is political censorship. Just as CBS’ parent company handed Trump $16 million to settle a spurious lawsuit, this decision is about preemptively bowing to a regime that demands obedience. We stand with Stephen Colbert and every voice that Trump wants silenced.

This video testimonial of farm workers who witnessed last Friday's Camarillo CA brutal and chaotic raid, is a difficult to watch. However, the horrifying story helps explain why workers of all legal status were so terrorized. #iceraids

I’m tired of hearing from some peers how we “need to hear out” the MAGA/MAHA point-of-view on health — in their effort to be the “adult” in the room. Engaging in false equivalences and normalizing nonsense as serious debate will not move us towards some greater enlightenment.

“Being a real man is being empathetic of others…” - Khalen Saunders

On Thursday, we’re honoring Congressman John Lewis by taking to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Join a Good Trouble Lives On event near you to march in peace and act in power.

From Camarillo to Carpinteria, firing tear gas and less lethals at children, congressman being denied entry by soldiers, and one lone man tries to stop a military convoy with his El Camino. Raids are still happening over L.A. today, btw, and Santa Ana is being hit especially hard right now.

Remember when Republicans used to blame everything on the Affordable Care Act? That’s what we need to do with Trump’s Tax Scam.

So apparently tariffs have nothing to do with trade…

At one point I was looking forward to next year’s World Cup. Not anymore! Infantino, and FIFA as an organization, are not exactly likable, but the orange felon’s involvement just overshadows everything. Same goes for the Olympics. I’m out!

This ⬇️!!!

Wake up #VenturaCounty because this call to action is No Sleep for Ice! Bring your energy and noise to Sheraton Agoura Hills Thurs. 7 PM until ice & CBP bug out. Please share widely - if you're distant, draw inspiration from us to give ice the boot from your town too. #StopIce #AgouraHills

Trump is defunding nursing homes — and deporting their workers. Seniors, people with disabilities, and their families will pay the price.

I have a bad feeling the regime is going to use this order to revoke citizenship from anyone in their crosshairs, not only naturalized citizens who “commit certain crimes”.

A Senate vote on Trump’s Tax Scam, which would gut Medicaid to fund billionaire tax giveaways, is expected late tonight or early tomorrow. We need GOP senators’ phones to be ringing off the hooks today. Call now: indivisible.org/resource/cal... Or send an email: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-cutt...

Tomorrow is the day is the day in the Senate, and the House could be just a few days later. Begging you to get everyone you know to call their senators and House reps. I promise you that someone you know will be harmed. There has never in US history been a law that has cut low-income programs more.

Millions will lose health care. Hundreds of thousands of jobs will be lost. Electricity costs will skyrocket. Needy families will lose access to food. The GOP’s budget bill does all that so Donald Trump can give hundreds of billions in tax breaks to his rich friends.

Wouldn’t that be eye opening?

A few days have passed since Jasmine Crockett dropped from running for ranking member of the House Oversight committee. So I’ll comment freely. The Democrats love her outspoken-ness but she’s “too much” to lead. Not that she’s too new. Not that she’s not qualified (she’s MORE than qualified). 🧵

🚨 Congress could cut $1 TRILLION in funding for programs that help our neighbors access the food and health care we all need to thrive. We're taking action with food banks across America to help protect SNAP & Medicaid. 🖊️ Join us:️ bit.ly/3FPzWWl

Trump‘s blabbering at the NATO press conference is beyond embarrassing. Watching it on German news and I feel bad for the translator who is desperately trying to translate this incoherent bullshit 🤥 in real time 😵‍💫

Some good political news, for a change! Way to go, Zohran!! 🙌🙌🙌 I hope he can take this momentum all the way to November 💪

Not that we need any more confirmation that this government is run by a bunch of incompetent fools, but here we are. How much did this stupidity cost? Yet, they are about to vote to snatch food and healthcare from people who need it most. Unbe-f*cking-lievable!!!

Yes, this is yet another obvious violation of international law by the US Government. However despicable the regime in Iran, you cannot just attack another country. Bombing civilian nuclear facilities is also illegal under several nuclear treaties to which US is Party. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...

It’s a frightening time in our history. But in spite of that reality — or rather, in response to that reality — we are organizing and still rising. #NoKings

We need to ensure that the incredible organizing and inspiring courage of yesterday’s #NoKings protests continue to spread. On tomorrow’s mass call, we’ll discuss how we do that with concrete action steps to overcome authoritarianism. Please join us: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

I’m outraged by the targeted shootings of 2 elected officials in Minnesota. My prayers are with their families. Every American, regardless of politics, should be alarmed—especially at a time where the bounds of our democracy are being tested. We must all come together & condemn political violence.

The L.A. protesters have really gone too far this time… 🌼

If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country. We will hold this administration accountable.

This Saturday, June 14th, join one of the 1,800+ No Kings protests across the country. While Trump celebrates his birthday with a military parade in D.C. like a wannabe king, we'll be joining together to uphold our democracy and protect our rights! @indivisible.org #NoKingsDay

„While Saudi Arabia celebrates being awarded the Fifa men’s World Cup and meticulously promotes itself on the global stage as reformed, women who have dared to publicly call for more rights and freedoms have faced house arrest, jail and exile.“

Holy fuck! Didn’t think this bill could get any worse, but here we are!!! How in the world can any elected official with a conscience vote „yes“ on this? It will be disastrous for EVERYONE in this country.

Thank you for laying this out, @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social Passing the #OneBigBeautifulBill pushes the BIGGEST cut to #Medicaid in American history, which translates to a loss of healthcare for MILLIONS OF AMERICANS #ProtectMedicaid

House Republicans don’t want you to watch their 1:00 AM hearing to kick millions of Americans off their health insurance and rip away food and basic nutrition from millions of kids and seniors. Defy the billionaires and watch anyway:

The cruelty of this bill needs to screamed from the rooftops!

So when Landau says these people “could be easily assimilated into our country”, he means they are white enough. They are getting rid of or ignoring protected status of brown and black refugees, yet these people are okay. This is such racist bullshit.

Energy & Commerce text is out. Will go through it in this thread. tl;dr: this'd be the largest Medicaid cuts in history, kicking millions off their health insurance, leading to tens of thousands of additional deaths each year LOTS of bad stuff in this (but the very worst policy did not make it in)

Medicaid is the glue that holds America together. It is the largest provider of health insurance in the United States. It’s essential for Americans with disabilities, pregnant mothers, 50-64 year olds, those suffering from addiction, rural hospitals, and our economy in general.

This is absolutely horrifying! I hope scenes like this will go viral all over the world so people will see what is happening here. This needs to be condemned by everyone!