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“It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” — Dolly Parton

"Don't Forget Gaza and the Palestinians" "Israel is using the illegal war on Iran to continue to kill and starve Gaza, steal more Palestinian land, and restrict movement in the West Bank, writes Diana Buttu for Zeteo. "Don't look away."

An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to Donald Trump Jr. said it received at least $100 million from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. At the same time, the Ambani family secured major policy wins from the Trump administration. (Published June)

U.S. Catholic advocates are opposing efforts to put Big Oil above the law. "If the bill passes, it will give legal immunity to oil and gas companies … it will be easier for these corporations to operate however they want," said Kayla Jacobs of @catholicclimate.bsky.social.

The GOP took >100 days to pass a budget, but 2 days to weaken your voting rights. They’re scared of their own voters—but we aren’t. Gov. Stein vetoed HB 958, and Dems will vote to uphold that veto, because we will protect every eligible voter’s right to cast a ballot that counts.

I'm going to KEEP talking about how Senator Rick Scott, the RICHEST man in all of Congress, DEFRAUDED Medicare & is trying to CUT Social Security. Will you join me?🤚

Let's be 100% clear. This $1.8B deal is not dead. Trumpy wants it and Trumpy's going find another way to get it. And a small fraction might go to the Jan 6 rioters who 'had their lives ruined' will get pennies. 97% will go to Trumpy's, himself and his kids. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

LIKE TRUMP/MILLER, ALL ICE AGENTS ARE LOSERS! Many are scared racists, White Nationalist ”Patriot Front, KKK, Proud Boys, Boogaloo Boys, Neo-NAZIS; too full of Trump’s fear/hate/lies to know that THEY’re the true criminals, NOT the innocent families they destroy. Some are just soulless opportunists.

Dr. Amy Acton in Ohio during the 4th of July, was meeting people in Ohio as she runs for Gov. of Ohio as her GOP opponent Vivvy Rammaslammadingdong flew off to Paris in his private jet for a fun week of not meeting people in Ohio. VOTE VOTE VOTE...

#ReleaseEpsteinFiles

NEW: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.” with @texastribune.org

I'm going to KEEP talking about how Florida Senator Rick Scott, the RICHEST man in all of Congress DEFRAUDED Medicare & is trying to CUT Social Security. Will you join me?🤚

You notice that the criminal-in-charge who sues everyone for everything is drop dead quiet about this. Says a lot.

This needs to be repeated, as often as possible.

Zelenskyy says he offered to meet with Putin at the G7, in the presence of other leaders, but that Putin rejected the idea. "Russia demonstrated again that they are not ready to speak," Zelenskyy said.

It is very funny to hear objective reporters say having a ufc fight at the WH contradicts the idea that he is an old man who falls asleep in public. Did he fight? Does watching a fight require any particular vigor? What are we doing here

MY LATEST: Raiding the OOC months before the midterm elections may not be as sensational as indicting a former FBI director for posting a picture of seashells, but it is every bit as great a threat to the rule of law. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...

Pollitical Cartoonists keep us sane. This gem is from Mike Lukovich. Now we know where they hid the Epstein files. Trumpy should know we ain't forgetting what he did to all those kids. Not now, not ever.

I'm gonna post this everyday so MAGA never forgets what Trump did on Jan 6

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.

Elon Musk had DOGE defund USAID, the largest humanitarian organization in the world, causing HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of deaths from starvation and disease - and Trump GLEEFULLY approved it. It’s the single most evil act in US history. Cartoon by Mike Luckovich

Pam Bondi will be remembered as the AG who watched videos and saw images of powerful men raping kids and decided to protect the men.

Don’t let this fly under the radar: the Trump administration wants to kick ~6 million more people off of food assistance programs, including nearly 2 million children. That would save just $1 billion a year, while Trump spends upwards of $1 billion per *day* on his new forever war. Priorities.

🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x POS convicted felon who incites political violence, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Trump did on J6 🩸🩸🩸 THIS IS WHAT AN INSURRECTION LOOKS LIKE ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Russia is on the *Board of Peace.* So it's ok, right!?!? 🙄

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “It has become apparent that A.I. poses not only a threat to a wide range of jobs, but it also has the potential to capture markets and political systems—especially if given free rein to do so without legislative or regulatory supervision,” Thomas Edsall writes.

Imagine that everything he promised his base turning out to be a lie. Shocking. Just shocking.

This morning Pete Hegseth said "The sooner David Ellison takes over CNN, the better." Ellison may be able to buy CBS News and CNN. Jeff Bezos can buy the Washington Post. But Democracy Docket is not for sale. Support pro-democracy independent media by signing up now. bit.ly/4qr0jTS

Well…we’re waiting!

Donald Trump just started a war and is plotting to steal the 2026 election. Meanwhile, his buddy David Ellison just won control of CNN. Democracy Docket is fiercely independent and pro-democracy. No corporate investors. It will never back down. Support it by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

I can only assume removing his nappy formed part of foreplay.

“Spending three days on the ground in Minneapolis brought home something that may not be obvious from afar: Minnesota, especially the Twin Cities, has been—and still is—under a paramilitary occupation in which the federal government is at war with the population.” www.thebulwark.com/p/what-i-saw...

NEW EPISODE: Republicans know they’re on track to lose the 2026 midterms—and they’re trying to rig the election to stop it. I break down the Save America Act, the most sweeping voter suppression bill in a generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYsx...

DHS repeatedly said that an aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover. New documents show the real story behind the raid was to target alleged squatters — with the landlord's blessing.

#Epstein #EpsteinFiles

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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

So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator. It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/

Senate Dems needn’t come to agreement on everything right now. That’s a path to the lowest common denominator. They simply have to agree to filibuster DHS approps. As to which of a host of anti-brutality and anti-authoritarian proposals to advance, let a thousand flowers bloom.

In my latest for Democracy Docket, I ask why the DOJ failed to meet its deadline for releasing the Epstein Files and why even the rolling productions have now stopped. Also, does any of this have to do with a recent motion filed by Ghislaine Maxwell? Become a premium member now. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

“The government funding deadline is two weeks away…But if something needs to stop, and it’s not stopping, maybe it’s not the right time to go along or to get along? Maybe it’s time to stand and fight.” www.thebulwark.com/p/the-people...

A balanced newsletter this morning. A thoughtful piece by Mark Hertling on ICE's unprofessional mask fetish. And a rant where I go full resist lib, arguing Dems ought to refuse to vote for DHS funding without restrictions, and should be ready to risk a shutdown. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Congress should pass a law requiring agents to show their faces, identify themselves, & wear their badges. It’s not agent safety we have to worry about these days. End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.

The Powell witch-hunt is not about revenge. It’s not about monetary policy. It’s about power. As is ICE. As is Venezuela. As is the fact that he does not intend to give up power in 2028.

Trump is going to use DOJ/FBI to try to steal the 2026 election. My legal team and I will fight back in court but we all have a role to play. Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy Docket for free to find out. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0