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"Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a protest song that critiques the social injustice and class disparities within the Vietnam War draft system.

US Sen. Brian Schatz sounds the dictatorship alarm

"Nobody’s going to spit on our police officers," says Trump, who four months ago pardoned people who beat police officers with pipes, flagpoles, baseball bats and 2-by-4s at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

The MAGAs are out in full force today because their narrative is crumbling. Incredible work so proud of all of you. It’s impossible for this administration to control the narrative when everyone has a camera and access to social media.

The wannabe dictator wants a party? Well then, let's show him some "love”. On June 14th, Trump is spending millions of taxpayer $$$ to throw himself a military parade for his birthday. That's why we're peacefully protesting across the nation on the 14th. In America, we have no kings. #50501Movement

As many anticipated, the Administration's claim that it can't bring back Abrego Garcia means judges will be much more willing to find for Plaintiffs in other cases. See Judge Hellerstein's reasoning below. Plus: "If that is not irreparable harm, what is?"

Trump face falls in meeting with the newly elected leader of Canada

Jim Acosta is still making news shows. He's definitely in the fight to ensure folks see something besides the authoritarian approved propaganda. This show focuses on Trump’s inability to accept reality. jimacosta.substack.com/p/sen-mark-w...

UNDERWOOD: Do you believe that the US government has the authority to deport American citizens NOEM: No, and we are not deporting US citizens UNDERWOOD: Several American citizens have been deported

She’s always correct.

Today, at the Justice Department's urging, a judge dismissed a serious corruption case against the Mayor of New York. Not because there was any lack of evidence. Not because of any misconduct by the prosecutors…

US lifts sanctions against billionaire Rotenberg's wife The Rotenberg brothers are part of the inner circle of Putin Reprehensible and more of Trump's fealty to Putin

Who else needs to remember this? We will NOT give in to their lies or our own fear!!! We will hold on to the truth and to hope—and we will resist resist RESIST!!! youtu.be/icwFpCg2SzY?...

Folks, if you are displeased with this administration handling of things, please attend Hands Off this Saturday. Express what concerns you most. For an event near you, www.mobilize.us/handsoff In NY, I know Ithaca, Owego, and Binghamton will have one. See link for details elsewhere.

Good rule of thumb for determining who are the good guys and who are the bad guys is “which side is eliminating libraries” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Trump: "We don't need Canada's lumber. So what I'm doing is I'll be signing an executive order freeing up our forests so that we're allowed to take down trees and make a lot of money and then re-harvest trees ... we don't need anything from Canada."

Civil servant source says DOGE has made agencies much less efficient: "Work has ground down to a stunning degree and management is spending a significant amount of time responding & preparing to respond to the chaos incited by the never ending barrage of EOs & accompanying memos" Many make no sense🧵

I feel somewhat better about these rulings now that there’s a 5-4 majority on SCOTUS willing to let these federal judges force the administration to pay out on its existing obligations.

Military and intelligence partnerships “are the soft tissue of global security. They are based on mutual trust that is earned, not assumed,” Shane Harris writes. The Trump administration has put these relationships with U.S. allies under historic strain:

Technological privacy has become a key point of contention following DOGE's attempt to gain access to millions of Americans’ sensitive data. Jen Rubin spoke w/ IP & Technology Law expert Daniel Solove about the laws keeping our data private & the race to keep up with new, emerging technologies.

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

Please fold this into stories about Trump’s little performance yesterday.

This summarizes the low point we've reached www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.

Will We Break the Cycle?? #shutdown315 #abolishtheoligarchy #revolution #eattherich

‼️DC UPDATE‼️ We will meet at the US Capitol Building at noon! We officially have a permit for our peaceful protest! #50501 #BuildTheResistance

Did not realize this address from Trudeau was going to be aimed at us

Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy This week's spotlight: Former CNN-anchor & host, Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social didn’t just walk away from CNN—he took a stand. In his final broadcast, he warned against bowing to tyranny & giving in to fear

I don't need Target www.google.com/amp/s/www.cb...

Inspectors General are key public servants tasked with holding our government accountable. They’re independent, nonpartisan whose work is identifying fraud, waste, & importantly, abuse. Trump just fired them all. Make no mistake: he's purging those who will protect the rule of law.

This. From Michael Steele. "Police officers are on the front line for a reason. As a community or nation, we do not want to embrace the idea that anyone can cross that line and that there are no consequences for doing so. By offering these pardons, Trump has broken that line."

Robert Kieth Parker Antisemite and Jan 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump

Just notified that the 2025 Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) meeting was cancelled as a result of this. Valuable meeting on antimicrobial resistance & such a disappointment this is cancelled. #IDSky #EpiSky PACCARB: www.hhs.gov/ash/advisory...

Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s release of thugs who beat up cops and smeared feces in the Capitol is a “redemption” story. Johnson’s use of religious language to justify fascism is disgusting.

A new book meets the moment well: Mara van der Lugt's "Hopeful Pessimism." @galbeckerman.bsky.social on why, in despairing times, we might want to be more like Sisyphus:

~1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. Govt to resettle in the U.S. are having their flights canceled because Trump suspended the refugee program. Let me repeat—these are people already cleared through all security clearances. And by the way, these aren't just Afghans, they're also Americans. 1/2

Autocrats ignore law and impose their will. #PresidentFelon has declared the end of birthright citizenship, a right granted in the Constitution... the highest law of the land. #PresidentFelon has pardoned those convicted of assaulting police officers. #PresidentFelon is an autocrat.

The beginning of autocracy