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Per a new report from House Democrats, Trump's DOJ is withholding evidence of his ties to Epstein and slow-walking the complete release of the Epstein files. It's time to end the cover-up and expose the truth. Remember this when you cast your ballot. www.ms.now/news/house-j...

what a night

Texans who voted in the 2026 Democratic Primary are voting early at a higher rate than Republican primary voters.

All of this bodes well for Talarico (Dems are more engaged than GOPs, so far), but another stat that should encourage the Dem Senate nominee: Black primary voters are turning out at a high rate, even exceeding that of Hispanic primary voters.

Of course, a majority of early voters thus far in TX didn't vote in the 2026 primary at all. Another good sign for Talarico, just under half are voters of color.

As turnout in Texas nears 3 million votes, Hispanic turnout is now exceeding presidential levels. More Hispanics have voted than did at this point in the 2024 presidential election. What's driving this huge increase? Young voters.

After Stephen Colbert’s final show tonight, I look forward to never watching a CBS propaganda program ever again in my life.

Portugal is a master class in compounding culture.

“Real relationships require friction—and AI removes friction.” @profgalloway.com and @karaswisher.bsky.social discuss the rise of “AI wives” and how AI companionship is reshaping real relationships.

ICE has violated almost 100 court orders. Let me say that another way. 100 times ICE was caught brazenly ignoring the law. 100 times a court told them to immediately stop. And 100 times they ignored the order. That's an out-of-control agency that shouldn't get another dime.

The acting head of the CDC has canceled the publication of a study that found that the Covid vaccine sharply cut the odds of hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/u...

Can't wait!!!🤓🔥📖

Donald Trump’s Fed Chair nominee has problems.

Two things: 1) The high income tax rate was lowered in recent decades, especially since the 1980s under Reagan and the US has one of the lowest rates compared to other high income countries 2) High income earners are disproportionally responsible for revenue loss due to tax evasion.

I don't know how she does it (i.e., talk to people who stick to their side no matter what), but she does it. So well. @jessicatarlov.bsky.social rocks!

Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regime www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

This has been the GOP's "starve-the-beast" scheme for nearly 50 years. Meanwhile, millions suffer and struggle to get ahead as the rich get richer. See the problem here?

Still wondering if inequality is out of control?

Loved #ProjectHailMary - beautiful story, amazing actors (go #SandraHüller, especially when she performs "Sign of the times" - just breathtaking), and an epic soundtrack. Go watch it! 🍿🤩🍿

RFK Jr. fired all of the legitimate scientific experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and replaced them with unqualified political appointees. A judge just ruled that the new members were not appropriately appointed, so ACIP cannot meet this week to spread more misinformation.

Hello?

Didn't win #bestdocumentary but is one of the most simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting films I have ever seen. It deserves more than an oscar: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/m...

"Habermas understood that the job of a left-wing philosopher is to do what little he can to give the voiceless back their voice so we can create a shared world together." Nice tribute from @mattpolprof.bsky.social: jacobin.com/2026/03/habe...

“We’re about to flip Texas.” From our conversation with James Talarico.

Every single vote matters:

As someone who is already stressed out about the upcoming mid-term elections (7 ½ months of sleepless nights to go!), I like to remind myself of some helpful realizations, the most crucial of them being: There is more that unites us than divides us 🤓💬⬇️ phip.substack.com/p/more-that-...

Since 1994, immigrants have paid more in taxes than they receive in benefits every year. Do not believe the lies you hear about immigrants. They are good for society and the economy.

Talarico: "As a former educator, as someone who fought for students & kids in the halls of the Texas Capitol, it makes me sick to my stomach to see our foreign policy take the lives of innocent children in Iran & in the Middle East. It has to end. We need a foreign policy that reflects our values."

Talarico: "There's another war in the Middle East. There's a cost of living crisis. There's a secret pedophile ring & no one has been prosecuted. So the people responsible are trying to distract us with the same old culture wars ... what do the American people care more about -- pronouns or prices?"

4/ Ok, so what ARE the goals? It seems, primarily, destroying lots of missiles and boats and drone factories. But the question that stumped them: what happens when you stop bombing and they restart production? They hinted at more bombing. Which is, of course, endless war.

A book that requires an #abundance of sticky notes. I highly recommend it! @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @dkthomp.bsky.social

Exploring the connections between political divisiveness and our health:

> @samsteindc.bsky.social

Count me in! 🍿🍿🍿

Americans: we live in a fallen state—embroiled by sin, cheating, lying, and evil. You cannot trust anyone, not even those who claim to know you best Canadians: I love my neighbors and my friends!

Americans are dead. Prices are skyrocketing. The Middle East is on fire. Civil war is brewing in Iran. And for what? A war that will leave the same hardliners in charge? A war that can't actually destroy their nuclear program? This is incompetence. Plain and simple.

"I want to start of by thanking Congresswomen Crockett. She is a colleague and a friend. I am so grateful for her voice and leadership. It was an honor to run this race with her. To the Congresswoman's supporters - I hope to earn your trust and earn your support” #TexasSenateRace #Crockett #Talarico

She is so good at this! I hope @crockett.house.gov isn't going anywhere any time soon

I just incorporated a company, hoping to get my $143 million federal contract in seven days. 🤞

There were two excellent candidates in this race and one of them won. Now it's up to us to #flipTexas

BREAKING: New York City reports the lowest levels of shootings, shooting victims, and murders ever recorded for the first two months of a year. Major crime is down nearly 8% citywide, burglary hit a record low, and retail theft dropped 25%

seriously 😬

The U.S. Senate must be clear: no war with Iran.

Everything the Ellison family could own if Paramount buys Warner Bros: Paramount+ CBS CNN Showtime HBO Warner Bros TNT TBS MTV DC Studios Nickelodeon Comedy Central Cartoon Network And more... This is a rotten deal that the Trump regime has rubber stamped. State AGs must step in and block it.

The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT STATE OF THE UNION by @hcrichardson.bsky.social … if you desire a great overview of where we are … here it is … @demgovs.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @mayor.nyc.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social @meidastouch.com www.youtube.com/live/g_PnMMX...

State of the Union Fact Check: Nope, none so far