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JD Vance is the guy who married a woman who is a US citizen because of the 14th Amendment. The same 14th Amendment Vance and Trump are trying to repeal.

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Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that President Trump can't ban reporters from CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House while the case proceeds. The government can't punish journalists because it doesn't like their reporting. This is a win for our First Amendment rights.

It is easy to wonder what the point of voting is when those in power are restricting access to the ballot & changing election rules to protect their own power. That is exactly why participation matters. YOUR vote matters!

Lettuce, jalapenos, blueberries, beef. All these recalls and illnesses aren’t a coincidence. They’re the result of incompetence and corruption within the Trump regime, and unchecked corporate power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hAzTOEuCJA

Billionaire families have spent $1.7 BILLION on the 2026 midterms so far — a 5,200% increase since the 2010 midterms. Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

If we want to clean up Trump's mess — and prevent it from happening again — here are 10 reforms every midterm candidate should support. Call them the “10 Commandments for a Better Government.”

The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left." It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power. Remember this.

At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump made it clear that Americans should not vote based on their assessment of the Republicans who are running, “but on their loyalty to him, personally,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:

If you’re a fan of pistachios, mandarin oranges, or pomegranate juice, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with The Wonderful Company—the top sprayer of the herbicide glyphosate in California.

Tariffs are set to cost the average American family over $2,500 this year.

There’s never been a more important time to teach young people about civil rights. Know Your Rights University explores: 🧢 Student free speech rights 📚 Book bans 🏛️ The 3 branches of government 🤝 Civic activism Check it out today.

Under Trump & RFK Jr.: -22,000 cyclospora cases and 2 deaths -Multiple ongoing salmonella outbreaks -Measles cases at 35-year high -New "forever chemical" pesticides in our food supply How the hell is any of this Making America Healthy Again?

“The Trump administration opened the floodgates for these predatory companies to come in and profit off of detaining human beings.”

Two people have died in Michigan in connection with the cyclosporiasis outbreak, the first known US deaths tied to the diarrhea-causing parasite https://cnn.it/45C5gB1

America’s biggest companies report ‘rock solid’ profits as consumers face higher costs ft.trib.al/GaqsMHz

The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut down in 2021.

In 75% of US industries, fewer corporations control more of the business than 20 years ago. That's especially true in the food industry. Just four corporations control 54% of the fresh-cut salad industry, including Taylor Fresh Foods. We're seeing in real time the danger of monopolization.

The cyclospora outbreak has reached 7,400 cases across 9 states. The FDA just recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,300 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record. “Make America Healthy Again.”

How armadillos gather foliage for their nests

Elizabeth Warren asked the question out loud: why would Trump refuse to sign the biggest housing bill in 30 years? "Maybe because there was nothing in it for him personally—no gold-encrusted ballroom, no Qatari jet, no $2 billion crypto deal." 👇 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/a-schoolte...

⚠️ Warning: A person has died following an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine.

The reported shooting comes days after ICE allegedly shot a man in Houston during a traffic stop.

Flock Safety cameras are tracking and sharing our data without a warrant, but local communities across the U.S. are fighting and winning against this gross privacy violation. Get involved in the nationwide movement to say Get the Flock Out at aclu.org/gtfo_

On Thursday, the Trump regime forced out the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission — effectively ending it. You need to see this as part of Trump’s overall strategy to take over the midterm elections some 90 days from now. Here's what we can do about it.

Data centers aren't just using huge amounts of water, but some operators are also flushing contaminated water into the public? Is it any wonder why communities are rising up against data center development? Hello? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/meta-datacenter-ai-wyoming-water

This economy is lousy. Anyone who voted for Trump in 2024 should have buyer’s remorse. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-us-economy-is-shite

It appears that Trump added about $2.2 billion to his net worth in 2025—by far his most lucrative year in the presidency.

In the 250 years since the U.S.A. was born, so much has changed. But one thing has been true this whole time: We all deserve equality and freedom. When we reach out and work together, we can help turn our country into a place where everyone really is equal and free. 🗽💪

Dog with a Pearl Earring ~ Johannes Vermeer

"The redistricting frenzy across Republican-controlled Southern states threatens to resurrect some of the gravest racial injustices in American political history," writes CNN's Ronald Brownstein. | Analysis https://cnn.it/4tQHGdy

Americans are worried about housing affordability. Lawmakers are working to address it. So why isn’t Trump leading the charge? (via Bloomberg Opinion)

How is this farce of a do nothing government still going on? It's as if the system that protects incompetent white men and women in power was built to protect incompetent white men and women to stay in power.

Cuttlefish have a stunning ability to mimic ocean plants, changing color and texture in seconds to evade predators and catch prey. Nature’s illusionists at work!

Deep-Sea Sea Pigs: Scotoplanes, the Echinoderms that Walk the Abyss at 5,000m Depth

CEO pay rose 20 times faster than worker pay in 2025, per Oxfam. Overall, global worker pay declined 12% between 2019 and 2025 — while CEO pay rose 54% during the same time. Trickle-down economics was always a sham. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Stop your doomscrolling and look at this otter

For the first time in 80 years, the federal debt-to-GDP ratio is over 100%. In the past, the rich used to pay higher taxes. Now, the government pays the rich interest on a swelling debt, caused largely by lower taxes on the rich. It's a big switcheroo.

A new report out this morning shows inflation is up because of the war with Iran. Minnesotans are paying the price every day, from gas and groceries to fertilizer for our farmers.

Got up early in hopes of catching this photo before work this morning. There's only a few days each year where it's cool enough in the morning to make this shot possible. Thankfully, today was one of those days! #wildlife #birds

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at 80 https://cnn.it/4sYq9j8

Section 421 of the FY2026 appropriations bill explicitly prohibits reorganizations, workforce restructuring, and transfer of functions without advance congressional approval.

The richest Americans saw their net worth soar 120% from 2017 to 2025. The top 1% now control $55.8 trillion in assets — more than the G.D.P. of the United States and China combined. Meanwhile, millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?

Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are all planning huge layoffs. Amazon got $17.5B in federal tax breaks last year. Jeff Bezos is worth $271B. Meta saved $13.7B in taxes. Mark Zuckerberg is worth $231B. Microsoft saved $12.5B last year. Its CEO is worth $1.3B. This is what a rigged economy looks like.

One of the most fascinating facts about the ocean, is that there are whales alive today who were born before Moby Dick was written. Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old. Original post