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The powerful forces trying to dominate our country want us to fall into cynicism. That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight. If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too. But please do not fall into cynicism.

The Seven Social Sins are: Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Worship without sacrifice. Politics without principle. -Frederick Lewis Donaldson in Westminster Abbey, London, on March 20, 1925

After the Supreme Court first gutted the VRA in 2013, Black voter turnout decreased — especially in the South. After the Supreme Court gutted it again this year, multiple Southern states have already begun trampling on Black voting power. This is Chief Justice John Roberts’ legacy.

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” —James Madison

Not today, Satan‼️ A “spiritual advisor” comparing Donald Trump to Jesus is just gross, especially during Holy Week. How about this comparison? Jesus fed the poor. Trump gutted USAID, and people are starving worldwide.

DHS has so much money (thank GOP) that now new secret service detail agents get two new tailored suits each! "The initiative to have the Secret Service purchase suits happened because Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem disliked how a protective detail was dressed"

Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 163 Active Redistricting Cases: 48 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25 Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." … She offered me $2600 to self-deport. I refused. I wanted to talk to my attorney. They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’

Watch this, it's astonishing.

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

Christian nationalism isn’t a Black problem. It isn’t a Muslim problem. It isn’t a queer problem. It’s not an Atheist problem, not a Jewish problem, or an immigrant problem. White Christian nationalism is a white-Christians-living-in-America-who-care-about-the-teachings-of-Jesus, problem.

What is needed in this pivotal juncture in our collective national story is a vocal and visible countermovement, birthed from the very same place as this widespread heresy. It needs other white Christians to stand the hell up... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/white-chri...

Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind." This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students. yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...

GET IN, DORKS! The stakes are high and we have a LOT to stand up for in 2026. Join us on March 7th, 2026! www.standupforscience.net/march7 Want to host an event in your area? Sign up here: fight2win.standupforscience.net/sign_up/14434/ #Standupforscience #takebackourscience

Rick Wilson joined Democracy Docket this week to discuss ICE, Epstein, and Trump’s plan to cheat the midterms. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNLIhrjLEpo

Layoffs just hit their highest start-of-year total since January 2009 — the height of the Great Recession — according to data tracking firm Challenger. Meanwhile, CEO pay and corporate profits continue to hit record highs. Does anyone still believe that trickle-down tax cuts create jobs?

Immigrants have paid more in taxes than they have received in benefits every single year for the past 30 years, according to new analysis from Cato. Remember this the next time Trump and his racist lackeys call immigrants "freeloaders."

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of two Florida voters, my law firm has filed a petition in the Florida Supreme Court challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special legislative session to conduct mid-decade redistricting at the direction of President Donald Trump. www.democracydocket.com/cases/florid...

Trump went from telling everyone that the the Clintons are guilty to being terrified they might testify. If you don’t know better, you might think they have some dirt on him

Congress members, state election chiefs, and voting rights advocates are decrying President Donald Trump’s insistence that the federal government wrest control of elections from the states. But Trump himself is doubling down on his stance. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Sen. Gallego: Trump is suing your agency for $10 billion. Where would that $10 billion come from? Bessent: The general fund Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers. Bessent: Yes

Starbucks Workers United baristas are escalating their fight for a fair contract. I urge you to keep boycotting Starbucks — and delete its app from your phone. Workers are fed up with low pay, chaotic scheduling, understaffing, and illegal union busting. Let's keep fighting corporate greed.

Had a great conversation with @katiecouric.bsky.social on her Substack yesterday about ICE and the current state of our nation. We dove into some tough questions. Watch the full discussion at the link in my reply.

TONIGHT: More Epstein files have dropped, and to no one’s surprise, it’s not good for Trump. Catch The Breakdown tonight at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoexZ5VftBc

The thousands of girls and young women whose childhoods, innocence, dreams, security, and very bodies were violated in ways that decent human beings cannot comprehend receive no fierce advocacy, merit no anguished outcry, and earn no passionate defense from them...

Right now, as millions of pages filled with the most despicable, depraved atrocities human beings are capable of, cover every square inch of America’s collective consciousness, the pro-life Christians are nowhere to be found... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-pro-lif...

🚨BREAKING: The White House Thursday refused to rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at voting locations this November, a response that follows extremist rhetoric about placing federal forces at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

In the historically anti-union South, the UAW just secured a landmark contract with Volkswagen. The workers won major wage increases, job security against outsourcing, and higher-quality healthcare. Congratulations to these workers, and remember: there is always hope in labor.

"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...

The agent said that?? "When they told the agents they were US citizens, the couple said, one responded, “It doesn’t matter.” Another said, “What you’re doing is illegal. This is like Germany 1938,” the court papers said..." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...

The truth seems obvious to anyone willing to open their eyes. Trump has decided that whatever the files contain is more damaging to him than the political cost of keeping them under wraps as the country clamors for their release. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-...

“People briefed on the ‘double-tap’ strike, said they were concerned that it could violate the law of armed conflict, which prohibits the execution of an enemy combatant who is ‘hors de combat,’ or taken out of the fight due to injury or surrender.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/p...

Enriched herself MIGHTILY Took a PPP loan + had it forgiven $180,000 during COVID NOTHING compared to how her Net worth SKYROCKETED after she Took office as a Congresswoman Net worth in 2021 $700,000 Net worth as of last month $22M+ Invested $500,000 in Truth Social + these stocks look carefully

She needs to apologize to school shooting victims across the country, and then bow out from politics gracefully. Other than that, I will take that she agrees with us on one thing as a win--and not absolve her of her part in foisting this authoritarian nightmare on America.

Brill

Did you know: Congressmen and women have been paid twice (they’re paid monthly) since the govt shut down. $30,000 gross each. Meanwhile Trump trying to stop food stamp payments while he has parties. And @SpeakerJohnson still has everyone on vacay

Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs. Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker. Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps. Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

Trump and Noem plan to unleash their out of control, violent goons on the streets on a night usually reserved for families trick-or-treating. This wasn't a concern for parents this time a year ago.

Trump just ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, a move that could reignite a dangerous global arms race. He's also furloughed nearly all federal workers responsible for overseeing and safeguarding America's nuclear stockpile. Hello?

And then, white Jesus said, "If your neighbor is hungry, starve him to death to accrue political power." - The MAGA Bible

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

Bookshop.org CEO and Founder @andyhunter777.bsky.social caught up with @rbreich.bsky.social, author of Coming Up Short, to talk about perilous times, generational differences, and how corporate money has taken over our politics.

Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year. That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare. Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.

The “press” asks about the East Wing.

REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”