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“War-a-Lago” By Barry Blitt @newyorker.com

Screaming

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Andor would want you to cancel your Disney+ subscription. It's the least you can do for the Rebellion.

Nate’s Substack natesnewsletter.substack.com?r=6a0x&utm_c... Check out Nate!

I know a lot of people don't care about our country's history, but in history class they probably heard about "taxation without representation." Trump is doing that now, raising our prices without giving Congress any say. TARIFFS ARE TAXES ON AMERICAN CONSUMERS! NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!

Next month’s job numbers are the street you grew up on and the last thing you ate.

Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.

A poll-driven view of politics [and as a Data Person I often fall in that trap] can blind you to the basic human (*and* strategic) fact that the assertion of strength can *increase* strength. The 2nd paragraph is IMHO the perfect tone for organizational messaging today. via @aaronsojourner.org

We always knew Piss-frosted Pumpkin Tits wasn't right, but man oh man Edolf is one damaged nazi.

staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch 🧢 @trumpfile.org

TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth. The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth. Read that back. Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.

What would encourage you to add to the baby supply?

Omg. This makes so much sense.

Albert Einstein died on this day, April 18, 1955. It is incredible to hear Albert Einstein explain his famous formula, E=mc².

The opinion by Wilkinson—a Reagan appointee—is a scorcher. “If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?”

Damn, this conclusion: “We yet cling to the hope that it is not naïve to believe our good brethren in the Executive Branch perceive the rule of law as vital... This case presents their unique chance to vindicate that value and to summon the best that is within us while there is still time.”

There’s something rich about putting women in space as a stunt while removing women from STEM as a practice.

“Any Democratic politician who doesn’t understand this and say as much publicly should have no future in elected office.” talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/bukel...

Our federal judiciary remains a vital check on tyrannical threats to liberty. Join the April 15 nationwide rally for justice speakupforjustice.law

A+ community note.

Hahahaha! Love this! @maddow.msnbc.com

This might be the best thing I’ve ever seen at a town hall @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

Insane!

All I keep thinking about is how Pete Hegseth raised questions of the competency of a Black four-star general and Air Force fighter pilot who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hegseth asked did he get the job “because of his skin color? Or his skill? We’ll never know, but always doubt.”

On the left: Hegseth's message. On the right: the applicable CENTCOM classification guide provisions. This is all very plainly classified at the SECRET level. They all lied. They should all lose their jobs.

Roses are red Violets are blue

We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at. A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth. HAIRCUTS. This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.

WATCH this! And then tell the Republicans in Congress that when they're burning down this house, there are people still inside. #SaveMedicaid #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

THREAD: DOGE's "Wall of Receipts" is one month old this week. But the largest item on that list has always been wrong. Here's how:

What Russians have done to Ukraine.. beyond what we already knew

This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH

From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University. www.chronicle.com/article/were...

I’m amazed how little coverage this story has gotten. They’ve burned well over $16 million to briefly hold 290 immigrants and several photo ops to GITMO. Just a total train wreck and they didn’t even mention it officially. Check out my latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

True facts.

AMANPOUR (with face in hands): “Never have I ever ever ever seen anything like it… the president and VP were taking all the Putin talking points.” Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGolFp-...

Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.

My ‘What the Actual Fck’ file needs a lot more space!

Thanks Rua Lupa. An excellent Friday meditation.

Jessica: Biden oversaw the best recovery in the G-7 by far and away. Unemployment in this country is lower. He extended the number of people who got access to affordable healthcare, medicaid expansion. We're producing more oil than any other time..