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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Have you watched this yet? If you can, make some time to watch it -- you'll be glad you did.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Jawdropping. You would expect this in a dictatorship, not the United States. This country is unrecognizable.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Hey look — DOGE found dead people on social security and cut off their benefits… one problem: THEY ARE ALIVE. 😕 www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

This power grab is unprecedented, unbounded, and unconstitutional.

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...

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USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks

The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...

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Tris @trisresists.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

💥 Dems have finally figured out that they need to take advantage of the vacuum GOP Reps left because they’re too damn cowardly to hold Town Halls! If you have questions or know folks who are disallusioned w/ their GOP Rep, share these upcoming DEM Town Halls! More dates to be added. Link below…

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/03/2025

"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/03/2025

EXCLUSIVE: This just happened onstage in front of 6,000 Bostonians at the Dropkick Murphys concert. "This is America, no kings here!" @dropkickmurphys.com nails it again!!

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

A federal court’s jurisdiction does *not* stop at the water’s edge. The question is whether the *defendants* are subject to the court order, not *where* the conduct being challenged takes place. Were it otherwise, the government could act lawlessly overseas and courts would be powerless to stop it.

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

We have sent 35,000! letters to the Senate since November, urging them to reject any recess appointments! Have you sent yours yet?!

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Tell your Senators: Don't allow Trump's recess appointments

Please contact Congress now!

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 14/03/2025

POOF! Tim Parlatore is now a Navy Commander! No need to take any tests or earn it or anything. What a slap in the face to actual Commanders.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/03/2025

holy shit this question at the Rep. Chuck Edwards town hall 🔥🔥🔥

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Wow. Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC. “I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!” Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out. We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

They installed the TV... At his request... So he can play video games... In his office... In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Continue calling the Senators below and tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Keep the pressure up! #ProudBlue #DemCast

Call these Senators who seem to be on the fence about the CR vote and tell them to vote NO:

Senator Phone Number
John Fetterman (D-PA) (202) 224-4254
Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (202) 224-6542
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (202) 224-4451
Gary Peters (D-MI) (202) 224-6221
Angus King (I-ME) (202) 224-5344
Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) (202) 224-2841
Maggie Hassan (D-NH) (202) 224-3324
Jacky Rosen (D-NV) (202) 224-6244
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (D-IL) (202) 224-2152
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (202) 224-3244
Brian Schatz (D-HI) (202) 224-3934
Mazie Hirono (D-HI) (202) 224-6361

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

New data from the US Treasury reveals that federal spending was $603 billion in February, which is $36 billion HIGHER than February last year under Biden. This suggests that DOGE has done nothing to cut spending.

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Trump's first month showed $36 billion more in spending than last year

This February's monthly statement showed federal payments that were $36 billion higher than last February's.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 13/03/2025

BREAKING: Judge Alsup has ordered the reinstatement of ALL probationary employees at Veterans Affairs, DoD, Agriculture, Interior, Labor, and Energy, AND he is demanding under oath testimony from Ezell. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

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Thousands of fired federal workers must be rehired immediately, judge rules

U.S. District Judge William Alsup described the mass firings as a “sham” strategy by the government’s central human resources office.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 13/03/2025

Protesters from Jewish Voice For Peace occupy Trump Tower to protest the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil. (via @btnewsroom.bsky.social)

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN. ☎️: (202) 224-3121 Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid. The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING. Call retiring Senators too!

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The Independent provides a screenshot of Musk’s RT. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Congress is considering a disastrous deal—one that slashes $23B from sick veterans, $168M from homelessness programs & triggers mass layoffs, school cuts & fewer resources for police, kids & seniors. All without a single concession in return for Dems. Call Democratic Senators & tell them: Vote NO

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

You’ve probably heard the FBI is accusing Habitat for Humanity of fraud. It’s actually even worse. It’s not just the FBI, it’s the DOJ, Treasury & the EPA accusing EVERYONE who received Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund $ of fraud. #DemVoice1 Complete list of the accused…

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/03/2025

Keep this in mind: The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was carried out by executive order—from the President of the United States. 🧵

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A 10-year-old U.S. citizen girl recovering from brain cancer, was detained at an immigration checkpoint while heading to an emergency medical checkup and promptly deported. Thanks to Trump and Musk. www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...

A child in a hospital bed, wearing a teal shirt with an uplifting message, surrounded by soft toys and cozy blankets.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"the plan to shrink IRS staff by up to 50% would — very conservatively — lead to a $400 billion increase in uncollected taxes over the next decade. It could easily mean more than $2 trillion in losses..." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Opinion | DOGE says it’s saving $100 billion. It’s about to lose a lot more.

Cuts to the IRS will backfire by giving tax evaders a free pass.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A little personal news. I have a book coming in October. It’s a blend of law, history & common sense—it’s about how to keep the Republic joycevance.substack.com/p/a-little-p...

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A Little Personal News

I wanted y’all to be the first people to know—late last year, I was contacted by an editor at Penguin Random House.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

BREAKING: Deadly H5N1 Mutation Detected in U.S. Dairy Herds Experts Warn of Rising Pandemic Risk Scientists are alarmed by a newly identified H5N1 mutation found in four U.S. dairy cow herds, raising concerns about its potential spread.

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Noelle @finallynoelle.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Here’s a cheat sheet with all the phone numbers for the US Senate. I have a feeling we’ll be calling them a lot in the near future.

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

In America an ugly chapter has begun. We understand that this is our time to stand for our principles -no matter the cost. We see fear-we see cowardice. And we see courage too. This moment calls for moral fortitude & clarity. We are wide awake now. Our best selves are rising to meet the moment.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/03/2025

Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Kelly: When I was flying in combat over Iraq during the first Gulf War, I didn’t expect that there was a 10-year-old kid sitting in South Africa who would one day become the richest guy in the world and call me a traitor for doing my job. Now, he kind of acts like a 12-year-old kid

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Dreamboat Annie @soulwithoutaking.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

3 years after this measure was passed by Oregon voters, it has yet to go into effect because Republicans have fought it tooth & nail ever since. Even now after this court ruling, it still has hurdles to surmount. it's an example of how hard you can fight off something if you've a mind to.

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Appeals court rules in favor of gun control law Measure 114

The measure had been on hold after being passed by voters in 2022, with a judge in Harney County arguing it was unconstitutional.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

DEI and good wages. What’s not to love?

A tweet from Etan Thomas celebrating Costco's decision to raise its hourly pay for U.S. workers to over $30 an hour. The image features a Costco storefront with bold yellow text announcing the pay increase.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@captmarkkelly.bsky.social: “Let's cut the crap: If Ukraine falls, American safety is at risk.” What about this is so difficult to understand!?! #SlavaUkraïni

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 12/03/2025

Catch up on all the important broken norms this week as we reach Day 50 of the Trump regime. If you would like to support this project, the best way to do it is with a paid subscription at Substack, which will also include notes on important trends and themes. theweeklylist.org/weekly-list/...

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Week 18 — The Return

This week, the country’s angst and anger over mass firings, frozen federal funding, and cuts in entitlement programs converged on Elon Musk and his so-called DOGE. Republican lawmakers, who have encou...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12/03/2025

Vacate the Department of Education for “security reasons.” Sure, Jan. 😉

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Elizabeth Booker Houston @bookersquared.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

These Senators are on the fence about voting NO on the CR: Elissa Slotkin (MI) Gary Peters (MI) Jacky Rosen (NV) Jeanne Shaheen (NH) Maggie Hassan (NH) Jon Ossoff (GA) John Hickenlooper (CO) Michael Bennett (CO) Mark Kelly (AZ) Peter Welch (VT) Mark Warner (VA) Time Kaine (VA) Call (202) 224-3121

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Chasten Glezman Buttigieg @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If Linda McMahon and the Department of Education believe in "efficiency and accountability" (after laying off half of the department), then I'm sure they'll gladly publish a list of every position that has been eliminated and why that position is no longer needed.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The cover-up… USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Musk and Trump could not possibly be sending a clearer signal that the Tesla protests are working than this pathetic stunt today.

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