Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Billionaire 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. 30090493951
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialleftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Can you say dumBass?! 49549233
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialBill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Brown University’s widget shows that the energy costs of the Iran war have just passed $1,000 per household iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu 4929361326
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 09/10/2026US inflation is "entirely" due to Trump's tariffs. I am hard pressed to think of a worse decision by any President. The consequences were predicted, he did them anyway and here we are. www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/i...cnbc.comInflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed saysTariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found. 5348103
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The Trump tax is real ⛽️ 💰 (H/T @gasbuddyguy.bsky.social ) 34747368
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialFifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Canada has recruited dozens of researchers away from US universities. 48 out of 64 chair recipients in a government program worth $500+ million are coming from US institutions like Harvard and MIT. 🧵 18832881152
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialMaxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 19/08/2026SCHOOL BOARD SLATE: WON. GOODBYE MOMS FOR LIBERTY. We knocked doors all summer in these districts. 277123082366
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/08/2026The U.S. government investigated left-leaning groups during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, infiltrating group chats and obtaining financial records of organizations never accused of crimes, according to newly released documents.nyti.msU.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration CrackdownThe government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes. 108954
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialPierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Yup. You did. And cancer research for children was first to go. 5392593847
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/07/2026For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before. 381181675836
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 17/06/2026OMB nominee Hal Duncan: “This administration is committed to gold standard science and wants to advance the best cancer research that we possibly can.” Sen. Slotkin: “Slashing cancer research…is not a way to uphold a gold standard for cancer research.” 35188842557
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.social💙Christine Slemmer💙 @slem63.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Politics is all about priorities - and the Trump regime's priorities do not reflect our values as a country. #ResistTrump 732322966
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialBiggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 17/05/2026This is a political time to wake up EVERYDAY prepared to Speak Truth to Power!..... 28172331824
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialNick Anderson - political cartoonist @andertoon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Raising the Flag Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com 351159585950
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Mike Johnson, like Sam Alito wants you to believe that the Reconstruction Amendments and the Voting Rights Act were designed to protect white men from discrimination. It’s obnoxious, racist and wrong. 511841436
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialPeter Flax @pflax1.bsky.social · 05/05/2026China's big bets: Solar power, high-speed rail, inexpensive high-quality EVs. US big bets: Bomb Iran, protect domestic car industry, dismantle wind power, the Freedom to Drive initiative. Who do you think is making the smarter bets? 821887495
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Clarence Thomas ruled in favor of Citizens United. Harlan Crow's political contributions then went up 862%. Then we later find out Thomas let Crow take him on lavish trips, buy his mom's house, and help fund his wife's conservative nonprofit. But go on about how "progressivism" is a problem... 246103193475
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 16/04/2026President Trump has protected, pardoned and/or partied with a lot of pedophiles. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...nbcnews.comAnother pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to admit guilt in child sexual abuse caseDavid Daniel has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardons in the Capitol attack didn’t apply to child exploitation. 59337
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like. 548166667526
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialnancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 04/04/2026We are screwed…. 1243163764965
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialAngry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 19/03/2026What could go wrong? 83591613232
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 04/03/2026In today’s classified briefing on Iran we received ZERO information relating to (a) preplanning for anything beyond kinetic operations (b) planning for what happens when the bombing stops or (c) imminent threats to the US to warrant an attack without Congressional consent. 728981
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Christian Nationalist Logic: "We're gotta waste millions of dollars killing folks in a useless war because Jesus is powerless to just come back himself and start Armageddon if we don't. He needs our help, y'all! Glory!" 66146531532
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/02/2026U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1.5 trillion. Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits. The military industrial complex is cheering today. 563124824743
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 25/02/2026The Trump Administration is hiding documents from the Epstein Files that contain accusations against Donald Trump. This is a cover-up. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...nytimes.com 212538
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Proud to earn the endorsement of the @dailyherald.com today. www.dailyherald.com/20260224/end...dailyherald.com 1455
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialMia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Regardless of party, everyone should be alarmed that the government can now dictate what guests a tv talk show can or cannot host. ( And the network complied) This would not happen in any free country- but it has just happened in America . A first in my lifetime. 25602179
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialpissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Start taking assets from this criminal…. 30187933574
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSimon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We now have data from Trump's first full year in office. Let's review the performance of Trump and the two parties since 1989 and a new age of globalization began. However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/ 551828893
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Proud to earn the Chicago Tribune’s endorsement today. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/11/e...chicagotribune.comEditorial: In the 6th Congressional District, Sean Casten for Democrats and Niki Conforti for GOPSean Casten is a pragmatist who understands the state of this nation. Niki Conforti argues that affordability is the most critical issue. 519431
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Had a hilarious convo with a friend this week who is tweaking tonight's Superbowl betting pool: Now instead of paying a prize to the winner they are imposing a penalty on the loser. Specifically, said loser has to go solo to see Melania in the theater. Bet responsibly. 1342248
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Bulk sales of tickets to Melania are being promoted through emails from WH Faith Office advisor Paula White-Cain using her National Faith Advisory Board list. People are encouraged to purchase 30 tickets at a time to “support our First Lady.” meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...meidasnews.comExclusive: White House Advisor Pushed Bulk Sales for Melania MovieSupporters are encouraged to buy group tickets and private screenings, raising questions about ethics and actual attendance 176563532808
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 31/01/2026straight up Gestapo shit 19083236110119
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 31/01/2026It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison. 10814417710898
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.social👻👹 boo-rit 👹👻 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 29/01/2026just choked on my beverage 57183013183
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/01/2026Hungarian prosecutors brought charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony for permitting an LGBTQ+ pride march to go ahead last year despite a ban imposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.washingtonpost.comHungary announces charges against Budapest mayor over Pride eventsThe legal action, months after Budapest’s pride parade, may be a bid by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to drum up support from his base ahead of April elections. 23422
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialSean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 28/01/2026The central failure of US immigration policy over my entire adult life is that it has always put xenophobia over facts. This is the result. And if we were talking about facts, this one would be setting off all our alarms. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...nytimes.comU.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge 12552161
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialMoik @theothermike.bsky.social · 27/01/2026 Texas and Florida rank #2 and #3 for undocumented immigrants. Minnesota is estimated between #23 - #27. For cities Dallas is #3, Huston is #4, and Miami is #5. Minneapolis doesn’t rate in the top 20 by far. Facts tell a different story. 48030
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialAndrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 24/01/2026“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945 126128984738
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 21/01/2026 12662710610233
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialLynn Miclea @lynnmiclea.bsky.social · 20/01/2026She was absolutely right. And she would have been an amazing President. 755198436165
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialEric Champnella @echamp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Bonus: people who voted for Trump won't even get the joke. 952094447
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/01/2026BREAKING: Senate Republicans Steamroll Democrats on Another ICE Funding Increase Congressional Appropriations Committees negotiate massive boost to detention budget with no real accountability measures despite Democratic claims of cuts and oversight.migrantinsider.comBREAKING: Senate Republicans Steamroll Democrats on ICE Funding IncreaseCongressional Appropriations Committees negotiates massive boost to detention budget with no real accountability measures despite Democratic claims of cuts and oversight. 47182109
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/01/2026WATCH — @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “WSJ reported there are incentives for ICE agents to bring in people even if they get released to meet Stephen Miller’s 3000/day quota… a 🇺🇸 veteran was raided on a cruise… don’t act like ICE isn’t making X mistakes a day.” ( 🎥 from @acyn.bsky.social ) 621313470
Reposted by @jerryf642.bsky.socialGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 19/01/2026We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done: A superpower is committing suicide because the GOP Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King. This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever. 605192126407