Reposted by Kope4850
LIKE THE NEW SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, BUT FOR GROWNUPS
Billionaires bankroll politicians. Senators confirm Supreme Court justices who serve for life. Roe overturned. Voting rights weakened. Presidential power expanded.
This didn’t happen by accident. Elections have consequences & we’re living with them.
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